Two disclaimers:  First, I was one of the hosts for the Jim Malcolm host concert last night.  Second,  although I have for some time very much appreciated Jim’s songwriting, and thoroughly enjoy his voice and Scottish accent, before last night I wouldn’t have recommended his live performance as an absolute “must-see”
At the concert last night, though,  I saw a theatrical side to Malcolm that really bumped up my appreciation of his performances.  If you’re familiar with the Scottish comic Craig Ferguson (host of The Late, Late Show that follows David Letterman) you might think of Jim Malcolm as “Robert Burns meets Craig Ferguson”  The core of Malcolm’s concerts is his evocative and well-crafted songs,  but he has a wicked good comic sense that he gives voice to as well.  In the last year he’s spent part of each concert in costume as the 250 year-old Robert Burns, remarkably well preserved at that!  It was an amazing comic performance,  on top of stories and beautifully delivered songs that gave me new appreciation for Burns,  as well as Jim Malcolm.

Jim Malcolm has always been a MUST SEE in my book! My favorite review: “Jim Malcolm will just melt you in your seat.”—The Scotsman

Two disclaimers:  First, I was one of the hosts for the Jim Malcolm host concert last night.  Second,  although I have for some time very much appreciated Jim’s songwriting, and thoroughly enjoy his voice and Scottish accent, before last night I wouldn’t have recommended his live performance as an absolute “must-see”

Thanks for the recommendation on Jim Malcolm.  I see he will have a concert at the Lovin’ Cup Bistro in New York (great venue) in August.  Never been to a Malcolm concert but really enjoy Scottish music.  Just bought my tickets!

Awesome, enjoy the show! -bd

Jim’s song “Scotch Blues” is a favorite of mine.  I think he has a warm, sultry voice.