Bev MacGregor - Biography

Born: In Durban, Kwazulu Natal

Began performing as a Professional Musician at age 19

Instruments & Skills: Composer, Recording Artist, Keyboards, Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Percussion, Lead Vocals & Harmonies

Played and / or Recorded with: Solo, Duo's & Big Bands - Durban, Jhb and The Middle East
Band Names: Leather & Lace.Time Out. Big Bang. Shades. Mike De Jager

Favourite Genres: Pop, R n B, Soul, Funk, Fusion

Music Inspirations: Sting, Seal, Tina Turner, James Brown, Level 42, Shakatak, David Phelps, Stevie Wonder, Donald Fagan, Michael McDonald

Venues: Pubs, Clubs, Restaurants, Cruise ñ Liners, Supper Theatres, Ellis Park & King's Park Stadium, World Cup Rugby, Shows, Functions etc.

Career Highlights:

10 Gold Medals in Solo Capacity + 64 Gold Medals (in Total) with my Choir (in 'Original Song Compositions Category) + Overall winner of The SA Championships of Performing Arts 2020
Support Act + Stage Manager to: Dr Victor & The Rasta Rebels and Vicky Sampson - Naval Island Richard's Bay
'95 World Cup Rugby Finals ñ Main event King's Park Rugby Stadium, Durban (10 000+ audience)
Coca Cola Jingles (self composed);
> Sold out 'Tina Turner' Shows @ Gold Reef City, Sun City & Wild coast Sun Theatres.
Sold out 'Abba' Shows in Durban.
Nelson Mandela's Pre - inauguration Ceremony Mpumalanga
Performances on Cruise - Liners

Current: Bev Mac Gregor & Neil Ford met a few years ago, through mutual friends & bands at local Gigs in Durban.

Bev invited Neil to team up with her - in her relocation to The Western Cape, where they are currently composing & recording songs in their Home Recording Studio ñ for the intended release of an album.

Advertised in the local Western Cape Facebook Groups - and was fortunate to have Luke and Frans join them as The Band 'One Reservation'