Owen MacDonald

I can offer two different types of performances, depending on what you are looking for. I can perform a more mellow set which involves simply me, my guitar, a microphone, and a PA system. I am also looking to do some more upbeat performances, that would be more electronic, and might include a little more energy and movement from me on stage.

I grew up in a small town of 180 people in interior Alaska. At the age of 16 I moved to Rochester, Minnesota to pursue hockey. I played competitive hockey my whole childhood, and all through highschool. While living in Minnesota I was introduced to my now best-friend, who was/is a producer and music creator. I had always enjoyed writing songs and playing my guitar as a hobby but never considered it as my life's passion...however thats what is soon became. I started losing interest in hockey and putting more and more time and energy into music. In December of 2019 I released my first single "Butterfly." It was a rough attempt at recording a song, but you have to start somewhere. I built my own studio in a chicken coupe on my dads property and spent every spare second I had writing/recording/learning. In a short time my progress was evident, but still not professional enough. I continued to release music with better quality songs every time. I have spent the last two years bettering my musical abilities, and so I decided it was something I was ready to pursue. I moved to Chicago in June of 2021, the day after I graduated High School, and I am attempting to make my dreams come true of being a full time successful musician!

I can make just about any space or vibe work! As long as I get a heads up for what to expect. I do have a small live setup of my own, so depending on the size of the venue and performance I can provide everything I would need. However if it is a larger event, such as a busy/crowded bar, and larger PA system will be something I would need to use.