King, Joe Bonamassa, Gov't Mule, the Fabulous Thunderbirds,[3] John Mayer, Sheryl Crow, Buddy Guy, Vince Gill and ZZ Top.

[2] This led to him being granted a New Mexico Music Award for 'Blues Song of the Year' for his self-penned album track, "Cryin' Over You.

McGarvey was voted 'Best Musician' by Albuquerque the Magazine 's annual 'Best Of The City' readers poll in 2008, 2010, and 2012 (also bagging 'Best Vocalist' in 2009).

[6] In advance of a planned New Year's Eve show in December 2011 in his hometown, McGarvey spoke to the Albuquerque Journal.

[6] On May 14, 2013, McGarvey was undertaking a UK tour, and was supported by Planet Graffitti at his gig at the Beaverwood Club in Chislehurst, London, England.

[2] Heavy Hearted was McGarvey's fifth album in eleven years, and on the recording his singing and guitar work was augmented by drummer Logan Nix and bassist Carmine Rojas.