Billy
McLaughlin’s interest in music started
while growing up in a house full of instruments where he experimented
with drums, piano, and event he trumpet. Eventually, he settled
on the guitar. By the ninth grade, he had his first paying gig
and knew from that point on he wanted a career in music. He graduated
with honors from University of Southern California in a program
that allowed
him to pursue more than classical music. Billy has won numerous
awards including the MN Music Academy’s Guitarist of the
Year” and NACA’s “Jazz Entertainer of the Year”
and a Hall of Fame Achievement Award. In addition, Billy has charted
top 10 on Billboard. He has over 15 years of touring experience
including stops in Japan and Europe. Critics round the globe recognize
Billy as an innovative world-class acoustic guitarist, composer,
and producer.
SOULFOOD Discography:
Guitar
Meditations
Guitar Meditations Vol. II
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