Hillbilly yodelling, four-part harmonies, acoustic country gospel, blues around the camp fire; our ears were overloaded with an unprecedentedly diverse range of Country and Americana music during new three-day festival The Long Road. But, we also heard plenty between the songs - both on and off stage - to keep us amused. 1. “Wow, can... 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 →
15 Best Buys to Pimp Your Festival Camping Trip
Are you festival ready? Sure, you’ve got your tent, airbed and camping stove (is not see Maria's camping tips) but here are a few of our favourite extras to add to the packing list. If you’ve ever tried to take cowboy boots off in a confined space, you’ll know why we’re packing a boot jack...... Continue Reading →
HOW TO BE A HAPPY CAMPER
"I wanna sleep on the hard ground, in the comfort of your arms, on a pillow of blue bonnets, in a blanket made of stars…" It might’ve sounded good to the Dixie Chicks but the thought of sleeping on the hard ground doesn’t appeal to everyone, no matter how much we might love songs about red... Continue Reading →
How to Make the Most of Nashville Meets London
Our mate Laura has never made it to Nashville Meets London because she’s always managed to be over in actual Nashville when the free country music weekend has been on. It’s a fair excuse we suppose, but this year she’ll finally be gracing us with her presence. She’s been privy to our flurries of WhatsApp... Continue Reading →