Jonathan Aird

What should I do, Americana UK?

June 11, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Sometimes in the advice game one can start to wonder what you’re doing. Really, sorting out intermittent letter deliveries through musical advice like we did last time, is that what it’s all about? But often a […]

Market Junction “Nebraska” – Listen

June 11, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

You could be mistaken for thinking that Market Junction hail from a particular place in the USA. Hell, the hints are right there in the lyrics: “Unless a man’s in love with wind or dust or […]

Larkin Poe “Back Down South” – Listen

June 10, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Larkin Poe rip a rock shaped hole through this song, ably assisted by Tyler Bryant on lead guitar. It’s something of an homage to the origins of rock and roll and the influence that Southern musicians […]

Three Queens in Mourning “Stablemate” – Listen

June 9, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

We’ve mentioned before that, of course, we love all the Tracks that get featured on a more or less daily basis – but love is not a constant. There are gradations, some is the love of […]

Will Hoge “The Curse” – Listen

June 8, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Showing a proactive approach to social distancing – ain’t no-one sharing this bench and still maintaining a 2.0 m safe distance – Will Hoge shows through every action that he’s taking no chances. ‘The Curse‘ is […]

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

August 28, 2026 2

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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