Jonathan Aird

Chris Hillman “Bidin’ My Time” (Rounder Records, 2017)

November 3, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0

Chris Hillman, the bluegrass mandolinist turned electric bass player, was a significant player in several seminal bands of the sixties and seventies. None more important than The Byrds, but Manassas ran them a close second. His […]

LA River Bend “Summer Wind” – Listen

November 2, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0

Arguably it’s a little late in the year for the breezy sounds of Summer, but either meditate on the one just gone or yearn for the one to come as LA River Bend offer this track […]

Be Grateful – it’s November

November 2, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0

And if that seems like an odd thing to say, what with the dark evenings, the deterioration in weather patterns and the general onset of the miserable part of winter then there’s something you’re forgetting. Feel […]

Handsome Family announce 2018 tour

November 1, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0

Everyone’s favourite spooky / weird / incredibly engaging / thoughtful lyrical producing / musical genius Americana band the Handsome Family have announced a series of UK dates for 2018. This will see them playing a set […]

The Magic Lantern “Holding Hands” – Listen

October 26, 2017 Jonathan Aird 1

Born in Australia, before moving to the UK at 12, Jamie Doe began performing as The Magic Lantern while studying philosophy in Bristol alongside friends like This Is The Kit. Now based in London he has […]

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Video Interview: Jim Lauderdale on releasing two new albums and supporting Emmylou Harris

April 28, 2026 0

Jim Lauderdale must be doing something right because he keeps doing it. He has recently released two albums, Country Super Hits Volume 2 and The Birds Know with The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys, which maintain his phenomenal […]

Adam Klein with Adam Poulin “Live at Leesta Vall Sound Recordings”

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Intimate, personal songs, recorded live and elevated by expressive fiddle playing. Adam Klein’s Live at Leesta Vall Sound Recordings originates from a raw, intimate 2019 in‑studio session with violinist Adam Poulin, recorded at Leesta Vall in […]

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More People Really Should Know About: Blue Water Highway

April 28, 2026 0

Blue Water Highway is an Austin-based Americana/folk rock band. Their signature is considered songwriting across a variety of styles, but always melodic, with fantastic harmony singing. Musically timeless, there are elements of Laurel Canyon songwriting, focussing […]

Articles by Jonathan Aird

Chris Hillman “Bidin’ My Time” (Rounder Records, 2017)

LA River Bend “Summer Wind” – Listen

Be Grateful – it’s November

Handsome Family announce 2018 tour

The Magic Lantern “Holding Hands” – Listen

Video Interview: Jim Lauderdale on releasing two new albums and supporting Emmylou Harris

Adam Klein with Adam Poulin “Live at Leesta Vall Sound Recordings”

More People Really Should Know About: Blue Water Highway

The Red Clay Strays to release their new album in June

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