Previously Appearing at Wickham was...
Ewan McLennan
Ewan McLennan has, in a short space of time, come to be known as a guitarist at the forefront of his generation; a troubadour, balladeer and storyteller cut in the old style; a singer that can move audiences with his passion and pathos; and a songwriter for whom social justice is still a burning issue.
By the time he began playing the folk and acoustic music clubs around Britain in 2010 he’d already been playing music for years – guitar and piano and all kinds of styles but with a strong interest in folk songs.
http://www.ewanmclennan.co.uk/
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Thanks all so much for all your kind messages and comments, they mean a lot!
Really enjoy your singing and playing - there aren't that many guitar greats who can also sing really well. Still trying to fathom your tunings...
Your music clearly means a lot to a lot of people Ewan. Enjoy that wee boy.
After much pondering I've decided that my forthcoming gigs in February & March will be my last for the foreseeable future. Fatherhood, politics & education are going to be my focus (though of course I'll never stop playing music & writing & singing songs).
I've had a brilliant almost-ten years of gigging. It's taken me to just about every corner of Britain, & beyond. I've had the privilege of meeting so many good & interesting people along the way – & I've been showed kindness wherever I've gone.
I've also had the real privilege of performing alongside some of the people who have inspired me most: Martin Simpson, George Monbiot, Roy Bailey, Dick Gaughan to name a few. I'm very grateful to have had the opportunity.
I'll be playing a few more gigs in February & March, so hope to see you there. But otherwise I'm not going anywhere...I'll still be here posting about music, politics & the usual. In the meantime, a huge thank you to you all for your support, friendship, music & applause.
The very best of luck with everything, Ewan as Joe mentioned we were discussing you only last night after I shared your beautiful version of Boots of Spanish Leather & indeed reminiscing about your appearance at Raise Your Banners. I'll still be looking forward to hearing your music & reading your posts here, take care.
Hopefully the future will see more CDs, and eventually an end to the hiatus on gigging. Best of luck with the fatherhood, politics, and education. :-)
I was just saying to a Kelly Alcock the other day that I hadn't seen you for ages and we were reminiscing about your appearances at, and support, for the Raise Your Banners Festival in Bradford. Sorry that you have decided to stop touring but totally understand. Best of luck for the future Ewan.
Good luck with everything! But please: don't stop making music (and sharing it)!!
I sure wish that I could be around in Feb/March to catch one or more of this round of gigs. Even though you won't be touring, please consider doing the occasional gig in Scotland.
Best of luck for the future, Ewan, I’ve enjoyed your music enormously and will continue to do so. Thanks for the songs.
Your gig at the Brighton Toy and Model Museum will stay with me forever. It was a magical night. Enjoy all the precious years with Ossian and your partner, I'd say you've earned it! And bring them along to Fire in the Mountain!
I am sorry to hear this but know it is a considered decision. Good luck!
Wow....Durham is beyond lucky. 17th Feb folks. Good luck with your future plans Ewan and we look forward to seeing you.
A gig in Dublin doesn't really count :)
Sorry to hear...but all the best. Not the last we've heard of you live I'm certain. Kindest regards Jonti
Wishing you luck and love and happiness for the future. x
Good luck in the direction s you wish to follow .
Significant choice but I hope you keep singing and playing for the cause x
All the best for the future Ewan.
I was just watching your videos last night and hoping to see you play soon. I hope I can catch you on your last few dates! You've been a huge inspiration for me. All the best!
All the best mate- it's been an absolute pleasure to hear you play and educate us on a few folk tales too!
See you in Durham, hopefully with my mam..
All the best, Ewan. It has been a huge pleasure working with you :)
All the best with your new endeavours and hope to hear you playing again further along.
Good luck in the future.
Good luck, I only heard you once but it has stuck with me forever
Sad news for your fans. It's been great for us to watch your progress since the memorable 'myspace' gig at Shepley folk festival where we first heard you and just knew you were destined for greatness, even contacting Mike Harding to tell him we'd heard the new Dick Gaughan and to try and get you a slot on Folk on 2 (which he did) We wish you every happiness with your new little one. You'll be a great dad!
Totally support you in following your heart's direction, but your music is such a gift to the world ... I pray that it will always be part of the offering you make. That said, gigging as the father of a precious little one isn't the ideal lifestyle. You want to be there for all those precious moments that fly by too fast. Bless your journey and your sweet family, and thank you for music that makes the journey more beautiful and rich for the rest of us. See you in Durham next month! ❤️
Thanks for the everything and good luck with the everything else
Happy new year to you all (I'm a little late I know). I'm playing some gigs next month in Kendal, Durham, Glasgow, Preston, London and Bedford. You can get tickets here...
ewanmclennan.co.uk
Happy new year Ewan. Hope your tour goes well.
Unfortunately I'm already scheduled to fly from Glasgow to San Francisco on 10th Feb. Hopefully next time!!!
Looking forward to seeing you in Kirkham, nr Preston :)
