Live History
(Reports & reviews, set lists, pics, videos and sometimes even audio recordings!)
July 20, 2013 - Visulite Theatre - Charlotte, North Carolina (Performing With Abbey Road Live) - Set List And Photos Are Here.
June 29, 2013 - Georgia Theatre - Evening Show - Athens, GA (Performing With Abbey Road Live) - Set List And Photos Are Here.
June 29, 2013 - Georgia Theatre - Afternoon Matinee - Athens, GA (Performing With Abbey Road Live) - Set List Only Here (No Photos From The Afternoon Show)
June 15, 2013 - The Orange Peel - Asheville, North Carolina (Performing With Abbey Road Live) - Set List And Photos Here
May 1, 2013 - The Melting Point - Athens, Georgia (Performing With Abbey Road Live) (No photos or videos available from this show.)
April 26, 2013 - Rhythm And Brews Music Hall - Chattanooga, Tennessee (Performing With Abbey Road Live) - Set List And Photos Here
April 20, 2013 - The Melting Point - Athens, Georgia (Performing With The Spinoffs) - Set List And Photos Here
April 12, 2013 - The Melting Point - Athens, Georgia (Performing With Abbey Road Live) - Set List And Photos Here
April 6, 2013 - Variety Playhouse - Atlanta, Georgia (Performing With Abbey Road Live) - Set List And Photos Here
Additional photos from April 6, 2013 by Dan Harr can be seen here.
March 23, 2013 - Georgia Theatre - Athens, Georgia (Performing With Abbey Road Live) - Set List And Photos Here
March 18, 2013 - Red Clay Theatre - Duluth, Georgia (Solo Acoustic Performance) - Set List And Photos Here
March 9, 2013 - Hendershot's - Athens, Georgia (Solo Acoustic Performance) - Set List And Photos Here
March 1, 2013 - Georgia Theatre - Athens, Georgia (Performing With Abbey Road Live) - Set List And Photos Here
February 9, 2013 - Flicker Theatre - Athens, Georgia (Solo Acoustic Performance) - Set List And Photos Here
January 19, 2013 - Hendershot's - Athens, Georgia (Solo Acoustic Performance) - Set List And Photos Here
December 20, 2012 - Little Kings - Athens, Georgia (Chris performed with The Spinoffs. Set List And Photos Are Here.)
November 10, 2012 - Ross Albert's House Party - Atlanta, Georgia (Chris sat in with John Faye, Cliff Hillis, and Lyle Bufkin for 4 songs).
(For videos from Nov. 10, 2012, Click Here.)
September 15, 2012 - Cuscowilla Golf Resort - Eatonton, Georgia (Photos And Set List From Chris' First Gig As A Wedding Singer!)
April 29, 2012 - Skate Inn - Athens, Georgia (Chris sat in with Kite To The Moon and Shelly Lotus to perform a set full of songs from the early '80s. No pictures or video have appeared from this show. If you have any, be in touch).
January 11, 2012 - 37 Main - Buford, Georgia (Photos And Set List)
January 1, 2012 - Hendershot's - Athens, GA (Chris sat in with Michael Guthrie Band) (Photos And Set List)
(For Videos, Click Here.)
December 17, 2011 - Critical Darlings @ 40 Watt Club - Athens, GA (Photos And Set List)
December 17, 2011 - The Spinoffs @ 40 Watt Club - Athens, GA (Photos And Set List)
December 9, 2011 - The Spinoffs @ Caledonia Lounge - Athens, GA (Photos And Set List)
(Download Sloan Simpson's Audio Of The Full Show Here)
November 12, 2011 - Go Bar - Athens, GA (Photos And Set List)
November 5, 2011 - Caledonia Lounge - Athens, GA (Photos And Set List)
(For a video clip from this show, click here.)
October 31, 2011 - The Holly Theater - Dahlonega, GA (Photos And Set List)
(For videos from this show, click here).
October 29, 2011 - Ziggy Stardust Halloween Show (Guest Appearance By Chris) - Georgia Theatre - Athens, GA (Photos And Set List)
October 5, 2011 - 37 Main - Buford, GA (Photos And Set List)
(For Videos From This Show, Click Here.)
September 29, 2011 - 40 Watt Club - Athens, GA (Photos And Set List)
(For Videos From This Show, Click Here.)
(For Live Review From The Red And Black, Click Here.)
September 10, 2011 - The Holly Theater - Dahlonega, GA (Photos And Set List)
(For Videos From This Show, Click Here.)
