Jason McDonald

Gold Dust “Gold Dust”

December 23, 2021 Jason McDonald 0

Stephen Pierce unearths Gold dust with his blend of cosmic americana and shoegaze to create something extraordinary. ‘Gold Dust’ is the first solo release by Stephen Pierce, a Massachusetts based musician, who has previously been in […]

Nathan Evans Fox “Wasted Love”

December 14, 2021 Jason McDonald 0

Fox crafts a collection of warm, sentimental country music which deserves a wider audience. Nathan Evans Fox has self produced and recorded his fourth album ‘Wasted Love’ during the initial stages of the pandemic at his […]

A Night To Remember: Johnny Cash – Toronto, 1994

November 11, 2021 Jason McDonald 0

Memories of my one and only encounter with The Man in Black. Johnny Cash walks onstage introducing himself simply by saying “Hello, I’m Johnny Cash” not really needing any introduction. It is August 30, 1994 in […]

Martha Tilston “The Tape”

October 22, 2021 Jason McDonald 0

Tilston records a soundtrack which works well as a standalone but is best enjoyed with its accompanying film to appreciate its beauty. Martha Tilston is a quadruple threat – writing, acting, directing and making the soundtrack for […]

Finny McConnell “The Dark Streets of Love”

October 12, 2021 Jason McDonald 0

Although the shadow of The Mahones may be hard to escape this solo excursion is a worthwhile addition to his musical legacy. McConnell has released his first solo album after more than 30 years as front-man […]

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Interview: Judy Collins doesn’t look back, she looks forward

May 12, 2026 0

“My home is in New York City, on the Upper West Side,” Judy Collins said, proudly holding up a painting by her sister of cats and dogs that resembles a Monet. When I mentioned travelling up […]

Ramsey Thornton “I Called It!”

May 12, 2026 0

Oklahoman Ramsey Thornton’s debut album explores the liminal space between action and inertia against a mellifluous musical background. Ramsey Thornton’s I Called It! is an album preoccupied with the moments where something should happen but doesn’t. […]

France’s Eldorado festival brings americana stars to NW France in late June

May 12, 2026 0

After a first promising edition in September 2024, the one and only americana Fest in France, Eldorado, returns to the village of Vancé in NW France (close to Le Mans) with its second edition on 26th […]

Articles by Jason McDonald

Gold Dust “Gold Dust”

Nathan Evans Fox “Wasted Love”

A Night To Remember: Johnny Cash – Toronto, 1994

Martha Tilston “The Tape”

Finny McConnell “The Dark Streets of Love”

Interview: Judy Collins doesn’t look back, she looks forward

Ramsey Thornton “I Called It!”

France’s Eldorado festival brings americana stars to NW France in late June

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