“Strong acoustics with the skill to tell a great story and make me feel it. Made me think of Johnny Cash's style of delivery. The lead vocals have a smoky quality that reminds me of the 90's alternative bands.” - Mike N.., Boston
"I love the voice, the lyrics, and the melodies. Great guitar work. I could see this guy kicking it with Tom Waits. I would love to meet this artist. 10 out of 10!" - Bill W., Chicago
"The singer has a good rasp to him. He sounds like he's been through some stuff. He's been around and you know it from listening to him sing. I really like this guy's voice." - Mark L., Kansas City
"This dude has a very good voice...sounds like it came straight out of the 60s and 70s. Awesome vibe!" - Joe M., Phoenix
“These tracks set up a good foundation for the artist's voice. This artist has a unique voice that can be mistaken as off pitch, but in actuality he has a strong connection between both the lyrics and melody that intensifies the sound. I enjoyed these tracks lyrically because this artist sings with passion and feeling. Overall great performance.” - Karen H., Los Angeles
"I love the emotion that this artist puts into his vocals. It gives the songs an impacting characteristic. His lyrics tell intriguingly entertaining stories." - Barbara A., Seattle
"PIECE O' CAKE is adorable! The vocals take a minute to adjust to, but I actually like this guy a lot. It's got a nice flow, cute lyrics, and overall seems hopeful and fun." - Carol B., Omaha
"You're a talented wordsmith. Your songs are full of clever and entertaining lyrical lines with interesting characters and ideas. The often vivid details are impressive. You craft some brilliant ideas and clearly have songwriting talent." - The Great American Song Festival
"I love everything about BE FEARLESS. I actually listened to it seven times! Good luck with your album...I hope to hear more from you in the future." - Bud S., St. Louis
"The guitar is beautiful. I love the acoustics. The vocals are smooth and enjoyable to hear. These songs have a story to tell. I feel like I personally know the singer and what he is experiencing." - Emily Z., Portland
“I love this artist! He has such a cool old-style country deep voice. I love him...he has talent. I would buy his stuff. Liked the lyrics. Overall, great songs and artist!” - Amy W., Atlanta
“Nice. I love the voice and the songs are thought-provoking. The singer has a beautiful voice and the music is super cool. I'm telling my friends about him. Highly recommended.” - Bill T., Jacksonville
"Mac, I really admire your taking on difficult and interesting themes. SUN GO DOWN is the first song about dementia I have heard, and I will never forget it. GOD IS ON OUR SIDE is an excellent topical song also but, wow, SUN GO DOWN really gets me." - Jeremy V., New York
“Very solid vocals...original vocals with a great deal of confidence. Lyrics are meaningful...storytelling, which is so cool and interesting in a song.” - Gary Y., New Orleans
“This singer is amazing! He has a powerful voice and you can hear the amount of emotion he puts into his singing. I really, really like his lyrics. They're exceptional, in my opinion.” - Tony K., Dallas
“Nice deep sound and rich vocals. His vocals are a treat to listen to...” - Chris F., Detroit
“The singer sounds like he's singing from his heart and is really feeling the words and passion through his voice. You can feel his emotion and energy...” - Harry P., Pittsburgh
"I love BE FEARLESS so much, it is so deep and meaningful. It just gets me in my feelings. I love it, that's all I have to say. Makes me want to cry my eyes out!" - Sandra C., Indianapolis
“Great strong vocals, instruments are very crisp and clear sounding. I love the acoustic feel...” - Butch G., Minneapolis
“Impressive vocals, very relaxing and in tune. Engaging instrument. This artist is very talented. Overall excellent.” - Nathan Z., Miami
“Great vocals and music. Nice messages. Could be the next best thing. Great potential...maybe the next hit! Great songs, nice vocals and instrumentals.” - Toby S., Denver
"I really like the vocals on BE FEARLESS. The groove of the song is fantastic as well. Halfway through the song, I really started to feel the lyrics as well. Excellent song." - Gordon D., Albuquerque
"The vocals and lyrics are folksy, strong and very accessible..." - Pete J., Philadelphia
"One thing about this music that really stands out is the singer's voice. It's not your typical 'perfect voice' but it suits the sound." - Kathy B., Nashville
"The sound of this artist's music is very interesting. It brought me in as an audience. I really enjoyed the lyrics as they were very moving and different. They make you want to keep listening. Also, I love the deep husky voice. Keep going with the great work!” - Mary S., Salt Lake City
"A product of the Chicago folk music scene, Mac Connelly is an award-winning songwriter recognized for excellence in creative writing, technical skill, originality, and talent in composition. His acoustic guitar projects warmth and intimacy, his songs are intelligent yet approachable, and his easy-going stage presence connects with audiences of all ages. With way too many artists trying to push an 'image' in today's world of cyber self-promotion, Mac is a relaxing and refreshing change."
