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singer/songwriter from Glasgow in Scotland and plays acoustic guitar and harmonica. Main influences are Neil Young, Roy Harper, John Martyn, Nick Drake and Mike Scot. Grew up on the south side of Glasgow and first became addicted to music when saw The Clash in concert at the Apollo in Glasgow. After a year of playing pubs, clubs and busking in Australia returned to Scotland to release 1st album New Heart This picked up 4 star reviews from the list and the times plus frequent airplay from radio scotland. Since then he has supported and been on tour with artists :- The Handsome Family, Martin Stephenson, Bert Jansch, Gordon Haskell, Eddie Reader plus many more. Appeared at the T in the Park festival, The Edinburgh Festival, The Highland Festival, The Ullapool Guitar Festival Celtic Connections and at Belladrum Festival.He was based in the highlands for 5 years where he wrote second album 'Where Travellers Go' which was recorded by Frankie Gibbon at Wild Trax studio. He hooked up with good friend Martin Stephenson to make 'Soul City' which martin recorded, produced and played on. Soul City was released in 2007.
He is now living in Glasgow again and has just recorded a new album titled 'COLLA" which is mainly an instrumental album .
COLLA is out now
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We are pleased to announce dates and venues for both the Song writing workshops 2010 hosted by Martin Stephenson and Scott Macdonald.
The Song writing workshop will be held over the weekend 25-27 June 2010. with Scott, Martin Stephenson, Helen McCookerybook. Again, tuition is in small groups and covers chord progressions, lyric writing, and much more.
The weekends are fully residential with single room occupancy at Friars Carse, breakfast, lunch, three course dinner each night, tea and coffee, and all tuition and all for just £290. These events are certain to fill, so if you would like to reserve your place, please let me know as soon as possible, either via email, or give me a call on 07778 558015.
Just had to let you know that I am touring Scotland this August ( Edinburgh, Aberdeen, and Glasgow). and I invite you come on down and catch a show. All the shows feature Scottish singer/songwriter Yvonne Lyon. So come on out and say hi, it's been great connecting through MySpace.I very much look forward to meeting you in person. See you in August! -Ryan Donn www.ryandonn.com
Aug 5th, Edinburgh, Cabaret Voltaire-£10 , Doors 7pm.
Aug 6th, Aberdeen, Cellar 35, Doors 8pm, Tickets £5 at the door.
Hi Scott hope all's well & we'll see you again soon. Love the tracks up here - Applecross vid is the business! (talking of A/Cross,our Rhythmnreel had some TV adventures there with Mr Monty!) Fame at last etc!! Cheers bud Dave
Hi Scott, blatent plug here but the fabulous Michael Weston King is playing Woodend Bowling and Tennis Club, 30 Chamberlain road, Glasgow this Wednesday 17th June, tickets on the door. Cheers
Songwriting Workshop Martin Stephenson - Scott MacDonald Helen McCookerybook
Friday 26 June - Sunday 28 June 2009
Venue: Friars Carse Hotel, Dumfries
The Song Writing Workshop offers the opportunity to learn from three of the UK’s finest songwriters in a relaxed environment and idyllic setting.
The emphasis is on fun, enjoyment and sharing music, and whether you are a prolific writer, never written before, or would just like an insight into how songs are born, this is the weekend for you.
The weekend is fully residential with 2 nights accommodation in your own room, three course dinner, breakfast, and lunch each day and all tuition sessions
And all for £260.00….
The weekend is nearly full, so be quick!! Call Andrew Bailey on 07778 558015 to make a booking, or check out myspace.com/guitarweekends
Hi Scott, good luck for tonight, Fiddles and Beer that sounds like a great idea!!
And let me plug my own gig tomorrow with your pal Gavin Moore and from the States, Mark Cool, at the Woodend Bowling and Tennis Club, Jordanhill, tickets on the door. A great night of music from two talented artists in store.
Just had to say Scott, I Belong is absolutely beautiful, your vocal is ace and accoustic guitar sound spot on. The whistle and other instruments amazing! First class fella! xxm
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