Ken McLachlin
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Ken McLachlin
@macsmusic.bsky.social
A folk singer-songwriter, recording Indie artist AND award winning chili maker from Point Edward, ON 🇨🇦
Good morning, Folkies,
Come read my newsletters, music project updates, and stuff for free, only on Substack. 
substack.com/@kenmclachlin 
Cheers,
Ken
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November 20, 2025 at 2:12 PM
The Not Forgotten is a song that I wrote about the WWI Tommy statue that sits atop many Canadian cenotaphs. 
The Not Forgotten is on my album, Folk From Home. You can hear it on Bandcamp. 
macsmusic1.bandcamp.com 
Lest We Forget,
Ken
November 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Hey Folks, my latest newsletter is out!
It's about Poppies, my new album, Tommy video, searching for Christmas gigs and the Buy Me A Coffee support jar.
It's free, & only on Substack.
substack.com/@kenmclachlin
Cheers, Ken
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November 7, 2025 at 1:54 PM
8 years ago today, Nov. 3, 2017 at the Coffee Culture in Sarnia that I had my 1st solo show in many years.
Very thankful to my wife & family for their unwavering support ❤️, to Eric at CC for that first gig & to You for coming along on this journey.
This ride ain't over yet.
Feeling Grateful, 🙏
Ken
November 3, 2025 at 1:54 PM
My newsletter that's not always a newsletter, titled Folk 'n Stuff Digest, is only on Substack. 
If you like what I do, come join me there.
Subscribe, and you'll get an alert when I have a new post.
And, btw, it's FREE.
substack.com/@kenmclachlin
Cheers,
Ken
#thefolkguy
#supportindependentmusic
October 31, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Dear Venue Person,
Can you PLEASE take 2 minutes and write a reply back to us?
If you are advertising live music, expect queries.
Do them the basic courtesy of responding.
I remember the days of having to call, mail, fax queries to venues. I almost always got a call back.
We're all busy. Do better.
October 28, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Yesterday, I finished a new song. I wrote it.
Now here’s the cool part:
There are only 2 humans on this entire planet who have heard it. My wife & I.
It's a kind of exciting musical secret.
For now, it's ours.
I can't wait to share it with you.
It will be on my new album.
Ken
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October 26, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Here's my version of the song, 'Thanksgiving Prayer'.
It was written by Josef Anderson. The version that I heard many years ago was performed by Johnny Cash in 1994.
It is still a favourite of mine this time of year.
You can watch it on my YouTube channel.
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃😊
Ken
October 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Thanksgiving weekend 🇨🇦 sure crept up on me this year.
As I get older, I do find myself becoming even more aware, more grateful, and more appreciative of the people, experiences, and things around me.
Enjoy.
Happy Thanksgiving to You & Yours! 🦃😊🍂
Ken
#thefolkguy
October 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
📢 The Folk 'n Stuff Digest, vol. 2025-02 🦃 is now out!
There's info on my new album and my thoughts about music ownership using Bandcamp.
You can read about it only on Substack. 

substack.com/@kenmclachlin 

Thanks for subscribing!
Ken
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October 10, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Substack is an ideal place for music Artists to share their journey with others.
If you like what I do, come join me there.
Subscribe, and you'll get an alert when I have a new post.
It's my newsletter that's not always a newsletter. 🤔
And, btw, it's FREE.
substack.com/@kenmclachlin
Cheers,
Ken
October 8, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Today is Bandcamp Friday!
BC waives its revenue share for 24 hours, meaning a greater portion of sales goes directly to artists!
👉 My challenge to you is to share my bandcamp profile with 2 of your friends.
macsmusic1.bandcamp.com
Your support helps to keep my music journey going.
Many Thanks 🫶
Ken
October 3, 2025 at 10:38 AM
I'm just going to leave this here. 🇨🇦👏👏👏
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#ohcanada🇨🇦
#never51
#mangomadness
October 2, 2025 at 5:39 PM
A BIG thanks to all at the Stonepicker yesterday. 
It was packed, @redandko.ptedward was serving up some great eats, & I had a fun time singing along with you.
A shout out to my wife & family. Always great to have you there & your support! 🫶
Thanks to @stonepickerbrewingcompany for having me! 🍻 Ken
September 29, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Hey Folk Friends in sw Ont🇨🇦,
I'm bringing my folk show to @stonepickerbrewingcompany this Sun., Sept. 28, 2 - 4pm.
A few oldies, classics, & new songs. Come on out, have a beverage & sing along. It's supposed to be a beauty day. 🌞
Don't forget: cash only in my Gift Shop. 💰
Hope to see you there!
Ken
September 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
The Folk 'n Stuff Digest, vol. 2025-01 just dropped!
Give it a read today.
Only on Substack.
It's FREE.
Cheers, Ken
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September 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Well, it now has a name, and you can read it only on Substack. 
I'll write about folk music stuff, other musical stuff, updates on my stuff, creative stuff, whining about stuff, and positive stuff, new stuff & old stuff, etc., etc.
It's FREE.
See ya there,
Ken
substack.com/@kenmclachlin
September 15, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Check out Brian Tremblay's The Lonesome Cowboy Podcast. 
Based in Sault Ste. Marie, ON 🇨🇦, Brian's a DIY Indie, Singer-Songwriter.
His unique podcast features guests who are grassroots Indie Musicians, sharing their DIY struggles & successes.
Subscribe today,
open.substack.com/pub/thelones...
September 8, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Today is Bandcamp Friday!
For 24 hours, a greater portion of sales goes directly to the artists!
👉 My challenge to you today is to share my bandcamp profile with 2 of your friends. ✌️
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macsmusic1.bandcamp.com

Check it out & help me spread the word.
Many Thanks 🫶
Ken
September 5, 2025 at 1:28 PM
📢 Singer-Songwriters need your support.
If you like it:
Buy it,
Like it,
Share it,
Go See it,
Book it.
Support Live Music!
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#supportlocalartists
September 2, 2025 at 1:08 PM
If you like what I do, come join me on Substack. Subscribe, and you'll get an alert when I have a new post.
It's my newsletter that's not always a newsletter. 🤔
And it's free.
substack.com/@kenmclachlin
Cheers,
Ken
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#thefolkguy
#folk4Ufolk
#newsletter
#ontariofolkmusic
August 30, 2025 at 2:24 PM
🇨🇦Calling all Canadians!🇨🇦
I'm collecting photos of Tommy cenotaphs from across Canada for a music video project.
Can you please send me a photo of your town's centotaph.
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Photos can be sent to me by DM email. The link: ⬇️
contactmacsmusic.wixsite.com/macsmusic/ab...
Thanks for helping!🫶
Ken
August 25, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Zip-Yer-Lip
'I do not understand why people talk & visit throughout the entire performance ....'
Read my latest article now on Substack.
It's FREE.
substack.com/@kenmclachlin
Cheers,
Ken
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August 25, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Zip-Yer-Lip
'I do not understand why people go out to a venue that features live music and then procede to talk loudly & visit throughout the entire performance ....'
Read my complete article now on Substack.
It's free.
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August 21, 2025 at 12:44 PM
ATTENTION Folk Friends:
I'm now on Substack.
I can not guarantee the frequency of posts (and I'm reluctant to call it a newsletter), but I will share my progress, projects, and thoughts as an 🇨🇦 Indie musician.
Come join me on Substack.
It's free.
substack.com/@kenmclachlin
Cheers,
Ken
August 19, 2025 at 11:14 PM