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The Daily Reckless is run by Tommy Mackay who used to play in punk bands back in the 70s and 80s, but has now resurrected his career and become a popular entertainer on the Scottish comedy circuit. He has been described as Edinburgh's very own Half Man Half Biscuit and praised for his pop sensibility and witty lyrics.

Currently playing as The Sensational Alex Salmond Gastric Band in comedy clubs across Scotland, he was once a regular on the Tommy Sheridan show on Talk 107 and SW1 radio in London, as well as appearing in several Edinburgh Fringe shows, including Tartan Special, Best of Scottish Comedian Of The Year and Mark Watson's 'The Hotel'. He has received much attention from the press, The Sun notably calling him 'cheeky', while the Sunday Herald plumped for 'enthralling.'

Collaborations include his work with Armando Iannucci, Adam & Joe and journalist Robert McNeil, whose reviews of Scottish MSPs Tommy shaped into a collection of songs about our political leaders (mishaps.htm). He was also half of the short-lived phenomenon that was Whyte & Mackay.

Tommy's other guises include mash up tart, The Plagiarist, The Fall tribute band, The Foul, They Might Be Gannets, Phineas Freak & The Smooth Perturbations and The Artist Formerly Known As Tinsel.

He has released many, many CDs, all available at the Daily Reckless shop.

Free downloads and new videos appear weekly on The Daily Reckless, and there's a free weekly newsletter for all the up to date info.

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