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
Check out my band @theaugustcounty.bsky.social
Merry Christmas all!
December 24, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Merry Christmas all!
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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
On this day in 1998, the band made its first live television appearance in three years.
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THIS: 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇
October 14, 2025 at 9:09 AM
THIS: 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇
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Making music on a Saturday night...
October 11, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Making music on a Saturday night...
From garage to home office/music room/man cave - the conversion is complete!
October 7, 2025 at 4:19 PM
From garage to home office/music room/man cave - the conversion is complete!
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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 few shots from our recent rehearsal... Another new song in the bag!
A Vibro Champ, a minimalist pedal board and a Tele - the perfect home rig.
July 27, 2025 at 12:18 PM
A Vibro Champ, a minimalist pedal board and a Tele - the perfect home rig.
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Another evening in Attic Studios - starting to sound gig-ready...
July 23, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Another evening in Attic Studios - starting to sound gig-ready...
Sometimes one pickup is enough to get the job done!
July 15, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Sometimes one pickup is enough to get the job done!
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Another rehearsal, a new song and a couple of new Kramers too!
July 2, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Another rehearsal, a new song and a couple of new Kramers too!
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The August County - the animated series...
June 25, 2025 at 9:07 PM
The August County - the animated series...
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
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...
Hard to believe my little buddy's the big 3 already...
June 16, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Hard to believe my little buddy's the big 3 already...
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
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.
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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
Things are shaping up nicely... We're looking forward to sharing some original material soon.
"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
"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
The Hold Steady - themes of redemption and resurrection - the perfect soundtrack for the Easter weekend! Turn it up!
youtu.be/PFiiq2sFD7E?...
youtu.be/PFiiq2sFD7E?...
The Hold Steady - How a Resurrection Really Feels
YouTube video by 00austin
youtu.be
April 18, 2025 at 6:52 AM
The Hold Steady - themes of redemption and resurrection - the perfect soundtrack for the Easter weekend! Turn it up!
youtu.be/PFiiq2sFD7E?...
youtu.be/PFiiq2sFD7E?...
Back at Inca Road studios to make a bit more noise!
April 10, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Back at Inca Road studios to make a bit more noise!
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
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.
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...
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
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...
BBC News - Vehicles damaged at Belfast Tesla dealership
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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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:
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
Some important achievements here
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
Just back from the first of hopefully many rehearsals with a new band... Was great to make some noise again!
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'Did you even say thank you?'
March 1, 2025 at 9:01 PM
'Did you even say thank you?'
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This is a pretty accurate representation...
February 20, 2025 at 9:30 AM
This is a pretty accurate representation...