***** Rating Review and photos by Chaz Brooks 951 years after William The Conqueror marched into Guildford and built a castle the Indie-Americana band of the same name took the town by storm playing a brand of country rock blues with a touch of grunge. There were two […]
Brothers Osborne are the newest of offerings Nashville has provided in the form of musician first, country star second bands. The striking brilliance of this duo is their clear love for the music they create. Real life brothers John and TJ, wowed audience at the o2 Forum last […]
If ever there was a band to redefine country’s image it would certainly be The Cadillac Three. Dropping the western and adding the rock, this band knows how to pair the storytelling magic of a country song with the sound you’d expect to hear on a mainstream radio […]
We’ve been spoiled for choice this month when it comes to artists on UK tours and releasing new music. Since the beginning of November fans have been lucky enough to see Maren Morris, The Cadillac Three, Lucie Silvas and Charlie Worsham – just to name a few! Last Friday […]
By Tina Lewis To think that one of Nashville’s finest country duo and CMA Award winners at that were going to be playing in an intimate venue such as Y Plas in Cardiff, Wales – as if they were going to be the support act? If anyone saw […]
**** Rating Live photos and review by Chaz Brooks Singer-songwriter Martin Longstaff from Sunderland of The Lake Poets laid his soul bare with a compelling, emotional and at times disturbing opening set. With quiet determination Longstaff gave an intensely personal performance of his wistful songs including To The […]
***** Rating Photos and review by Chaz Brooks “It’s good to be back in London” says Andrew Combs at the Dalston Victoria. He means it as it’s only six months since his last UK tour. Alone on stage with his acoustic guitar Combs has no place to hide. […]
What does an entertainment venue, a basket ball team and a country blues band have in common? In this case, that link is James Dolan. Frontman of vibrant band JD and the Straight Shot, Dolan delivers a real experience for the audience alongside his carefully collated and incredibly […]
Review and photos by Chaz Brooks A packed Borderline club saw the stratospheric rise of The Wandering Hearts continue with the group’s first headline gig at a major London venue. This sold out weeks ago and the band’s reputation is growing fast. Support came from Eleanor Nelly who, […]
Images and words by Chaz Brooks There was an expectant buzz around the Borderline before Lukas Nelson came on stage in a simply lit basement venue. Guitars everywhere on the stage, at least six. Touring as headline for the first time in Europe, Nelson gave a mind-blowing performance […]
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