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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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Chris J Norwood “I Am Not Cool” – Listen

June 8, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0
It’s a pretty brave career move to declare oneself as being uncool – but that’s exactly what Dallas based Chris J Norwood has done on this new song from his second album also entitled ‘I am […]
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Chloe Foy “Work Of Art” – celebrating live music

June 7, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0
Taken from Chloe Foy’s excellent new album ‘Where Shall We Begin‘, which hits the streets this coming Friday, the latest single ‘Work of Art‘ celebrates the emotions that swirl around a room during a live performance.  […]
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iskwē and Tom Wilson “Starless Nights” – Listen

June 4, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0
There’s something remarkable about the contrasting vocals of iskwē and Tom Wilson, we loved their previous single ‘Blue Moon Drive’, and the new release ‘Starless Nights’ is every bit as good.  There’s a  noire-ish edge to […]
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Sunny Ozell “Two Trains” – Listen to Little Feat covered

June 3, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0
That would, presumably, make this a socks or shoes version of the song?  Possibly sandals.  Anyway, Sunny Ozell’s latest release is a fine cover of the classic Little Feat song, which was recorded in the sessions […]
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Joe Flip “Cafe” – Take a break and Listen

June 2, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0
Joe Flip has any number of strings to any number of guitars.  Mostly to be found in the blues, as a solo performer, a duo or in a full band line-up he keeps busy in normal […]

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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 […]
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Album Reviews

Mr Plow “At One With Nature”

August 27, 2026 1
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 […]
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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) […]

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  • Live Review: Dawn Landes at The Golden Hinde, Bankside, London – 17th August 2026
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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. […]
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Interview: Nora Kelly holds space for the quirky in outlaw country music

August 24, 2026 1
It’s always the ride and not necessarily the destination that makes a trip through a Nora Kelly Band album worthwhile. The songs can be zany, intriguing and melancholic all at once, cavorting to their own primal […]
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Interview: Issy Ferris and Archie Sylvester on why “It’s A Joy To Be Alive”

August 19, 2026 0
One thing everyone quickly learns as they get older is that time waits for no one, and that life continues its unstoppable flow forward. Americana UK has followed Ferris & Sylvester’s career since their first album, […]

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Something for the weekend: Them Coulee Boys “I Am Not Sad”

November 22, 2024 0
Well that’s it from us for another week dear reader, a week in which it’s been good to see on a couple of occasions that justice is occasionally served. We leave you with the closing track […]
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Pick of the Political Pops: Iron and Wine “Love Vigilantes”

June 12, 2020 0
Down here in The People’s Republic of Liverpudlia we are a fairly peaceful lot. At Americana-UK Towers we employ our own security staff but down in the village and the surrounding hamlets matters of policing the […]
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The Rhynes “Everything the Wrong Way Round”

December 11, 2023 0
A side project of wistful rootsy pop. Joe Atkinson would pull out an impressive resume if he had to go looking for a new band. Pianist for Glastonbury popsters Flipron, he also manages to find the […]

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