The introduction to the small stage inside the O2 Arena between acts at C2C Festival was and is a fantastic idea, not only does it keep things flowing between main stage acts but it gives artists a wonderful opportunity to introduce themselves and their music in front of […]
Metallica is not what springs to mind when you ask The Wandering Hearts their influences. Chaz Brooks sat down with the band before a sell-out gig at the Borderline. Enjoy! Interview What’s the best thing you’ve done so far? [AJ] Oh my goodness, that’s really hard to say. […]
The Texas Gentlemen have a much-anticipated UK tour. Chaz Brooks will be reviewing the Bush Hall gig for BOON. Dates are: Weds 31 Jan — LONDON UK AmericanaFest showcase, Oslo Bar Fri 2 Feb — BRISTOL Thelka Sat 3 Feb — BRIGHTON Patterns Mon 5 Feb — GLASGOW […]
The Mavericks, well-known for their tremendous live shows, return to tour the UK. Chaz Brooks will be there for BOON to review the London Palladium gig. Tour details are: Fri 02 Feb — BRISTOL — Colston Hall One Sat 03 Feb — LONDON — Palladium Sun 04 Feb […]
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 […]
By Hannah Compton Hailing from Scotland, Kevin McGuire has one of the most exciting sounds in UK country right now which can easily break the US market too. A young, talented singer/songwriter, Kevin has put his own twist on modern country music blending hip hop with the country […]
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 […]
This has actually been the hardest list to put together as so many fantastic albums have been released this year, some that are on this list, some that aren’t, some that probably should be but I just haven’t listened to as much as others, some I will come […]
By Bryony Jewell American singer-songwriter and dreamer Sarah Darling has seen her share of country music success. Having released several albums including Every Monday Morning in 2009 and Angels & Devils in 2011 she is certainly no newcomer to the genre. Her biggest hit ‘Home to Me’ has […]
Chaz Brooks Chris Stapleton’s eagerly anticipated second installment of 2017 doesn’t disappoint. The album kicks off with a version of Kevin Welch’s Millionaire with Stapleton’s relaxed, languid style and Morgane Stapleton providing superb complimentary vocals. The first of seven original numbers, Hard Livin’ sees Stapleton in a […]
Building Our Own Nashville 