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billy mclaughlin musician speaker composer home schedule store one on one with billy starry night with orchestra nova into the light stormseeker inhale pink finally live wintersongs traditionals this christmastide sheet music spotify press kit press photos biography reviews billy on tv videos fingerstyle guitar lessons dystonia news contact menu menu meet billy mclaughlin one on one with billy mclaughlin one on one with billy mclaughlin is a virtual experience virtual guitar music composing life coaching sessions new billy recordings available on spotify apple music amazon emmy award winning composer keynote speaker musician billy and orchestra simplegifts with billy mclaughlin experience the young and the rest sheet music transcriptions awareness ambasador previous previous previous next next next 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 visit billy mclaughlin keynote speaker website emmy award fingerstyle acoustic guitar musician for decades billy mclaughlin astounded audiences around the world with his complex and rhythmic music at the height of his international recording and touring career billy was diagnosed with focal dystonia a mysterious and yet to be cured neuromuscular disorder that rendered him unable to play his own music despite every effort to combat his condition soon billy s career was over but the long deafening silence was broken when billy began a historic comeback he was doing the unthinkable relearning his songs one note at a time with his opposite hand billy mclaughlin is astounding audiences once again with both his story and his music mayday in marine under the full moon it s finally happening in our 10 years of mayday shows we ve never landed under a full moon until now it s quite literally a sign from above that coincides with our return to marine for this annual celebration some folks might remember we had to move the show last year due to renovations in process at our beloved village hall we re so happy to be back to be most accurate the show should be titled simplegifts with billy mclaughlin present the young and the rest mayday in marine concert if you haven t heard the young and the rest show it is important to know we play music of neil young and the rest of your favorite acoustic artists from the 70 s yes you ll hear neil simon and garfunkel the eagles america and more man bands sung by the women of simplegifts it will spin your head and maybe change your heart into a neil young fan even if you never were one before that s quite a trick but we ve been watching it happen show after show for a decade so fun moon pies for all after the show click here for tickets and info for may 1st about simplegifts for 22 years i ve been so lucky to lead my group simplegifts bringing light to the longest nights of the year join us this holiday season billy click here to see all simplegifts show dates one on one with billy one on one with billy mclaughlin is a virtual experience virtual guitar music composing random topics life coaching sessions click here for more join billy s mailing list email upcoming shows click on show for tickets current month august 01 aug 7 00 pm the young the rest st croix falls wi event details simplegifts invites you to our new year round show titled the young and the rest an acoustic tribute to neil young and the rest of your favorite artists who defined an event details simplegifts invites you to our new year round show titled the young and the rest an acoustic tribute to neil young and the rest of your favorite artists who defined an era and whose popularity endures crosby stills and nash the eagles joni mitchell america and more august 1 saturday 7 00pm st croix falls wi the historic auditorium 210 n washington street st croix falls wisconsin 54024 venue website tickets on sale now time august 1 2026 7 00 pm gmt 05 00 view in my time calendar googlecal 04 aug 6 00 pm solo guitar st paul mn event details august 4 tuesday 6pm st paul mn w a frost 374 selby ave 1825 st paul mn 55102 venue website solo acoustic billy with mystery event details august 4 tuesday 6pm st paul mn w a frost 374 selby ave 1825 st paul mn 55102 venue website solo acoustic billy with mystery guest for more information click here time august 4 2026 6 00 pm gmt 05 00 view in my time calendar googlecal september 27 sep 6 30 pm the young the rest minneapolis mn event details 5th annual harvest at the parkway show harvest at the parkway neil young s 1972 harvest and 1992 harvest moon albums sung by women sure to blow your mind and event details 5th annual harvest at the parkway show harvest at the parkway neil young s 1972 harvest and 1992 harvest moon albums sung by women sure to blow your mind and any nearby clouds away if you couldn t make it last year you missed out on the 300 moonpie snacks we gave away as folks walked out under the full harvest moon we bought 400 moon pies for this year only at the parkway on the full harvest moon september 27 sunday 6 30pm minneapolis mn the parkway theater 4814 chicago ave minneapolis mn 55417 venue website tickets on sale now time september 27 2026 6 30 pm gmt 05 00 view in my time calendar googlecal october acousitc guitar virtuoso emmy award winner and acoustic guitar vanguard if you don t know billy s music or what he s been through to keep making it this show is a must see acoustic guitar that defies gravity new solo compositions and exceptionally funny improv dialogue with violin mandolin maestro nathan wilson there will be a mystery