Ian McDonald
@ianmcdcd.bsky.social
Retired Trade Union Official. Guitarist, Banjo Player, Traveller,Troubadour. Occasionally in the crosshairs of the Emotional Sniper.
Finally, getting to see Hadestown
November 16, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Finally, getting to see Hadestown
Sam Amidon and Thomas Bartlett at Union Chapel and a fantastic London Jazz Festival gig. The collaborations on stage meant this was truly a one-off experience #wearejazz
November 16, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Sam Amidon and Thomas Bartlett at Union Chapel and a fantastic London Jazz Festival gig. The collaborations on stage meant this was truly a one-off experience #wearejazz
A sad loss. Another thread reminded me of this song. When Johnnie Walker returned to Radio 2 after a while, he started his first show with this song ghttps://youtu.be/0E-a88n8LCU?si=Zw1AmtjwhT-rsSgn
Todd Snider - Alright Guy
YouTube video by Boulder House Concert
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November 15, 2025 at 7:04 PM
A sad loss. Another thread reminded me of this song. When Johnnie Walker returned to Radio 2 after a while, he started his first show with this song ghttps://youtu.be/0E-a88n8LCU?si=Zw1AmtjwhT-rsSgn
A pint of Bass at the Hen and Chicken Theatre Bar before my first visit to Union Chapel to see Sam Amidon and Thomas Bartlett.
November 15, 2025 at 5:47 PM
A pint of Bass at the Hen and Chicken Theatre Bar before my first visit to Union Chapel to see Sam Amidon and Thomas Bartlett.
Playing in Edinburgh soon
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Nora Brown and Stephanie Coleman: Tiny Desk Concert
YouTube video by NPR Music
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November 13, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Playing in Edinburgh soon
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The original version
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Seldom Scene - Wait a Minute - 1996
YouTube video by scene95
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November 11, 2025 at 11:39 AM
The original version
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Ryan Young at the Traverse
November 10, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Ryan Young at the Traverse
I’ve been in this NOLA bar. It ain’t big. Must have been wonderful to see Lucinda in this place.
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Lucinda Williams - 03/20/25 - "2 Kool 2 Be 4-Gotten" - "Crescent City" - "I Lost It"
YouTube video by nugs
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November 9, 2025 at 11:25 AM
I’ve been in this NOLA bar. It ain’t big. Must have been wonderful to see Lucinda in this place.
www.youtube.com/live/jryWcFS...
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Today, I will mostly be playing guitar and singing at Sandy Bell’s pub in Edinburgh. I will be joined by Sally Thompson (piano, accordion), Paul Hedges (harmonica) and Annie Gunner Logan (vocals, guitar).
Mostly Americana, with the occasional acoustic banger.
It starts at 2 and goes on till 5.
Mostly Americana, with the occasional acoustic banger.
It starts at 2 and goes on till 5.
November 1, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Today, I will mostly be playing guitar and singing at Sandy Bell’s pub in Edinburgh. I will be joined by Sally Thompson (piano, accordion), Paul Hedges (harmonica) and Annie Gunner Logan (vocals, guitar).
Mostly Americana, with the occasional acoustic banger.
It starts at 2 and goes on till 5.
Mostly Americana, with the occasional acoustic banger.
It starts at 2 and goes on till 5.
Gillian Welch and David Rawlings on fine form in Glasgow
October 30, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Gillian Welch and David Rawlings on fine form in Glasgow
Tonight’s entertainment
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Gillian Welch/ David Rawlings China Doll 6/26/25
YouTube video by zzyzx
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October 29, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Tonight’s entertainment
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