Dan McKinnon
danmckinnon-nsfolk.bsky.social
Dan McKinnon
@danmckinnon-nsfolk.bsky.social
I released my new CD ‘Deep Water’, online on Bandcamp while I was on tour in the UK on April, 21.
Here's the Bandcamp link: danmckinnon1.bandcamp.com/album/deep-w...
And iTunes link: itunes.apple.com/ca/album/id6...
Anyone wishing physical copies can contact me here through Bluesky.
Cheers! Dan
Deep Water, by Dan McKinnon
11 track album
danmckinnon1.bandcamp.com
August 6, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Join me on Thursday & Friday evenings throughout the summer for one-hour musical tours of Halifax harbour, 8:00 - 9:00pm, on an all-electric, environmentally friendly boat, the Violet Mac. Tours start at 8:00 pm, weather permitting.
Tickets can be found here:
halifaxharbourtours.ca/product/tune...
Enjoy Music on the Water | Halifax Harbour Tours
Step aboard The Violet Mac and embark on a truly unique experience, the Halifax Harbour Cruise, a signature 60-minute tour that combines...
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July 9, 2026 at 6:05 PM
So this is it… The final date of this year’s UK tour.
Tonight you can find me at the Islington Folk Club. www.islingtonfolkclub.co.uk/ifc.html

Again this is my first time at the club and I am looking forward to singing for many more new friends.

Safely as you go Folks ~ Dan
Islington Folk Club
An old-established folk club which has been going since the early 1970s. It continues to present the best available artists from the fiercely traditional to the frankly eccentric.
www.islingtonfolkclub.co.uk
May 14, 2026 at 3:09 PM
And so I’m down to the last two dates on this year’s 2026 UK tour…

So tonight I will be singing at the Dorking Folk Club

dorkingfolkclub.org.uk

As it will be my first time performing for folks at the club I look forward to singing to many friends, new and old.

Safely as you go Folks ~ Dan
Programme - Dorking Folk Club
Dorking Folk Club programme home page
dorkingfolkclub.org.uk
May 13, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Was more than a little busy over the past several days as today marks the eighth straight day of being on the rails, with another six straight days to go before heading home. However, tonight I will be performing at the Dartford Folk Club.

www.dartfordfolk.org.uk

Safely as you go Folks. ~ Dan
www.dartfordfolk.org.uk
May 12, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Currently on my way to sing tonight for the folks at the Nitten Folk Club.

nittenfolk.com/projects/

As it’s been a couple of years since I was last there I’m looking to being back amongst friends, both old and new!

Safely as you go Folks ~ Dan
Guest Nights – Nitten Folk Club
nittenfolk.com
May 7, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Tonight you can find me at the Ayr Phoenix Folk Club.

ayrphoenix.co.uk

Looking forward to singing for friends old and new!!

Safely as you go Folks! ~ Dan
Welcome - Ayr Phoenix Folk Club
Ayr Phoenix Folk Club was established in November 2016 to provide the people of Ayr and surrounding districts with a structured folk club presenting respected quality guest performers supported by clu...
ayrphoenix.co.uk
May 5, 2026 at 12:54 PM
On my way to sing at the Stirling Folk Club this evening.
Left York early this morning and have already passed through the Yorkshire Dales.
Soon in to Carlisle, then Glasgow.
Grab a bite and back on the rails for the final leg of today’s travel.
Safely as you go folks ~ Dan
May 4, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Coming into Newcastle… Almost there! 😊
April 30, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Now on the third of three trains for the day, Edinburgh to York where I will be performing tonight at the Black Swan Folk Club.

blackswanfolkclub.org.uk

Very much looking forward to being back amongst many old friends.😊

Safely as you go Folks! ~ Dan
Black Swan Folk Club
blackswanfolkclub.org.uk
April 30, 2026 at 1:16 PM
And a quick note to let you all know that ‘Bandcamp Friday’ is swift approaching. (May 1st)
And as I have just released my new recording ‘Deep Water’, you can find it here: danmckinnon1.bandcamp.com/album/deep-w...

