Macs Biography

Ian McCalman

The guy that "retired". Born Edinburgh and lives just south, in Lasswade. Attended Edinburgh School of Art, studying Architecture then The Napier College studying photography. Founded the Macs with Hamish Bayne and Derek Moffat on the first day at Art School and has written around 45 of the Macs' songs. Ian also runs 'Kevock Digital', a highly-regarded recording studio which specialises in acoustic music. He plays a Martin D35 guitar and for 30 years, took 70% of the lead singing, alas no more. If anyone worries about his reirement.... don't. He's highly motivated and is still doing everything, but more!

Nick Keir

Born Edinburgh, lives in Edinburgh. Attended Edinburgh Academy and Stirling University. Formerly with Finn mac Cuill and 7:84 (Scotland). The Group’s multi-instumentalist, Nick has written a good number of songs for the band, and also performs solo and in The Tolkien Ensemble. His 3rd solo CD “Fishing up the Moon” is now available. Playing a Martin J40m Guitar, moothies, whistles and mandolin, he now tours with Stephen, in addition to the aforementioned work. "Great singer, great instrumentalist, who always gives his best". (Ian)

Stephen Quigg

Born Ardrossan, Ayrshire, lives in Saltcoats. Stephen has produced 5 solo CDs and is one of the most in-demand musicians in Scotland. Stephen's fine singing and unaffected enthusiasm for the music has made him extremely popular wherever he has performed. Stephen plays - Guild guitar, mouth organs (mostly borrowed from Nick), bodhran and banjo. Now sings with Nick, in addition to his solo work. "Sensitive and unique singing voice plus an extremely entertaining presentation". (Ian)