Dan Mackinnon in England

Subject: Dan Mackinnon in England
From: breezy
Date: 15 Apr 04 - 06:27 PM

from Halifax, Nova Scotia

This man has a truly wonderful voice , often compared with the late great Stan Rogers with its strength and quality.

Tuesday 27th April he will be at the St Albans Folk-song club at the Duke of Marlborough for a 'one-off'

Do come and listen if you're in the area, you'll be made to feel very welcome.

Subject: RE: Dan Mackinnon in England
From: CET
Date: 15 Apr 04 - 06:47 PM

Actually, without any disrespect to Stan, I think Dan MacKinnon has a better voice, but I agree that there is something similar in quality.

Definitely recommended.

Edmund

Subject: RE: Dan Mackinnon in England
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 15 Apr 04 - 07:32 PM

And I'm singing with Les Sullivan at Ampthill on 27 April and am sorry about the clash.

Kitty

Subject: RE: Dan Mackinnon in England
From:
Date: 15 Apr 04 - 07:49 PM

Sorry you'll miss him that date. He's at a number of venues in the UK. For more details, you can check at Onstage Gigs

For quick reference, here : April Dates Include:

15th - Bishop's Stortford Folk Club, Bishop's Stortford, England 16th - The Chase Folk Club, England 17th - Redditch Folk Club, Redditch, England 18th - The Birmingham Trad, England 20th - Plum Tree, Notts., England 21st - Wheaton Aston Folk Club, England 23rd - Unicorn Folk Club, England 25th - Dursley Acoustic Music Night, Dursley, England 27th - St Alban's Folk Club 28th - Crystal Folk Club, England

Subject: RE: Dan Mackinnon in England
From:
Date: 15 Apr 04 - 07:52 PM

Sorry, I thought the Automatic Line Breaks would have kicked in.... Weird. Try again:

April Dates Include:

15th - Bishop's Stortford Folk Club, Bishop's Stortford, England
16th - The Chase Folk Club, England
17th - Redditch Folk Club, Redditch, England
18th - The Birmingham Trad, England
20th - Plum Tree, Notts., England
21st - Wheaton Aston Folk Club, England
23rd - Unicorn Folk Club, England
25th - Dursley Acoustic Music Night, Dursley, England
27th - St Alban's Folk Club
28th - Crystal Folk Club, England

May Dates Include:

1st & 2nd - Moor And Coast Festival - Whitby, North Yorkshire, England

Subject: RE: Dan Mackinnon in England
From:
Date: 15 Apr 04 - 07:54 PM

The way I usually try to explain Dan McKinnon's singing is :

He like a more resonant version of Stan Rogers. Kind of like, "Dan Out-Stan-Rogers Stan Rogers".

Subject: RE: Dan Mackinnon in England
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 16 Apr 04 - 03:33 AM

I met Dan twice and fell in love with his voice before I had heard of Stan. I still think I marginally prefer Stan's timbre at the bottom of the register, but Dan's is much better above it. The point is - Dan is a WONDERFUL singer. He is considered the best performer of Stan Rogers songs around, and at the 20th anniversary concert (from Stan's death) at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium (Stan's favourite venue), guess who was asked to sing Stan's songs - Dan McKinnon of course!.

But he is not simply a performer of Stan's songs. He has written many equally wonderful songs himself. The one he wrote about missing his young son makes me cry as much as "Lies" ever did. And the one about the Nova Scotia fishermen's "underrun" method of fishing (no longer used, I believe) has you out of your seat before you know it.

He is also a good-looking giant of a Canadian (%$£^^&%*$%"£!!!), and one of the most generous people I know (and the folk scene has plenty).

GO AND SEE HIM - I personally guarantee the quality and defy anyone not to enjoy an evening listening to Dan McKinnon!

Subject: RE: Dan Mackinnon in England
From:
Date: 16 Apr 04 - 04:37 PM

El Greko,

Huh? The Stan Rogers Tribute at the Rebecca Cohn Theatre that I was at was notable in NOT having Dan McKinnon. Somehow I missed that show you mentioned.

