Jim and Lynda McLennan have been musically active in southern Alberta for many years. Lynda was the founder of the Big Rock Singers in Okotoks and Jim has performed solo and in groups most of his adult life. Today they perform mainly as a duo and specialize in arranging and adapting songs from all genres to their two-voice/one guitar format.

Jim also performs with his brother Hugh in the trio, "Western Spirit." Along with performing, 

Jim teaches guitar and is active as a session guitarist, playing on other artist's recordings. 

Isolation Music
In these most unusual of times many musicians are presenting on-line concerts from their homes. These have two purposes: First they are a way that musicians can continue to do what they do, which is show their craft to an audience. Second, if they make their livings entirely from music, the well just went completely dry for an unknown period of time and receiving donations from viewers is one way of partially mitigating their losses.

One Tune Concerts

We're fortunate because we don't depend on music for our entire income, and although Jim has joined the isolation-music age, we're making these videos available at no cost, simply as something people will enjoy. Jim has put a number of "One Tune Concerts" on Youtube. These are just that - performances of one song each, showcasing Jim's guitar playing. He also talks a bit about the tune, the technique used, or something relevant to his playing of that tune.

Have a listen and let us know what you think.

Home Bound Concerts

Secondly, Jim's friend and fellow musician, the great country singer/songwriter, Tom Cole, has started a series of "Home Bound Concerts." These feature Tom Cole on vocals and guitar,

Mike Dygert on bass, Beau Hughes on pedal steel, Clint Giesbrecht singing harmony vocals, and Jim McLennan on acoustic and
electric guitar. We're playing together but all playing from our homes. 

 Each concert is three songs, often with a special guest. 
Have a listen and enjoy.  "Tom Cole Homebound Concerts."