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Ian McDonald

@ianmcdcd.bsky.social

152 followers 192 following 1.4K posts

Retired Trade Union Official. Guitarist, Banjo Player, Traveller,Troubadour. Occasionally in the crosshairs of the Emotional Sniper.

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Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 15h

Today would have been Irene’s 76th birthday.

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Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

James McMurtry

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Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Some of the best TV around. Well written, superbly written and acted with great characters. Worth checking out from the start if you haven’t watched it before. www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

theguardian.com

Blue Lights review – TV’s most thrilling cop show turns up the heat

This Northern Ireland-set police drama has never felt like this before … Race riots, organised crime and institutional politics bring it bang up to date

Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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Andy Burnham wants to review the UK’s relationship with the EU. What are the options?

The PM said Brexit has ‘done more harm than good’ and wants an assessment before the next UK-EU summit

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Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

www.theguardian.com/money/2026/s...

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Will pensioners be poorer as a result of Burnham scrapping the triple lock?

Original triple lock was designed to lift pensioners out of poverty but OBR says it contributes to unsustainability of public finances

Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

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Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

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Council is letting staff down again says worker after fire and rehire plans

Glasgow City Council announced the move after a stalemate in talks over a new salary structure to address equal pay issues.

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Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I’m Southbound youtu.be/pjTikRS7LhA?...

Doc Watson 1991 Southbound

YouTube video by Bill Monahan

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Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

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YouTube video by Jesse Welles

Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

An appropriate song for International Pirate Day Aargh! youtu.be/_YSigW4DzEk?...

Zac Brown Band & Jimmy Buffet Perform 'A Pirate Looks at Forty' | CMT Crossroads

YouTube video by CMT Crossroads

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Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I was at this gig at the Ryman in September 2019 youtu.be/SAdUMm9-C1s?...

"Boots of Spanish Leather" a Bob Dylan Cover by Watchhouse - Ryman Auditorium - 09/07/2019

YouTube video by Michael McDaniel

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Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

One of James McMurtry fine songs youtu.be/aogK-WC2XNA?...

James McMurtry - Canola Fields | WDVX Blue Plate Special

YouTube video by WDVXRadio

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Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

This goes out to all my friends in Nashville for Americanafest I wish that i could be there with all of y’all youtu.be/UjP9aPACr4A?...

Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives - Sundown In Nashville (The Marty Stuart Show)

YouTube video by Liam Shipton

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Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Cahalen Morrison on fine form @traversetheatre.bsky.social

Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

‘Hate cannot drive out hate. Only love can do that’ youtu.be/TzPRJ6oKd84?...

Margaret Glaspy - Martin Luther King Jr. (Official Live Video)

YouTube video by MargaretGlaspyVEVO

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Brett Coughlin @coughlinbrett.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

'The Blues Brothers' is the best musical Ever Made! #MusicSky #FilmSky #TCMParty youtu.be/1l4W1keTWV0?...

The Blues Brothers, Aretha Franklin, Matt "Guitar" Murphy & John Lee Hooker

YouTube video by ™GROWING BELUSHI

Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The best song ever about life and growing old? youtu.be/THQO-JLjMnA?...

Chris Smither - Leave The Light On

YouTube video by NorderstedtMusik

Reposted by Ian McDonald

Joel @itsjoels.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

This is the letter kids got at the end of Dolly’s Imagination Library. I defy you to read this and not cry.

Sorry, I can’t type that.

Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

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Bronwyn Keith-Hynes - Trip Around The Sun ft. Dierks Bentley

YouTube video by BronwynVEVO

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Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Saturday afternoon from 2 till 5, I will be co-hosting the afternoon session at Sandy Bell’s with Sally Thompson. We’ll be joined by @annieasever.bsky.social, Jonathan and Paul from the Chilli Dogs. Mostly Americana but anything goes.

Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

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The Brothers Comatose & Rozzi - "Let's Get It On" (by Marvin Gaye)

YouTube video by The Brothers Comatose

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Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

A mighty fine John Prine song youtu.be/laICZik2V7I?...

