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
So, this is happening on Friday 23rd January - will be our first live performance as The August County! Should be a fun night.
January 13, 2026 at 2:17 PM
So, this is happening on Friday 23rd January - will be our first live performance as The August County! Should be a fun night.
Merry Christmas all!
December 24, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Merry Christmas all!
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!
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.
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...
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.
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!
This is a pretty accurate representation...
February 20, 2025 at 9:30 AM
This is a pretty accurate representation...
Kinda hoping she's right to be honest...
February 14, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Kinda hoping she's right to be honest...
This feels kind of accurate...
February 7, 2025 at 10:21 AM
This feels kind of accurate...
Got a free house this evening so...
February 6, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Got a free house this evening so...
Dusting off my riffs (and vocals) for a potential new project... And yes, my rehearsal room has been taken over by a toddler!
January 15, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Dusting off my riffs (and vocals) for a potential new project... And yes, my rehearsal room has been taken over by a toddler!
I'm not the most proficient mandolin player but this little Epiphone has served me well in the studio and on the road - it does what I need it to do!
January 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
I'm not the most proficient mandolin player but this little Epiphone has served me well in the studio and on the road - it does what I need it to do!
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock...
December 23, 2024 at 8:38 PM
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock...
A family portrait - just in time for Christmas.
December 20, 2024 at 10:38 PM
A family portrait - just in time for Christmas.
Even guitar players need at least one bass (I have 2) - this is one of them. Can't go wrong with a Precision.
December 15, 2024 at 8:42 PM
Even guitar players need at least one bass (I have 2) - this is one of them. Can't go wrong with a Precision.
The latest addition to my collection - The Epiphone Crestwood Custom. Such a great sounding and playing guitar! I've no idea why these aren't more widely used - so versatile and a lot of fun. I'm a fan!
December 9, 2024 at 2:20 PM
The latest addition to my collection - The Epiphone Crestwood Custom. Such a great sounding and playing guitar! I've no idea why these aren't more widely used - so versatile and a lot of fun. I'm a fan!
A Fender for a Friday evening - my '72 Reissue Thinline Tele. This one has the proper pickups and sounds huge!
December 6, 2024 at 6:03 PM
A Fender for a Friday evening - my '72 Reissue Thinline Tele. This one has the proper pickups and sounds huge!
My Danelectro U2 in Commie Red. It twangs, jangles and does the rock 'n' roll thing effortlessly - a really fun and addictive guitar to play.
November 25, 2024 at 9:58 PM
My Danelectro U2 in Commie Red. It twangs, jangles and does the rock 'n' roll thing effortlessly - a really fun and addictive guitar to play.
Another build by Ernie McMillen - an S-style that out-strats most! A fusion of the vintage and the contemporary - plays like a dream and sounds incredible thanks to a set of Shed '62s with custom switching.
November 22, 2024 at 12:09 PM
Another build by Ernie McMillen - an S-style that out-strats most! A fusion of the vintage and the contemporary - plays like a dream and sounds incredible thanks to a set of Shed '62s with custom switching.
Although I own a number of electrics this is the one and only acoustic I need. Crafted by a local luthier (Ernie McMillen) using solid Brazilian rosewood for the back and sides - this thing sounds better every time it's played. Perfectly balanced and inspiring.
November 20, 2024 at 9:44 AM
Although I own a number of electrics this is the one and only acoustic I need. Crafted by a local luthier (Ernie McMillen) using solid Brazilian rosewood for the back and sides - this thing sounds better every time it's played. Perfectly balanced and inspiring.
Sometimes one pickup is enough to get the job done! Loving this little Coronet these days - so simple yet so much fun!
November 17, 2024 at 12:12 PM
Sometimes one pickup is enough to get the job done! Loving this little Coronet these days - so simple yet so much fun!
I've owned this Tele for years now, USA '52 reissue - it's had a few tweaks along the way but it always delivers. Probably (still) my number 1.
November 15, 2024 at 3:06 PM
I've owned this Tele for years now, USA '52 reissue - it's had a few tweaks along the way but it always delivers. Probably (still) my number 1.