August 18, 2011 - University Of Georgia (Bolton Dining Hall) (Photos And Set List)
July 30, 2011 - The Buckhead Theatre - Atlanta, GA (Photos And Set List)
For A Video From This Show, Click Here.)
July 23, 2011 - 40 Watt Club (Acoustic Set @ Secret Record Swap)
(For Videos From This Show, Click Here.)
July 22, 2011 - 40 Watt Club - Athens, GA
July
9, 2011 - The Caledonia Lounge - Athens, GA (Review by Kristen
Danch-Powell)
July 2,
2011 - Farmfest 4 - Farmington, GA
June
26, 2011 - Bey's In Five Points - Columbia, SC
June
24, 2011 -The Globe - Athens, GA (The Spinoffs featuring Chris McKay
as part of AthFest)
April 16, 2011 - Benefit For Officer Buddy Christian - The Office - Athens, Georgia (With Tealvox, Michael Guthrie and many others).
April 6, 2011 - Play For Japan Benefit (The Critical Darlings with
Kite To The Moon, Michael Guthrie Band, The Shut-Ups and Monahan) -
Athens, GA
March 13, 2011 - The Critical Darlings On Live From The Classic City (Photo Gallery)
For video of "Hold On", click here.
For video of "You Belong To Me", click here.
February 27, 2011 - Live From The Classic City - Athens, GA (The
Pretty Please featuring Chris McKay & Ash)
February 12, 2011 - R.P.M. - Athens, GA (The Pretty Please 1st Show
featuring Chris McKay & Ash)
December 18, 2010 - The Spinoffs' First Live Performance - 40 Watt Club, Athens, Georgia
June 19, 2010 -
40 Watt Club - Athens, GA
June 18, 2010 -
Live From The Classic City - Athens, GA
May 21, 2010 -
Ziggy Stardust (David Bowie Tribute With Chris on Lead Guitar) - New Earth Music Hall - Athens, GA
May 15, 2010 -
Melting Point - Athens, GA
April 29, 2010 - Max Canada - Athens, GA
December 12, 2009 - The Independent - Auburn, AL (Josh Harrison's last
show!)
December 11, 2009 - Egan's - Tuscaloosa, AL
November 13, 2009 - The Venue - Camden, SC
October 28, 2009 - The Caledonia Lounge - Athens, GA
September 26, 2009 - Charlotte Pop Fest - Charlotte, NC
September 12, 2009 - The Independent - Auburn,
AL
August 29, 2009 - Prevue Music Hall - Charlotte, NC
(pics only- Awaiting Frank's Review)
August 21, 2009 - The Local - Marietta, GA
(with King's X)
June 5,
2009 - Georgia Theatre - Athens, GA (Ziggy
Stardust Tribute with Chris McKay on lead guitar!)
View photos here!
May 30,
2009 - The Rocket Club - Asheville, NC
(Joe's final show)
May 23,
2009 - Prevue Hall - Charlotte, NC (View Photos Here)
May 16, 2009 - 40 Watt - Athens, GA
May 3, 2009 -
31st Annual Human Rights Festival - Athens, GA
May 2, 2009 - Art Bar - Columbia, SC
April 24, 2009 - Go Bar - Athens, GA
April 3, 2009 - The Independent - Auburn, AL
March 28, 2009 - Prevue Music Hall - Charlotte, NC
(with The Stellas & Grown Up Avenger Stuff)
March 20, 2009 - 40 Watt - Athens, GA
(Opening for The Rattlers)
March 19,
2009 - Sustainapalooza @ Legion Field - Athens, GA
February 17,
2009 - 10 High - Atlanta, GA
February
10, 2009 - The Caledonia Lounge - Athens, GA (*Secret Show*)
February 5, 2009
- Georgia Theatre - Athens, GA (The Critical Darlings open for Ziggy Stardust & The Spiders
From Mars with Chris McKay on guitar )
January 16, 2009
- SoHo - Columbus, GA
January 9,
2009 - Hank's Garage - Atlanta, GA
January 2,
2009 - Wonderroot - Atlanta, GA
October 31, 2008 -
Georgia Theater - Athens, GA
October 11, 2008 - University Of Georgia - Athens, GA (Photos Only)
October 10, 2008 - Hank's Garage (TV Show Taping) - Atlanta, GA (Photos Part 1)
(For Videos From This Show, Click Here.)
