Anna MacDonald Singer Songwriter

Back again

annabhan — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:58:10 +0000

My brief trip to Glasgow was great. I managed to fit in the Danny Kyle Stage, Thea Gilmore’s Sandy Denny show ‘ Don’t Stop Singing’ supported by the awesome Kris Drever Trio and of course a a wee stop in at the award winning Ben Nevis to have a listen to some tunes! Good times
Back to London on the sleeper which I am now getting very used too and straight to the playing! I had a brilliant time in the Troubadour, Earls Court. It is the third time I have played there. Each time I forget how good the food is and eat too much- not smart before singing. Bumped into some old friends and found some new ones. A successful night all round.
It has been a week of re- visiting . I was delighted to be back at the Green Note Cafe in Camden with ‘Folk on Monday’ and I was even more delight to be supporting the very talented Outside Track. If you haven’t managed to catch these guys I can highly recommend them. Excellent musicians and lovely folk…. listen out especially for the jokes This venue is always a real pleasure to play and the audience were so attentive which is very much appreciated!
As to future events- a tour in Scotland in conjunction with three other Scottish musicians. This kicks off in Edinburgh on the 7th in the Village ( South Fort Street), Dundee on the 9th ( Henry’s Cafe) and the Roxy( in Glasgow on the 16th) are all confirmed with more dates being added in the coming days. If you have any suggestions then please get in touch. They are all very welcome! I have a couple of warm up gigs in Scotland before hitting the road- Linen 1906 Glasgow on the 1st March and then 3/4th with Weaving Musical Threads in Paisley.
I will be out and about gigging in London till then. It’s all go down here I have added all dates to the gig page on the website.

Thanks for dropping in and if you want to get in touch just drop me a line using the email on my contact page.

cheeri bye

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annabhan — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:34:04 +0000

Big , not so bad smoke…

I have finally landed in London town and have to report it is not as bad as I thought it might be .It is very big though! I am still excited every time I manage to get the right tube to the right destination around the right time. It’s the little things that count.

I was lucky to start my time here with a great gig in the half moon in Putney. Redvars Bailey runs an excellent night there which I was please to play at . Here is a link to one of my songs recorded by John Rixon ( thanks John)

Friday night brought a spot of jaminess on an unprecedented level – even for me! I happened to get myself a gig at the Roof Gardens in Kensington. Those of you who are on my music page on Facebook will probably already be bored by this but it was very very exciting! A really glamorous place and one I don’t expect to be allowed back into, unless I am lucky enough to get another chance to play there. There were real live flamingos…. real live flamingos- amazing!

Despite my fanfare re London I am actually only one day away from heading back to the motherland. I am playing on the Danny Kyle open stage in Glasgow on Tuesday the 24th which should be great fun. Any excuse to head home! If anyone is free and in the area it starts at five , goes on till seven and is totally free. If you are not in the area but fancy a listen celtic music radio are broadcasting on 1530AM across Glasgow, Pop Up DAB Digital Radio throughout the UK and www.celticmusicradio.net around the world! The craic is always good with the Celtic music radio crew so well worth a listen.

Thanks for popping by and I will be up dating soon with news of a wee tour… or two .

xxx

New year, new website and new EP!

Hello! Thanks for coming for a wee look around my new website. There will be continual updates, new goodies in the shop and free tracks so please sign up to the news letter to keep up to date. I have just finished my new EP and am very excited about it. I hope to get on the road and launch it officially in late February although if you would like a copy before then I am sure I can sort you out with one

My big news is that I am making the move to the big bad smoke which is London town come the New Year. I already have a few gigs in Scotland so will be up and down the road so much folk here will hardly believe I have gone…..

I’m really looking forward to a chilled festive period up north before it all kicks off. I would like to say a big thank you to all the musicians involved in the EP especially Fraser f

Fifield.

Have a great Christmas and pop back soon to see what is happening. All feedback appreciated!

Anna

xxx

New Year, New Website & New EP!

admin — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 11:39:32 +0000

New Year, New Website & New EP!

I’m really looking forward to a chilled festive period up north before it all kicks off. I would like to say a big thank you to all the musicians involved in the EP especially Fraser f
Fifield.

Have a great Christmas and pop back soon to see what is happening. All feedback appreciated!

On the 29th May 2010, Anna MacDonald visited the Dundonald Music Festival to take part in the singer and songwriting competitions. After a great performance of “The Banks of Inverurie” Anna was awarded “Best Singer” of the competition. Soon after Anna made her way to London to start recording her new album.

On Sunday 6th June, Anna popped in to jam with Islington and Highbury Folk Meet (see pic) and is now due to appear at the Twickenham Folk Club this weekend.

FIREBEACH

martin — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 22:01:23 +0000

Still a favourite with loads of people from Anna’s first release “You held out your hand” EP, here is an un-mastered version of “FireBeach”. We hope you like it!

Firebeach