BROTHER MAC

Mac is an Austin native who grew up on the eastside singing in church. He was surrounded by music from both parents. His father taught music and was an accomplished pianist. He's influenced by tenor saxophonist Gene Ammons, Duke Ellington and Sarah Vaughan. He has been performing with the Michael Hale Trio since 2015. He starred in the film "Don't You Go Nowhere" written for him by award winning director Bryan Poyser.

For eight years Austin jazz and blues devotees have known Mac as the dark, confident voice fronting the Michael Hale Trio every Tuesday at Half Step, but for over a decade he's known affectionately as "Daddy Mac." 

Mac Mcintosh, a prodigious vocalist who didn't begin performing until he was in his 50s, eventually caught the attention of B3 maestro Mike Flanigin, who tapped him for regular singing duties at his Continental Gallery residency. It was there that he first connected with multitalented drummer Michael Hale, who'd been backing Austin soul-priestess Tameca Jones.