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The Train From Airdrie Station

The Train From Airdrie Station

Written by: James Clark Jones
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A memoir of music, addiction, mental health, and resilience.

An expat from small town Scotland to big city Toronto.


"I write about the memories of a time in the 60’s, as a child immigrant to Canada, from a small town in Scotland. How the culture we found here affected us, and me ultimately, mostly through music.

I write about my addiction, something that took hold of me for over thirty years, how I used alcohol (mostly) to deal with and mask my depression and mental health challenges. I write about how I came out the other side, alive, and still upright.

Sobriety is when the real work starts.

I am a songwriter, musician and podcaster as well.

A speck of dust in the universe with access to a keyboard."

© 2026 The Train From Airdrie Station Music Social Sciences
Episodes
  • A Musician's Note, Part Three.

    A Musician's Note, Part Three.
    Jul 27 2026

    My last podcast for summer 2026. You all have time now to practice, and learn new songs. I appreciate the listen!

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    18 mins
  • A Musician's Note, Part Two.

    A Musician's Note, Part Two.
    Jul 20 2026

    Fifty years of a music life, and I have a few things to share. Don't squander your talent, promise and potential.


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    17 mins
  • The Comeback Kid.

    The Comeback Kid.
    Jul 13 2026

    "How often have I written about so much in our lives being a distraction? A distraction, wasting time, waiting, until we can finally do what moves us. Drives us. Like that is the reward.

    Once we get to here. Once we get everything else taken care of, fixed, resolved, sorted, then, only then can we do what is best for our soul."

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    16 mins
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