‘Leave the Light On’ has a compelling blend of roots and Americana. What was the core inspiration behind this track, and how did the creative process unfold? The song was inspired by a specific occasion when I missed my train home from London and had a huge wave of guilt as I had been away […]
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One of the year’s most hotly anticipated events on the calendar for fans of country and folk music, Black Deer Fest is making its debut this weekend which is why we’ve started the final countdown leading up to the weekend’s rich variety of entertainments. Taking place amidst the stunning Kent countryside at Eridge Park between
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Award-winning songwriter Mary Gauthier, the legendary LA cow-punks The Blasters, and acclaimed Irish songwriter Seamus Fogarty have all been added to the bill of the 21st Kilkenny Roots Festival. last week the festival committee announced the first batch of artists to be playing the much-loved festival in 2018. Canada’s Deep Dark Woods are back after
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The Crooked Brothers’ take on folk, blues, and rootsy Americana can’t be said to be anything but their own. One minute, gritty and galumphing and the next sweet and succulent; sometimes it’s possessed with growl that shakes the rafters and comes smashing through with a dirty rhythmic underbelly. The ‘live’ show is renowned as a
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Blues, roots, Americana and classic rock take centre stage on this surprising record. A labour of love, detailing stories from his intriguing family history, Shakin’ Stevens has created a remarkable musical tribute to his once mysterious past. Platinum-selling Shakin’ Stevens releases his 12th studio album ECHOES OF OUR TIMES on September 16th 2016. Known as an entertainer and
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Talking Cat *** Snappy modern folk that never forgets its roots. It’s been a long trek for Pilgrims’ Way whose previous album, WAYSIDE COURTESIES, came out in 2011. Now that singer Lucy Wright has finished her PhD they’re back; producer Jon Loomes joins to make the northern live folkie favourites (you have to be lively
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The Under The Apple Tree Festival has announced that both Mary Chapin Carpenter and Gretchen Peters will headline Whispering Bob Harris’ inaugural festival. The festival will take place at Silverstone’s Woodlands Campsite on the Spring Bank Holiday weekend May 27-29, 2016. Grammy Award winning artist Mary Chapin Carpenter has chosen Bob ‘s new festival to celebrate
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Exciting newcomers, Broken Witt Rebels, will release their new 5-track EP GEORGIA PINE this April. THE NEW 5-TRACK EP RELEASED APRIL 2016. The British blues-rock and soul band from Birmingham have been making a name for themselves after impressive live performances throughout 2015. 2015 saw Danny Core (vocals, guitar), Luke Davis (vocals, bass guitar), James
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Following up from the release of their single Little Harder and two performances at C2C in London, UK country-pop duo Holloway Road have announced the release of their second EP, ROOTS. The collection will see Holloway Road going back through previous genres they’ve written and played over the years – their aim was to fuse
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The full line up has been announced for this year’s Roots Festival, including: Richmond Fontaine, Ryley Walker, The Weather Station, Teddy Thompson, Hayes Carll and Cale Tyson Band. Taking place around the clubs and bars of The Marble City between April 29 and May 2, the 19th Kilkenny Roots Festival looks set to bring together
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