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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: Rosina Bullen “Candle”

October 5, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0
Rosina Bullen brings us a slice of folk that drifts into the kind of jazz tinged music that one might associate with Joni Mitchell.  ‘Candle‘ is taken from her forthcoming EP ‘Painting a Picture‘ and was, […]
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Deniz Cuylan “Clouds Over Sintra” – Hypnotic finger-picked guitar

October 5, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0
So, ‘Clouds Over Sintra‘ is the second single from Deniz Cuylan’s new album ‘Rings of Juniper‘ which is – instrumental fans take note – all guitar based.  In this case it’s nylon stringed for that really […]
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Track Premiere: Sam Platts & The Plainsmen “If You Haven’t Met The Wolf”

October 5, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0
What do you get if you cross Woody Guthrie with Western Swing whilst taking a small hat tip toward the Grateful Dead?  You get today’s Track Premiere ‘If You Haven’t Met The Wolf‘ which must rank […]
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The Beatles “Love Me Do” – it was 60 years ago today…

October 5, 2022 Jonathan Aird 1
Although, strictly speaking (and we do like to speak strictly) this is the 2009 remaster.  No matter, Americana UK today gives the nod to the other great musical phenomenon to come out of Liverpool. October 5th […]
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Riun Garner “Still Thinking Of Us” – not just going to forget…

October 4, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0
‘Still Thinking Of Us‘ is the most recent single from Ruin Garner, who put out the EP ‘All We Know and All We Forget‘  a couple of years back.  It opens with finger picked guitar, before […]

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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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Waylon Jennings

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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Re-release Review: Cowboy Junkies “Whites Off Earth Now!!”

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Back to their roots. For many, including this reviewer, Cowboy Junkies begin with ‘Trinity Session’ recorded in a Toronto church to a single mic. The 1988 album’s atmospheric, immersive sound launched Cowboy Junkies to their deserved […]
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Video: Cardboard Fox “Ghosts”

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From their new album Topspin, this is the Carrivick Sisters “other” band  (the one that’s not Midnight Skyracer) with the excellent Ghosts.
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Video Premiere: Keegan McInroe “John’s Songs”

May 8, 2024 0
There are many great admirers of John Prine and his work and any song that celebrates the legendary musician will capture our attention at AUK.  Texan songwriter Keegan McInroe was moved to pen his own tribute […]

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