Hi, I'm
Bruce McKagan

Welcome to my website. Thanks for stopping by. I’d like to invite you to come on in and hang out with me for a few minutes to roam around my new musical abode.

This place is filled with amazing musicians from across the country, powerful vocalists, masterful producers and engineers, and a ton of inspirational original songs. Decades of wonderfully crafted audio productions that I’ve been blessed to compose and produce with a world of talented musical mates.

Grab a comfy chair, a pair of your best head phones, a cup of your favorite libation, then sit back and enjoy the musical tour.

Peace!.

Founder / CCO HEATHER PRODUCTIONS

Bruce McKagan - Founder & CC0 HEATHER PRODUCTIONS

About Bruce

“Since I was 13 years old, music has been a driving force in my life. Through the years I have been surrounded by amazing talent who have blessed me every step of my musical journey. It’s a voyage that knows no end.”

Over the past 5 decades Bruce has evolved from a performing musician, to a music executive, composer and producer, working out of Seattle, Minneapolis, San Diego, LA, Portland, Charlotte, and now back home in Seattle.

This is his musical story.

Band Days (1968 - 1979)

With roots deeply planted in the fertile music grounds of Seattle, Bruce played non-stop in several popular bands up and down the west coast.

Charade

Conversation

Full Sail

Entertainment Management
(1979 - 1990)

In 1979 Bruce, Beth and their three children (Heather, Bryan and Kyle) moved to Minneapolis, where he founded Heather Productions, becoming a booking agent and artist manager. In 1981 Stuart Anderson’s Black Angus Restaurants hired Bruce to manage entertainment for over 60 of their west coast restaurants and night clubs. In 1987 he became director of entertainment for a chain of 600+ west coast restaurants and night club called Restaurant Enterprises Group Inc. (REGI). It was during this time that Bruce honed his craft of discovering, developing and managing performing and recording artists, finding new and creative ways to maximize their talents.

Programming VP (1990 - 2011)

In 1990, Sight & Sound Entertainment, the country’s leading music video provider for business, brought Bruce back to Seattle as VP of Programming.

Muzak then hired Bruce in 1995 to head their ZTV music video division, beginning a 17-year stint as VP over various divisions of the company, including the orchestration of their headquarter move from Seattle to the Charlotte area in 2000.

At Muzak Bruce led a team of gifted musicians, recording artists, producers and engineers, writing and producing music for clients, including McDonalds, St. Jude Hospital, Sears, Texas Roadhouse, Lowes, Burger King and scores of others. He also helped to create and eventually head Muzak’s Heart & Soul Foundation, supporting music education for underprivileged children across the country. These two areas of focus fueled his passion of finding budding talent, putting them in the studio and watching magic happen.

Musicals (2012 - present)

Bruce teamed up with author, motivational speaker and educator, Dr. Kimberly P. Johnson, to write, produce and stage two powerful musicals, “ALL THAT DRAMA – the musical” about the real world issues teenagers face everyday.

And “NO FEAR FOR FREEDOM – the musical”, the story of the Friendship 9, nine Black students whose demonstration at a whites only lunch counter in 1961 helped coin the phrase “Jail, no bail”. With celebrated performances throughout the South East, Bruce’s gift for the creation and production of musical scores was established.

All That Drama

Along side co-creator Dr Kimberly Johnson, Bruce is seen above with vocalist/actor Tommy DeCarlo (lead singer of BOSTON) and music producer Joe Carter.

No Fear For Freedom the Musical

We Got Game

“WE GOT GAME – the musical” is about the 1930’s Pittsburgh Crawfords of the Negro baseball league. Bruce has been crafting this powerful musical over the last 6 years. His team of consultants are now taking this timely biographical fiction to market.

He's Alive - The Resurrection of a Superstar

A lifelong dream, Bruce’s most recent endeavor is: “HE’s ALIVE – the Resurrection of a Superstar”. This rock opera is scheduled for release in early 2022.

Music Family

Bruce’s gifts of music are shared by his celebrated McKagan family of industry notables, including brother Duff (founding member of Guns n’ Roses), brother Matthew (award winning music director and teacher in LA), sister Joan Baker (vocalist), sons Bryan (acclaimed NW bassist) and Kyle (composer/producer), nephew Chris (CJCOSMOS - drummer/bassist/guitarist/producer), grandson Brandon (producer/composer/guitarist) and niece Grace (rock vocalist)

Works

Bruce has written, recorded and produced over 150 songs, including 12 albums. Within this website Bruce features several of these recordings, and the many musical friends who have graced the studios with him.

“I have never been as engaged, motivated and active in my craft as I am today. Producing music with a purpose is the key. Being surrounded by amazingly gifted talent is my inspiration. God has truly blessed me.”

Heather Productions

Founded the winter of 1979 in the Minneapolis area, Bruce’s initial focus was booking and managing performing rock bands in clubs throughout the mid-west. Relocating back to Seattle in 2019, the company now concentrates on the creation and marketing of compositions and musicals crafted by Bruce’s team of writers, producers, engineers and hundreds of gifted musicians and vocalists from across the country.

Mission

To compose and produce music with purpose. Inspirational compositions that can transform hearts and motivate good.

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Hi, I'mBruce McKagan