Jonathan Aird

The Jaws Of Brooklyn “Fever” – Burn, Baby, Burn

November 12, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

Born from the meeting of Radio Raheem’s three members (Zia Uddin-Drums, Paul Christofferson-Bass, Bryan Cohen-Guitar) with singer Lindsay Love. The place – Seattle. The time – the height of the 2020 portion of the COVID pandemic […]

Christy Moore “Clock Winds Down” – it’s the end of the world as we know it

November 12, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

With the COP26 winding to a close this weekend this new song from Christy Moore couldn’t be more timely. Picture, if you will, a planet with a changing climate and a leadership example given by the […]

Alicia Stockman “Lonely Together” – do you fancy coming over then?

November 12, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

Well, I think we can all agree that ‘The Holiday‘ is probably the worst Rom-Com of the last decade, and it’s good to know that Alicia Stockman is not so desperate for company that she’s willing […]

The Barley Jacks “I’ve Just Seen A Face” – Bluegrassed Beatles

November 11, 2021 Jonathan Aird 1

Of course it’s the Beatles song, but here it has been fully bluegrassed. It’s got more than just the obvious connection to the UK though as Brian Wicklund of The Barley Jacks told us “On a […]

Russell James “The Morning Singer” – Listen

November 10, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

Well, we have to admit to a great amount of jealousy when considering Russell James’ CV – there’s the five albums with the band The Porter Draw, there’s the four solo albums of Americana folk and […]

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 Jaws Of Brooklyn “Fever” – Burn, Baby, Burn

Christy Moore “Clock Winds Down” – it’s the end of the world as we know it

Alicia Stockman “Lonely Together” – do you fancy coming over then?

The Barley Jacks “I’ve Just Seen A Face” – Bluegrassed Beatles

Russell James “The Morning Singer” – Listen

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”