Mac Connelly
Fan Comments
“Strong acoustics with the skill to tell a great story and make me feel it. Made me think of Johnny Cash's style of delivery. The lead vocals have a smoky quality that reminds me of the 90's alternative bands.”
- Mike N.., Boston
"I love the voice, the lyrics, and the melodies. Great guitar work. I could see this guy kicking it with Tom Waits. I would love to meet this artist. 10 out of 10!"
- Bill W., Chicago
"The singer has a good rasp to him. He sounds like he's been through some stuff. He's been around and you know it from listening to him sing. I really like this guy's voice."
- Mark L., Kansas City
"This dude has a very good voice...sounds like it came straight out of the 60s and 70s. Awesome vibe!"
- Joe M., Phoenix
“These tracks set up a good foundation for the artist's voice. This artist has a unique voice that can be mistaken as off pitch, but in actuality he has a strong connection between both the lyrics and melody that intensifies the sound. I enjoyed these tracks lyrically because this artist sings with passion and feeling. Overall great performance.”
- Karen H., Los Angeles
"I love the emotion that this artist puts into his vocals. It gives the songs an impacting characteristic. His lyrics tell intriguingly entertaining stories."
- Barbara A., Seattle
"PIECE O' CAKE is adorable! The vocals take a minute to adjust to, but I actually like this guy a lot. It's got a nice flow, cute lyrics, and overall seems hopeful and fun."
- Carol B., Omaha
"You're a talented wordsmith. Your songs are full of clever and entertaining lyrical lines with interesting characters and ideas. The often vivid details are impressive. You craft some brilliant ideas and clearly have songwriting talent."
- The Great American Song Festival
"I love everything about BE FEARLESS. I actually listened to it seven times! Good luck with your album...I hope to hear more from you in the future."
- Bud S., St. Louis
"The guitar is beautiful. I love the acoustics. The vocals are smooth and enjoyable to hear. These songs have a story to tell. I feel like I personally know the singer and what he is experiencing."
- Emily Z., Portland
“I love this artist! He has such a cool old-style country deep voice. I love him...he has talent. I would buy his stuff. Liked the lyrics. Overall, great songs and artist!”
- Amy W., Atlanta
“Nice. I love the voice and the songs are thought-provoking. The singer has a beautiful voice and the music is super cool. I'm telling my friends about him. Highly recommended.”
- Bill T., Jacksonville
"Mac, I really admire your taking on difficult and interesting themes. SUN GO DOWN is the first song about dementia I have heard, and I will never forget it. GOD IS ON OUR SIDE is an excellent topical song also but, wow, SUN GO DOWN really gets me."
- Jeremy V., New York
“Very solid vocals...original vocals with a great deal of confidence. Lyrics are meaningful...storytelling, which is so cool and interesting in a song.”
- Gary Y., New Orleans
“This singer is amazing! He has a powerful voice and you can hear the amount of emotion he puts into his singing. I really, really like his lyrics. They're exceptional, in my opinion.”
- Tony K., Dallas
“Nice deep sound and rich vocals. His vocals are a treat to listen to...”
- Chris F., Detroit
“The singer sounds like he's singing from his heart and is really feeling the words and passion through his voice. You can feel his emotion and energy...”
- Harry P., Pittsburgh
"I love BE FEARLESS so much, it is so deep and meaningful. It just gets me in my feelings. I love it, that's all I have to say. Makes me want to cry my eyes out!"
- Sandra C., Indianapolis
“Great strong vocals, instruments are very crisp and clear sounding. I love the acoustic feel...”
- Butch G., Minneapolis
“Impressive vocals, very relaxing and in tune. Engaging instrument. This artist is very talented. Overall excellent.”
- Nathan Z., Miami
“Great vocals and music. Nice messages. Could be the next best thing. Great potential...maybe the next hit! Great songs, nice vocals and instrumentals.”
- Toby S., Denver
"I really like the vocals on BE FEARLESS. The groove of the song is fantastic as well. Halfway through the song, I really started to feel the lyrics as well. Excellent song."
- Gordon D., Albuquerque
"The vocals and lyrics are folksy, strong and very accessible..."
- Pete J., Philadelphia
"One thing about this music that really stands out is the singer's voice. It's not your typical 'perfect voice' but it suits the sound."
- Kathy B., Nashville
"The sound of this artist's music is very interesting. It brought me in as an audience. I really enjoyed the lyrics as they were very moving and different. They make you want to keep listening. Also, I love the deep husky voice. Keep going with the great work!”
- Mary S., Salt Lake City
"A product of the Chicago folk music scene, Mac Connelly is an award-winning songwriter recognized for excellence in creative writing, technical skill, originality, and talent in composition. His acoustic guitar projects warmth and intimacy, his songs are intelligent yet approachable, and his easy-going stage presence connects with audiences of all ages. With way too many artists trying to push an 'image' in today's world of cyber self-promotion, Mac is a relaxing and refreshing change."
- Harmony Cafe, Appleton WI