Here is a preview of my new album 'When Sorrows Encompass Me Round, slated for release in March 2014.



Sun To Sun

Where The Enemy Sleeps (with Lucette)

The leaves are falling in whispered cries
A patchwork quilt of amber skies
Your shadow lingers where sunlight dies...

Autumn’s Flame

Written at the behest of Uncle Dave on the occasion of my grandfather's funeral a long time ago.

Building Memories

So I wrote this about 39 years ago reason a faded memory now maybe that's why I wrote it the passage of time is so precious and rich but for us mortals it is fleeting the moments we live in are so sacred and priceless

Seasons Story 1

This is the first single to be released from William Crighton's highly anticipated debut album due out March 18th 2016. (via ABC Music)

Priest is a powerful story about a courageous boy who shoots a pedophile priest. It's also a fair introduction into the deep and merciless songwriting talents of this artist on the rise.

Catch William Crighton and his band playing The Gum Ball 2016, as well as a select few side shows in support of the album release.

William Crighton - Priest

Live at the Kessler Theater
Dallas, TX
24/48 recording

JD McPherson - 18oct17 - Lucky Penny

05 Interstellar Overdrive (Pink Floyd COVER)

Tuba Skinny - Postage Stomp

Quaker City Night Hawks
HONCHO

Credits:
Released 15 February 2013
Produced by Matthew Smith, Grant Jackson Wilborn and Quaker City Night Hawks

Recorded at January Studios, Dallas, TX.
Mixed at The Doghouse, Hollywood, CA.
Mastered at Pitchfork Sound, Anahuac, TX.

All songs performed by Quaker City Night Hawks
Additional keys performed by Jon Gries

Artwork and Layout by Pussyhouse Propaganda

©2013 Magnolia Records 

Sweet Molly

Country Leaver

“When snow falls in hell you’ll come around you’ll put the bottle down.”

With one line you are introduced to the simple, elegant music of PEI singer & songwriter, Scott MacKay. MacKay’s country-ish songs are standouts, riddled with one-liners that sparkle like rhinestones on a Nudie suit.

Scott MacKay was raised in a house that straddles the line between city and country, with farmland in the back and a view of the city lights in front. If a place has any influence on an artist, then this may be where MacKay began to develop his attraction to contrast. Since the release of MacKay’s most recent offering “Twin” he has been dedicating much of his time on writing, and in doing so has found himself creating songs that are very much antithetical to what he has done in the past. Songs that do not evoke teardrops but rather smiles. Songs that make you think while wearing a grin.

Musically he has reached back into the era of Classic Country music and has borrowed stylings from the artists he admires such as Hank Williams, Walt Whitman, & Shel Silverstein.

“MacKay has a vibrato, thanks to his affinity for crooner vocalists, which gives him even more of an antique feel, like he just stepped out of a bus straight from the 1940's.” - Bob Mersereau - CBC - East Coast Music.

Having been a finalist in the Aspiring Canadian Writer’s Contest, a Semi-Finalist in the International Songwriting Competition, and being nominated for both Folk Recording of the Year and Male Artist of the Year at the Calgary Music Awards has made MacKay an artist to watch. 

“If you are looking for a performer to provide an unforgettable evening of song, stories, laughter and impeccable musicianship, Scott MacKay is the artist for you.” - Rhea March – Artist Development Specialist – March Music & The School of Song. (schoolofsong.com) 

Achievements: 

Added to Official Spotify Playlist: Southern Gothic 
Calgary Music Awards Nominee for Roots/Folk Recording of the Year & Male Artist of the Year
International Songwriting Competition Semi-Finalist
Aspiring Canadian Writer's Contest Finalist
Calgary Folk Festival Songwriting Competition Finalist
PEI Song Search Finalist
Calgary CBC Searchlight Finalist

Where The Enemy Sleeps (with Lucette)

ScottMacKay