Almost a whole year has passed since for KING & COUNTRY last played an arena show. The Covid 19 pandemic has had a detrimental affect on the live music sector and on some of the artists careers, others however have risen magnificently from the ashes. Joel and Luke Smallbone have not dwelled on what they …
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The Shires are arguably the most successful British Country act in Britain. It’s hard to believe that their fourth studio album ‘Good Years’ came out a little over a year ago now but despite their set at C2C being cancelled and their tour being postponed, the streaming figures for ‘Good Years’ are higher than their …
The Shires discuss upcoming online concert and flavours of crisps! Read More »
Q 1: Who is in the band? A: William “Bill” Mead is the lead singer and guitarist (and main songwriter). Loz Netto (ex-Sniff ‘n’ The Tears) is lead guitarist, Brendan O’Neill (ex-Rory Gallagher and Nine Below Zero) drummer and Baz Payne is bass player. Q 2: Where and when was the band formed? A: The …
Craig Campbell has revealed that there was “no plan B” when it came to his music career. In a recent interview with the San Diego Union Tribune, the Nashville legend claimed music was the “only thing I felt I was good at” and that moving to Nashville played a role in his motivation. “When I …
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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 …
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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So there it was, LA in the early 80s, a time of synth-pop and stadium rock. And Sid Griffin had a thought about a new group. “I had this idea of what would happen if the top of the band, the guitars and the vocals were very West Coast 60, punchy and beautiful, but the …
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Dolly. Tammy. Willie. Hank. Waylon. Merle. Country superstars instantly recognisable just from their first name. Here’s another one: Loretta. The only female artist to chart in six decades, The Coal Miner’s Daughter, Loretta Lynn is still going strong as a pioneering and formidable singer, songwriter and performer, turning 84 years old on April 14. ‘Loretta …
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