Michelle Stodart

Live Review: Julian Taylor + Michelle Stodart, Water Rats, London – 16th April 2026

May 1, 2026 Jonathan Aird 0

It’s a return to what is becoming his London home, Julian Taylor and his crack UK band for a Green Note presents concert at The Water Rats. A pretty much packed out room – this is […]

For the Sake of the Song: David Ford “Cheer Up (You Miserable F*ck)”

December 1, 2025 John Lee 1

It has been twenty years since the release of “I Sincerely Apologise for All the Trouble I Have Caused”, an album that, according to David Ford, in his wryly entertaining autobiography I Choose This, was a […]

Live Review: Julian Taylor + Georgia Mooney, The Water Rats, London – 25th August 2024

September 4, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0

A return visit to the UK, and an appearance at what is becoming his London home as The Water Rats welcomed back Julian Taylor and his talented band of Michelle “Magic Number” Stodart, Raevennan “Moulette” Husbandes, […]

Live Review: Americana Music Association UK Awards, Hackney Church, London – 25th January 2024

February 9, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0

The crowning event of the annual UK Americana Music Week (aka AmericanaFest) organised by the Americana Music Association UK (AMAUK) is the awards show, held this year at Hackney Church which marks something of a homecoming […]

AmericanaFest Showcase Preview – 23rd January 2024, Hackney Venues

January 23, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0

Well, here at last, here at last, the wonder that is AmericanaFest is finally with us. The Americana Music Association UK (AMA-UK) are taking over four venues and five stages tonight with a grand total of […]