MEANT FOR THIS
COMING OCTOBER 20
A competent guitarist, Mackay tastefully finds a home for his licks. He has some flash, but doesn’t overplay his welcome... Country rock is where he thrives with his compelling lyrics that tell stories and connect with the listener.
OPENED FOR
BLAKE SHELTON TIM MCGRAW REO SPEEDWAGON TED NUGENT CHRIS JANSON COLE SWINDELL RICHIE SAMBORA .38 SPECIAL TRAVIS TRITT ORIANTHI
OLD DOMINION LOVE AND THEFT
AND MORE
SUMMER SLOWDOWN
“Summer Slowdown” is poised to be a country fan’s song of the summer.
Penned by Jeffrey Steele, Neil Thrasher, and Wendell Lee Mobley, the song is a slice of pure country goodness, mixed in with a blistering southern rock guitar solo perfect for late night parties out on the rooftop or in the back of a flatbed truck.
An uninhibited guitarist with songwriting seeped in storytelling authenticity, Mark Mackay finds himself at the crossroads of country and rock n roll. A vagabond with a jubilant charisma and uncanny ability to transcribe creative odyssey to song - manifested in a road-warrior with an eagerness to illustrate his work in a live, all consuming performance.
Whether he’s performing at The Ryman Auditorium, headlining festivals, performing alongside country’s greatest including Chris Janson, Cole Swindell, Travis Tritt and Old Dominion, or opening for rock legends Ted Nugent, Richie Sambora, Orianthi and .38 Special - Mark is notorious for captivating audiences with his energetic magnetism. This charm and dedication to a live audience undoubtedly earned him a spot on Music Connection Magazine’s list of Top 100 National Live Acts.
Mark Mackay produces a classic, All American sound incorporating an impeccable blend of country and rock. He has over 1 Million streams on Spotify alone, and seen features in publications like Hollywood Life. With a relentless spirit and a rigorous tour schedule, this summer is slated to be the best yet.