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brian macmillan
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Toronto
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Member Since5/5/2005
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BRIAN MACMILLAN: Let The Darkness Go
Brian Macmillan's Facebook profile The family is ever expanding...right now it consists of Oliver Johnson on guitars, Layah Jane on the pipes, Benjamin Rollo on the drums, Trevor Mills on the bass, BMAX on everything else..
Influences The Great Spirit, Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, Cat Stevens, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Bill Frisell, Curtis Mayfield, The Band, Paul Simon, Nature, Humans, being alive.
Sounds LikeWe're gettin' somewhere.... check out the samples..that's a few dimensions of what we do.. if that's not enough, i'll tell you a bit about myself.. I like rhythm.. I LOVE polyrhythm.. I like hearing guitars bubble around each other.. I LOVE acoustic instruments.. One of my goals is to get people feelin' good while I play.. My MAIN goal is to feel as good as I can while I play
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' The ever-charming Brian MacMillan has a musical presence that is gentle and soulful. Aaaaah. 100% guaranteed…..'
Knox Acoustic Cafe

'Brian Macmillan carries a calm, warm and seasoned soul in his lanky bones. Lyrics are optimistic, but not naive; he preaches patience, that there will be Another Day, and appears to be at peace with the circle of life.'
Andy Frank, producer, Take 5 CIUT 89.5 fm

'..keyboard flourishes and bouncy bass, inject a little Bruce Cockburn-meets-Paul Simon reggae/dub into his wholesome sunniness. An easygoing, optimistic debut.'
Ian Nathanson, Metro News

Take the sweet vocals of James Taylor, the rhythm of Paul Simon, pepper it with a heartfelt message of love and you have the one-and-only Brian MacMillan.

Brian is one of Canada’s finest young musicians. An extremely talented singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer, Brian’s uplifting music is a blend of all of his favourite styles; Folk, Reggae, World and Pop music. Equally at ease and captivating as a solo performer or with his trio, Brian aims to connect and convey his genuine love of making and sharing music.

Brian has released 2 critically acclaimed solo albums; Gone To See The Morning in 2001 and Let The Darkness Go in 2007. He has since been across Canada 4 times, gathering a solid fan-base along the way. He continues to be heavily supported by the CBC and many national college radio stations across Canada. His 3rd release, tentatively titled “Shine”, is to be released in the spring of 2010.

The Ontario Council of Folk Festivals recognized Brian’s songwriting abilities in 2005 by awarding him the Colleen Peterson Award for a song he wrote with juno nominee Lori Cullen. Brian is a 2x Ontario Arts Council grant recipient.

Brian has performed at many of Ontario’s finest folk festivals including, Mariposa, Eaglewood, Shelter Valley, Blue Skies, and Home County. His song, “Signs”,was chosen by Do Right records in Toronto to appear on the 2008, “Required Listening” compilation.

Brian was a guest performer on all 3 of the Barenaked Ladies, “Ships and Dips”, Caribbean cruises, sharing the stage with The Barenaked Ladies, Great Big Sea, Sarah Harmer and Guster. Outside of his busy solo career he has appeared on albums by Kevin Hearn and Thin Buckle, The Wailing Jennys, Garth Hudson, Lori Cullen, Jory Nash, Mr. Something Something, Layah Jane, Nine Mile and Eden Hertzog.

He currently tours with Kevin Hearn and John Mcdermott. Brian plays Stonebridge Guitars and has a gluten-free cookie named after him, “The Mackie”, by New Moon Kitchen!

Let The Darkness Go can be purchased online at
http://cdbaby.com/cd/macmillan .


