The Woman to Woman tour featuring Beverley Craven, Judie Tzuke, Julia Fordham and Rumer was a moment I and many other people had been waiting for for many many years. Whilst all four women are phenomenal in their own right, it was Beverley Craven that was the biggest […]
Mike Scott of The Waterboys and Judy Collins to receive the UK and International Lifetime Achievement Awards. Nickel Creek recognised as International Trailblazers Country music legend Loretta Lynn to be honoured in multi-artist tribute Nominations Shortlist Announced (see below) After two years’ of COVID cancellations, the UK Americana Music […]
Festival favourites Black Water County kicked up a storm on the first night of their tour with a big, loud and riotous performance. Playing to a sold-out audience in Guildford, the punk/folk six-piece led by dual lead vocalists Shannon Byrom and Tim Harris delivered a show packed with energy, […]
Charley Crockett has come a long way since we reviewed his debut London show in 2018. His rise has been meteoric. He’s released ten albums since 2015, played at Nashville’s Opry and headlines at the Ryman later this month. Storyteller Crockett is bringing old country to a new […]
Celebrating a decade of bringing country to the masses, C2C, Europe’s biggest country music festival, is back for 2023!!!!! Country to Country has established itself as the annual destination to see some of the world’s best country artists and future stars. The festival is set to bring yet […]
“This is my show so I’m going to play what I want” Canadian blues maestro Matt Andersen quipped during the last leg of his UK tour as he played an intimate solo gig at the Hope and Ruin in Brighton. This was a 3-2-1 gig. Three acts on the bill. […]
Jack Savoretti is the first artist to announce dates as part of Forest Live 2023, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England. Since his initial breakthrough with BBC Radio 2 airplay in 2006, a succession of crafted albums has built the Anglo-Italian singer-songwriter an impressive career. ‘Written […]
The inspirational power anthem is some of Una’s best work yet. Her vocals shine throughout the song showing believable emotion behind her voice. Melodically the song has a very special “power-ballad” feel. This Is Your Life is uplifting and relatable with lyrics that motivate the individual to appreciate […]
Furthering their mission to spread the culture of South African heritage, music, love and harmony, Ladysmith Black Mambazo delivered an evening of beautiful singing, co-ordinated and spontaneous traditional dance routines, and spectacular high-kicking. The five-time Grammy-winning South African vocal powerhouse wowed Guildford’s G Live venue with incredible prowess. […]
Ashley Campbell said “We’re Campbell Jensen” to a packed Star pub in Guildford, making it plain that this is a duo and not one backing the other. This side project with musical partner Thor Jensen is a pure delight. Different from her country fare this association with the […]
Building Our Own Nashville 