Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Always a pleasure, never a chore with Mr Gedge et al @leethacker.bsky.social @weddingpresent.bsky.social 000 0
Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Anyone heard Station Model Violence? If not you should 000 0
Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Just finished @nigetassell.bsky.social book on my old loves Prefab Sprout. A love letter I enjoyed gate crashing. Best thing about it is digging out those wonderful records. A lovely book about a great band. @wendredasmith.bsky.social 1102 0
Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · 29/08/2026@dinosaurjr.com continuing their late purple patch with a magnificent lp. Everything you want played with gusto! 000 0
Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · 23/08/2026@psbhq.bsky.social were fantastic at the Piece Hall tonight. Next level stuff. Bonus was @haikusalut.bsky.social turning up. Magnificent gig. 000 0
Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · 15/08/2026In these dark times one thing that helps is a Half Man Half Biscuit show at Project House Leeds 000 0
Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Tree(s) of the day, my kids said send it to that man I listen to on the radio. I guess that’s @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social Ballycastle N. Ireland 000 0
Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Really enjoyed Saint Etienne last night at the Piece Hall Halifax. Great sound, a slew of hits and of course the excellent @debseyonbass.bsky.social on vocals and melodica 010 0
Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · 20/06/2026This Waterboys CD free with @mojomagazine.bsky.social this month is an absolute belter…. 010 0
Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · 13/06/2026@simonreynolds.bsky.social has written about my personal favourite era of music. Already pulled out a Band of Susans EP. Giddy about this 010 0
Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Like having a chat with the great man. Highly recommended. @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social 121 0
Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · 23/05/2026@weddingpresent.bsky.social were proper excellent in the Parish Huddersfield last night 000 0
Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · 09/05/2026Thanks to @stuartmaconie.bsky.social for playing @memorialsmusic.bsky.social I’ve bought the record, lovely packaging containing best music I’ve heard this year. All I love in one folky psychedelic package. With ladhings of organs and drums. 010 0
Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · 23/04/2026House of All are a powerhouse to hear live. Three drummers and proper music. @thetradesclub.bsky.social 021 0
Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · 10/04/2026I knew Tebay would have a copy of @lallymacbeth.bsky.social excellent book 000 0
Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Another insightful glimpse at the music business from a different perspective. This one hurts a bit. Wonderful book beautifully told. @debseyonbass.bsky.social 000 0
Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · 27/03/2026@haikusalut.bsky.social have released their wonderful new record with Meg Morley. Just what we need with the weather and the turbulent times 121 0
Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · 08/03/2026First gig of the year and a good one, @jamesyorkston.bsky.social at Grayston Unity Halifax 010 0
Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · 22/02/2026A refreshing take on several music scenes and an about time examination of one of the great bands @audreyjgolden.bsky.social #theraincoats 131 0
Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · 29/01/2026The perfect January read. A modern classic. @benjaminmyers76.bsky.social 110 0
Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · 11/01/2026First LP of 2026 and it’s a good one. Dry Cleaning’s third. Bought at Halifax’s premiere music emporium Revo Records 000 0
Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · 08/01/2026Best joke of 2026 so far @privateeyenews.bsky.social 000 0
Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · 06/01/2026Reading The Drums by Mike Joyce, probably the best book written by a Smith. The joy he feels being part of that group is palpable 000 0
Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · 28/12/2025Gig of 2025…. Hugh Cornwell and The Courettes at Holmfirth Picturedrome. Courettes warmed up the crowd and Hugh played one of the best sets I’ve seen in years. 010 0
Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · 28/12/2025Jesus Christ Kinski by @benjaminmyers76.bsky.social was in my Christmas stocking and it’s very difficult to put down. A late contender for book of the year. 031 0
Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · 18/12/2025Emma Pollock at Holmfirth last night. Always a delight live 010 0
Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · 18/12/2025@weddingpresent.bsky.social put in one of their all time great shows last night in Holmfirth. Dunno how they do it. 010 0
Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · 08/12/2025RIP Martin Parr, one of the great observers of the UK 000 0
Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · 30/11/2025Listening to RadMac up north somewhere in the Dales @bbc6music.bsky.social 000 0
Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · 22/11/2025Excellent weekend Rick n roll from Thee Headcoatees triumphant return 000 0
Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · 12/10/2025British Birds were excellent in Halifax last night. 000 0
Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · 12/10/2025I was lucky to be asked to take part in the Halifax Town festival having a conversation with @stuartmaconie.bsky.social about his Beatles book With a Little Help From Their Friends. Mr Maconie was a lovely man, generous with his time. We could’ve listened to his insights on the Beatles all day. 010 0
Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · 10/08/2025Lots of great events in the Town festival in Halifax. These are my top tips. I’m hosting @stuartmaconie.bsky.social Book now! 021 0
Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · 05/06/2025Doing a bit of homework. I thought I knew the Beatles world. I was wrong. @stuartmaconie.bsky.social new book is a must read. 020 0