The Brothers Comatose & Steve Poltz - "Spanish Pipedream" (by John Prine)

YouTube video by The Brothers Comatose

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Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

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Shawn Camp - "Magnolia Wind" (live on eTown)

YouTube video by eTown

Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

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Molly Tuttle "Queen of Hearts" Ossipee Valley Music Festival 2024

YouTube video by Less Than Face Productions

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Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

‘Tom Waits War Songs’ at the Subway in the Cowgate @edfringe.bsky.social Worth checking out.

Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Tim O’Brien ‘Like I used to do’. youtu.be/iLZ8NoHNfPc?...

Tim O'Brien sings "Like I used to do"

YouTube video by bigwidestrum

Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

OK, try this one youtu.be/BytVGRbrDbE?...

Lukas Nelson, Sierra Ferrell - Unknown Legend (Official Studio Video) ft. The Travelin' McCourys

YouTube video by LukasNelsonVEVO

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Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Lukas Nelson knocks it out of the park on this one, as does Sierra youtu.be/nMFXQMCwlEI?...

Lukas Nelson & Sierra Ferrell – Find Yourself (Live at Farm Aid 40)

YouTube video by Farm Aid

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Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

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Lukas Nelson - Someone Like You with The Travelin' McCourys & Sierra Ferrell (Official Studio Video)

YouTube video by LukasNelsonVEVO

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Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

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Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

David Byrne in Edinburgh on the second night of his 3 dates.

Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

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Allison Russell - Really Real (ft. Norah Jones) [Official Music Video]

YouTube video by Allison Russell

Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

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2012 OFFICIAL Americana Awards - Hayes Carll with Cary Ann Hearst "Another Like You"

YouTube video by AMERICANAFEST

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Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Tuba Skinny at Sandy Bell’s this afternoon

Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

I enjoyed this. It’s got quite a cast, especially the ones doing the voices of the sheep. youtu.be/pyZI5oM6hWk?...

The Sheep Detectives | Official Trailer

YouTube video by Amazon MGM Studios

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Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

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Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

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Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Elvis Costello and the Imposters with Charlie Sexton at Newcastle City Hall on the last night of their tour. Wonderful gig.

Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

This was one of the best gigs ever Genoa 2010 youtu.be/Me47C0pybTc

Beppe Gambetta Acoustic Night 10 "Romance in Durango"

YouTube video by Beppe Gambetta

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Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

This afternoon from 2 till 5, I can be found here, playing and singing along with @annieasever.bsky.social and Sally, Paul and Jonathan, and whoever else turns up.

Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

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Kurt Elling- American Tune

YouTube video by Tanya Jean

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Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Good advice to follow. Always trust your cape youtu.be/T6bZ37nexSY

Guy Clark "The Cape"

YouTube video by Music Fog

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Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Brennen Leigh and Kevin Skrla, Cormac Nagle, Rex Hooper and the Gunsingers at Nice n Sleazy in Glasgow.

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Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Tonight’s entertainment youtu.be/gJKDIKwYe-M?...

Brennen Leigh - Ain't Through Honky Tonkin' Yet - The Littlest Honky Tonk TV

YouTube video by Littlest Honky Tonk TV

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Cinephilia & Beyond @cinephiliabeyond.org · 29/06/2026

Yesterday, for Mel Brooks' 100th birthday, 7,000 fans gathered in the main square of Bologna, Italy, to sing “Happy Birthday” to him. Mel himself replied with a video message, and then the crowd watched Young Frankenstein together. ❤️ #Filmsky 📽️

Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Entertainment in the Plaza in Manzanares al Real

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Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Great version of a favourite REK song youtu.be/rbUsahc32Yc? Nois=hPlDdBr8QlFDCREv

Turnpike Troubadours - Feeling Good Again with Sierra Hull (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by Turnpike Troubadours

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Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Looking forward to seeing James McMurtry and Betty Soo in Glasgow at the end of September, but this will do in the meantime youtu.be/o51_DAOqEwU?...

James McMurtry - Color Of Night

YouTube video by Cheese Cadet

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Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

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