Al McKay

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Hi I'm Al McKay, i'm a singer songwriter and FM radio presenter from Glasgow on the West coast of Scotland, i started trying to write songs not long after i got my first guitar for Xmas when i was 13, i played in a band in the late 70's early 80's, but had to get a real job, started a family but kept writing as a hobby when i could, then i got a chance a few years ago to record some of my old songs which has kick started my love of songwriting again.

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What is music to you? What does it give you?

Music has been in my life for as long as i can remember, it gives me the greatest pleasure.

What is your music dream?

To let people hear all the great undiscovered talent that's out there.

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

That we all love one another.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

I Want To Hold Your Hand - The Beatles. It stopped me in my six year old tracks when i first heard it and it still does today.

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Wow...From among others Jethro Tull, Neil Young The Moody Blues in the day, but nowadays, Rival Sons, Blackberry Smoke, Greta Van Fleet and The Temperance Movement.

What inspires you to make music?

I can't honestly say, it's just an urge, an itch i need to scratch.

What is the message you want to send with your music?

No message specifically, just parts of my life put to music.

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

Scared that they won't like me, but that disappears after the first song.

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

Do it for the love of music, we'll never make a living off it. I wish local radios would support local musicians instead of all sounding the same playing the same old songs.

What do you think of Drooble?

I think it's a fantastic site giving exposure to talented musicians who deserve to have their music heard by a larger audience.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

My lack of ability, especially when i listen to the great musicians right here on Drooble

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

I go to see local acts in small venues when i can.

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

Sadly mainstream radio ignores new talent, that's why Drooble is the choice of up and coming new talent.

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

King King, Orbis Max, Emily Smith & The Ego Ritual.