Jonathan Aird

The Cactus Blossoms “If Not For You, Bob Dylan Songs Vol. 1”

October 6, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Four Country tunes from the pen of Dylan. The Cactus Blossoms are the duo of brothers Jack Torrey and Page Burkum (in case you’re wondering, Jack has explained that his real name is something of a […]

Julian Taylor “Opening The Sky” – Pulling your heritage through to the future

October 6, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

We’re so glad we discovered Julian Taylor a couple of years ago, not that he was new to the music scene but it has only been with the last couple of his solo albums – the […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Okkervil River

August 26, 2026 0

As the listener traverses the hills, mountains and valleys of Okkervil River’s albums, there are many treasures lying in wait. Some in plain sight, some hidden, others only to be discovered following repeated excursions. Navigating Down […]

Video Interview: Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Johns of the First Time Flyers on the Long Road Festival

August 26, 2026 0

Why musicians love the Long Road Festival. In preparation for Americana UK’s David Jarman‘s preview of the Long Road Festival, he interviewed Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Jones of the First Time Flyers. […]

Dusty Wright album Maximus Americanus 2026

Dusty Wright “Maximus Americanus”

August 26, 2026 0

An entertaining homage to americana music reminds us of the breathtaking scope of the genre. Self-described as an homage to americana music, Dusty Wright’s latest album offers a smorgasbord of nods to the genre. It would […]

Articles by Jonathan Aird

The Cactus Blossoms “If Not For You, Bob Dylan Songs Vol. 1”

Julian Taylor “Opening The Sky” – Pulling your heritage through to the future

Track Premiere: Rosina Bullen “Candle”

Deniz Cuylan “Clouds Over Sintra” – Hypnotic finger-picked guitar

Track Premiere: Sam Platts & The Plainsmen “If You Haven’t Met The Wolf”

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Okkervil River

Video Interview: Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Johns of the First Time Flyers on the Long Road Festival

Dusty Wright “Maximus Americanus”

Live Review: Cambridge Folk Festival, Cherry Hinton Hall, Cambridge – 1st-2nd August 2026

Ferris & Sylvester “It’s A Joy To Be Alive”