The scene was set at IAH when the Beat the Street tour bus was manoeuvred into a seemingly impossible space, carrying 2022 five-time CMA nominated artist Carly Pearce and her more than able support act Sarah Darling. Georgie Thorogood writes: … readmore
Writer Paul Sammon reflects on his time at TLR. I hate camping. I knew it before but now it’s official. How on earth are four people meant to fit in THAT thing? AND there was only two of us….bigger tent … readmore
Alison Dewar was at London’s Islington Assembly Hall as Drake White shook the place to its rafters. Photos: Craig Dewar. Every so often you’re at a gig where the energy is almost so physically overwhelming that it blows you away … readmore
When Parlophone Records announced an “intimate live performance” by Ingrid Andress ahead of her new album release next month, Six Shooter Country knew it wasn’t one to be missed. Words by Alison Dewar/Photos Craig Dewar If all has gone according … readmore
An evening in an iconic London venue in the company of Ashley Campbell (no stranger to UK country fans, of course) and Thor Jensen, bringing the fruits of their recent collaboration to UK audiences for the first time? We couldn’t … readmore
Every so often an artist seems to capture the moment and after ‘mad-May’ with a diary full of gigs, it was Morgan Wade’s turn to step into the limelight. Not only did she set social media alight with fans clamouring … readmore
Picture the scene. You arrive in the middle of scenic Warwickshire on a school night to see a band perform in a small village hall, where the average age in the audience surpasses retirement easily. What would Sally Maybury find here…? … readmore
Just eight weeks after going down a storm on the main stage at C2C, Ashley McBryde has been back in the UK and Ireland with her covid-delayed This Town Talks Tour. Having kicked off on May 29 in Dublin, she … readmore
Making a welcome return – The Bluebird Cafe at C2C was one of the highlights of this year’s festival. It’s hard to believe it’s three weeks since C2C wrapped up. The Sunday evening will be remembered for all sorts of … readmore