September 26, 2008 - Alibi - Athens, GA (Photos Only)
September 19,
2008 - Atlantis Music Conference/ PureVolume Showcase @ Vinyl - Atlanta, GA
September 17,
2008 - GRAMMY / Atlantis Opening Party @ Opera - Atlanta, GA
September 3, 2008 - Georgia Theatre - Athens, GA (Photos Only)
August 29, 2008 - Upper South Carolina State Fair - Greenville, SC (Photos Only)
August 22 - 2008 - Rye Bar - Athens, GA (Photos Only)
August 1,
2008 - First Fridays / Sundre Blues - Watkinsville, GA
July 30, 2008 -
Star Bar - Atlanta, GA
July 24, 2008 -
Tasty World - Athens, GA
July 19, 2008 - Movie Screams Rock Show Taping - Atlanta, GA (Photos Only)
(For Videos And Interviews From This Show, Click Here.)
July 17, 2008 -
Vinocity - Atlanta, GA
June 28, 2008
- Gypsy G's - Greenville, SC
May 31, 2008 - 40
Watt Club - Athens, GA
May 23, 2008 -
Memorial Park - Athens, GA
May 16, 2008 - SoHo
- Columbus, GA (Sold Out!!)
May 9, 2008 -
Gypsy G's - Greenville, SC
May 1, 2008 - 40 Watt
Club - Athens, GA
April 4, 2008 - The
Tate Student Center @ UGA - Athens, GA
March 15, 2008 -
Midtown Music Hall - Chattanooga, TN
February 27, 2008 -
Star Bar - Atlanta, GA
February 22, 2008 -
Tasty World - Athens, GA
February 16, 2008 -
Vinyl - Atlanta, GA
January 26, 2008 - Midtown Music Hall - Chattanooga, TN
January 4, 2008 - 10
High - Atlanta, GA
December 15, 2007 -
Allen's - Athens, GA
December 9, 2007
- 5 Points Pub - Columbia, SC
November 29, 2007 -
10 High - Atlanta, GA
October 27, 2007 -
Rhame Arena - Camden, SC
October 19, 2007 - Eastwood Pub - Athens, GA (Photos Only)
October 12, 2007 - Rooster's Den - Columbia, SC (Photos Only)
October 10, 2007 - Eastwood Pub - Athens, GA (Joe Orr Solo Show with guest appearance by Chris McKay) (Photos Only)
October 6, 2007 - Little Kings - Athens, GA (Photos Only)
August 24, 2007 - Mad Mad Whirled - Marietta, GA (Photos Only)
August 14, 2007 -
Tasty World - Athens, GA
August 10,
2007 - Gypsy G's - Greenville, SC
May 31, 2007 - The Mission - Augusta, GA
May 25, 2007 - @tmosphere - Loganville, GA
May 24, 2007 - Midtown Music Hall - Chattanooga, TN
May 18, 2007 - Little Kings - Athens, GA (with Great Society and The Vinyl Strangers)
April 18, 2007 - Tasty World - Athens, GA (with Great Society, The Cubs and Sleeping In The Aviary) (Click here to download mp3's of every song played as recorded through the soundboard.)
April 14, 2007 - Little Kings - Athens, GA - "Concert For The Kids" Benefit Show (with Rollin' Home, New Moon, Samurai Trout and Rawin Hiro)
April 11, 2007 - Tasty World (Upstairs) - Athens, GA - (Unannounced "special guest" for Arch Madness with Great Society and others...)
April 10, 2007 - University Of Georgia Campus - Athens, GA (with Allison Weiss)
April 3, 2007 - Caledonia Lounge - Athens, GA (Unannounced
"special guest" for Arch Madness)
April 2, 2007 - Tasty World (Upstairs) - Athens, GA (Unannounced "special guest" for Arch Madness and the first show with Josh Couillard!)
October 3, 2006 - Caledonia Lounge - Athens, GA (with The Station Myth & The Blank Faces.)
September 22, 2006 - Herty Field & The University Of Georgia (First show with Joe!)
