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Chris McKay (Bored Music Geek Radio And Records)
@chrismckay1111.bsky.social
1.2K followers 1.6K following 410 posts
Musician. Photographer. Writer. DJ. ND.

Athens, Georgia.

For the music: http://www.chrismckay.bandcamp.com

For Bored Music Geek Radio: https://www.getmeradio.com/stations/boredmusicgeekradio-44
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August 30, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Personal concert history, May 1

Huge drawback to Bluesky remains. I can't share full reviews and updates. In any case, here are a few of the 20+ shots I shared from this date on FB.

@thestrokes.bsky.social @drivebytruckers.bsky.social

#MusicPhotography #ConcertShots #LiveMusicPhotography
Drive-By Truckers perform at Music Midtown in Atlanta, Georgia on May 1, 2004. Full story and review here: https://www.facebook.com/criticaldarlings/posts/10161515007322842 Photo by Chris McKay The Doors of The 21st Century perform at Music Midtown in Atlanta, Georgia on May 1, 2004. Full story and review here: https://www.facebook.com/criticaldarlings/posts/10161515007322842 Photo by Chris McKay Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters performs at Music Midtown in Atlanta, Georgia on May 1, 2004. Full story and review here: https://www.facebook.com/criticaldarlings/posts/10161515007322842 Photo by Chris McKay The Strokes performs at Music Midtown in Atlanta, Georgia on May 1, 2004. Full story and review here: https://www.facebook.com/criticaldarlings/posts/10161515007322842 Photo by Chris McKay
May 1, 2025 at 1:45 PM
chrismckay1111.bsky.social
Hey. Sorry I haven't been here. Things have made it difficult, but I'm'll try to do better. Forgive me if I fail, but I'm grateful for everyone here.
April 29, 2025 at 11:45 PM
chrismckay1111.bsky.social
My photo of #EddieVanHalen is featured in this #GuitarWorld article.

#MusicSky #ConcertShots #LiveMusic #MusicPhotography #ConcertPhotographs

www.guitarworld.com/artists/guit...
“I don’t think I got the intro right until halfway into the tour. It felt so odd to my fingers”: Joe Satriani reveals the Eddie Van Halen guitar parts he found most difficult to play
Satch also discusses his years-long search for the quintessential Van Halen tone
www.guitarworld.com
March 19, 2025 at 9:09 PM
chrismckay1111.bsky.social
My photo of members of #FUEL are featured in this #GuitarPlayer article.

#Photography #ConcertShots #ConcertPhotography #LiveMusic

www.guitarplayer.com/music/carl-b...
"They're not your basic C, D and G kind of guitar chords.” His ex called to complain about her marriage. The result was his first hit song. All it took were some open strings
Fuel’s “Shimmer” launched the post-grunge act to fame. Carl Bell says it wouldn’t have happened without that fateful phone call
www.guitarplayer.com
March 17, 2025 at 9:04 PM
chrismckay1111.bsky.social
My photo of #AngieStone is featured in this article. And I will never get used to my work being published in articles like this. She was spectacular on this night.

#MusicSky #Concertshots #Photography #MusicPhotography

www.fox5atlanta.com/news/angie-s...
Angie Stone: Public memorial to be held Friday in Austell
Funeral arrangements have been set for singer and Stockbridge resident Angie Stone, who died in a car crash last week.
www.fox5atlanta.com
March 9, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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My photo of @ceelogreen.bsky.social and #MelanieFiona is featured in this Vibe Magazine article about the best R & B duets of the 21st century.

#MusicSky #ConcertShots #MusicPhotography #ConcertPhotography

www.vibe.com/lists/best-r...
March 8, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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My photo of @billgould.bsky.social of #FaithNoMore is featured in this #NME article.

#Photography #MusicSky #ConcertPhotography #ConcertShots

www.nme.com/news/music/m...
Members of Rammstein, Faith No More cover The Beatles’ ‘Come Together’ for Ukraine fundraiser
In a bid to aide Ukrainian refugees, members of Rammstein, Faith No More and more have convened to cover The Beatles’ ‘Come Together’.
www.nme.com
March 8, 2025 at 12:48 AM
chrismckay1111.bsky.social
Two of my photos are featured in this unfortunate article.

