Jonathan Aird

Track Premiere: Devin Sinha “If You Can”

October 15, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Devin Sinha is a singer/songwriter living in Seattle, hailing from Midwestern roots as he spent his formative years around Kansas City. His music is a sophisticated folk blend which is grounded in finger-picked guitar enriched with […]

Stephie James “These Days” – Listen

October 14, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Stephie James embodies a particular early sixties pre-British Invasion rock sound – a combination of the melodically enticing with a world-weary vocal that bears witness to every heartache that’s had it sobbing. It’s got a gritty […]

Jack Bessant “Slow Burning Angel” – Listen

October 13, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

It would be an exaggeration to say that today’s song by Jack Bessant couldn’t be further from his recordings as bassist in Reef. It could be further – but it’s still a sizable difference from a […]

Mike Stocksdale “Build A Wall” – Listen

October 12, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Los Angeles singer-songwriter Mike Stocksdale has a song that evokes that “Dylan goes Electric” word tripping over word with its folk rock fluidity. It’s safe to say that Mike Stocksdale is not a fan of Trump. […]

John Lennon “Only People” – Listen

October 9, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Hey – want to feel old ? Well, if things had gone better then Dr Winston O’Boogie would have been eighty today. That’s worth a “Wow!” And we know things didn’t go right in this reality, […]

Something for the long weekend: Dolly Parton “Here I Am”

August 28, 2026 1

Well that’s it from us for this week, and what a sad week it’s been for not just the americana and country communities but for, well human decency. Plaudits can be cloying when someone moves on […]

Chris Murphy “Songs From the Trees”

August 28, 2026 0

A strong storytelling album, highlighted by good songs, exemplary playing and a fascinating soundscape. Chris Murphy was born into an Irish-Italian family in New York, growing up surrounded by a wide range of traditional music such […]

Classic Clips: Poco “High And Dry” – The Midnight Special, 1975

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On January 24, 1975, Poco appeared on The Midnight Special, the popular late-night musical variety show that ran during the 1970’s. One of the six songs they performed that evening was High and Dry, an energetic […]

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