Charles Esten Review: We caught the man known as Deacon Claybourne as he began his latest UK solo tour in Manchester. When Charles Esten played a series of dates over here in January this year I predicted that he would … readmore
Michael Ray jumps straight off the plane from Nashville for his first headlining gig outside the USA. Alison Dewar went along to Ray’s midweek show as part of London’s Country Music Week. Michael Ray might have arrived on stage at … readmore
Joe Nichols Live Review: The Hits And More As Joe Opens Up His Songbook For Requests A hot, sweaty night in a bar. A packed, excited crowd. Good beer and whiskey flowing. Two guys on a stage playing country music. … readmore
The last time Cam was in Manchester she played at Gorilla – a night that obviously left its mark on her as she referred to it during her set at C2C this year, and again on this evening. For her … readmore
Josh Turner @ Union Chapel London Live Review: We Review Josh’s First Show on British Soil Take a country gospel singer performing his UK debut in one of London’s most iconic and spiritual music venues and you have the perfect … readmore
Brian Bennie continues his coverage of the 25th Millport Country Music Festival. Here’s his report from Day 2… By lunchtime on Saturday the torrential rain had faded to frequent heavy showers so my waterproofs were donned and I wandered back … readmore
2019 saw the 25th anniversary of the Millport Country Music Festival. Brian Bennie was there, here’s his Day 1 report… I’m almost embarrassed to say, given that it’s only a little over an hour commute from home, that this year … readmore
It’s summer, the sun is out, and everyone needs a hat to stay comfortable. Somehow, most of us have slid into a default setting of baseball cap or snapback – and why not? I mean, they’re pretty practical, low maintenance, … readmore
Tyler Childers, The Rescue Rooms, Nottingham – Thursday 29th August 2019 This gig was originally booked into another local venue, the Bodega, but demand for tickets was such that it was moved to the Rescue Rooms which has roughly twice … readmore