#MyChemicalRomance #MCR #MusicSky #photography #ConcertShots #MusicPhotography

metro.co.uk/2025/03/03/s...
Shocking detail revealed in My Chemical Romance drummer Bob Bryar's death
The medical report isn't conclusive.
metro.co.uk
March 3, 2025 at 9:36 PM
chrismckay1111.bsky.social
BREAKING NEWS: Trump and Vance meet with Ukranian President Zelensky at The White House.

#Trump #Vance #Krasnov #Putin #Russia
February 28, 2025 at 11:08 PM
chrismckay1111.bsky.social
And I see as the wind will blow how darkness goes.

www.chrismckay.bandcamp.com

#MusicSky #CriticalDarlings #AthensGA #CamdenSC
Chris McKay & The Critical Darlings - An Uncertain Flight (Official Video)
YouTube video by Bored Music Geek Records
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February 26, 2025 at 3:31 PM
chrismckay1111.bsky.social
I'm still not up to properly hosting a new show tonight but at 9 pm ET on @boredmusicgeek.bsky.social I'll be playing an hour's worth of some of my favorite newest music on This Is 2025. Join me if you prefer not to be frozen in amber.

#MusicSky #Radio #NewMusic

www.getmeradio.com/stations/bor...
Bored Music Geek Radio - Classic rock, pop, deep cuts, psychedelia, country, metal, alternative, and original programming with a twisted (non)sense of (un)reality.
Bored Music Geek Radio - Classic rock, pop, deep cuts, psychedelia, country, metal, alternative, and original programming with a twisted (non)sense of (un)reality.
www.getmeradio.com
February 19, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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February 18, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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Thanks to #FlagpoleMagazine in #AthensGA for premiering my next music video today. Check it out and let me know what you think.

"A high-powered spotlight targets the powerful who manipulate the masses for profit and personal gain."

#MusicSky #ProtestSongs #Protest #ChrisMcKay #AthensGA
Flagpole Premieres: Devine and Devine, "Have Mercy (God Is In Control)" - Flagpole
“I dreamed that this song was to be released on President’s Day so, surprise, here it is,” says Chris McKay of the freshly debuted music video for the track “Have Mercy (God Is In Control),” released ...
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February 17, 2025 at 8:13 PM
chrismckay1111.bsky.social
Did I heard that it's Residents Day today? Cool. The mood is sure right for these times.

@boredmusicgeek.bsky.social @theresidents.bsky.social

#MusicSky #ResidentsDay

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The Residents - Perfect Love
YouTube video by Ideghart
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February 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
chrismckay1111.bsky.social
NEW MUSIC RELEASE:

I dreamed that this song should be released right now. Almost no media has been willing to cover this album. I was told it was "too hot of a topic" in the current climate. I'd love to know what YOU think.

If you're a willing writer, reach out.

#MusicSky #Psychedelic #Protest
Devine And Devine - Have Mercy (God Is In Control) (Official Video)
YouTube video by Bored Music Geek Records
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February 17, 2025 at 3:25 PM
chrismckay1111.bsky.social
Check it out! I keep wondering during These Days Of Just Trying To Stay Alive if I've gone too far yet. If I haven't yet, I sure hope I live long enough to do so.

Voila The Satisfactionista Diaries!

#MusicSky #Books #Biography #CriticalDarlings #ChrisMcKay

www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJ0U...
The Satisfactionista Diaries Book Unboxing By Chris McKay
YouTube video by Bored Music Geek Records
www.youtube.com
February 15, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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February 15, 2025 at 4:26 AM
chrismckay1111.bsky.social
My photo of @remhq.bsky.social is featured in this #Yardbarker article.

www.yardbarker.com/entertainmen...

#REM #ConcertShots #Photography #Music #AthensGA
February 12, 2025 at 9:16 PM
chrismckay1111.bsky.social
Personal concert history, Feb 11:

#RodStewart #KennyChesney #UncleKracker #DavidLeeRoth #KISS

Full story here:

www.facebook.com/criticaldarl...

