Ken McLachlin
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Ken McLachlin
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A folk singer-songwriter, recording Indie artist AND award winning chili maker from Point Edward, ON 🇨🇦
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8 years ago today, Nov. 3, 2017 at the Coffee Culture in Sarnia that I had my 1st solo show in many years.
Very thankful to my wife & family for their unwavering support ❤️, to Eric at CC for that first gig & to You for coming along on this journey.
This ride ain't over yet.
Feeling Grateful, 🙏
Ken
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I’m releasing a song that will be part of The November Project Canada. It all started with a letter written between a young couple during WWII. My father was a Canadian military veteran during the second war my grandfather was a veteran of the first. This is for them and those who continue to serve.
My newsletter that's not always a newsletter, titled Folk 'n Stuff Digest, is only on Substack. 
If you like what I do, come join me there.
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Cheers,
Ken
#thefolkguy
#supportindependentmusic
Dear Venue Person,
Can you PLEASE take 2 minutes and write a reply back to us?
If you are advertising live music, expect queries.
Do them the basic courtesy of responding.
I remember the days of having to call, mail, fax queries to venues. I almost always got a call back.
We're all busy. Do better.
Yesterday, I finished a new song. I wrote it.
Now here’s the cool part:
There are only 2 humans on this entire planet who have heard it. My wife & I.
It's a kind of exciting musical secret.
For now, it's ours.
I can't wait to share it with you.
It will be on my new album.
Ken
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Nothing that I've seen before .... 🤔
This saddens me.
That’s basically what it is going to be it in terms of making music..rich kids. The music industry is not a place you can earn a living any longer.
It wouldn't be so annoying that only the rich kids get to make movies and music if it wasn't so boring. Rich kids simply have nothing to say. Have you sat through the comedy? Just saying nothing! The observation is even so bland. No POV, just beautiful cinematography.
Here's my version of the song, 'Thanksgiving Prayer'.
It was written by Josef Anderson. The version that I heard many years ago was performed by Johnny Cash in 1994.
It is still a favourite of mine this time of year.
You can watch it on my YouTube channel.
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃😊
Ken
Thanksgiving weekend 🇨🇦 sure crept up on me this year.
As I get older, I do find myself becoming even more aware, more grateful, and more appreciative of the people, experiences, and things around me.
Enjoy.
Happy Thanksgiving to You & Yours! 🦃😊🍂
Ken
#thefolkguy
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That's it for the 2 Northern Troubadours! What a great time we had with Will Gillespie performing throughout Northern Ontario. The people of this area are a great community; true Canadians and always there to help. Thank you to all who attended. We love you all and thank you!
📢 The Folk 'n Stuff Digest, vol. 2025-02 🦃 is now out!
There's info on my new album and my thoughts about music ownership using Bandcamp.
You can read about it only on Substack. 

substack.com/@kenmclachlin 

Thanks for subscribing!
Ken
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Substack is an ideal place for music Artists to share their journey with others.
If you like what I do, come join me there.
Subscribe, and you'll get an alert when I have a new post.
It's my newsletter that's not always a newsletter. 🤔
And, btw, it's FREE.
substack.com/@kenmclachlin
Cheers,
Ken
Today is Bandcamp Friday!
BC waives its revenue share for 24 hours, meaning a greater portion of sales goes directly to artists!
👉 My challenge to you is to share my bandcamp profile with 2 of your friends.
macsmusic1.bandcamp.com
Your support helps to keep my music journey going.
Many Thanks 🫶
Ken
I'm just going to leave this here. 🇨🇦👏👏👏
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#ohcanada🇨🇦
#never51
#mangomadness
A BIG thanks to all at the Stonepicker yesterday. 
It was packed, @redandko.ptedward was serving up some great eats, & I had a fun time singing along with you.
A shout out to my wife & family. Always great to have you there & your support! 🫶
Thanks to @stonepickerbrewingcompany for having me! 🍻 Ken
Hey Folk Friends in sw Ont🇨🇦,
I'm bringing my folk show to @stonepickerbrewingcompany this Sun., Sept. 28, 2 - 4pm.
A few oldies, classics, & new songs. Come on out, have a beverage & sing along. It's supposed to be a beauty day. 🌞
Don't forget: cash only in my Gift Shop. 💰
Hope to see you there!
Ken
The Folk 'n Stuff Digest, vol. 2025-01 just dropped!
Give it a read today.
Only on Substack.
It's FREE.
Cheers, Ken
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Well, it now has a name, and you can read it only on Substack. 
I'll write about folk music stuff, other musical stuff, updates on my stuff, creative stuff, whining about stuff, and positive stuff, new stuff & old stuff, etc., etc.
It's FREE.
See ya there,
Ken
substack.com/@kenmclachlin
Check out Brian Tremblay's The Lonesome Cowboy Podcast. 
Based in Sault Ste. Marie, ON 🇨🇦, Brian's a DIY Indie, Singer-Songwriter.
His unique podcast features guests who are grassroots Indie Musicians, sharing their DIY struggles & successes.
Subscribe today,
open.substack.com/pub/thelones...
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The tour. I'm looking forward to playing places I've never played before. Check it out:
www.willgillespie.ca/2-northern-t...
Today is Bandcamp Friday!
For 24 hours, a greater portion of sales goes directly to the artists!
👉 My challenge to you today is to share my bandcamp profile with 2 of your friends. ✌️
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macsmusic1.bandcamp.com

Check it out & help me spread the word.
Many Thanks 🫶
Ken
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Hi folks, time to introduce myself to some folks who are new. I'm an elder person trying to make a living at music with what time I have left in front of me. Love writing songs and telling stories. Just me, the guitar & harmonicaI hope you'll check out my music & say hi. Thanks!
www.briantmusic.com
Any awards on this level have little to do with being the 'best' and are more so about big $ and big business.