Jonathan Aird

The Coal Porters “No.6” (Prima Records, 2016)

November 22, 2016 Jonathan Aird 0

On their latest studio album Sid Griffin’s alt-bluegrass rootsy Americana combo continue to do what they do best – proper bluegrass, there ain’t no drums in this here band boy, with a twist. No.6 finds the […]

John Renbourn & Wizz Jones “Joint Control” (Riverboat Records, 2016)

November 21, 2016 Jonathan Aird 0

Neither of these guitarist should require any introduction – the one the commensurate master of folk, jazz, blues, early music and more, the other the master reinterpretor of others compositions as well as the folk and […]

Sharon Jones has died

November 20, 2016 Jonathan Aird 0

It is with deep regret that we have to note that another great musician has left us. Sharon Jones, backed by The Dap Kings, was one of the major artists of Dap-Tone Records producing a series […]

Cam Penner and Jon Wood – UK Tour

November 18, 2016 Jonathan Aird 0

Cam Penner and Jon Wood have arrived on our shores armed with a ridiculous amount of equipment for two people and ready to undertake an extensive and fast moving tour. They launched off with an appearance […]

John Paul White: Bush Hall, London – 8th November 2016

November 14, 2016 Jonathan Aird 0

John Paul White, along with Joy Williams, was The Civil Wars – the all-conquering duo who filled the void when Plant and Krauss stopped gigging their Raising Sand album. The Civil Wars lasted for a similar […]