Mark McKay writes rugged songs in the tradition of rootsy rock n roll; on his most recent release, Shimmer (produced by Eric "Roscoe" Ambel), Mark brings songs philosophical, romantic, and at times political. The album has a rich live vibe recorded in an approach that is both musically deliberate and spontaneous; electric guitars churn over a driving rhythm section while individual songs are colored by organ, piano, cello, trumpet, and other instruments from Ambels Cowboy Technical Services recording studio in Brooklyn.
Live from the Memory Hotel (Dren 2003) captures the intimacy and energy of Marks acoustic and electric performances from several shows in 2002 with special guests Kris Delmhorst and the band June Star. Renowned Brooklyn artist Steve Keene contributed original art for this album which was mastered by Scott Hull at the Hit Factory in NYC.
Mark recorded his critically acclaimed debut album, Nothing Personal (Dren 2001) in Boston with producer Ducky Carlisle. Marks version of Fatal Wound appears on For Anyone Thats Listening, A Tribute to Uncle Tupelo (Flat Earth 2003). His interpretation of I Know You Rider appears on Aint No Grave (Dren 2003), a compilation of traditional music. His rendition of Who'll Stop the Rain is the lead track on Chooglin': A Tribute to the Songs of John Fogerty (Dren 2002) and his solo version of "St. Matthew" appears on Papa Nez: A Tribute to the Work of Michael Nesmith (Dren 2001), Mark's music is receiving airplay at over 100 stations worldwide, including WFUV in NYC, WXRT in Chicago, KDHX in St. Louis, WRNR in Annapolis, and WMBR in Boston. Mark lives in Maryland.
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