Jonathan Aird

Tom Paxton and The Don Juans, The Stables, Wavendon 15th April 2018

April 18, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

Tom Paxton turned eighty last October, and he has toured the UK for more than fifty of those years. This latest tour see’s him supported by The DonJuans (Don Henry and Jon Vezner) who both warm up […]

Hear Charlie Overbey’s new album “Broken Arrow” first on Americana-UK

April 18, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

The deep and growling Charlie Overbey has LA written all over him, and his new album ‘Broken Arrow’ takes his mixture of music honed through decades on the country and punk rock scenes and gives it […]

The 502s “What To Do” – Listen

April 17, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

Americana sometimes has a reputation for dwelling on the bleak, of wilfully embracing the darker side of life. Like most generalisations it isn’t completely true. Take the Orlando-based The 502s’ new release ‘What to do’ which […]

Juanita Stein “Forgiver” – Listen

April 16, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

Juanita Stein doesn’t need any introduction, but in case you’ve been living under a rock for a few years (rent’s low, comfort is too) – having been the lead singer for Howling Bells Stein released a […]

Josh Rouse “Love In The Modern Age” – Listen

April 10, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

The title track of the new album from Josh Rouse sees him heading off in a somewhat different direction to hitherto. Somewhat gone are the mumbled vocals and in comes hints of The Blue Nile, The Style […]