Dan McKinnon was the featured performer playing the part in a touring show many years ago which was part of the Halifax's Neptune Theatre.

As you say, he's got plenty of his own songs and sings in his own style which is pretty terrific.

If you people in the UK get to see his shows, PLEASE tell us what you think.

Subject: RE: Dan Mackinnon in England
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 16 Apr 04 - 07:51 PM

You must have missed it, George - it was a concert with the Philharmonic backing Dan (though I didn't think much of some of their arrangements). Dan got hold of a recording of the evening and sent me a copy on CD.

Subject: RE: Dan Mackinnon in England
From: breezy
Date: 17 Apr 04 - 04:33 PM

so there

Spotlight tonight Sunday

Subject: RE: Dan Mackinnon in England
From: breezy
Date: 22 Apr 04 - 05:48 AM

anyone spotted him yet?

Subject: RE: Dan Mackinnon in England
From: Moses
Date: 22 Apr 04 - 11:12 AM

George Seto

Dan's one of my favourite singers. I always try to get to see him when he's over here so I'm looking forward to next Tuesday evening at the Windward Folk Song Club - the Duke of Marlborough in St Albans. (Another plug for you Breezy!)

A couple of years ago at (was it?) Bridgnorth festival, Dan did an hour of Stan Rogers' songs. It was magic. I know he sings more of his own songs now (and very good they are too) but I still like to hear his interpretations of Stan's songs because he does them so well.

You are a lucky lot over in Canada.

Subject: RE: Dan Mackinnon in England
From:
Date: 22 Apr 04 - 03:22 PM

Thanks, I know just how lucky we are here in Halifax.

Unfortunately not a lot of people respect him like you lot do over there. Keep it up, and keep buying his recordings. I know he appreciates it.

Subject: RE: Dan Mackinnon in England
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 22 Apr 04 - 06:23 PM

OK Moses, so me and Les Sullivan will be singing to 1 man & his Dog next Tuesday......

Kitty

Subject: RE: Dan Mackinnon in England
From: breezy
Date: 22 Apr 04 - 06:40 PM

Kitty

It wont be that bad,
well almost,
shame you cant come to the Spotlight with Les and do a warm up for Tuesday.

moses took Sharps by storm last Tuesday.

Ampthill is far enough away not to affect St Albans as neither clubs supporters travel very far for their music, only the singers.

thing is you've got to follow any fall off from leadswinger!!!

You must come to St Albans soon Kitty, please.
How about for the 2nd of Les's appearances.
or
Graeme's Friday gig? 7th May

Have a good un

Subject: RE: Dan Mackinnon in England
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 22 Apr 04 - 07:11 PM

Better than Ian Bruce?

Subject: RE: Dan Mackinnon in England
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 22 Apr 04 - 07:23 PM

Having seen both of them live, twice each, I personally would give an edge to Dan. Not much of an edge, Ian is so very good also. But Dan's voice gives him that edge - you don't hear many voices like that for a tenner (or for quite a lot more, actually). It has both the sweetness of Martyn Wyndham-Read and the punch of Stan Rogers. If he was singing anthems, you'd follow him, whatever the cause.

Subject: RE: Dan Mackinnon in England
From: breezy
Date: 23 Apr 04 - 04:31 AM

worth a 'once over' to make up your own mind.
He is in a class above, or I wouldnt have booked him for a one-off.

Listening to him now on 'Between Wind and Water' and I ralise how really good he is.

Till youve heard him you just wont know.

Subject: RE: Dan Mackinnon in England
From: breezy
Date: 23 Apr 04 - 11:21 AM

well blow me down

its spelt: Mckinnon

sorry

but its still the same resonant sound

Must go, my youngest 7, has just knocked a tooth out

of his friends head

must dash.

his friend is much bigger and heavier

Subject: RE: Dan Mackinnon in England
From: GUEST,Bernie
Date: 23 Apr 04 - 02:13 PM

I had the pleasure of meeting Dan in Halifax at the Nova Scotia Tall Ships event in 2000,and singing with him in a quintet that week....blew us all away[not intentionally]..nice guy,great voice,fine guitarist and songwriter.....has it all....an under-appreciated treasure,who should not have to be busking[even part-time]for a livelihood.....nothing wrong with that,perfectly honourable,but he deserves more and better venues.......

