Jonathan Aird

Track Premiere: Jenny Parrott “I Thought”

September 29, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

‘I Thought‘ is taken from Jenny Parrott’s second album, ‘The Fire I Saw‘, which arrives on November 12th. It sees the Austin based singer-songwriter taking the measure of a relationship and seemingly finding failings on both […]

Tammy Rogers & Thomm Jutz “I Surely Will Be Singing” – music is a balm

September 28, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

“As long as I am breathing I surely will be singing” sing Tammy Rogers and Thomm Jutz on this lovely bluegrass tune with an Old Timey feel to it provided by the blended harmony of their […]

Maygen & The Bird Watcher “Jigsaw” – not a torture-horror bloodbath thank goodness

September 27, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

This slightly disreputable looking crew are not your waiting staff for the evening, no this is Maygen & The Birdwatcher a Minnesota based country tinged Bluegrass outfit. Maygen Lacey is the band’s singer/songwriter, and The Birdwatcher […]

Zelly “Mercy” – putting the murder back into murder ballad

September 24, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

Originally from California, Zelly Dugan began playing guitar and writing songs at the age of 14, entering a few songwriting contests in high school. She spent a few lonely years in Los Angeles, trying to find […]

Simone Felice “Year Around The Sun” – Another year gone, what’s new?

September 23, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

The superb Simone Felice has a new single out, ‘Year Around the Sun’, and it is his first new music since 2018. it is also his first recording for new label Chrysalis. It is, of course, […]

Fairport Convention announce extensive 2026 Autumn tour

August 27, 2026 0

Following four weeks on the road for their packed Spring 2026 Tour, Fairport Convention have announced an Autumn 2026 Tour, ahead of a very special Diamond Anniversary celebrating the band’s formation. This year’s Autumn Tour is […]

Mr Plow “At One With Nature”

August 27, 2026 0

Mr Plow return with a magnificent gothic adventure from the heart of Leicestershire. Mr Plow may hail from Leicestershire, but the heart of their music is steeped in gothic New Orleans with a pinch- no, a ladle […]

Dawn Landes at The Golden Hinde August 2026

Live Review: Dawn Landes at The Golden Hinde, Bankside, London – 17th August 2026

August 27, 2026 0

At the end of a short European tour, appearing at Festivals and supporting Bonnie Prince Billy, Dawn Landes entertained us below deck on the Golden Hinde (a reproduction ship, sitting in dry dock behind Southwark Cathedral) […]

Articles by Jonathan Aird

Track Premiere: Jenny Parrott “I Thought”

Tammy Rogers & Thomm Jutz “I Surely Will Be Singing” – music is a balm

Maygen & The Bird Watcher “Jigsaw” – not a torture-horror bloodbath thank goodness

Zelly “Mercy” – putting the murder back into murder ballad

Simone Felice “Year Around The Sun” – Another year gone, what’s new?

Fairport Convention announce extensive 2026 Autumn tour

Mr Plow “At One With Nature”

Live Review: Dawn Landes at The Golden Hinde, Bankside, London – 17th August 2026

Two Runner “Porchlight”

Vox Continental: August 2026