The Shires, the UK’s most celebrated country duo, are back with another barnstorming album, ‘My Universe’, as Helen Jerome reports. The Shires’ back story feels like a classic tale of meteoric rise and astounding success out of nowhere, conquering the UK charts and Nashville. But their real history is one of years of toiling individually …
Duo Announces Upcoming Exhibit in International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame The celebration will commence on December 30, when the “Entertainer of the Year” winners hit the stage at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, held at the historic Ryman Auditorium. They will perform a special star-studded 30-minute Opry segment. The night will also mark …
NAKED MUSIC – THE SONGBOOK Eleanor McEvoy Hot Press Books With her latest album NAKED MUSIC firmly established in the folk catalogue, Eleanor McEvoy has embarked on a worldwide tour and has now published her first ever songbook to support the album. Inspiration for the album came after Eleanor purchased a painting by famed English …
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You could be in with the chance of winning a GS Mini Taylor accoustic courtesy of our friends over at Taylor Guitars A marvel of scaled-down design, the GS Mini is a fun little acoustic cannon that has taken the world by storm. Sporting a rich, full voice that belies its compact size, the Mini …
The creative work of Nashville artist Erin Rae has been described as ‘new music for old souls’. The singer-songwriter has spent the past few years cultivating and modifying her sound to capture her most authentic and honest voice possible.Teaming up with her band, The Meanwhiles, they have just completed their debut, full-length album, SOON ENOUGH, which …
The Fender Custom Shop collaborated with Pete Townshend of The Who to build the ‘Limited Edition Pete Townshend Stratocaster.’ Innovative features include a two-post Fishman power bridge tremolo, three Lace Sensor Gold Pickups (like Pete’s main guitar), and onboard preamp for boost. Neck is one piece maple with a Soft V shape and the body …
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Eric Bibb’s music is classy and consistent. His style uplifting, inspiring and there’s always a spiritual aspect. Almost gospel, but without the preaching! His new album, THE HAPPIEST MAN IN THE WORLD is all of this and more. Recorded in the Norfolk countryside with old friends, North Country Far and famed bassist Danny Thompson. 15 …
New Interview- Keeper of the flame- Eric Bibb: the happiest man in the world? Read More »
It’s hard to believe, at least for me, that it’s been 12 years since KT Tunstall burst onto the scene with a positively received set on Later… with Jools Holland. She subsequently released an album every three years, but following 2013’s ‘INVISIBLE EMPIRE/ CRESCENT MOON ’, she chose to switch her focus from her solo …
Catching up with Mike & Ruthy Formed in 2013 by Mike Merenda and Ruthy Ungar (daughter of Grammy-winning composer/fiddler Jay Ungar), The Mike + Ruthy Band received plaudits for their 2015 album BRIGHT AS YOU CAN. They were here in the UK in July for a short tour bookended by appearances at Summertyne and The …
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