Endless gratitude to David Lynch, showing again and again how it can be done differently. Always left me wanting to make art. In my lifetime, about as close as one comes to pure inspiration.

Naomi Watts shares a heartfelt tribute to David Lynch: “My heart is broken. My Buddy Dave... The world will not be the same without him. His creative mentorship was truly powerful. He put me on the map. The world l’d been trying to break into for ten plus years, flunking

theguardian.com/music/2025/jan…

Interviewed jim james Amy Helm Rolling Blackouts C.F Richard Thompson Bill MacKay Field Music and more for The Band’s greatest songs – extra! uncut.co.uk/features/the-b… via @UNCUT

Following last year’s ‘Locust Land’, his most diverse album yet, Bill MacKay shares details of his EU tour, including Ireland co-headline dates with Brigid Mae Power and a London date with labelmate Six Organs of Admittance. klofmag.com/2025/01/bill-m…

psychotropic sloburn with Bill MacKay and Cooper Crain (bringing that Bitchin Bajas connection)

Thursday! Kick off the PUZZLE HOUSE February residency. PUZZLE HOUSE is Michael Zerang’s new band: Bill MacKay (guitar), Azita Youssefi (sax), Mary Halm (bass) & Zerang (drums), playing his tunes. Chicago glam-rock legends Bobby Conn & Monica Bou Bou open.Doors 7, Music 9PM

Thursday! PUZZLE HOUSE February residency continues. PUZZLE HOUSE is Michael Zerang’s new band with Bill MacKay (guitar), Azita Youssefi (sax), Mary Halm (bass), and Zerang (drums), playing his instrumental tunes. Lula Asplund & Whitney Johnson open. Doors 7, Music: 9PM

Sunday! Adam Shead Quartet featuring Jason Stein (bass clarinet), Jim Baker (piano), Jason Roebke (bass) & Adam Shead (drums) performs along with Dylan Ryan Trio featuring Dylan Ryan (drums), Bill MacKay (guitar), & Nick Macri (bass). Doors: 7, Show: 9pm

In a café on a thoughtful grey day in Dublin. They're playing Sinéad. Nothing Compares 2 U. Strangely moving.

What's up in Pittsburgh this week?

BCMC! Summer in the midwest! Come see us!

Psyched to play this groovy Chicago festival with Michael Zerang's Puzzle House 🔥

Happy 8th Birthday to Esker. It is joyful to know that people are listening to it. A few copies remain if you don't have one yet. Spirits up! billmackay.bandcamp.com/album/esker

Holy shit, Chicago. The dust storm is here

I won't tolerate toxic shit anyone. Sunshine, love and devotion is where I'm at

Happy 1st Birthday, Locust Land..! billmackay.bandcamp.com/album/locust-l…

Me and Ryley head west to play a few sets at the illustrious Edmonton Folk Music Festival this August 2025. Join us all who can & stay tuned for more news..!

BCMC is Cooper Crain and I & we are hitting the road! Come out! Wednesday, June 4 Judson & Moore Chicago IL Thursday, June 5 B-Side Louisville KY Friday, June 6 The Orbit Room (Granfalloon Festival: 2 sets) Bloomington IN Saturday, June 7 Reverberation Vinyl Bloomington IL

Thank you to everyone in Chicago, Bloomington IN, Louisville and Bloomington IL who hosted BCMC and played with us You made it a time to remember! Stay close. More to come soon!