There are many characters in and around the music industry which have become the pillars of society. These people come in all kinds of forms - promoters, label owners, venue owners, management, agents, radio show hosts and journalists. It’s some of these folk that Americana–UK will be talking to over the course of this year, hearing what the guys on the ground have to say and providing more of an insight to what goes on in the world of music.

We’re starting with our brand new range of interviews with one of the UK’s finest promoters, Jay Taylor. Based in Manchester and running a very successful ‘Ruby Lounge’ we caught up with Jay for a chat about his past, present and future.