Subject: RE: Dan Mackinnon in England
From:
Date: 23 Apr 04 - 02:29 PM

Bernie, I totally agree.

Breezy, Dan doesn't mind the spelling error. It happens all the time.

Subject: RE: Dan Mackinnon in England
From: breezy
Date: 23 Apr 04 - 02:42 PM

Big 'Mac' Kinnon

Will see what happens if I can get him out busking en route

Subject: RE: Dan Mackinnon in England
From: breezy
Date: 24 Apr 04 - 02:52 PM

Johnny Collins and Graeme Knights coming too

Subject: RE: Dan Mackinnon in England
From: My guru always said
Date: 24 Apr 04 - 04:29 PM

Now this really is worth the long drive to & from Surrey after work - I'll pop it in my diary!

Subject: RE: Dan Mackinnon in England
From: breezy
Date: 25 Apr 04 - 06:03 AM

Good, bout time you came back to your roots, and we'll do George's 'Rain' bring your list, your on and tell all.
Go hi-jakkin

Subject: RE: Dan Mackinnon in England
From: My guru always said
Date: 25 Apr 04 - 09:37 AM

Err, thanks Breezy - see you there - shall I bring the RaRa Girls from the Centre?

Subject: RE: Dan Mackinnon in England
From: breezy
Date: 25 Apr 04 - 06:39 PM

dare you, will you earn overtime?

Spotlight had 20 bums on seats tonight

Subject: RE: Dan Mackinnon in England
From: breezy
Date: 26 Apr 04 - 07:40 PM

Dan gave us a taste of whats to be heard at the Herga last night
plus
songs from
Johnny Collins, George Papavgeris, Hilary Ward, Christine Connolley

It promises to be an evening of some fine singing and songs




So that was Kevein Shiels then, what a fun person to be sure.

Subject: RE: Dan Mackinnon in England
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 04:44 AM

Just dropped Dan off at the airport, where he's seeing Nancy (his SO, a sweetie) off for her return to Canada. Expected back home by noon to change strings and rest (we only slept 3 hrs last night, having to get up early for Nancy's departure). He promised to do a few Stan Rogers songs, as well as his own (my favourites of his are the "Underrun" song and the one about his son). I'll be happy to listen to him read the telephone directory, with such a voice as his.

Nancy really LOVED Herga last night, with all the glorious Herga singing and the excellent sets by TE&E. She is sorely disappointed she couldn't be at Snorbans tonight, especially now that she knows the kind of reception Dan will get there. But work called...

See you tonight. I'll be the one with a permanent grin on my face.

Subject: RE: Dan Mackinnon in England
From: Kevin Sheils
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 05:17 AM

I was looking for the smiley breezy, but I guess I'll have to work out the subtlety myself.........

I feel sure we must have met somewhere in the past, see you again soon.

Good night at Herga as mentioned above and I won the bottle of wine in the raffle, to add to the one I won at Waltham Abbey last Monday. Better find another Monday club with wine in the raffle for next week and go for the hat trick.

Subject: RE: Dan Mackinnon in England
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 10:00 AM

Try Tudor in Chesham, half a mile from me.
Unless you're looking for atmosphere. Though they do have good guests.
But I'll be at Herga ;-)

Subject: RE: Dan Mackinnon in England
From: breezy
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 10:37 AM

did have, till the booker got grounded.

advice ,ring in advance for a floor spot.

better still ,come to Spotlight.

I dont smile, I take my art seriarsely.

Subject: RE: Dan Mackinnon in England
From: Ross
Date: 28 Apr 04 - 04:19 AM

See arse ly?

Subject: RE: Dan Mackinnon in England
From: Singing Referee
Date: 28 Apr 04 - 04:20 AM

Great evening! Thanks Dan.

Wonderful voice, excellent guitar, fabulous songs, lovely man.

