Hop-scotching across the pond from Chicago at least once a year is becoming a very regular occurrence for Mr. Nero & co and is making his face extremely familiar with the Americana circuit in the U.K. Whether it’s JT Nero solo or with The Clouds (the superb collection of musicians which formulate JT’s band) he’s becoming a national fixture. 2010’s Americana-UK Writers Top 10 saw JT’s album ‘Caledonia’ sneak into the number nine slot, some might argue that it wasn’t high enough but these are the joys of the annual Top 10 arguments… Erm, discussions. There is a unique fusion of gospel, folk, country and rock ‘n’ roll in JT’s style covering a very broad spectrum of the Americana rainbow which keeps his records so vibrant. JT brings a certain smoothness to his music and delivers it with kindness, not in an easy listening fashion but with a huge amount of soul and roots, it’s cool and slick. JT is about to release his new solo record, ‘Mountains/Forests’ (well… We say solo) and this time we got the chance to sit him down for a chat.