MacGyver Biography

Post Pop-Punk band MacGyver formed late 2004 and comprises Aaron Sayers guitar/lead vocals, Ale M^cMain lead guitar/backing vocals, Matt Wilkins bass, and Rob Whelan drums.

The four first met when starting a Btec National Diploma in Music Technology at Weston College, and two months later, the idea was born.  “MacGyver” (not just a quote from the Simpsons), began gigging literally four weeks later, supporting the fantastic South London band <209>.  Months of hard work followed and more exciting and serious support slots, including Vero, and Koopa, both well known UK bands.  After writing a number of original songs, the band decided it was time to start recording.  With money made from local gig’s the band funded their own studio time, and CD production. 

 “MATE!” Buy This E.P. was recorded and produced at the top South West recording studios, “Super Sonix”.  Based in Congresbury, the studio provided the perfect solution for the band.  Producer Tony Hobdon recorded and mastered the tracks to the high standards expected from mainstream music. 

The E.P launch was a fantastic success and was the real turning point for the band.  Since building a exceptional local following the band have started to appeal to a national audience.  Through the help of their myspace page and word of mouth, MacGyver’s number of plays has sky rocketed! Doubling in only two weeks to an extraordinary 7000 total plays.

MacGyver have already begun planning for a summer tour, and are looking forward to their upcoming radio interview on North Somerset’s Star 107.7 radio show.  “2006, the year of MacGyver!”