Mike McCarthy

Michael Edward McCarthy is an Australian singer, songwriter and guitarist. He has released five solo studio albums, Wisdom is Delight (2001), Fire, Flood, Freedom (2003), Calm Wind (2006), The Harrowing Account of John William Tate (2008) and The Lion's Share (2012). Biography In 1993 McCarthy began a funk band, Compos Mentis, with family friends Peter Harding and his brother, Tim and bass player, Sam O'Donnell. He was a guitarist, vocalist and songwriter in the band which he continued to play in until 1999 when he left to study Contemporary Music at Southern Cross University, Lismore. Upon returning from Lismore, McCarthy released his first solo album entitled Wisdom is Delight. The album was recorded between Lismore, Central Coast and the studio of bass player and producer Robin Hay in Cooranbong. The album features 12 tracks written by McCarthy between 1999-2001.