[2] He was also the lead guitarist on the soundtrack album for the 2004 remake of the film, Alfie, along with Mick Jagger and David A. Stewart.

McErlaine also wrote and played on the song "Hope", with Jack Savoretti and his wife Shelly Poole from her album, Hard Time for the Dreamer.

In 2009, he started the alternative country band, Red Sky July, with his wife and American singer Charity Hair.

[3] McErlaine is also a member of the band Red Sky July, who released their self-titled debut album on 17 October 2011.

[5][6] McErlaine was in a coma for nine weeks, and spent six and a half months in hospital, before being discharged to continue to recover at home.