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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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Wonder Women Of Country “Another Broken Heart” – Looking for another half

February 19, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0
Kelly Willis, Melissa Carper, and Brennen Leigh are the Wonder Women Of Country – not yet another comic book superhero team but a power house of classic country, a sound of acoustic instruments, harmony vocals and, […]
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DUG “Jubilee” – here’s to a good time

February 16, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0
DUG is a new band (we could say project but we prefer the term band) that brings together and melds effortlessly two traditions – Irish folk and American “Old Timey”. And it’s no surprise that Lorkin […]
Live Reviews

Live Review: Bela Fleck & Band, Cadogan Hall, London – 4th February 2024

February 15, 2024 Jonathan Aird 2
The purchase of the ticket for this event was concluded within 3 minutes of them going on sale back in August of last year. Why the hurry?  Well the simple answer is – it’s Bela Fleck, […]
Tracks

Blue Rose Code “Jericho”

February 15, 2024 Jonathan Aird 1
The new song from Blue Rose Code opens with the line “It’s been a long time coming“, and they’re right – it’s been some while since we’ve heard from Blue Rose Code here at Americana UK […]
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Tripliciti “In Lak Ech”

February 14, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0
Well, here’s some good fortune – a Wednesday instrumental interlude on a Wednesday when we may need it more than ever, yeah St. LoveisAllAround day is here again bringing with it the promise of heartbreak and […]

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Anniversary Cheers: “Buena Vista Social Club” celebrates 30 years

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Anniversary Cheers

Anniversary Cheers: “Buena Vista Social Club” celebrates 30 years

August 20, 2026 0
World Circuit Records, celebrating 40 years, reissues world music’s most iconic album for its 30th birthday. When world music shot out of the blocks into the consciousness of a fascinated listening audience, one album, for various […]
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Previews

Preview: The Long Road Festival of Country, Americana and Roots, 27th-30th August Stanford Hall Leicestershire

August 20, 2026 0
The Long Road Festival, at Stanford Hall, Leicestershire, remains a favourite festival for americana fans – combining country, Americana and roots music. Running this year from Thursday 27th to Sunday 30th August, the festival lineup combines […]
Album Reviews

Moon Attendant “Dum Evol”

August 20, 2026 0
A strange and often beguiling journey through psychedelic pop, fractured relationships and the lessons we learn the hard way. There is something immediately intriguing about Dum Evol. Brighton’s Moon Attendant have created an album that feels […]

  • Anniversary Cheers: “Buena Vista Social Club” celebrates 30 years
  • Preview: The Long Road Festival of Country, Americana and Roots, 27th-30th August Stanford Hall Leicestershire
  • Moon Attendant “Dum Evol”
  • Book Review: Jeff Apter “King of Hearts, Roy Orbison”
  • Personal Trainer “Human Assholes”
  • Margo Cilker “Little White Cross” – unplanned ends for reckless actions
  • Video: Rayland Baxter “The Fool” – that monster can tear us apart
  • Interview: Issy Ferris and Archie Sylvester on why “It’s A Joy To Be Alive”
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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 […]
Interviews

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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Bob Marston & The Credible Sources “So Long” – People, we’ve got to get together right now

March 31, 2022 0
“There are no pills or potions, sometimes going through the motions brings us closer – and that’s all I need from you” sings Bob Marston on this new, and title, song from the debut album of […]
AUK Mini-Gigs

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Mackenzie Shivers

April 7, 2020 1
In these strange days, when everyone’s plans have gone awry, we continue to spread the joy of music through sharing exclusive ‘mini-gigs’.  Hopefully, these little gestures can help keep everyone going.  Today we’re delighted to share […]
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Sounds from beyond the Shed – Week 110

September 1, 2023 0
Live music is the tonic we all need. Following my thoughts on post-pandemic life and the Edinburgh Festival last week, I attended what was possibly the most life-affirming gig I have been to in a long, […]

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