Safely as you go Folks! ~ Dan
Deep Water, by Dan McKinnon
11 track album
danmckinnon1.bandcamp.com
April 29, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Before I catch my train down to Irvine, a wee photo of one of my favourite sights in Glasgow. I always have to walk by to see of they still ’decorate’ it. And they never disappoint! Love it!!
April 29, 2026 at 12:34 PM
11 consecutive days on the rails and tonight I am returning to the Irvine Folk Club in Scotland.

www.irvinefolkclub.org.uk/irvine-folk-club/

Looking forward to singing for old and new friends.
Safely as you go Folks ~ Dan
www.irvinefolkclub.org.uk
April 29, 2026 at 7:47 AM
And here’s a wee video from when I was last at Glenfarg…

youtu.be/YJIS4t_ZWr4?...
Change for the Better - Dan McKinnon
YouTube video by The Glenfarg Folk Club
youtu.be
April 27, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Tonight folks can fine me at the Gelnfarg Folk Club.

glenfargfolkclub.scot

It’s been a couple of years and I’m very much looking forward to being back.

Safely as you go folks ~ Dan
Glenfarg Folk Club – Gateside Memorial Hall
glenfargfolkclub.scot
April 27, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Heading out on the rails once again, this time to sing for the folks at the Guisborough Folk Club.

www.facebook.com/groups/53847...

See you along the way. And, safely as you go folks ~ Dan
www.facebook.com
April 26, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Although I have yet to receive the physical copies of my new recording, ‘Deep Water’, the songs are now available on my Bandcamp page…

danmckinnon1.bandcamp.com?search_item_...

I hope you enjoy the new album and songs. Cheers ~ Dan
Dan McKinnon
Blessed with a glorious baritone voice, a graceful mastery on guitar, and a hearty laugh that delights any room, Dan McKinnon has carved out his own unique, musical path. From early beginnings in the ...
danmckinnon1.bandcamp.com
April 24, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Another early morning start… Another rail station. This one in Newport, Wales
April 24, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Had a wonderful night singing for the folks at the Lyceum Folk and Acoustic Club in Newport, Wales. And now, another rail journey for tonight’s gig in Northwich.

northwichfolk.co.uk/m.index.html

Hopefully see you along the way. Safely as you go Folks ~ Dan
April 24, 2026 at 10:40 AM
On my way to my Banbury gig.
Thank goodness I’m travelling first class!! 🤨
April 22, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Tonight you will find me at the Banbury Folk Club. banburyfolkclub.co.uk
I look forward to seeing both old and new friends!
Safely as you go folks ~ Dan
April 22, 2026 at 11:17 AM
While travelling to Nottingham i order to head out for my performance tonight the train was held up at the first station along the route and I noticed this graffiti. It did make me chuckle… 😁
April 20, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Hello Folks, I am looking forward to tomorrow evening where I shall be singing for the fine folks at Readifolk: www.readifolk.org.uk It takes place in the Community Hall at Watlington House, on the corner of Watlington Street and South Street, Reading. Safely as you go ~ Dan
Readifolk
www.readifolk.org.uk
April 18, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Reposted by Dan McKinnon
We're excited to be part of another packed weekend of music #InRdg #TheDing where #SundayNight is
#FolkMusicNight
...which means that there, bottom right is our guest Dan McKinnon @danmckinnon-nsfolk.bsky.social
[image bottom right is of Dan singing and playing guitar under stage lights.]
It's another packed weekend of #livemusic #inrdg

So it's another packjed WEEKEND GIG GUIDE, chock full of blues, rock, folk, tributes, communities and some weirdness, too.

Look and book (where applicable) via whatsonreading.com/themes/weeke...
April 16, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Reposted by Dan McKinnon
🎵🎶🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎶👆
So much music this weekend!
And there's our guest Dan McKinnon @danmckinnon-nsfolk.bsky.social
In the poster bottom right
That means: #SundayNight
#FolkMusicNight #InRdg #TheDing
April 16, 2026 at 11:24 AM