Punch Brothers – EFG London Jazz Festival — Live Review *****
Three standing ovations. Two hours of magic. One microphone. The Punch Brothers, darlings of the bluegrass cognoscenti, brought their brand of highly distinctive avant-garde bluegrass to London’s Barbican centre. The Punch Brothers are mandolinist and lead vocalist Chris Thile, guitarist Chris Eldridge, bassist Paul Kowert, banjoist Noam Pikelny […]
William The Conqueror – William Conquers London’s Water Rats – Live Review *****
William The Conqueror gave one of the gigs of 2018 at the Water Rats in King’s Cross, London. In an era when news is dominated by threats of European control, a musical invasion is happening which is fronted by a Scottish-born, New Zealand-raised Cornish resident. Songwriter Ruarri Joseph […]
Photos: Old Dominion at London’s O2 Shepherds Bush Empire
Old Dominion recently played the UK as part of their Happy Endings Tour. Ruby Gaunt was there to capture the London show at the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire. Check out the photos below.
Interview: Cameron Duddy of Midland discusses CMA award performance, other band names, the UK tour and more
Midland are one of country music’s favourite bands right now. Their traditional sound and infectious melodies have won them a massive fan base many of whom gleefully shout “Thank god for real country music”. Midland, who are signed to Big Machine Label Group, released their debut album On […]
Interview: Lainey Wilson talks new EP, her debut in the UK, Jimmie Allen and more
If you ask me who my favourite artists of 2018 were then Lainey Wilson would definitely be on that list. With traditional country being so rare in new artists these day, Lainey is a refreshing and welcome addition to the country music scene. Having been independent before signing […]
Interview: Kassi Ashton talks playing the UK, her hometown, not having love for baked beans and more
Rising star Kassi Ashton made her UK debut during the CMA Songwriters Series shows alongside Chris DeStefano, Tenille Townes and Ashley Campbell during Country music Week in October. With a unique voice and style in country music, Kassi wowed the UK audiences all over and her sass, wit and […]
Brandon Stansell Is A Strong Voice For The LGBT Community In His Highly Emotive and Heartbreaking Video for his single Hometown
Brandon Stansell is one of country music’s finest rising stars. Hailing from in and around Nashville, Brandon didn’t discover his true sound until he moved to L.A and now describes his music as his own brand of ‘California Country’. Blending his California sound with his hometown roots, Brandon […]
Interview: UK artist Lucy Grubb talks music, Dear Walter EP, being shortlisted for the Firestone’s Road to The Main Stage and more
About Lucy Grubb With heartfelt lyrics and Country undertones, Lucy focuses on telling you the unadulterated truth about a girl who was born and raised in a town not built for Country music. Inspired by the likes of Johnny Cash, Lucy’s understated guitar rhythms and Country trilled vocal […]
Eric Paslay – Live at Bristol Trinity Centre – Review
Eric Paslay was one of two support acts for the Old Dominion – Happy Endings UK tour alongside Walker Hayes. Both Paslay and Hayes are headliners in their own right, so to get all three names on one bill was pretty unbelievable. How did we get this lucky? […]
