I’m a professional singer-songwriter with over 30 years of experience entertaining across Canada and internationally. I perform at private parties, corporate events, weddings, and special celebrations, offering a repertoire from country, folk, soul and standards to contemporary hits and original songs.
Clients value my professionalism, reliability, and ability to read the room, ensuring guests are engaged while providing a tasteful musical backdrop. I come fully prepared with professional sound and accommodate special requests to make your event personal and seamless. If you want a versatile, professional, I’d love to be part of your event.
I also have a small JAZZ TRIO.
2 reviews
Vian
November 18, 2022Duff gave us a perfect performance and our customer love it.
Highly recommend it.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Duff MacDonald
Thank you so much!!
Duff
Patricia T.
July 18, 2022Duff was great, kept the patrons smiling throughout the entire show. Thanks!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Duff MacDonald
Thanks Patricia! Much appreciated!
Price range: $50 - 1500 and up. (obo)
Languages: English
Gig length: 10 - 120 minutes
Insurance: $2,000,000 - HUB Insurance (If needed)
Unions: Actra, Equity And SOCAN (All Canadian)
I can offer solo vocals and guitar or you can have the choice of a small trio or larger band. I also have a cajon player and fiddle to add. I am also a great Hank Williams Sr impersonator and can play this on demand!
REVIEWS:
"He has star written all over him ...and he sounds great" - Colin Thomas/The Georgia Straight
"Creates an instant mood with his growling, sometimes honey-sweet voice." - Jon Kaplan/NOW Magazine, Toronto
"Canada has a lot to be blamed for: Nickelback, Justin Bieber but it’s also given us the wonderful Carly Rae Jepsen and Maple Syrup and we can now add Duff’s album to that illustrious list of ‘good things to come out of Canada’." - Dan Clampin/Sound and Motion Magazine, UK.
⭐️ Chart-Topping Artist: Recent #1 Indie Country single "Pennies, Nickels & Dimes" following the success of his critically acclaimed albums ROOTS and NAKED (iTunes and Spotify)
⭐️ Diverse Performer: From intimate coffee houses to stadiums and 30+ professional musical theatre productions (COME FROM AWAY, ONCE, LES MISERABLES).
⭐️ Screen Veteran: Featured in major productions like Titans (Netflix), Cinderella Man, and Good Witch. Lead actor in the 2026 feature film on APPLE TV called "OLD GUYS IN BED".
⭐️ Acclaimed Vocals: Described as a mix of "Gordon Lightfoot, David Bowie, and Johnny Cash."
⭐️ Top-Tier Collaborations: Has recorded with members of Anne Murray’s band and Juno-nominated artists such as Wendy Lands.
My requirements for solo are very minimal. I own a small Yorkville EXCURSION AMP/Speaker, an AKG Mic and Stand. My guitar plugs into that. It's battery powered so I can set up virtually anywhere.
Chair/and or stool may be required but not necessary. Depends on the space.
Can perform acoustically as well with no amp.
LIGHTING: Whatever is avail. but not needed. If it's an evening gig, I will need some sort of lighting and if rain is in the forecast, a tent or covering.
Monday
Nonprofit Event
2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Toronto, ON
Saturday
Festival
11:30am - 3:30pm
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Toronto, ON
Friday
Once, The Musical
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
Once - The Musical
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Monday
Rock Legends
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Falling – Harry Styles
Ahead by a Century
Ain't no Sunshine
Cool Change
Creep
Escape – piña colada song
Dreams – Fleetwood Mac
Fast Car
Fields of Gold
Harvest moon
Hello in There - John Prine
The Night Patty Murphy Died
The Wellerman
Is this love
Listen to the Music
Love yourself – Justin Bieber
One love
Pink pony club
Red red wine
Ship to Shore
Dock of the Bay
Steamroller- James Taylor
Sweet Caroline
Take it easy
Tennessee whiskey
Titanium
Wagon Wheel
Watermelon Sugar high
Yesterday
You and I -Lady Gaga
You've got a Friend
Hallelujah
Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
Chandelier (SIA)
Rolling in the Deep
Break It To Them Gently (Burton Cummings)
Sonny's Dream (Ron Hynes)
Song for The Mira
Clearly Canadian (George Fox)
In My Life (Beatles)
If You Could Read My Mind
Cotton Jenny
Farewell to Nova Scotia
Love Yourself (Justin Bieber)
Good Old Hockey Game
Roll on Saskatchewan
I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow (Soggy Bottom Boys)
One Man Guy (Rufus Wainwright)
Good Mother (Jann Arden)
Wayfaring Stranger
Chandler's Wife
Leaving of Liverpool
Will Ye Go Lassie Go
Country Comfort (Elton John)
Rootless Tree
The Way I Am (Martin Sexton)
Falling Slowly (from the musical/movie ONCE)
I'm Yours (Jason Mraz)
Lovely Day (Bill Withers)
Gordon Lightfoot, kd lang, Sarah McLaughlin, Kevin Quain and the Mad Bastards, Willie Nelson, Hank Williams Sr., John Denver, Emmylou Harris, Ray LaMontagne, Duncan Sheik, Don Williams, Bruce Cockburn.
Stool, Microphone, Mic Stand, DI (if available)
Singing Guitarist
