Godfather of UK Americana strikes with a beautifully crafted new solo album. Geraint Watkins, a stalwart of roots-influenced music in Britain over the past forty years has played in many bands including Nick Lowe, Van Morrison and Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings. For 2019’s “Rush Of Blood” he has […]
After deservedly winning the X Factor Celebrity, Megan McKenna re-releases her debut independent record Story of Me and this time it will be available across various platforms such as HMV and Amazon on CD. Let me tell you, THIS is an album worth getting whether you like country […]
American Express presents BST Hyde Park adds another massive headliner for 2020 – the world’s biggest pop artist – Taylor Swift. Lighting up the London stage on Saturday 11th July, Taylor is the third act to be announced and joins the ultimate girl band Little Mix who headline […]
This was BOON’s first visit to The Railway. It’s a great little venue, the back room of a pub. There’s good sound, painted black for acoustics and atmosphere, and no natural light. It’s a similar venue to The Star in Guildford, The Prince Albert in Brighton and The […]
The Americana Residency Review By: Lee Abrahall Twitter: @Official_LeeA Concert: The Americana Residency hosted by The Wandering Hearts Artists: Robert Vincent, Red Sky July, Fiona Bevan. Date: 7pm on Tuesday 26th November 2019 Location: Old Street Records, London Review: Being a fan of The Wandering Hearts I wanted […]
The Lumineers rocked the O2 and thrilled the audience with their brand of anthemic Americana rock. “Our first gig in London was at the Hoxton Bar and Grill playing to 200 people and now we’re playing the O2” enthused lead singer Wesley Schultz. Several times he thanked the […]
Following the release of her latest EP ‘The One’ this summer and a much-anticipated national US TV debut on NBC’s Songland, Nashville-based singer/songwriter Olivia Lane has announced her return to the UK in February for a run of five headline tour dates, with additional shows to be announced […]
‘NEW YEAR’ IS OUT NOW VIA BMG LISTEN HERE The UK’s best-selling country act The Shires today release a taster single ‘New Year’ from their eagerly awaited forthcoming album ‘Good Years’. ‘New Year’ is out now on BMG, listen here. ‘Good Years’ will be available as a limited […]
November is most definitely ‘Lindsay Ell Month’. November could not have started better for Lindsay as she got her first US #1 single with her collaboration with Brantley Gilbert ‘What Happens in a Small Town’. Following this was the release of Lindsay’s new song ‘I Don’t Love You’. […]
It’s been quite a while since Lady Antebellum‘s music has excited me like this. That’s not to say that their last few albums were bad but I just found them lacking that true Lady A Magic that made them one of the best bands in the world. Right […]