Stomping around the British country music scene…
So finally there’s a reason why it’s better to be a country music fan in the UK than the good ole US of A: we’re not experiencing any of the furore surrounding the radio play time (or lack thereof) of Little Big Town's beautiful song, ‘Girl Crush’. Pragmatically, I have to admit that ‘Girl Crush’ was... Continue Reading →
Country music and fish 'n' chips - an obvious combination of course... Well perhaps not but The Shires made it work at the London launch party for their debut album, ‘Brave’, which took place in an active fish and chip restaurant. Admittedly, it was a strange experience sitting eating a meal while the UK's first... Continue Reading →
I'm told it's tempting fate but I keep an in-case-of-emergency Breakup Playlist. It's not as depressing as it sounds. I haven't had to use it yet (touching wood while typing) but I'm pretty sure, a bit like a best mate, country music will have something to offer for whatever my level of misery...
Here's how to tell if you've fully crossed over to Country and will never find your way back (though why would you want to?) We know the obsession is not logical; you live in a British town, work in an office, and you were raised on Rock or maybe Motown. Yet even if, in the words of Randy Houser, you... Continue Reading →
A look down a tube carriage shows flashes of fringing and the odd authentic Stetson and we give each other the nod of secret, smug recognition. London Underground escalators become the red carpet to a surprising stream of cowboy boots. For once, the eagle-embroidered footwear, American flag t-shirt and satchel with the tassels are not a case of... Continue Reading →
Brits in Boots 