TalismanLatest release from RPM for Gus McKay “Bluesman” but turning alternative ? New Album “Talisman” is 10 tracks 39 minutes recorded in an old 1950’s service (Gas) station, converted to a recording studio (Aerial Studios) in the Darling Range Glen Forrest West Australia. Rock blues and quite a liberal serving of jazz,
Horn section, strings, but with that similar “Outback” rustic / blues touch. Click here to buy Album |
Saltflat Blues2010 onwards saw Gus performing as much as humanly possible, testing out the songs which would in futures become album number four ‘Saltflat Blues’, his most recent and by far most successful release, picked up by ex-EMI A&R rep Peter Holmsted in Sweden. ‘Saltflat Blues’ was promoted across Europe in print, intemet and radio, received airplay in Ireland, UK, France, Italy, Germany, and Belgium.
Meanwhile in the US, ‘Saltflat Blues’ won Gus his first stateside review from ‘No Depression - The Roots Music Authority Since 1995’ blues and roots magazine; '"Need my coffee. I’m gonna die." sings Gus McKay on "Caffeine." one of the toughest songs on his latest album Saltflat Blues. The Australian singer/songwriter pours on the grit brewing an intoxiating blend of raw blues, swamp rock and funk. Ironic how some of the best American music originates from overseas.' Click here to buy CD |
Roadrunner BluesGus’s reputation as a Bluesman of repute was confirmed in 2010, receiving Australia wide positive
reviews for album three titled ‘Roadrunner Blues’ when it got the attention of the world-wide music community with airplay across several continents, predominately Europe. Click here to buy CD |
GrinnWith a view to having a smaller production, Gus released his second album titled ‘Grinn’ in 1994.
The single ‘Deep River’ was lifted for release on ABC compilation ‘Kingfisher Dreaming’. Piggybacking on the success of albums one and two, Gus performed at Blues at Bridgetown and spent subsequent years touring the Northwest of WA. Click here to buy CD |
All About FlightThe 90s saw Gus recording at ‘Loop Studio’ with an ‘A’ team of players; Rick Whittle, Roy Daniels, John Short, Bob Patient. The end result Gus’s debut CD titled ‘All About Flight’. The album was produced and remixed by Gary Ridge, father to well-known Australian hip hop artist ‘Drapht’. The debut was considered a complete success after scoring a distribution deal with Shock Records.
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