| About Bob MacDonald | Bob MacDonald has been warming hearts with his superb vocals for over thirty years. Whether playing the circuit with the Bob Macdonald Band, appearing live at the Arts and Culture Center, or in the intimate surroundings of a solo nightclub performance, Bob is always a crowd pleaser. Bob MacDonald’s albums include: The seasonal favourite “Christmas with Class” A country recording “I’ve Known It All Along”, and a collection of favourite Newfoundland songs “Gold in the Water". Bob MacDonald has been an active member of the Newfoundland music scene since 1968. He presently plays the nightclub circuit doing solo gigs and gigs with The Bob MacDonald Band and also plays corporate and private parties. Throughout his career Bob has performed with numerous musical groups ranging from Jazz to Folk to Country. Through this experience Bob has compiled a strong and musical repertoire Television Several Guest appearances on Rogers Cable 9 2000-2009 Special guest on the “Wicked Night Out” with Snook 1996 Performer on the Janeway Christmas Telethon 1991 – 1992 Hosted a musical special on the City of St. John’s called “Soiree Summer” 1988 Co-Host “Country Session” With Jacinta Cormier & Eddie Eastman 1985 Regular guest “Songs We Sang” Anna McGoldrick Host 1982-83 Co-Host “The Ryan’s Fancy Show” 1973 Regular guest on all Around the Circle 1971-72 Guest performer “The Entertainers” 1972 Radio CBC Morning Show St. John's Several appearances on “Radio Noon” “Going Solo” “Music Craft” “Keynotes” “Country Jamboree” “The Newfie Bullet” Special guest (network) “The Performers” 1975 Stage Arts and Culture Centre with Divas Do Christmas 2005 2006 Arts and Culture Centre with Kevin Collins 2005 2006 VOCM Happy Tree 1998 -2006 Arts and Culture Centre Eddie Eastman 2005 Arts and Culture Centre Tribute to Roy Orbison 2004 Arts and Culture Centre with NSO & The Ed Goff Big Band 1997 Salmon Valley Festival with Mark Chesnut, Tanya Tucker, & Alabama 1996 Bands The Bob MacDonald Band with Bill Rose 1981-2005 Ralph Walker and Jimmy Thompson (2 decades) Sky Island 1992 -93 Talis 1974-75 Spring Fever 1970-71 Atlantis 1969-73 Recordings “Gold in the Water” 1998 “Christmas with Class” 1997/2006 “I’ve Known it All Along” 1995, 2 original songs, Title track and “The Party’s Over” |
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