MIKE McCLELLAN THE LAST SONG & DANCE?

The term “legendary” is often used to describe a performer whose concerts consist of past hits and creaking recreations of a now irrelevant history. That could never be said of a Mike McClellan concert. He remains as potent a writer, singer/guitarist as he was when he released his first album back in 1972.  In the last 12 years he’s recorded and released four albums of new songs to remarkable acclaim.

Mike McClellan’s concert includes his classic hit Song and Dance Man, his second, The One I Love and from his late career albums I Wonder Who You’re Waiting For, and Letter To America for which Bob Dylan gave him permission to use one of his lines.

The presenter of A Daily Dose of Musical Medicine on Bay FM 99.9 went to his recent 24/25 Woodford Folk Festival concert and wrote:

“I went for nostalgia and curiosity. I left thinking that set will be locked in as a festival highlight. His voice so familiar, like it was in my cells but I’d forgotten. His song writing exquisite and often moving. His voice still exceptional.”

While Mike might not be packing away his guitar he doubts he’ll pack the suitcase too many more times.  Don’t miss him, for what may be one last song and dance.