David Jarman

Cover art for Danni Nicholls album "Making Moves"

Danni Nicholls “Making Moves”

July 1, 2026 David Jarman 2

Top-class vocals and production complement finely crafted personal lyrics of love, loss and hope from UK-born now Nashville-based artist. One of the joys in reviewing albums for Americana UK is that moment when you first play […]

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 […]

New(ish) Dean Owens album out next month with intimate tour dates to support

September 16, 2026 0

Award-winning Scottish troubadour Dean Owens is nothing if not prolific! Since 2022, he has released 4 new studio albums (including recordings with iconic Latin rockers Calexico, and collaborations with celebrated Italian producer Don Antonio and Grammy […]

Mama’s Broke “Reunion”

September 16, 2026 0

Beautifully intimate offering from hugely talented Canadian duo rewards the attentive listener. Mama’s Broke, Canadian duo Amy Lou Keeler and Lisa Maria, have spent many a year on the road. Their 2017 debut album Count The […]

Live Review: Bright Phoebus Revisited, EartH, London – 8th September 2026

September 16, 2026 0

Bright Phoebus is one of the three great “lost” albums of its era – as special in its way as No Other or Forever Changes because, like these albums, it redefined what was possible within a […]

Articles by David Jarman

Danni Nicholls “Making Moves”

The Bluest Sky “Birdland”

More People Really Should Know About: Mark Otis Selby

Lewis Pugh “Heretics & Heritage”

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

New(ish) Dean Owens album out next month with intimate tour dates to support

Mama’s Broke “Reunion”

Live Review: Bright Phoebus Revisited, EartH, London – 8th September 2026

Clever Hopes “Even Gooder Than Tomorrow”

Bryan Adams wonders “How’s It Goin'” on new roots rock album about Canada