Plus great support; Collins, Knights, Breezy, El Greko, Fleggy, Moses, Guru, Tim, (and me).

Dan, I must have that opening song, so please get into the studio soon.

Come back soon!

Subject: RE: Dan Mackinnon in England
From: Moses
Date: 28 Apr 04 - 07:18 AM

Lovely to see Dan twice in one week (he was also at Herga on Monday for a two-song "spot").

Great evening, lots of good support singers (must avoid that red-topped stool - anyone who touched it or sat on it seemed to have a senior moment with their words).

AND I won the raffle - one of Dan's CDs - is this a record for Windward, (winning an actual CD of the artiste who's performing)?

Looking forward to hearing it but there's nothing like the real thing. Next time, Dan, more notice of tour dates then we can book you at Herga.

Dan's off to Whitby (via Gloucester?) this weekend. If you're up there he's a must-see!

Subject: RE: Dan Mackinnon in England
From:
Date: 12 May 04 - 05:01 PM

Well, I saw Dan today home from his trip to the UK.

He said that he had a great time, and thoroughly enjoyed himself. What's there not to enjoy for him? Working constantly, with attentive audiences who actually are BUYING his recordings! vs No gigs, aside from the busking, to people who aren't listening, and don't buy a thing!

I'm sure he wishes he could stay there instead of coming home!

Subject: RE: Dan Mackinnon in England
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 12 May 04 - 05:16 PM

I am sure he does, but for matters of the heart. And we'd be glad to have him (and his). He's not just a brilliant songwriter and performer, hes a thoroughly good bloke too.

I cannot understand why Halifax does not treasure him and his like more.

Subject: RE: Dan Mackinnon in England
From: breezy
Date: 12 May 04 - 06:25 PM

He was a pleasure to have here.

We enjoyed his St Albans gig

He has revived and remotivated some sections of song.

I'll remember our visit to Stourbridge when we tested the acoustics in the indoor shopping centre.Shame it was raining outdoors all day.Then I had the pleasure of hearing him that night along with some friends who came over.

I then journeyed overnight to Cornwall and landed at 6.30 a m

How was the moor an c for him?

Subject: RE: Dan Mackinnon in England
From: GUEST,Dan in Nova Scotia
Date: 13 May 04 - 01:25 PM

G'Day All,

The Moor & Coast was wonderful. A great "little" festival. I think it is gaining in reputation, or at least that's what it felt like to me. There were other wonderful acts and great people to boot; Cloudstreet, HowdenJones, Tom & Tom, Geoff Turner who MC'd most of the events at The Endeavour, the Witches of Elswick and many more.

Thank you all for the most enjoyable of tours. Also, as of this coming Monday I am officially starting to book for next year. And if things keep going they way that they have begun, I will be heading over twice next year, spring and autumn. So if any out there have preferences please let me know and also, any who might be interested and I don't have your essentials, please feel free to forward them on to me at:

[e-mail]

I'd hate to leave anyone out, or miss any spots.

And before I head off, Thank you all for finding places for Nancy and me to rest, and recouperate, and rejuvenate, and just, overall, enjoy ourselves.

Thank you and with luck I'll see you all soon and be in touch even sooner.

Again, Many Thanks!

Dan

Subject: RE: Dan Mackinnon in England
From: gnomad
Date: 13 May 04 - 02:07 PM

I caught Dan's act at Moor & Coast. I'm so glad he enjoyed himself, because Whitby certainly enjoyed him (one comment was "absolutely orgasmic voice").

I just wish I had known his name, to make a point of reading this thread sooner, and hearing more of his performances.

Look forward to seeing you again sometime, Dan.

Subject: RE: Dan Mackinnon in England
From: breezy
Date: 13 May 04 - 03:35 PM

4 a o v read Dan Mckinnon

that sounds good

then us fellas dont think of his voice in that way

We just wish

Subject: RE: Dan Mackinnon in England
From: GUEST,MC Fat
Date: 14 May 04 - 06:11 AM

Dan was indeed wonderfull at Whitby. Look forward to seeing you next year. pencil in October 28th 29th for Sheffield Folk Festival 2