Michael Francis McCarthy is an American roots musician who combines elements of Delta blues, bluegrass, outlaw country, '70s jam and Bolivian folklore on electrified steel string acoustic. Born in South America, mccarthy has traveled and performed over a thousand shows throughout the United States, from the plains of Texas and the swamps of the deep South to the to the far Northern reaches of the Adirondacks. His sound is urgent, authentic, rich and raw, With sets comprised of deep cuts and original material pulling from a vast catalog. Michael Francis McCarthy is the real thing.