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12 July, 2011
A new life!
It is with great pleasure that Hugh and Louise announce the arrival of their second child, a son. Cormac James Kent McGinlay was born 12/07/2011. Mother and baby doing well. Big sister Eliza delighted. The family thank all for their well wishes and Hugh will be back to regular shows again in September 2011.

18 February, 2011
House concert with Bob
Bob Vincent (Jersey Bob) is visiting from the UK! He's playing with Desperately Not Yoko at the Penny Black on Feb 17th and we're playing a house concert on Feb 18th. Message for details!

18 September, 2010
ALBUM LAUNCH
Hugh will be launching 'Elsewhere' at the Penny Black on Sydney Road Brunswick on Saturday 18th of September. Supports TBA

7 March, 2010
March Residency
Hugh plays the Edinburgh Castle every Sunday in March from 4-6 P.M. in the beer Garden. Hugh will be playing new songs from his album 'Elsewhere' as well as old favorites.

27 February, 2010
Western Victoria tour
Hugh will be playing in Western Victoria on Sat 27th of Feb at Mac's Hotel in Portland and Bridgewater Bay Cafe the next day. Mac's Hotel kicks off at 8pm Bridgewater Bay at 2pm Sunday 28th.

22 February, 2010
New album arrived!
Hugh's new album 'Elsewhere' is now available through this website. Simply contact us through the 'contact' window to order your copy. 'Elsewhere' will be available in shops and itune in the near future and songs will be launched on myspace by March 1st.

News Archive

17 December, 2009
Penny Black Rescheduled
The Penny Black show with The Broken Splendor and the Stilsons has been rescheduled for Thursday 17th of December. Ticket price is TBA (likely around $7) Doors at 8.

1 December, 2009
North West FM Interview
Hugh will be interviewed tonight on North West FM by David Obrien on his show 'The Emu, fax, shamrock and thistle; from 10pm tonight. Hugh will be playing songs from the forthcoming album Atlantis. North West FM is found on 98.9 FM (Melbourne)

1 December, 2009
A weekend at the farm - SOLD OUT
Music festival 'A weekend at the farm' is SOLD OUT! For those lucky enough to get tickets, Hugh will be playing 7pm on Saturday.

8 July, 2009
Grandview Wednesdays are back!
Wednesdays at the Grandview Hotel in West Brunswick are back! 8pm-10pm Hugh plays alone and with special guests at this fine ale house

12 May, 2009
Northwest FM
Tonight you can hear Hugh in conversation with David O'Brien on Northwest FM 98.10 (Melbourne)discussing music and God knows what else. From 10pm Keep in mind the Wednesday residence at the Grandview continues til the end of may!

26 April, 2009
Itunes and more shows
Hugh's album is now available on itunes! Hugh Plays the North Melbourne town hall hotel on Sunday 3rd of may and play the Grandview in West Brunswick EVERY WEDNESDAY IN MAY!

14 April, 2009
April News
Big update! Firstly, in late february Hugh and his wife Louise welcomed the birth fo their first child, daughter Eliza Jean Kent McGinlay. She is very healthy and parents are doing well. Hugh would like to thank everyone for their patience with the delays to the new album this has created. Secondly, the new album is coming along and should be available by September at the latest! Thirdly, after a few weeks of to have some time with family, Hugh starts gigs again this week at the Edinburgh Castle in Brunswick. Gig are from 5-7pm and are very free.

23 September, 2008
Big news and a slight delay
Thanks for all the encouraging messages of late. The bad news is there is a delay on the album and we are looking at a January 2009 availability date. This is unfortunate, but things have been pushed back as Hugh and his fiancee Louise have announce that Louise is expecting their first child. Recording will begin in ernest soon. Thanks once again for all the support.

28 May, 2008
UK TOUR!
We're counting down the days at Hughie central to the big UK tour 2008. This tour involves 9 shows over 2 weeks in the old country. Including DNY playing the wychwood festival in Cheltenham, Hugh's first show in his Father's native Glasgow and 4 shows in the channel Islands with Jersey Bob! Anybody want a postcard?

1 January, 2008
2008
Cheers to all fan/friends and pets who made 2007 such a huge year for us at McGinlay central. It was a bumper year for album sales and shows, we are grateful (he write from his palacial perch somewhere in the bahamas). IN 2008 Hugh will be heading back to europe and recording and releasing ALBUM NUMBER 2! The working title for this is 'Atlantis' and it should be released in November. There will also be exciting new projects, recording with Desperately Not Yoko and plenty of shows right across the globe. Once again, thanks for your support!

8 November, 2007
Cornish Arms show
A huge show at one of Melbourne's most iconic venues - The Cornish Arms. FREE! With The Bonnie Smith Band. Kick off at 9. I'll be on round 9:30

19 September, 2007
Brisbane tour II (the revenge)
Heading north again with mates Floyd Thursby and the Definite Article. I'm playing bass for Floyd and playing solo in support. For those of you who don't know Floyd's work he is single handedly making polka cool. Impossible you say? well you're on my site so you should know nothing is impossible (except me working out how to put my tour photo's on the web!) You can check floyd out easily by googling him or finding his link from my myspace page.

