Folk and Blues duo Ferris & Sylvester made it clear during their recent London show that they are a band not to be missed. Singers Issy Ferris and Archie Sylvester are riding on a high right now after releasing new single London’s Blues to great acclaim and are […]
By Hannah Compton 10. Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown at British Summer Time Festival The entire set was like being transported back to a time of my youth listening to artists such as Mother Love Bone, Soundgarden and so on. The band had so much energy and were […]
10. The Fabulously superlative Marty Stuart, Cadogan Hall, London Supported by the Wandering Hearts and Walker McGuire, Stuart gave a majestic performance at London’s Cadogan Hall. It was a privilege to see this master at work and he showed his mandolin prowess with a stunning Orange Blossom Special […]
Review and Live Photos by Chaz Brooks The crowd knew exactly what was coming – a hi-octane, whirlwind set. The Borderline was more raucous than normal when The Men They Couldn’t Hang came to town, evidently a December ritual for the veteran punk folk rockers. Well, not […]
Any Sarah Darling fan will know that going to one of her concerts will never disappoint. Couple her stunning vocals with the atmospheric setting of St Pancras Old Church, throw in some classic Christmas tunes for good measure and then you’ve got a real festive treat. Opening with […]
Review and live photos by Kayleigh Lewinton and Scott Tomlins In London’s Troubador Venue – UK country artists Curran headlined a charity show with Holloway Road and Helen Hurd as support. The Charity gig was in support of Musicians Against Homelessness and Crisis – all the proceeds went […]
Although not your traditional country singer, Megan McKenna delivered her own impressive modern-Essex-girl twist on the genre during Wednesday nights London performance. From the first song, the Dixie Chicks and Beyonce version of Daddy Lessons, it was obvious that Megan knew how to put on a show and […]
Review and live photos by Bryony Jewell Right now, there is space in country music for a cracking girl group brimming with personality. In fact, it’s an Adelaides sized hole. Of course, we are always ready to welcome with open arms a group with catchy melodies and empowering […]
Review and Photos by Chaz Brooks The 23 year-old twins from Hampshire Catherine and Lizzy Ward Thomas are taking the British country music scene by storm. At Guildford’s G Live they showed why they are such a highly regarded act, commercialising vocal-heavy Americana with catchy pop songs. […]
Review and Live Photos by Chaz Brooks The Stone Mountain Sinners took London’s Borderline by storm. A new band, an alliance of Neil Ivison, Sarah Warren and a superb rhythm section of Roger Roberts on keys, Nick Lyndon on bass and the aptly named Duke Delight on […]