He formed the Edwin McCain Band and released Solitude in 1993.Ī quartet of albums on Lava/Atlantic Records followed, starting with Honor Among Thieves in 1995. Starting out in his home state of South Carolina, McCain played solo acoustic shows on the resort island of Hilton Head and gradually expanded his territory from there. That sort of honesty and integrity has been the guiding force throughout McCain's career. I didn't redo the vocals, they just are what they are.' It's real loose and it's not overproduced.

'The core group of people that like what I do have always said they want an all-acoustic album, so here we go. 'We've had people asking for this record for a long time,' McCain says. That much is apparent from just one listen to his sixth album, The Austin Sessions, on which McCain, joined by his longtime band mates Larry Chaney (guitar) and Craig Shields (saxophone), presents a selection of new compositions, a few old favorites, and some choice covers in a stripped-down acoustic format that lets the material speak for itself. That's how it all started for me, and that's how it is yet today.' 'It's funny - you can dress 'em up however you want to, but it always comes back to the song - to the acoustic guitar and the voice. 'Songwriting has always been the main thing,' he says. Yet, despite the heights to which his career has taken him, McCain is most grateful for the gift he's been given to write songs that are meaningful to him, but that also resonate with anyone within the sound of his voice. He's a platinum-plus recording artist whose hits 'I'll Be,' 'Solitude,' and 'I Could Not Ask for More' have brought him to the attention of millions, and a tireless troubadour whose rapturous concerts regularly sell out. The SOPAC Box Office can be reached at (973) 313-2787.There are many facets to Edwin McCain's career. If you or a member of your party needs assistance, please notify SOPAC at the time your tickets are purchased. (973) 313-2787 or details, visit our Accessibility page. Questions? Contact the SOPAC Box Office at Please know that SOPAC is dedicated to ensuring the health and safety of our entire community and we thank you in advance for reviewing our Covid-19 Precautions & Policies when planning your visit. Not a Member? Join Today! Covid-19 Precautions & Policies $5 off tickets ($25 and up) for Advocate, Family, Ambassador and Champion-level members ($65-$500) $10 off tickets ($25 and up) for Benefactor, Impresario and Producer-level members ($900+) Even Justin Bieber has been known to belt out “I’ll Be” during his own concerts.Ģ018 marked the 20 th year of the success of “I’ll Be,” which topped the Billboard charts in 1998 and has proven to be a timeless classic over the past two decades.

Those enduring love songs (and wedding must-haves) “I’ll Be” and “I Could Not Ask For More” aren’t just for the romantic at heart “American Idol” and “The Voice” contestants turn to McCain’s ballads every single year to help them win over judges and fans alike (just ask last season 14 “American Idol” winner, Nick Fradiani). I am incredibly grateful to be able to do this” McCain said. “The 15-year-old me would have crawled through a river of fire to be the Singer-Songwriter that I am today, and I remember that. After recording two of the biggest love songs in the history of Pop music and experiencing the success that comes with a television show on Animal Planet (“Flipping Ships”), McCain now performs upwards of 100 shows annually throughout the US. His hit songs, authentic spirit and surprisingly affable sense of humor keep fans coming back time and time again for nights that feel more like parties with old friends than Rock concerts. Called the “great American romantic” by The New York Times, Edwin McCain has built an enviable career balancing his massive Pop success with the year-round touring schedule of a tireless troubadour.

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