17 August, 2007
Cornish Arms Show
Huge show next friday at the Cornish. First time I've ever played this iconic Melbourne venue. Playing with me is the talented and beautiful Eva Popov (trio). It's just $6 to get in and it's one of the last shows I'll do before I head to Vietnam in September

22 July, 2007
Brisbane show
A show at Brisbane's Calypso bar. Webcast around the world! Details at Calypso's myspace site www.myspace.com/calypsocaxton. On Sun July 22nd, from 7:30pm see you there

22 July, 2007
Webcast!
you can watch my show in Brisbane on rawaudio.net Check it out, i won't be freezing in melbourne! I love this job!

6 June, 2007
More U.K. shows
More shows added to the U.K. tour. With shows on Jersey Island and Brighton on the mainland! See gigs for more news

1 June, 2007
International Tour!
Heading to the U.K. for a few shows. Playing the Wychwood festival in Cheltenham and a few dates around the old country.

12 May, 2007
Pre Uk Tour Show in Melbourne
A final Melbourne night out before I hit the U.K. and Europe. At my new local The Edinburgh Castle in Brunswick. With the amazing Kavisha Mazzella and newcomer, Emma Kelly. $10 on the door. Show starts at 9pm

20 April, 2007
Country tour
My mate Sasha and I are heading to Port Fairy and Portland for a couple of shows on the anzac day weekend. Taking with us Louise Kent from Desperately Not Yoko (my other band). Should be a corker

7 March, 2007
Tassie tour
Another tour of the apple Isle thanks to our friends at loud music! Three nights booked so far in hobart at the Republic, the Lark and the Mayf. Looking forward to it.

10 February, 2007
Sydney Show
A show in one of Sydney's nicest suburbs. The Cat and Fiddle on darling street is a great venue.

3 January, 2007
Residency
A residency at IDGAFF bar in Hoddle Street Collingwood. A cool smokey bar were you can drink in style and cheap (3 dollar stubbie on weds). Come hang out. I'll buy the first round

17 December, 2006
Christmas Show
Hey All. Me and the Recessive Genes are doing one last show in this huge year we've had. It's a week before Xmas and it's at Bar Open. 317 Brunswick Street. It'll be 5 bucks on the door and I'll be sharing the evening with the beautiful Tim Downey and his band, the little souls. Also, my old mate Richie Putnam will open the night with his elegant songs and dry wit.

22 November, 2006
Tassie Album launch
I'm touring Tassie with the generous support of LOUD MUSIC. I'll be launching my album on the 22nd of November at the Republic Hotel and doing a few other cool little shows on the wonderful Island!

2 November, 2006
Album launch!
Supports Dan Dinnen. It's going to be a HUGE night with guests from the album playing and the Recessive Genes Rocking out. Tix $8 plus Booking Fee. Doors open at 8:30pm. At the East Brunswick Club, Lygon Street East Brunswick

6 October, 2006
Residency
Hugh McGinlay and the Recessive Gene play Friday night at Plan B bar in October. With supports from Si Asquith, Zac Brennan, Sam Ellis and Floyd Thursby. All shows free. Cool!

6 October, 2006
Folk Rhythm and Life Cancellation
Due to some ill communication, Hugh McGinlay and the Recessive Genes are NOT playing this years FRL festival as previously billed. Sorry to those who bought tickets, it'll still be a great festival.

23 August, 2006
Empress show
Yes I realise there's great TV on wednesday nights but how are you gonna look your grandchildren in the eye if you never partied midweek but had seen every episode of House! Come to think of it how are you gonna have grandchildren if you don't meet that special someone! Everyone looks handsome at my shows, maybe cause I'm so damned funny looking. Just six bucks!

6 May, 2006
Marquis of Lorne residency
Hugh will be playing Tuesday nights at the Marquis of Lorne Hotel in Fitzroy in June. The Marquis is a cool little pub in George Street (corner of Kerr) and has housed some of Melbourne finest talent. Yep, we're surprised too. But come down and have a glass of vino at this great venue any of the Tuesdays in june.

6 March, 2006
The Launch happened
Thanks to all who came down to the launch. T'was a great succuss and the band and I had a great time. Sold heaps of CD's and will now not be seen as I'll be resting in my greek villa in Vienna (yes, this is what growning up in multicultural Thornbury does for your geography). To all who came, you rock! Great dancing!

1 March, 2006
Residency

18 January, 2006
Good Looks Released
The first single "Good Looks" from Hughs upcoming album "Second Guess" is now available. You can grab yourself a copy at any of Hughs gigs or from Polysester Records in Fitzroy.

7 December, 2005
Debut Album
Hugh is currently working on his debut album Second Guess at 30 Mill Studios, West Brunswick. It will be released in 2006. Look out for the first single Good Looks, to hit the general public early in the year.

21 October, 2005
Australian songwriters association
Recently Hugh was made the President of the Victorian branch of the Australian songwriters association, which runs a songwriters night at Bar Open in Fitzroy on the last Wednesday of every month. Hugh also works as a freelance journalist and fiction writer.