Michael McArthur
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McArthur in December 2013
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Michael Anthony McArthur |
| Born |
November 23, 1984 Lakeland, FL, U.S. |
| Genres | Pop rock, Soul, Alternative Rock, Folk |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, Record producer |
| Instruments | Guitar, Vocals, Piano, Percussion |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | McArthur Music |
| Website | michaelmcarthurmusic |
Michael Anthony McArthur is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. His musical style encompasses pop, rock, soul, and folk.
Michael Anthony McArthur was born and raised in Lakeland, Florida, and is one of 4 children. His father, Robert McArthur, is a retired retail store manager, and his mother, Yvonne Robinson, is a registered nurse. He began singing in elementary school, and, at age 15, his grandfather gave him his first guitar. McArthur began writing songs and making home demo recordings shortly after. In 2004, at age 19, he co-founded a company with his brother, Chris McArthur, and in 2006, the company opened Black and Brew Coffee House and Bistro in Lakeland’s downtown. In late 2008, McArthur decided to sell his ownership in the family business and pursue a career in music. He began performing around central Florida, with his debut public performance at the restaurant he co-founded.
In August 2012, McArthur independently released his first album, The Year of You and Me, a 5-track EP he recorded at The Vanguard Room in Lakeland, Florida.
In April 2013, McArthur was named the Florida GRAMMY Showcase Award Winner by The Recording Academy’s Florida chapter.
In October 2013, McArthur independently released his second album, The Home Recordings, a 5-track EP composed of acoustic versions of the songs from his first EP. McArthur recorded, produced, engineered, and mixed the album at his home studio in Lakeland, Florida.
In March 2014, McArthur participated in Guitar Center's Singer-Songwriter III contest and was a top 10 finalist.
In April 2015, McArthur independently released his third album, Magnolia, a 6-track EP. The album was produced by McArthur, along with Conrad Johnson and David Bianco, a 1996 winner of the "Grammy Award for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical." Magnolia received numerous positive reviews. The album was officially released at an album release party at "Polk Theatre" on April 10, 2015.
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