guest and holy cats can she sing one night only billy mclaughlin acoustic guitar nathan wilson mandolin and violin 04 oct 5 00 pm solo guitar minneapolis mn event details october 4 sunday 5 00pm minneapolis mn crooner s supper club dunsmore room 6161 highway 65 ne minneapolis mn 55432 763 760 0062 venue website event details october 4 sunday 5 00pm minneapolis mn crooner s supper club dunsmore room 6161 highway 65 ne minneapolis mn 55432 763 760 0062 venue website premier seating 54 63 incl 5 41 fee incl 4 22 sales tax general seating 43 47 incl 5 11 fee incl 3 36 sales tax doors will open for dinner and drink service at 4 00 pm tickets on sale now acousitc guitar virtuoso emmy award winner and acoustic guitar vanguard if you don t know billy s music or what he s been through to keep making it this show is a must see acoustic guitar that defies gravity new solo compositions and exceptionally funny improv dialogue with violin mandolin maestro nathan wilson there will be a mystery guest and holy cats can she sing one night only billy mclaughlin acoustic guitar nathan wilson mandolin and violin time october 4 2026 5 00 pm gmt 05 00 view in my time calendar googlecal see previous shows billy on spotify new billy mclaughlin singles now on spotify amazon apple music when the rain comes down tells a true life love story with all the joy second guessing and a sad ending delivered by cell phone love you always pink when the rain comes down is available to add to your collection on any of the places you enjoy listening to music here dirt floor is my cover of the title track from chris whitley s fourth album 1998 on his recording he used just one ribbon microphone and an analog two track in his father s barn that whole album is both magical and mystical to me deftly played national guitar and his silky and powerful voice the song captures my own feelings about death and finding comfort in the simplicity and naturalness of something i don t look forward to very much loving his artistry so much i was shocked and saddened when he passed in november of 2005 not long after i got hip to him his lyrics take on even more meaning to me ever since dirt floor is available to add to your collection on any of the places you enjoy listening to music here this song speaks among many things to my love affair with music and the curative powers it still holds for me the second verse might be about one of the many love at first sight experiences i ve both enjoyed and struggled with my whole life but it s also about music and my tendency to leave words out entirely i wrote the words during my battle with dystonia that had me wondering if i d ever get to play again if someday my music would all come back the chorus is pretty much all you need to know about who i am and what i believe as captured in a time of epic uncertainty i know we can all relate to acoustic tapping style guitar rarely forms the core of an expanded ensemble vocal piece but the arrangement emerged as a complete accompaniment as i began to play left handed again dream without fear is available to add to your collection on any of the places you enjoy listening to music here my new single is come talk to me a cover by peter gabriel who is a musical hero of mine his body of work is vast layered complex intricately arranged and bound together by his emotive vocals wouldn t seem likely that i could ever use one guitar and be able to effectively arrange any of my favorite songs by him to perform at my live shows especially with just two fingers working on my fretboard hand but that was my challenge as i dreamed of singing come talk to me the opening track from his album us 1992 featuring sinead o connor experimenting with unusual tunings got me to a place that everything essential was intact and i sang this tune at my solo gigs with just one guitar for years it was super fulfilling to create this recording that is essentially built around that solo guitar version newly arranged vocal parts with a unique set of ancient bagpipes played by laura mackenzie gives this version a special feel that i hope pg might hear some day come talk to me available to add to your collection on any of the places you enjoy listening to music here and one more reason to come to the shows we re playing brand new songs from a series of new singles that i m releasing if you loved my the archery of the guitar or exhale blue albums you re going to love these news songs follow me at spotify and apple music for new release dates the first single is my take on the classic gospel plow coming february 12th two days ahead of our first cotls show this song tells me all i need to know about survival and its message helped me through years of tough times and while you re waiting to hear my version check out mahalia jackson s version and chance mccoy s too bob dylan s version is quite something as well arranging this traditional piece was a blast with a special thank you to heather moen from simplegifts who got the vocal call and response vibe jumping gospel plow available to add to your collection on any of the places you enjoy listening to music here social media instagram billymclaughlinmusic facebook billymclaughlinpublic youtube coffee guitar billymclaughlin latest news 2023 christmas tour wrap december 30 2023 1 57 pm 20th anniversary christmas tour dates announced august 25 2023 8 45 pm billy s 70s rock band reunion paradox at the parkway september 24th 2023 august 15 2023 1 52 pm 2024 billy mclaughlin 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