Max and Barbara are an acoustic duo performing their own arrangements of iconic rock, blues, country and pop covers.
This husband/wife team bring all the of the energy of a big stage show to even the smallest of venues, and engage their audiences to make sure they are having as much fun as the two of them are. Strong vocals and a chemistry of two guitars that somehow came together to create the perfect mix. This is called Synergy. The interaction of parts or elements that when combined produce a total effect greater than the sum of the individual elements. In other words it's kinda magical. Serving any size venue, event, fair or festival. It's the perfect match...The McGuires!
We booked the McGuires for our 50th wedding anniversary in June. They were the perfect choice for our event! They were absolutely amazing and all of our guests raved about them! They have a musical style that encompasses a wide repertoire of types of music. Their voices blend snd harmonize beautifully and they make sure all the guests are enjoying themselves. They were totally awesome and performed in a way that was engaging and meaningful but not at all intrusive to guests who were chatting nearby. We will definitely try to book them for future events and highly recommend them! Thank you, to the McGuires, for creating a memorable evening for us! ❤️
Response from The McGuires:
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review! It was an honor and a privilege to play for such a milestone event. Thank you so much for the invitation! We would gladly welcome any opportunity to play for you again.
Meguiars are absolutely the best duo couple for any venue. They keep the crowd entertained, and involve them through the entire events. I would recommend the for any type of get together with family and friends or a larger events such as a reunion or wedding. Good people and great entertainment!!!
Response from The McGuires:
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
The McGuires performed for us twice last year, and I couldn’t have been more pleased. After all, it isn’t often that you conclude an event and hug your musicians not once, not twice, but five times!
Max and Barbara are each talented in their own right, and together they are over the top in terms of performance and professionalism. Max’s mad guitar skills and Barbara’s pure vocals were made for entertaining. We hosted a variety of ages in our crowd and we heard nothing but compliments on the music. For our events (a 20th anniversary celebration for the winery in September and a NYE dinner event), The McGuires expertly “read” the crowd: being soft and soothing when needed, ramping it up to get the party going; playing to and playfully interacting with the audience, with an eye to the business going on around them.
I can’t say enough about them or how pleased I was with myself to have found them. They are no longer just “hired musicians” – I count them as friends.
Response from The McGuires:
Laura...thank you so much for taking the time to write a review...to let others know you were pleased with our service. It means the world to us!
Barbara and Max McGuire are not only top-notch musicians and entertainers, they are wonderful people, as well! They have played our venue multiple times, and have volunteered their talents in local charity events out of kindness. They have made fans of the customers who frequent our little Franklin bar, and we look at them as friends, too. Always upbeat and professional in demeanor, and extremely talented, I would not hesitate to recommend the McGuires for any event or venue!
Response from The McGuires:
Thank you so much for your review! We are really looking forward to seeing our friends in Franklin this year!
We have had Barbara and Max play at our lake house for the past two summers, and have had a wonderful experience each time. They are fantastic musicians, and great people too!
Response from The McGuires:
It was our pleasure Dave! Thank you!
I have had the pleasure of knowin' & workin' w/them for 20+ yrs, when they played Country as Sierra it wuz Standin' room only!!! They still rock as a Duo ,w,/an acoustic sound & different repertoire.
Response from The McGuires:
Thank you Ronnie. We have enjoyed every minute!
We have had the pleasure of experiencing the McGuires with a sunset lakeside! We first heard the McGuires at Big Woods, Nashville IN. We just loved that not only did they sound great and have a wide range of music, but they also are so fun and personable! Their experience in California and Nashville, Tennessee are apparent- they are crowd pleasers. They always allow plenty of time to set-up and are professional in every way!
Response from The McGuires:
Thank you Peggy...we had a blast!
Have seen this amazing couple several times in Nashville. Always a great show never to disappoint the crowd . Can't wait till next time.
Response from The McGuires:
Thank you Alan...we will look forward to seeing you again!
These two people are very talented and put on a great show. They have so much fun on stage that it spills over into the audience . I always leave their shows feeling happy even when I've had a horrible day. Great music and therapy ! Cant beat it !
Response from The McGuires:
Thank you Jerry! It means a lot to us that you had a good time. Thanks for letting us know. We hope to see you again soon!
Price Range: $200 and up
Gig Length: 30 - 210 minutes
Languages: English
We are reliable, prompt and professional. Your event's success is our number one priority and from start to finish you can count on us to take care of the music for you.
Get To Know The McGuires
Where They’ve Been: Max and Barbara McGuire’s adventure performing together began early in Barbara’s music career in her home state of California when she placed an ad in a local newspaper looking for a guitar player for her band. Indiana born and bred and a new resident of the West Coast, Max answered the ad. Little did Barbara know she would also find a husband and Max would find his bride! This union also created a marriage of musical styles...Max’s roots are in blues and southern rock, Barbara’s in country, folk, and classic rock. With their California band Sierrah, they opened shows for Brooks & Dunn, Patty Loveless, John Anderson and even opened a show for the late legendary comic George Carlin. Their popularity earned Sierrah a nomination for non-touring Band of the Year by the Academy of Country Music, and that same year the Academy nominated Max for Instrumentalist of the Year. Barbara received special statewide recognition from the California Country Music Association being named Female Vocalist of the Year.
Where They Are: Currently performing as an acoustic-rock duo, their shows feature their own unique arrangements of iconic rock and blues covers. Max and Barbara bring all the synergistic energy of a big stage show to even the smallest of venues, and engage their audiences to make sure they are having as much fun as the two of them are. When you hire The McGuires for your venue, special event, fair or festival you’ll get talent, AND experience!
P.A. and support equipment provided.
| October 06, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Concert |
| October 06, 2023 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Concert |
| June 26, 2021 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Anniversary Party |
| January 27, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | The Garage Pub and Grill |
| January 20, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Ziggie's Pub |
| January 08, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Quaff On Bloomington |
Sample:
Runaway - Bonnie Raitt
Landslide/Rhiannon - Stevie Nicks
Don't Know Why - Nora Jones
I Will Remember You - Sarah McLachlan
Won't Back Down - Tom Petty
Pride and Joy - Stevie Ray Vaughn
Superstitious - Stevie Wonder
Chicken-Fried - Zac Brown Band
Little White Church/Pontoon - Little Big Town
Hotel California - The Eagles
Sweet Baby James - James Taylor
First Cut Is The Deepest - Sheryl Crow
Before You Accuse Me - Eric Clapton
Love Me Two Times/Roadhouse Blues/You Really Got Me - Doors/Kinks medley
To Make You Feel My Love - Adele
Rocky Mountain Way - Joe Walsh
Stevie Nicks, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Bonnie Raitt, The Eagles, James Taylor, The Doors, Led Zeppelin, Zac Brown Band
All we need is a place to plug in!
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