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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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Taylor James Donskey “What Do You Think (Of Love)?” – well, it’s complicated

December 15, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0
Minneapolis songwriter Taylor James Donskey’s new song ‘What Do You Think (of love)’ is the first single from his upcoming rock-infused album ‘Joy Ride.‘  It’s a song that addresses more than just the traditional romantic – […]
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Farow And The Peach Leaves “Adeline” – I do believe you have been drinking

December 14, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0
It may take a bit of believing, but this is a band whose name makes perfect sense once one realises that the line up is vocalist and songwriter Graham Farrow Knibb whilst the rest of the […]
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The Bombadils “Little Days” – they grow up so quick

December 13, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0
It is, perhaps, not a particularly well-kept secret that children do grow up – and seemingly at a faster rate than is reasonable.   Luke Fraser and Sarah Frank – aka The Bombadils (for well-documented Lord of […]
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Track Premiere: Diane Hubka “Shady Grove”

December 13, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0
If we were at all inclined to occasionally make comments that are tongue-in-cheek then we might suggest that Diane Hubka is an artist who made good in the end.  And for the right reasons. It’s a […]
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Benjamin Dakota Rogers “Arlo” – is change always good?

December 12, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0
Ontario-based folk artist Benjamin Dakota Rogers recently announced his studio full-length, ‘Paint Horse,’ which is set to arrive on February 17, 2023.  ‘Arlo‘ is a typically word rich story drawing on Rogers’ surroundings as he explains: “I […]

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For the Sake of the Song: Elles Bailey “Starling”

June 29, 2026 0
Some songs take time to percolate into you; others sear themselves much quicker. Starling by Elles Bailey is the latter. It is newly released, yet I already know it will be one of those songs that […]
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Tramp for the Lord “Seven Clouds of Joy”

June 29, 2026 0
Stoner Paisley Underground type tunes from California. Based way out on the west coast of the USA, Tramp for the Lord are, according to their bio, a loose group of musicians who’ve assembled to do service […]
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Sounds from beyond the Shed 242 “No words this week”

June 29, 2026 1
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  • For the Sake of the Song: Elles Bailey “Starling”
  • Tramp for the Lord “Seven Clouds of Joy”
  • Sounds from beyond the Shed 242 “No words this week”
  • Track Premiere: The Mike Jacoby Electric Trio “Welcome To The Family”
  • Video: Brian Fallon – “Ring of Fire/Folsom Prison Blues” (Johnny Cash)
  • Something for the weekend: Chicago “Just You ‘N’ Me”
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Interview: Matt Patershuk writes songs for the small moments we all share

June 24, 2026 1
As an animal lover and caretaker of horses, dogs and cats, the latest album from Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Patershuk certainly caught my attention. Dog Tiger Horses on Red Hen Records (2025) is green as grass, country-folk […]
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Video Interview: Susto’s Justin Osbourne on Susto Stringband

June 18, 2026 0
Susto are an American indie band who have managed to build their own following with their individual take on alt-country and americana that reflects the fact that they were formed in Charleston, South Carolina. Justin Osbourne […]
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Interview: Tinsley Ellis brings the good word acoustically nowadays

June 17, 2026 0
In 2025, Tinsley Ellis returned to the deep roots of the blues after the success of his previous album, Naked Truth (Alligator Records, 2024). There are many different styles of playing wrapped up in his music, […]

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Songs and albums about the North East of England have a long and honourable history. Big Harcar, which is part of the Farne Islands off the coast of Northumberland, is another interesting entry in the list. […]
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Jacob Furr “Balmorhea” – aiming to undo a mistake

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Fort Worth’s Jacob Furr is set to release his latest album ‘Turning‘ on September 2nd, it’s his third release in the last decade of playing, writing and touring.  It is, he says, “the third album of […]
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Tramp for the Lord “Seven Clouds of Joy”

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