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Sunshine♥

Sunshine♥



Nov 16 2009 2:59 AM

Just had a few issues with unwanted messages from weirdos. How ya been brother?
Benedict Beattie

Benedict Beattie



Nov 2 2009 2:54 PM

Hey! thanks sooo much! :D

its funny that you commented, I was just listening to "Another Day", (which is an awesome song, pretty catchy) yesterday and it totally helped inspire me to record that song, so thanks :D!!!
Hope you are doing well,

My parents say hi!

peace and love from Prince george!
Claire Christensen

Claire Christensen



Oct 28 2009 3:27 AM

Bmac! I've missed you! I never got the email to say you emailed me..like 6 months ago. How have you been? Hope to hear from you! C
DA BRASILIANS

DA BRASILIANS
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Sep 30 2009 2:40 PM



Sillken Nominee for LA Music Awards

Sillken   Nominee for LA Music Awards



Sep 15 2009 10:07 PM

Hey! Just dropping by to say how awesome your music is! Peace
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Shane Hockett



Aug 9 2009 8:32 PM

yoo th man
Ryan Hennessey

Ryan Hennessey



Aug 9 2009 8:32 PM

Drink beer and steal stuff from the Metal Queen!?!  Dude I am IN!!  We will distract her with 80's metal albums from Dio and Queensryche...and when she goes for her broadsword and shield, I will cast a spell on her with my wizard guitar.  Good plan?
John Macpherson

John Macpherson



Aug 9 2009 8:32 PM

nope :( ..i was hoping to get out to katchepaw but i have amherst island folk fest that weekend
Ryan Hennessey

Ryan Hennessey



Aug 7 2009 2:33 AM

The Mac!!!!
I think we should drink beer and devise a plan to get your old Traynor amp back
Janine

Janine



Aug 3 2009 2:08 AM

Hello from the UK - if only you were playing a city near us :-( Still hoping for VII in 11. xj9x
the TAOjONES Project

the TAOjONES Project



Jul 10 2009 5:52 PM

BIG CONGRATS
YOU 2
Sara Giguere

Sara Giguere



Jul 9 2009 9:42 PM

what?? really??
amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Patricia J

Patricia J



Jul 2 2009 11:35 PM

Thanks for visiting us out here all the way on the west coast!
Keep up the good work and excellent dental hygiene :)
Until next time...
michee

michelle kibble



Jun 29 2009 8:09 PM

we love turn the radio up! cant wait to hear all of the new music-- thanx u for sharing it with us-U gots to hurry and put out the new tunes tho so i can keep introducing your stuff to ppl :)
Mike Erb

Mike Erb



Jun 11 2009 3:19 PM

i loves you
Benedict Beattie

Benedict Beattie



Jun 10 2009 11:40 PM

Hey Brian!

yeah, its gonna be pretty excellent! can't wait to see you play...
hope you have a good trip over here!
Allison Sattinger

Allison Sattinger



Jun 9 2009 10:02 PM

Your new song is killing me with amazingness!!!
Stephanie

Stephanie MacDonald



Jun 7 2009 1:06 AM

You are most welcome. Have a fantastic trip. You two still should try to get to Smithers. Always a place to sing there!! I can get you in touch with people. LOL. Don't eat all the cookies!
Dari

D'Ari P



Jun 5 2009 4:46 AM

Diggin' on da new tunes Mackles ! Lawdamercy. FCdubs fo life.
Leathan Milne

Leathan Milne



Jun 5 2009 4:40 AM

Let Me In is amazing dude. Really.
Neal

Neal Barbieri



Jun 5 2009 4:00 AM

Ciao,brian   ,Thank you for the add and the friendship.
you are very good, I like your stupendous music a lot,and stupendous voice.
you are fantastic ..really
talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music.
all the best.. from italy
neal
Helen

Helen Reynolds



Jun 5 2009 3:42 AM

Thanks Brain - it is! :D
"Let Me In" is lovely...can't wait to hear more.
Safe travels!
Stephanie

Stephanie MacDonald



Jun 5 2009 1:24 AM

LOVE it. I cannot wait for its release !
Dave Huber

Dave Huber



Jun 4 2009 9:11 PM

Lovin the new tunes dude. Let me In is stuck in my head. Have fun on the west coast, watch out for the MOOSE!
the TAOjONES Project

the TAOjONES Project



Jun 4 2009 7:02 PM

Love it

Enjoy the western swing - wish I could join ya
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