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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: Madeline Rosene “Heart On Fire”

November 16, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0
Here we have a first listen for the Lyric Video accompanying Madeline Rosene’s song ‘Heart On Fire‘ taken from her new album ‘Everyday Existential Crisis‘, which was released at the end of October.  It sees the […]
Book Reviews

Book Review: Dar Williams “How to Write a Song That Matters”

November 15, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0
In ‘How to Write a Song That Matters‘ Dar Williams sets out to guide the aspiring songwriter – who wants to get a bit deeper in their writing than moon/spoon/June – and help them to achieve […]
Tracks

John Grant “God’s Gonna Cut You Down” – hey, welcome back John

November 15, 2022 Jonathan Aird 1
Well, here’s a more than pleasant surprise.  We’ve long like John Grant but it has to be admitted that he’s kind of drifted away from Americana over the years.  The Czars – solidly in.  ‘Queen of […]
Tracks

Dusty Wright “Walk On The Wild Side” – like we always do….

November 14, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0
This is the first single from Dusty Wright’s upcoming album ‘Dusted Off‘ which features covers of songs from the 1960s and ’70s.  Dusty says of ‘Walk on the Wild Side‘ that “This is sacred turf by […]
Tracks

Nathaniel Bellows “Well Water” – lot of water passing under the bridge….

November 11, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0
The latest single from Nathaniel Bellows features the vocals of Shara Nova, giving a complete contrast to the deep growling vocals of Bellows.  The New York singer-songwriter is found in a pensive mood contemplating what it […]

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“Doggone” it … Jeffrey Silverstein announces a new album

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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)
  • Something for the weekend: Chicago “Just You ‘N’ Me”
  • Tift Merritt “Sugar”
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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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Videos

Video: Shawn Colvin “Ricochet In Time (30th Anniversary Acoustic Edition)”

July 18, 2019 0
Shawn Colvin’s  Grammy-winning classic album ‘Steady On’ has it’s 30th birthday this year and to celebrate there’s an acoustic reissue released on September 13th.  This of course is taken from it and the video has footage […]
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Continental Shift: 3. France

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Home territory for me and the enigma that is France. On paper, France should be a major territory for americana. Americana is often spoken about as being a continuation of the Troubadour tradition and France is […]
Album Reviews

Steve Hartsoe “King of Small Talk”

June 15, 2022 0
Steve Hartsoe delivers another set of hard-driving, guitar-led Americana roots rock. Steve Hartsoe is a relatively unfamiliar name despite this being his sixth outing on record, a full album, several EPs and an album released under […]

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