John
John John Macdonald International Accordionist/Entertainer

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99 years old
Sydney, New South Wales
Australia



Last Login: 7/25/2008
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MusicFrom Scottish to Classical ..and everything in between ..50's.60's,70's,80's,90's ...In fact I like all good music !
Movies"The ever popular Tune "Highland Cathedral" from "The Years Apart" CD...with views of my Home Town Cromarty in the Highlands of Scotland. A Great Song,Great Singer,Great Video,Great Extras !and Australia's very own Melinda Schneider"Big World Small World"
Marty Wilde - Teenager in Love

David Strassman in Australia with Chuckwood and Ted E Bare

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Status:Married
Here for:Friends
Hometown:Sydney
Zodiac Sign:Sagittarius
Children:Proud parent
Occupation:Entertainer



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John Macdonald was born in Cromarty in the Highlands of Scotland,and started his Showbiz career at an early age, firstly playing the drums, piano, then his chosen instrument the piano accordion.In those formative years John toured throughout Scotland as featured accordionist working many Summer Seasons on the Theatre circuit, and also appeared regulary on Grampian Television in Aberdeen. In 1963 John settled in New Zealand, and quickly established himself as one the country's leading cabaret,radio, and television performers.In 1970 he recorded his first album "The Dark Island" which was to be the first of many albums to be released . John has returned to New Zealand several times for appearances including a three month national tour. John came to Australia in the early seventies, where he was an instant success, his popularity grew rapidly, and he was booked to appear in every major club, cabaret,concert venue, and television variety show "Down Under". John's own special brand of accordion music, and dynamic interpretation, delivered with a great sense of fun and enthusiasm, has endeared him to audiences all over the World including Hong Kong, the Philippines, Arab Emirates, and the South Pacific. He has also appeared in some of the top Casinos including Star City & Launceston Country Casino (Australia) and Sky City (New Zealand) He has toured with, and supported many overseas acts including Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Des O'Connor,Kenneth McKellar,Andy Stewart, Johnnie Ray, Al Martino,Frank Ifield,The Drifters,The Krankies, Sir Harry Secombe, and has appeared on all major Cruise Lines throughout the world including the "Love Boats' . John is well established as a recording artist, and many of his albums have gone "Gold" and most of them have been released Worldwide. His 50th Album "Years Apart" has just been released and includes some of his most requested "On Stage" favourites...ranging from Scottish, Irish, Semi Classical, to his favourite French musettes, and has been acclaimed for showing his diverse accordion talents....and special versions of tunes like "Highland Cathedral" and "Lift the Wings' from River Dance. John is an immaculate performer and in recoginition of his vast talent he was honoured twice in 1999. Firstly by the New Zealand Accordion Association at the South Pacific Accordion Championships..where they awarded him with Life Membership of the NZAA, and then again in Australia from the AATA, when they inducted him into there "Roll Of Honour" for his enormous and continued contribution towards the popularity of the accordion. One critic recently wrote regarding John's performance: "Ace accordionist John Macdonald demonstrated his ability brilliantly. His skilful playing and infectious good humour were a winning combination.His expertise on the Piano Accordion is simply magical, coupled to his rapport with the patrons" Another critic wrote: "Accordion player and Musical genius John Macdonald - displayed both technical and musical mastery of his chosen instrument. His ebullient personality endeared him to the audience " John continues to work regularly overseas Touring and appearing on some of the World's Cruise Ships, as well as presenting his own show "Scotland the Brave" with a cast of 22, around Sydney's Club and Theatre circuit. As for the future, great interest has already been shown for John to present his show in the USA, and an invitation to perform in the Peoples Republic of China..at the Concert Hall in Shanghai - And in 2003 John's accordion Music was chosen for the Opening scenes of a Major Movie made for International release by South Korean Film Director KT Kwak. In late 2003 he appeared on a Month's Theatre Concert Tour throughout Australia as part of the popular Production of "The Bravehearts of Scotland" Spectacular - where he appeared to capacity audiences at venues including the Brisbane Concert Hall, Melbourne Concert Hall, and the Sydney Opera House.This year Celebrates John's 37th Year in Australian Showbusiness. With the Blue Mountains as his home, John tours extensively throughout Australia and Overseas.
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maniloonie

carole welsh



Oct 28 2007 12:30 PM

Hey John, how you doing, long time no chat lol. Hope you are well. x
Scott

Scott



Aug 29 2007 10:33 AM

thanks mate i saw him in the backyard so i told him to hold still while i took a shot lol
Coisir Lunnainn

Coisir Lunnainn



Aug 23 2007 4:50 PM

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Gary Innes

Gary Innes



Aug 15 2007 3:31 PM

Hey John no probs and i would love to go to Oz. You can be the tour manager and take all the cash and i will squeeze away for Kangaroo burgers. Fair deal? :)
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Aug 15 2007 4:15 AM

Thanks for the compliment, and thanks for the friend invite!

