Ian C Rothery

Interview: Waylon Payne on the ‘family’ business and pulling Willie Nelson’s beard

August 13, 2026 Ian C Rothery 0

Americana UK’s Ian Rothery caught up with Waylon Payne via Zoom at his home in Nashville on one of the few days of the year when it might actually have been hotter in the UK than […]

Live Review: Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons + Red Hash + Ella Spencer, Water Rats, London – 8th July 2026

July 21, 2026 Ian C Rothery 3

The handful of Jerry Joseph gigs that I’ve attended have taught me a couple of things. Firstly, you never know what he’s going to play or in what order, and secondly, you can be absolutely sure […]

Artwork for Bell White album "A sign in the weather"

Bella White “A Sign In The Weather”

July 17, 2026 Ian C Rothery 0

A strong third album from the rootsy Canadian “Appalachian” artist from New Orleans showing raw emotion and a degree of post-breakup positivity. As you listen to each song on Bella White’s new studio album you feel […]

More People Really Should Know About: James Hodder

July 14, 2026 Ian C Rothery 1

A couple of years ago I saw James Hodder perform in the basement room of Farringdon’s Betsey Trotwood, supporting Casey Neill and Jerry Joseph. This spatially challenged, cosy venue facilitates close proximity to the artists and […]

Classic Clips: Lynyrd Skynyrd “Call Me The Breeze” – Old Grey Whistle Test, London, 1975

June 26, 2026 Ian C Rothery 0

Somewhere I have a cassette tape of this session, recorded from the TV using the tiny built-in audio mic on my radio cassette player; very low tech. The recording was further embellished with random sneezes from […]

For The Sake of The Song: Steve Forbert “Ebenezer’s Back In Town”

October 5, 2026 0

Steve Forbert arrived on the music scene in 1978 fully formed and alive with youthful energy and attitude. Fast forward nearly fifty years and he continues to make music that is consistently relevant and enjoyable. Touted […]

This is Lorelei “The Singer in My Band”

October 5, 2026 0

Deeply human songs with indie sensibilities and shades of bluegrass. This is Lorelei is the moniker used by singer-songwriter Nate Amos. He’s also in the experimental, indie pop band Water from Your Eyes, where he plays […]

Anniversary Cheers: Levellers “Levelling The Land” celebrates 35 years

October 5, 2026 0

Warner Music UK/Rhino release a 35th-Anniversary version of the classic sophomore album from the Levellers. Originally released in 1991 with that iconic opening “There’s only one way of life / And that’s your own”, the Levellers […]

Articles by Ian C Rothery

Interview: Waylon Payne on the ‘family’ business and pulling Willie Nelson’s beard

Live Review: Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons + Red Hash + Ella Spencer, Water Rats, London – 8th July 2026

Bella White “A Sign In The Weather”

More People Really Should Know About: James Hodder

Classic Clips: Lynyrd Skynyrd “Call Me The Breeze” – Old Grey Whistle Test, London, 1975

For The Sake of The Song: Steve Forbert “Ebenezer’s Back In Town”

This is Lorelei “The Singer in My Band”

Anniversary Cheers: Levellers “Levelling The Land” celebrates 35 years

Dom Flemons to release new album using Smithsonian’s collection of musical instruments

Laura Cortese “Lucky Water”