Jonathan Smith

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John Cowan and Andrea Zonn “The HercuLeons“

April 4, 2025 Jonathan Smith 0

Sumptuous collection from long-time musical friends. With many decades of musical endeavour behind them playing with the likes of The Doobie Brothers (Cowan) and James Taylor, Lyle Lovett and Vince Gill (Zonn), ‘John Cowan and Andrea […]

Reg Meuross “Fire and Dust”

March 24, 2025 Jonathan Smith 3

Stunning song cycle for Woody Guthrie. Commissioned by Pete Townsend (yes, that one), who also produces and plays on the record, ‘Fire and Dust’ is a song cycle by folk luminary Reg Meuross. It is a […]

Essentials: The Top 10 Paul Simon Americana Songs

March 20, 2025 Jonathan Smith 5

Is Paul Simon americana? For all his early involvement with the folk scene (including the British one), and his movement into various different world music threads, Paul Simon can ultimately be seen as a writer whose […]

Jaywalkers “Move On”

March 11, 2025 Jonathan Smith 0

Intricately alive music from UK-based americana old time music virtuosos. The Jaywalkers are a three piece band hailing from the UK, but with a sound that is steeped in classic Appalachian old time and bluegrass music. […]

Sidewalk Diamonds 'Dream of Dance Floors'

Sidewalk Diamonds “Dreams of Dance Floors”

February 17, 2025 Jonathan Smith 1

Raucous, heartfelt garage Americana. In 2020, Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter Tony Thomas invited Beth Pyper-Holz to sing on his solo ‘Dog and Tony Show’ release. With Thomas having returned the favour for Pyper-Holz’s EP ‘The Heartbreaker’ soon after, […]