Matt Grieves

MATT GRIEVES

Genre: 
Can play anything!
Biography: 

Matt Grieves is a professional musician and DJ who's worked in Dubai for the last 15 years. Matt loves playing to a packed bar in Mcgettigans on Thursdays and Saturdays.

"My music choices are dictated by the crowd, it's so important to look at who's in the bar and work my sets around that" - Matt is comfortable playing anything from Indie rock to cheesy pop to 70's disco and current commercial dance tunes. Having worked with us for many years, Matt still gets a buzz from seeing people enjoying the music he plays.

Favorite
song: 
Enjoys playing whatever the crowd wants!

 

Leanna Kerry

LEANNA KERRY

Genre:
Pop, Rock, Acoustic
Instagram:

@leannakerrymusic

Facebook:

@leannakerrymusic

Biography:

Originally from the UK, musician Leanna Kerry performs across an extensive spectrum of genres and styles as a singer, from pop and easy listening to jazz, rock, and classical, with the ability to accompany herself as an accomplished pianist and acoustic guitarist. Leanna’s music career has seen her travel around the globe, performing in the UK, Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East.

Leanna is also an Adele tribute act, ‘Almost Adele’. You can find Leanna performing on a regular basis around the United Arab Emirates.

Favorite
song!
Anything by ABBA
20th Century Boys

20th Century Boys

Artist/s
Mariusz Bodnar, Mark Maynard, Phil Doughty  
Genre:

Rock, Indie, Classic Pop

 
Social:
@20thCenturyboys  
Biography:

A highly experienced power trio who have been specializing in playing a punchy, no nonsense style of Rock, Indie and Pop classics for a wide range of audiences. Mark, Mariusz, and Phil have come together from their home countries of New Zealand, Poland, and the UK to form the 20th Century Boys and perform all over Dubai and the rest of the UAE. 20th Century Boys have collaborated with some of the best-known musicians and singers to produce an expanded repertoire and differing musical genres to suit a multitude of venues. 20th Century Boys have the ability to adapt to multiple genres of music to appeal to different age groups across many environments and locations.

 
Favorite
song!
One by U2  

 

Chad Sycamore

chad sycamore

Genre:
Anything from Reggae to Jazz
Instagram:
@Thirstyworkmusic
Biography:
This truly unique Kiwi guitarist / vocalist brings the funk to kick-start your musical weekend, and with over 15 years performing in the UAE expect anything from Reggae and Jungle to Jazz - the big man knows how to get the room buzzing.
Favorite song!
Your favorite song!

 

Kara Gray

KARA GRAY

Genre: 
Has the ability to play whatever the crowd wants!
Instagram:
@KaraGray
Biography: 
Another New Zealander in the McGettigan’s ranks, this multi-instrumentalist has made his way around the world playing for all sorts of bands playing every genre imaginable. Now a very versatile solo artist in his own right, expect the night to skip all over the musical diaspora. His unique and wide-ranging vocal abilities make him one of the most flexible musicians around. Kara has the ability to play both bass lines and guitar lines at the same time with one instrument.
Favorite
song! 
Enjoys playing whatever the crowd wants!

 

Tone Crew

Tone Crew

Artist/s
Afu, Riley, Mabi and Arham
Genre:

Pop, RnB, Jazz,blues, Rock, Country, Latin, 80s Dance, Alternate indie, Disco,

Instagram:

@Tonecrew

Facebook:

@Tonecrewband

Biography:

The Tone Crew are an exclusive house band for McGettigan's. The versatile 4 of Tone Crew keep an energetic presence on stage, catering for any type of crowd and have a wide range of music from classics to contemporary hits.

Favorite
song:

Dakota by Stereo Phonics

 

Martain Go

Martin Go

Genre:

Pop, Soul, Classics, Country, Alternative, Rock, R&B

 
Instagram:

@Martingo3

 
Biography:

Martin is talented acoustic guitarist, singer and a live-looping artist. Currently residing in UAE, since 2012, and has been performing in various venues in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. His repertoire consists of an acoustic variety of pop, soul, classics, country, alternative, rock, R&B, and anything in between!

 
Favorite
song:

Little Talks – Of Monsters and Men.

 

 

Robbi McFaulds

Robbi McFaulds

Artist/s
Robbi McFaulds
Genre:

Rock, Pop, Country

Instagram:

@robbimcfauldsmusic

Facebook:

Robbie McFaulds

Biography:

Hailing from Airdrie just outside Glasgow, Robbi has been making music since the age of 14. In 2016 Robbi was chosen by Vodafone as their ‘Future Breakers’ artist of the week, beating hundreds of other musicians to the spot.
Robbi has performed up and down the Scottish country and made the mode to Dubai in 2020. With influences ranging from Paolo Nutini, Ed Sheeran, The Kooks as well as various other artists Robbi has a wide range of songs that cater to a wide range of audiences.

Favorite
song:

Dream catch me’ by Newton Faulkner

 

SHANICE MICHAELS

Shanice Michaels

Genre:
Modern and Standard Jazz, Pop, RnB, Funk and Soul
Instagram:
@ShaniceMichaels
Facebook:
@ShaniceMichaels
Biography:

Shanice has been a freelance singer in Dubai since 2006. She enjoys nothign more than performing live and the crowd can feel that — giving them an unforgettable musical experience every time she graces the stage. Being a Filipina musician in Dubai she prudly represents the Phillipines, showing guests from all over the globe the Pinoy's standard in performance - which is nothing short of incredible.

Favorite
song:
Any Stevie Wonder song

 

John Hayes

DJ Jono

Artist:

John Hayes

Genres:

Commercial, Pop, Dance

Instagram:
@92Jono
Twitter:
@92Jono
Biography:

Best known as one of the voices on The Big Breakfast on Dubai 92, Jono is also the DJ at McGettigan's JLT most weekends, as well as having played support for The Backstreet Boys, Mel C, Rag'n'Bone Man, Westlife, and even Boyzone! Hailing from Limerick, Ireland, Jono has been in Dubai for 12 years – having spent seasons playing in holiday hotspots across Spain and Greece.

Favorite
song:
Macarena!

 

Thirsty Work

Thirsty Work

Artist/s

Chad, Adrian, Matt

Genre:

Pop, RnB, Indie, Rock

Instagram:

@Thirstyworkmusic

Facebook:

@Thirstyworkmusic

Biography:

Thirsty Work is a fun high energy multi-national trio, with its three members, Chad from New Zealand on guitar and lead vocals, Adrian from Australia on bass guitar and vocals and Matt from the UK on drums and vocals. These three lads, all with fifteen plus years performing in the UAE, love the craic and always have a blast getting everyone to join in, as they belt out all the classic sing-along anthems, one after the other till "ya throat is hoarse and ya body’s beat!".

Favorite
song:
Your favorite song!