Photos by Chris McKay
Rod Stewart performs in Greenville, South Carolina on February 11, 2004. Full story here: https://www.facebook.com/criticaldarlings/posts/10159499709272842 Photo by Chris McKay Kenny Chesney and Uncle Kracker performs at the 40 Watt Club in Athens, Georgia on February 11, 2006. Full story here: https://www.facebook.com/criticaldarlings/posts/10159499709272842 Photo by Chris McKay David Lee Roth performs at the Colonial Center in Columbia, South Carolina on February 11, 2020. Full story here: https://www.facebook.com/criticaldarlings/posts/10159499709272842 Photo by Chris McKay KISS performs at the Colonial Center in Columbia, South Carolina on February 11, 2020. Full story here: https://www.facebook.com/criticaldarlings/posts/10159499709272842 Photo by Chris McKay
February 12, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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February 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Personal concert history, February 6:

#JohnMayer #KellerWilliams #Lights @owlcityofficial.bsky.social #OwlCity

Click here for the full story and reviews:

www.facebook.com/criticaldarl...

Photos by Chris McKay

#MusicSky #Photography #Concerts #LiveMusic #ConcertShots
John Mayer performs at the 40 Watt Club in Athens, Georgia on February 6, 2002. Click here for the full story: https://www.facebook.com/criticaldarlings/posts/10159491232747842 Photo by Chris McKay Keller Williams performs at The Tabernacle in Atlanta, Georgia on February 6, 2004. Click here for the full story: https://www.facebook.com/criticaldarlings/posts/10159491232747842 Photo by Chris McKay Lights performs at The Melting Point in Athens, Georgia on February 6, 2010. Click here for the full story: https://www.facebook.com/criticaldarlings/posts/10159491232747842 Photo by Chris McKay Owl City performs at The Melting Point in Athens, Georgia on February 6, 2010. Click here for the full story: https://www.facebook.com/criticaldarlings/posts/10159491232747842 Photo by Chris McKay
February 6, 2025 at 4:01 PM
chrismckay1111.bsky.social
Personal concert history, Feb 5, Pt 2:

#GeorgeJones #NorthMississippiAllStars @robertplantmusic.bsky.social #LeonRussell

Full story and reviews here:

www.facebook.com/criticaldarl...

Photos by Chris McKay
George Jones performs at the Classic Center in Athens, Georgia on February 5, 2010. Full story and reviews here: https://www.facebook.com/criticaldarlings/posts/10159489293012842 Photos by Chris McKay North Mississipi Allstars perform at Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia on February 5, 2011. Full story and reviews here: https://www.facebook.com/criticaldarlings/posts/10159489293012842 Photos by Chris McKay Robert Plant and the Band Of Joy perform at Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia on February 5, 2011. Full story and reviews here: https://www.facebook.com/criticaldarlings/posts/10159489293012842 Photos by Chris McKay Leon Russell performs at The Foundry in Athens, Georgia on February 5, 2015. Full story and reviews here: https://www.facebook.com/criticaldarlings/posts/10159489293012842 Photos by Chris McKay
February 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Personal concert history, Feb 5, Pt 1:

#JasonIsbell #MonteMontgomery #CrossCanadianRagweed #DierksBentley

Full reviews here: www.facebook.com/criticaldarl...

#MusicSky #ConcertShots #LiveMusic #Photography
Jason Isbell performs at Rock Star Saloon in Alpharetta, Georgia on February 5, 2005. Full story here: https://www.facebook.com/criticaldarlings/posts/10159489293012842 Photo by Chris McKay Monte Montgomery performs at Rock Star Saloon in Alpharetta, Georgia on February 5, 2005. Full story here: https://www.facebook.com/criticaldarlings/posts/10159489293012842 Photo by Chris McKay Cross Canadian Ragweed performs at the 40 Watt Club in Athens, Georgia on February 5, 2007. Full story here: https://www.facebook.com/criticaldarlings/posts/10159489293012842 Photo by Chris McKay Dierks Bentley performs at the 40 Watt Club in Athens, Georgia on February 5, 2007. Full story here: https://www.facebook.com/criticaldarlings/posts/10159489293012842 Photo by Chris McKay
February 5, 2025 at 4:41 PM
chrismckay1111.bsky.social
My photo of @davidleeroth.bsky.social performing at one of #VanHalen 's final show is featured in this WFTV look back over his entire career. #DavidLeeRoth

#MusicSky #Photography #ConcertShots #LiveMusic #Concerts
February 5, 2025 at 3:45 PM