Elgin MacMillan
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Elgin MacMillan has a diverse career in arts and entertainment. Although most of his goals and desires were originally in music,
Elgin's creativity and curiosity have led him into exploration of other
art forms such as video production, acting, dance, photography, graphic
design, and even painting and sculpture.
Elgin plays guitar, bass, and some piano, but he is known primarily for his singing. He can croon with the subtlety of Clyde McPhatter and Dean Martin, or wail with the resonance of Big Joe Turner and Louis Prima. His dancing skills, which often bolster his musical performances, have won him international titles. Elgin has been performing his unique blend of swing, rockabilly, jump blues, and vocal stylings for over two decades.
As a teenager in the early 80s, he was at the forefront of the rockabilly wave that swallowed the music scene in the west. He developed a following while playing clubs such as The Mason Jar and the Sun Club, as well as appearing in movies and on local and national radio and television. While rockabilly bands came and went, Elgin continued to write and play steadily, expanding his repertoire to include elements of rhythm & blues and traditional jazz, which later helped ignite the swing craze. In the early 90s, Elgin performed less frequently while he pursued some of his other interests and goals, such as acting in and producing video art. He continued writing, but he missed the live performances and the interaction with the public and other musicians. So Elgin hit the stage again, and the crowds were very receptive. Venues such as the Rhythm Room, the Cajun House, the Bash on Ash, and Hollywood's famous "Derby" gave Elgin an opportunity to reach a broader audience. Elgin has played with some of the top swing and rockabilly acts in the country. In addition to playing on the bill with such acts as The Royal Crown Revue, Big Sandy, Ronnie Dawson, Nappy Brown, and Joe Huston, he has been a bonus attraction at shows by local bands such as the Kings of Pleasure, the Swing Tips, and the Rocket 88's. Although Elgin has decreased his number of regular live shows and dance performances while he pursues other creative interests, his sporadic appearances continue to delight full houses and packed dance floors.
On the side, Elgin has continued to pursue his interests in visual arts. His work with prominent Phoenix photographers has taken him to various parts of the country, and although the purpose of Elgin's foray into design and sculpture was mainly for his own personal growth and enjoyment, it has resulted in the sale of various pieces, all upon request by individual viewers.
More recently, what started as a hobby for Elgin has blossomed into a successful second career. Elgin originally taught himself the basics of video production to help promote his musical act, but as his expertise in video increased, he found that his skills were very much in demand. Elgin is currently doing video work with everyone from large companies to members of the art community, and occasionally finds time for his own explorations in music video. Lately, Elgin has devoted much of his video production time to work with various charitable and faith-based agencies. His work on productions to bring aide to the Asian Tsunami, Hurricane Katrina, Myanmar Cyclone Nargis, Chengdu Earthquake, Haiti Earthquake, the world food crisis and other recent disasters has kept Elgin's plate full.
Elgin MacMillan's career has taken a few twists and turns over the years, all of which have reinforced his strong presence in the arts and entertainment industry, especially in the Southwest.
Elgin plays guitar, bass, and some piano, but he is known primarily for his singing. He can croon with the subtlety of Clyde McPhatter and Dean Martin, or wail with the resonance of Big Joe Turner and Louis Prima. His dancing skills, which often bolster his musical performances, have won him international titles. Elgin has been performing his unique blend of swing, rockabilly, jump blues, and vocal stylings for over two decades.
As a teenager in the early 80s, he was at the forefront of the rockabilly wave that swallowed the music scene in the west. He developed a following while playing clubs such as The Mason Jar and the Sun Club, as well as appearing in movies and on local and national radio and television. While rockabilly bands came and went, Elgin continued to write and play steadily, expanding his repertoire to include elements of rhythm & blues and traditional jazz, which later helped ignite the swing craze. In the early 90s, Elgin performed less frequently while he pursued some of his other interests and goals, such as acting in and producing video art. He continued writing, but he missed the live performances and the interaction with the public and other musicians. So Elgin hit the stage again, and the crowds were very receptive. Venues such as the Rhythm Room, the Cajun House, the Bash on Ash, and Hollywood's famous "Derby" gave Elgin an opportunity to reach a broader audience. Elgin has played with some of the top swing and rockabilly acts in the country. In addition to playing on the bill with such acts as The Royal Crown Revue, Big Sandy, Ronnie Dawson, Nappy Brown, and Joe Huston, he has been a bonus attraction at shows by local bands such as the Kings of Pleasure, the Swing Tips, and the Rocket 88's. Although Elgin has decreased his number of regular live shows and dance performances while he pursues other creative interests, his sporadic appearances continue to delight full houses and packed dance floors.
On the side, Elgin has continued to pursue his interests in visual arts. His work with prominent Phoenix photographers has taken him to various parts of the country, and although the purpose of Elgin's foray into design and sculpture was mainly for his own personal growth and enjoyment, it has resulted in the sale of various pieces, all upon request by individual viewers.
More recently, what started as a hobby for Elgin has blossomed into a successful second career. Elgin originally taught himself the basics of video production to help promote his musical act, but as his expertise in video increased, he found that his skills were very much in demand. Elgin is currently doing video work with everyone from large companies to members of the art community, and occasionally finds time for his own explorations in music video. Lately, Elgin has devoted much of his video production time to work with various charitable and faith-based agencies. His work on productions to bring aide to the Asian Tsunami, Hurricane Katrina, Myanmar Cyclone Nargis, Chengdu Earthquake, Haiti Earthquake, the world food crisis and other recent disasters has kept Elgin's plate full.
Elgin MacMillan's career has taken a few twists and turns over the years, all of which have reinforced his strong presence in the arts and entertainment industry, especially in the Southwest.