The end is in sight but for a little longer here we still are, staying home and staying safe, staying locked-down. The return of live music is finally glimmering in the not-too-distant future but there is still a couple of months to wait for venue doors to open and floors to become sticky again. Until... Continue Reading →
Born in the R of SA: An Introduction to South African Country Music
So ... you might have noticed something different about us on Twitter. Temporarily (unless I can convince CJ otherwise), our handle has been changed in recognition of the Springbok's brilliant victory over the English on Saturday securing South Africa the William Webb Ellis trophy and title of world champions! Looking a bit different there @britsinboots... Continue Reading →
Kenny Foster: On Hats, Hotspurs & the Heart of Country
It was probably about half way into my allotted interview time that I finally got down to any actual interviewing, the engaging Kenny Foster making it seem more like a conversation between old friends than an interview. Chatting away, perched on bar stools at the back of a restaurant in Canary Wharf, I proved my country credentials by mentioning I owned an authentic Stetson bought... Continue Reading →
Long Road Festival: 12 Acts to See or Run Around Trying
Unfortunately, we haven't progressed very far with our 'see-two-acts-at-once' cloning device ... probably because we've spent most of our time trying to convince each other that "camping is fun". So some quick footwork is going to be required to make the most of the plethora of entertainment on stage this weekend at The Long Road... Continue Reading →
Country Stars and Their Nashville Bars
I’ve been dreaming (some would call it scheming) about taking advantage of British Airways’ new direct flights to my spiritual hometown, Nashville. Social media feeds are currently adding to the obsession by providing a constant stream of friends' photos from CMA Fest. The logical reaction, of course, is to start to plan my own fantasy... Continue Reading →