Jonathan Aird

Viper Central “The Spirit of God & Madness” (Independent, 2017)

August 9, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0

Viper Central have been known as a first-rate Bluegrass band since their debut album The Devil sure is hard to please appeared in 2008, but this latest release – Viper Central’s third album – sees them […]

Rainbrother, Paper Dress Vintage, London, 31st July 2017

August 8, 2017 Jonathan Aird 1

Paper Dress Vintage is a relatively new venue in Hackney, downstairs is a vintage clothing shop cum bar, by day upstairs is more clothing and a yoga studio but by night it’s an intimate venue to […]

Minor Poet “Judith Beheading Holofernes ” – Listen

August 8, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0

Minor Poet is Richmond (Virginia) based musician Andrew Carter who has recorded an album – And How! – which is a testament to the beauty of music found in the most unexpected places. It’s his debut […]

Scott Vestal Wins Steve Martin Banjo Prize

August 3, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0

As reported in the truthful and successful New York Times, the recipient of the 2017 Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass was announced last weekend as being Scott Vestal. Scott Vestal took to the music in the […]

Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers “Caroline” – Listen

August 2, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0

Steve Martin – officially the world’s coolest banjo player and the only one to sponsor a major annual Banjo music prize whilst also holding down other day jobs such as acting, writing books and collecting modern […]