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 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.
Ryan Young at the Traverse
November 10, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Ryan Young at the Traverse
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
Chris Smither and Betty Soo in Sheffield tonight
October 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Chris Smither and Betty Soo in Sheffield tonight
These two guys were in the audience at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2024 for Brandy’s set. She didn’t sing ‘Stripes’ but you gotta admire the effort.
October 25, 2025 at 6:38 PM
These two guys were in the audience at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2024 for Brandy’s set. She didn’t sing ‘Stripes’ but you gotta admire the effort.
Nathan Bell on excellent form at his Glasgow AmericanaFest gig at the Glad Cafe.
October 5, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Nathan Bell on excellent form at his Glasgow AmericanaFest gig at the Glad Cafe.
Today would have been Irene’s 75th Birthday. I miss her everyday.
October 2, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Today would have been Irene’s 75th Birthday. I miss her everyday.
The Delines at the Black Box in Belfast last night and support Chris Eckman on excellent form.
September 27, 2025 at 6:11 AM
The Delines at the Black Box in Belfast last night and support Chris Eckman on excellent form.
I first saw Danny playing with Pentangle, then with John Martyn, and many times with the Transatlantic Sessions.
September 24, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I first saw Danny playing with Pentangle, then with John Martyn, and many times with the Transatlantic Sessions.
Lisa O’Neill, such a powerful mesmerising performer.
September 22, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Lisa O’Neill, such a powerful mesmerising performer.
Hope you like this post
September 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Hope you like this post
Melissa Carper at the Hug and Pint
September 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Melissa Carper at the Hug and Pint