David Jarman

Cover art for album Birdland by The Bluest Sky

The Bluest Sky “Birdland”

June 19, 2026 David Jarman 0

World-weary vocals from New England’s Chuck Melchin, The Bluest Sky project, in fitting tribute to his recently passed brother Bill. Birdland is the fourth album by New England line-up The Bluest Sky, built around the songs […]

Mark Selby at Troublesome, Colorado, 26th August 2007

More People Really Should Know About: Mark Otis Selby

June 9, 2026 David Jarman 0

Checking on Americana UK’s past references to Mark Otis Selby finds only my own pick as No 10 in my top 10 americana albums back in 2020, so it’s definitely the case that more people should […]

Artwork for Lewis Pugh album "Heretics and Heritage"

Lewis Pugh “Heretics & Heritage”

May 29, 2026 David Jarman 1

Bluegrass meets folk and roots in fourth album from Leeds-based Lewis Pugh. Heretics & Heritage is the fourth album from Leeds-based Lewis Pugh, combining both bluegrass and traditional folk/roots influences. Pugh himself plays banjo, guitar, snare […]

Classic Clips: Ry Cooder “Little Sister” – Old Grey Whistle Test, London, 1982

May 22, 2026 David Jarman 2

Well, what can I say; joyous! Have you ever seen a band having more sheer fun on stage? Ry Cooder recorded Little Sister for his Bop Till You Drop album released in 1979, and demonstrates his […]

For The Sake Of The Song: Joni Mitchell “Woodstock”

May 11, 2026 David Jarman 0

The Woodstock festival held in 1969 at Yasgur’s farm, Bethel, New York, is one of those truly emblematic moments in the history of contemporary music, and indeed in the birth of americana. And of course it’s […]