David Jarman

More People Really Should Know About: Brennen Leigh

January 20, 2026 David Jarman 0

My introduction to Brennen Leigh was on the rather fabulous Outlaw Country Cruise out of Miami in March last year, one of some 30 artists appearing, including Steve Earle, Lucinda Williams, and John Hiatt. She made […]

Nick Lowe at Ealing Blues Festival July 2019

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Nick Lowe

December 17, 2025 David Jarman 0

I must admit to approaching this assignment with some trepidation, it feeling just a touch disloyal to be dissing even one album by a favourite artist, especially having decided I’d pick my all-time favourite, Nick Lowe. […]

Live Review: Hannah Aldridge + Jason Charles Miller, Cart and Horses, Stratford, London – 25th November 2025

December 15, 2025 David Jarman 0

I describe myself as a live music junkie – I can never get enough – and the particular joys for me include favourite artists, much loved venues, and of course new artists and new venues. The […]

Classic Clips: Diana Jones “Henry Russell’s Last Words” – BBC Four Songwriters Circle, Bush Hall, London, 2012

November 28, 2025 David Jarman 2

If asked to name americana artists who most faithfully carry the spirit of the roots of the genre in their original songwriting, Diana Jones will always be in the forefront of my mind, along with Gillian […]

Ry Cooder at McGlohon Theater, Charlotte, NC, August 19, 2015

The Top 10 Americana Songs Of All Time: David Jarman

November 6, 2025 David Jarman 3

Following on from Fred Arnold‘s choices, the first thing to say is – what a challenge! So many great songs in the genre, and, at least in part, I have gone with Fred leaning towards songs […]