“Matey Mike” McHugh is a solo acoustic guitarist and singer/songwriter. His repertoire and interactive, energetic style evokes a beach party atmosphere wherever he performs.
Mike’s music draws on genres that range from classic rock and pop to country and folk/Americana, sprinkled with witty original tunes that offer a light spin on day-to-day life. When Mike takes the stage, it’s always Five O’clock Somewhere in Margaritaville.
“Mike is a true entertainer. He brings a collection of everyone’s favorite songs, clever originals, and engages the audience in an entertainment experience” – Glen Garret
“A voice reminiscent of Gordon Lightfoot.” -Daphne Rye
Mike has appeared at several venues in the San Antonio area including Wine 101 in Helotes and at the Hill Country Retreat and Woodland Cottages active adult communities. In addition to his solo acoustic work, he is active in several collaborative projects including the bands Vintage Vibes, the Beach Nuts, and the Pink Floyd cover project, Pigs On The Wing. He has been an instructor for the Guitars for Veterans program. He’s also a fixture at open mic nights in Helotes and has studied voice at the Sage Music School in San Antonio.
“Resonant and soulful voice!”- Austin Jimison
“The perfect fit for our community pool party.” -Devon Shipley
In the world of Trop Rock, Mike has performed for the Seguin, TX and South Padre Island Parrothead Clubs, and for the Canyon Lake Club at their River Jam and Philip Pflop Float & Phling (P4). he has also performed on the Texas Trop Rock Cruise.
Mike was introduced to Jimmy Buffett’s music by a college fraternity brother who would play his songs on guitar. He was captivated by the way Jimmy’s songs magically whisked him from bustle of Center City Philadelphia to a beach on Martinique. It was years later when he walked into a bar where a Parrot Head Club meeting just happened to be going on. He joined on the spot. That led him to pick up a guitar himself and craft his lighthearted style that caters to audiences who might not be able to afford a yacht and are yearning for the next best thing.
Mike is actively broadening his exposure to new audiences throughout central and south Texas and ports of call beyond. In addition to his solo work, he continues to develop projects with the Beach Nuts, Vintage Vibes, and other collaborative projects. He is actively composing new original material and plans to release a CD of his songs within the next year.
“Better than a sharp stick in the eye!”- Kimberly Ann