I have varying views on UK Country music. Some of it is it has to be said dire. I am not talking about the delivery, more the content. Every Tex, Dale and Hank thinks they can pick up a guitar … readmore
I have followed Jess and The Bandits for some time on Twitter, when her Twitter was just plain old Jessica Clemmons. If you like country music in the UK you find that you get added by just about everyone with … readmore
You know in the film Old School, Frank The Tank is that middle aged guy that just wants to party with the young set, recapture his youth even though his years make him stand out and you wonder if the … readmore
It feels strange to be writing that this is Striking Matches debut album. It feels like Sarah Zimmerman and Justin Davis have been around for years but the reality is that they are still a fledging duo. The duo first … readmore
I am a contrary b*stard, when people say to me, oh you must meet X, for illustrative purposes let’s call x, Joe, but when people say to me, you must meet Joe, you will love him, he is just like … readmore
Oaxaca is a state in Mexico, one of its sons is the painter Rufino Tomayo. One of his most famous paintings is called Day and Night and to be brutally honest, me at my most drunk, using my right hand, … readmore
I have more than a soft spot for pop country, when people ask me what music I like and I tell them, all kinds of country, from Hank to Taylor, I like it all, aside from Americana. It the music … readmore
This March Jason Aldean plays his first European shows and has made the decision to coincide this with the release of his entire back catalogue in the UK… finally. With the continued rise of country music in Europe this release … readmore
Originally starting in just London the Country 2 Country festival is about to enter it’s third year. Having boasted acts like Brad Paisley, Zac Brown Band, Dierks Bentley, Carrie Underwood and Vince Gill it has certainly shown off the best … readmore