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 […]
Walker Hayes – Live in Bristol – Review
Walker Hayes just wrapped up his support slot alongside Eric Paslay on the Old Dominion Happy Endings Tour. A show with three artists who would all sell out shows alone, the UK were very much treated. Walker Hayes was last in the UK during C2C Festival which was […]
O&O WRAP UP IMPRESSIVE YEAR WITH NEW SINGLE ‘ROLLING ON’
Towards the end of their busiest year to date, the UK’s brightest new Americana talent O&O are wrapping up 2018 with the release of their brand new single, the reflective, acoustic-led ‘Rolling On’ (SoundCloud / Spotify / Youtube). With an impressive run of festivals that started back in […]
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 […]
Building Our Own Nashville 