I hope to visit down under someday!
Cheers, mate!
Trishi
;]
♥Kathleen

♥Kathleen



Aug 7 2007 10:27 PM

Hi John, Thanks for the add. I love yer page! ;-)
Patrick Suplon

Patrick Suplon



Aug 6 2007 7:44 PM

thank you John for the compliment, the waltz cauchemar is from Jo Privat, my salutation musicales Patrick
Wee Jimmy

William Sinclair



Aug 6 2007 6:12 AM

Thanx John, bit of private problem it will sort its self out, (family)Ive had so much support, Im beginning to feel guilty, thats why I gave myself time till the end of the week
Zzzzz

Zzzzz



Aug 2 2007 4:38 PM

Hey John, Thanking you for the add.
love the picture of 'doing a wilkie' in a kilt.
cheery mhath.
Kay x
Cyndi

Cyndi Martin



Jul 31 2007 1:38 PM

Thank you for adding me! LOVE your profile picture!
Wee Jimmy

William Sinclair



Jul 30 2007 4:16 PM

You are Welcome my friend, the accordian is my fav, every weekend in Greenock, my brother in law played, and when my father & friends, came home with their " Carry oot" We danced & sang till small hours, ther is a lot of fine Scotsmen & ladies on my site, Give them a call
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Jul 30 2007 5:17 AM

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Hugh Morrison

Hugh Morrison



Jul 28 2007 3:40 AM

Hi John,
Great to hear from you!
I had a brilliant trip home, plenty playing and visiting, the usual!
It was sad indeed about Ali, he really was my accordion mentor as well as great friend. Sadly missed.
I did manage a few tunes with John Pirie when I was home, he still gets out to play with Hamish Polson quite a bit which is good.
Anyway, take care and keep in touch!

Hugh
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carole welsh



Jul 22 2007 10:48 PM

Thanx for being a friend John, i'm a big accordian and pipes for and i just love Highland Cathedral it my fav. Love to Oz
Harriet Bartlett

Harriet Bartlett



Jul 21 2007 3:39 PM

Hi John,

Good to hear from you. Don't you just love the tune Highland Cathedral, albeit
it's played to death in the UK.

Hope to get down to Australia sometime

Cheers Harriet
Marcello Maio

Marcello Maio



Jul 19 2007 2:50 PM

good to see you on myspace john. i will say hello to dad.
Callaghan

Callaghan



Jul 10 2007 9:24 PM

Hi John,
Thank you for the lovely comment, which I was delighted to receive. (Btw I love the accordian - my grandad used to play it - and a few months back I went to a workshop where a guy demonstrated the accordian's history through the ages and explained how it got to the Deep South in America. Fascinating).

Anyway, I appreciate your support.

Callaghan :)
www.callaghaninfo.com
Battlefield Band

Battlefield Band



Jul 6 2007 2:47 PM

Hi John, thanks for searching us out - much appreciated!

All the best!
Spraoí

Spraoí



Jun 30 2007 3:13 PM

Canada Day would have been bloody brilliant if the All Black's hadn't capitulated to the Aussies !! Best from Toronto.
Cromarty Old Brewery

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Jun 22 2007 8:05 PM

Hiya John - yes it is indeed the Old Brewery Alan Reid was hoping to do a gig in, he was touring as a duo. I had numerous discussions with Alan trying to get a date but unfortunately we couldn't fit them in before or after they went to your part of the world. I'm sure it will happen eventually!

We had a great gig last night with Rachel Walker & her band - Carol-Anne MacKay (Dochas) & Ewen Robertson....

Cheers
Mairi
John

John



Jun 22 2007 11:02 AM

Hi Mairi ....yes the old Brewery was a fun place to play around when I was a kid ...and lived at 51 Church Street ..I'm sorry I didn't visit it when I was home in June 2006 ..to see the new look !! would have been fun ..the BattleField band are just finishing a Tour of OZ and NZ ..and I had the pleasure of Interviewing Allan Reid for a Radio Show in Canada ..he was telling me they could be doing a "gig" in Cromarty ..maybe it's your Place ? Nice Guys ..and a brilliant band..
Cromarty Old Brewery

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Jun 22 2007 10:30 AM

Hiya John - yes I've seen your name mentioned on the Cromarty Live website often. Glad you like the MySpace site.

You can also check us out on www.cromarty-training.com.

Best wishes
Mairi
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