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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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Madi Diaz, S.G. Goodman and Joy Oladokun “Be Careful” – singing for a cause

December 2, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0
Madi Diaz, Joy Oladokun and S.G. Goodman have recorded a cover of Patty Griffin’s ‘Be Careful‘ as a fundraiser for the Abortion Within Reach Coalition, whose aim is to make abortion accessible, compassionate and affirming for all identities, […]
Tracks

Track Premiere: Arthur C. Lee “Moonglow”

December 1, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0
Arthur C. Lee decided his path at a young age – with two aims.  Firstly he wanted to be with those who understood where he came from and to take in the silence and simplicity of […]
Tracks

Maple Run Band “Used To Be The Next Big Thing”… just sign here, son

November 30, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0
The title track of the new album from Maple Run Band tells the age old tale of the band who were being hyped for success that never quite arrived –  and suddenly “your time” is only […]
Live Reviews

Live Review: The Staves, The Barbican, London – 22nd November 2022

November 29, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0
The Staves – Emily Staveley-Taylor, Jess Staveley-Taylor and Camilla Staveley-Taylor – can fairly be said to be indie-new-folk superstars since shortening their band name from The Staveley-Taylors to the more punchy The Staves and releasing the […]
Tracks

Jared Grabb “Stroll” – daily exercise is still permitted…

November 29, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0
Jared Grabb has been recording music for twenty years, and has just released his sixth album ‘Domain.’ ‘Domain’ was recorded at home during height of the pandemic and with a news cycle that went beyond just […]

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“Doggone” it … Jeffrey Silverstein announces a new album

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Cover art for Jolene Marie album "Sun Creek"

Jolene Marie “Sun Creek”

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Shooter Jennings to put out second album of father Waylon’s legacy

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

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Tramp for the Lord “Seven Clouds of Joy”

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“Doggone” it … Jeffrey Silverstein announces a new album

June 29, 2026 0
Jeffrey Silverstein has announced Doggone, his new album, is set for release on 23rd October via UK label Full Time Hobby. Meeting at the intersection of the loner-folk, cosmic country, and kraut-laden choogle, Silverstein is a […]
Cover art for Jolene Marie album "Sun Creek"
Album Reviews

Jolene Marie “Sun Creek”

June 29, 2026 0
Calgary singer-songwriter delivers ten vignettes that explore the intertwining of desire and despair on this excellent debut album. Jolene Marie is not an artist comfortable in the spotlight. With a generally private and reserved persona, she […]
Waylon Jennings
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Shooter Jennings to put out second album of father Waylon’s legacy

June 29, 2026 0
Shooter Jennings has announced the release of Diamonds, a new album of previously unheard songs by his father, Waylon Jennings. Physical copies (CDs, LPs, Cassettes) and downloads of Diamonds will be in stores on 13th November […]

  • “Doggone” it … Jeffrey Silverstein announces a new album
  • Jolene Marie “Sun Creek”
  • Shooter Jennings to put out second album of father Waylon’s legacy
  • 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)
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  • Mark Whitfield: Devastating Keith, do feel at times like there are no words left but of course we have to keep talking…
  • Chris McGranaghan: Excellent CD, just discovered in a drawer at the radio station. I'll be playing tracks over the next few weeks.…
  • Andy Short: It was a tough one Jerry, it is a good album but if I had to let one go, TUBORM…

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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 […]
Interviews

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 […]
Interviews

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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Live Reviews

Andy Irvine: Baldock and Letchworth Blues, Folk and Roots Club, Baldock – 19th October 2016

November 24, 2016 0
Perched precariously on a collapsible stage barely large enough for his four bouzoukis, bag of harmonicas and himself – Andy Irvine looks surprisingly comfortable. This in spite of the perils experienced by those sat in the […]
Features

The Top 10 Greatest Ever Americana Artists: Jonathan Aird

December 14, 2023 8
So, we get to this point again – and like most of the contributors so far there’s the temptation to explain the thought process behind this list. I’m going to try and avoid that too much […]
Classic Clips

Classic Clips: Kathleen Edwards – Live at Massey Hall, 4th May 2018

October 11, 2024 3
First off, I’ll have to admit I’m cheating here since this is less of a clip and more of a five song set, but I was so inspired by seeing Kathleen Edwards herself just a couple […]

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