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About Jonathan Aird
Sure, I could climb high in a tree, or go to Skye on my holiday. I could be happy. All I really want is the excitement of first hearing The Byrds, the amazement of decades of Dylan's music, or the thrill of seeing a band like The Long Ryders live. That's not much to ask, is it?
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Track Premiere: 3 Pairs Of Boots “Reno”

September 5, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0
This latest single from North Californian band 3 Pairs of Boots is a little different from their previously featured songs. 3 Pairs Of Boots (and we’ve never been able to ascertain who has the most boots, […]
Live Reviews

Live Review: Julian Taylor + Georgia Mooney, The Water Rats, London – 25th August 2024

September 4, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0
A return visit to the UK, and an appearance at what is becoming his London home as The Water Rats welcomed back Julian Taylor and his talented band of Michelle “Magic Number” Stodart, Raevennan “Moulette”  Husbandes, […]
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Track Premiere: Lucy Isabel “My Memory”

September 4, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0
Born and raised on the coast of New Jersey, Lucy Isabel embarked on a three–month road trip after college and ultimately decided to relocate to Nashville. Upon making the move in January 2015, she jumped right […]
Live Reviews

Live Review: Forgotten Pharaohs, Water Rats, London – 28th August 2024

September 3, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0
A short visit to Water Rats to catch what was in effect an album preview gig by Forgotten Pharaohs, who are about to release their debut album ‘”King of Mirrors” and are also the first signing […]
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The Owls “Turn To You” – making a choice

September 3, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0
The Owls is a music project of Australian singer-songwriter Sean McMahon alongside guitarist Michael Hubbard, Bassist Tim McCormack and drummer Josh Duiker.  They have a new single out, which marks their first release since they put […]

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Interview: Issy Ferris and Archie Sylvester on why “It’s A Joy To Be Alive”

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Michael McDermott “Flowers From The Graveyard”

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Film of “Hadestown: The Musical” gets limited release in October

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Sequoia “So Long”

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Live Review: Jenny Don’t And The Spurs, The Trades Club, Hebden Bridge – 12th August 2026

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Interview: Issy Ferris and Archie Sylvester on why “It’s A Joy To Be Alive”

August 19, 2026 0
One thing everyone quickly learns as they get older is that time waits for no one, and that life continues its unstoppable flow forward. Americana UK has followed Ferris & Sylvester’s career since their first album, […]
artwork for Michael McDermott album "Flowers From The Graveyard"
Album Reviews

Michael McDermott “Flowers From The Graveyard”

August 19, 2026 1
Anthemic songs of hard times and hope amidst the 99%. Now well into his sixth decade, Michael McDermott keeps on producing records of quality from his home city of Chicago. The eagerly awaited Flowers From The […]
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Film of “Hadestown: The Musical” gets limited release in October

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Hadestown, the musical co-written by Anais Mitchell and Rachel Chavkin, has earned many accolades, including eight Tony Awards in 2019, including Best Musical, and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album. But if you […]

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  • Film of “Hadestown: The Musical” gets limited release in October
  • Sequoia “So Long”
  • Live Review: Jenny Don’t And The Spurs, The Trades Club, Hebden Bridge – 12th August 2026
  • Kate MacLeod’s Mind the Gap “Home-Brewed”
  • Track Premiere: Gyasi “Poor Boy”
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Interview: Issy Ferris and Archie Sylvester on why “It’s A Joy To Be Alive”

August 19, 2026 0
One thing everyone quickly learns as they get older is that time waits for no one, and that life continues its unstoppable flow forward. Americana UK has followed Ferris & Sylvester’s career since their first album, […]
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Interview: Waylon Payne on the ‘family’ business and pulling Willie Nelson’s beard

August 13, 2026 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 […]
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Interview: The Roseline play sweet music but you must accept the thorns

August 12, 2026 1
It’s no secret that americana music in all its colorful variations has been prevalent and in vogue for years now as countless bands and singer/songwriters from the last two decades have found success filtering their music […]

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AUK’s Clint West is to present a new radio show. The show is called ‘Clint West’s Americana Plus’ and will be broadcast every Tuesday evening between 8.00pm and 10.00pm beginning this week. It will go out […]
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Our new AUK supporters playlist is out today – win tickets to see The Delines on UK tour next week

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Mashville “Lead Heavy Soul”

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Glorious soulful americana marks triumphant return for Mashville. Well it’s been four years since we last heard from Mashville with their third album ‘Another Place’, and it’s fair to say a lot has changed during that […]

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