Chris McKay & The Critical Darlings - Scared Of Myself Chris McKay & The Critical Darlings | Myspace Video
Friday June 30, 2006 - Georgia Theatre - Athens, GA (Opening for The WHOligans)
Thursday May 25, 2006 - Rock For Casa Kids Benefit Concert @ The University Of Georgia - Hodgson Hall - Athens, GA (with Mike Mantione, William Tonks, Winter Sounds, Timber, Someday Merry, Tangents and Maggie Smith)
Friday May 5, 2006 - Caledonia Lounge - Athens, GA (with Nutria and Newtella)
Saturday April 1, 2006 - Wild Wing Cafe - Athens, GA (with Sun Domingo)
Tuesday February 14, 2006 - Live In The Lobby - WUOG 90.5 / Athens, GA (Live Broadcast)
Friday January 27, 2006 - Jake's Toadhouse - Atlanta, GA
Friday January 13, 2006 - Evening Muse - Charlotte, NC (with Sun Domingo)
Saturday December 10, 2005 - CJ's Landing - Atlanta, GA
Friday December 2, 2005 - Tasty World - Athens, GA (with Second Shift)
Friday November 4, 2005 - The Ritz - Athens, GA (with The Bearfoot Hookers and Trubblegum)
Friday October 14, 2005 - 40 Watt Club - Athens, GA (opening for Cowboy Mouth) (Last show with the original lineup)
Saturday October 8, 2005 - C'mon, Accept Your Joy CD Release Party - Nuci's Space - Athens, GA
Saturday September 17, 2005 - Freedom Fest - Madison, GA
Tuesday August 30, 2005 - Georgia Theatre - Athens, GA
Monday August 29, 2005 - Chattanooga State - Chattanooga, TN
Friday August 12, 2005 - Caledonia Lounge - Athens, GA
Thursday July 21, 2005 - Rock Star Saloon - Atlanta, GA
Friday June 24, 2005 - AthFest - Wild Wing Cafe - Athens, GA
(with The Bearfoot Hookers and Carla LeFever & The Rays)
Saturday June 4, 2005 - Nuci's Space - Athens, GA
Friday May 27, 2005 - DT's Down Under - Athens, GA
(with Midnight Ride)
Friday May 20, 2005 - Caledonia Lounge - Athens, GA (opening for The Bearfoot Hookers)
Friday May 13, 2005 - Wild Wing Cafe - Athens, GA (with Sun Domingo)
Thursday May 12, 2005 - Rock Star Saloon - Alpharetta, GA (with A Flock Of Seagulls and Mighty McFly)
Wednesday April 20, 2005 - Tasty World (2nd floor) - Athens (with Guff, Trubblegum and Groovestain)
Saturday April 2, 2005 - Wild Wing Cafe - Athens, GA
Friday April 1, 2005 - Washington Street Tavern - Athens, GA (Battle Of The Bands Wild Card Round)
Saturday March 19, 2005 - Peachtree Tavern - Atlanta, GA (with Sun Domingo and Lucas)
Saturday March 12, 2005 - Washington Street Tavern - Athens, GA (with Carrying O'Brien)
Thursday March 10, 2005 - Tasty World - Athens, GA
(with Honestly and Time)
Friday March 4, 2005 - The M.U.S.I.C. Project Battle Of The Bands / Open Mic - Washington St. Tavern - Athens, GA
Saturday February 19, 2005 - Washington Street Tavern - Athens, GA
Friday January 14, 2005 - The M.U.S.I.C. Project Showcase & Competition FINALS - Washington Street Tavern - Athens, GA
Thursday December 30, 2004 - Peachtree Tavern - Atlanta
(with Sun Domingo and The Californias)
Saturday December 11, 2004 - Washington Street Tavern - Athens
(with Dan Nolte of Timber)
Saturday November 20, 2004 - Washington Street Tavern - Athens
Friday November 5, 2004 - Georgia Music Industry Association Showcase @ Washington Street Tavern
Tuesday October 26, 2004 - Caledonia Lounge - Athens, GA
(with Divided Like A Saints and The Lovekill)
Saturday October 2, 2004 - Mulligan's - Atlanta, GA (with Nekkid, Mudflap Icons and more...)
Friday October 1, 2004 - Georgia Theatre - Athens, GA (with Zoso)
Tuesday September 28, 2004 - Tasty World - Athens, GA (with Miso and Timber)
Saturday June 19, 2004 - AthFest @ The Roadhouse (with Twain) -Athens, GA
Wednesday June 9 - Georgia Theatre - Athens, GA
Saturday June 5, 2004 - Tasty World - Athens, GA (with Bearfoot Hookers, Umpteen, Momsex and Drunk & Furious)
Saturday May 22, 2004 (Open Rehearsal) - Buffington's (with Umpteen and Drunk & Furious) - Milledgeville, GA