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rickmckee.bsky.social
Richard McKee
@rickmckee.bsky.social
40 something husband, father, son, brother and uncle. I have a faith in something greater. I play guitar, bass, mandolin and harmonica - sometimes I sing. NHS worker who leans to the left.

Check out my band @theaugustcounty.bsky.social
Merry Christmas all!
December 24, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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On this day in 1998, the band made its first live television appearance in three years.
R.E.M. - Daysleeper - 22-10-1998 [high quality]
YouTube video by steelygray
www.youtube.com
October 22, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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THIS: 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇
October 14, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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Making music on a Saturday night...
October 11, 2025 at 11:39 PM
From garage to home office/music room/man cave - the conversion is complete!
October 7, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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A few shots from our recent rehearsal... Another new song in the bag!
September 3, 2025 at 7:07 AM
A Vibro Champ, a minimalist pedal board and a Tele - the perfect home rig.
July 27, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Another evening in Attic Studios - starting to sound gig-ready...
July 23, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Sometimes one pickup is enough to get the job done!
July 15, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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Another rehearsal, a new song and a couple of new Kramers too!
July 2, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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The August County - the animated series...
June 25, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Around the Sun probably wasn't R.E.M's finest hour (although it's needlessly slated in my opinion). Songs like this still make it a worthwhile listen. I miss these guys...
June 24, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Hard to believe my little buddy's the big 3 already...
June 16, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I'm probably closer than I'd like to admit to middle-age... Does an 80's shred guitar count as the start of a crisis? That said, it's a very usable instrument - and much more than a one trick pony.
June 13, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Things are shaping up nicely... We're looking forward to sharing some original material soon.
June 6, 2025 at 6:53 AM
"May your strength give us strength, may your faith give us faith, may your hope give us hope, may your love give us love." - Bruce Springsteen
May 22, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The Hold Steady - themes of redemption and resurrection - the perfect soundtrack for the Easter weekend! Turn it up!

youtu.be/PFiiq2sFD7E?...
The Hold Steady - How a Resurrection Really Feels
YouTube video by 00austin
youtu.be
April 18, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Back at Inca Road studios to make a bit more noise!
April 10, 2025 at 6:41 PM
It's easy to take what's on your doorstep for granted sometimes. There's still a lot of peace in this world - and sometimes we don't have to travel too far to find it.
March 20, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Can't say I'd ever endorse vandalism of property, but I can fully get behind any stand against fascism...

BBC News - Vehicles damaged at Belfast Tesla dealership
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Tesla: Vehicles damaged at Belfast dealership
The damage included wing mirrors being knocked off, smashed windows and dents to the cars' bodywork.
www.bbc.com
March 17, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Some important achievements here
The NHS is improving rapidly under Labour.

You won’t hear it from the right-wing press, but the stats speak for themselves.

5 *evidence-backed* ways it’s getting better:
March 17, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Just back from the first of hopefully many rehearsals with a new band... Was great to make some noise again!
March 16, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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'Did you even say thank you?'
March 1, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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*endorsed
February 25, 2025 at 8:04 PM
This is a pretty accurate representation...
February 20, 2025 at 9:30 AM