Jonathan Aird

Alex Dupree “Fortunado” – you feeling lucky punk?

April 1, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Oh, there are the shades of Dylan and Howe Gelb/Giant Sand hanging around this new song from Alex Dupree who got his musical start in Austin, Texas, and his voice has some Heartworn Highways-era colour to […]

Matthew Barber “Viral” – Are we smart enough to survive?

March 31, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Matthew Barber was eight gigs into a US tour when the pandemic hit and everything changed. So the Toronto based singer-songwriter’s new song ‘Viral’ can be seen as a lockdown song – and it is in […]

Ben Sures “The Story That Lived Here”

March 31, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Wry tales taken from life by Canadian Folksinger. ‘The Story That Lived Here‘ is the tenth release by Canadian folksinger Ben Sures, and it sees him taking a wry look at life – the tensions of […]

Bob Marston & The Credible Sources “So Long” – People, we’ve got to get together right now

March 31, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

“There are no pills or potions, sometimes going through the motions brings us closer – and that’s all I need from you” sings Bob Marston on this new, and title, song from the debut album of […]

Ed Sweeney & Cathy Clasper-Torch “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” – that’s folk guitar

March 30, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

The quiet ones’ ‘White Album‘ classic is here re-imagined as a gentle acoustic guitar and fiddle instrumental featuring the guitar playing of Ed Sweeney and (yes you’ve guessed it) the fiddle playing of Cathy Clasper-Torch. She […]

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

Alex Dupree “Fortunado” – you feeling lucky punk?

Matthew Barber “Viral” – Are we smart enough to survive?

Ben Sures “The Story That Lived Here”

Bob Marston & The Credible Sources “So Long” – People, we’ve got to get together right now

Ed Sweeney & Cathy Clasper-Torch “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” – that’s folk guitar

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”