Stomping around the British country music scene…
I had accidentally fallen into an audio rut. Last month I went for an overdue coffee (and mojito doughnut) with a friend and she led with “are you still into country music?”. “Of course!” I replied. Why had she asked? This isn’t a transient aspect of my life, not like “are you still dating that... Continue Reading →
This is a potentially confusing one. There are country and Americana singers who happen to be Irish, playing music similar to that coming out of modern Nashville. But there is also Irish Country Music, its own separate world playing more traditional country and western sounds, ideal for country dancing. Replace those guitar instrumental sections with... Continue Reading →
How will you be choosing? Coin toss? Decision dice? Following the crowd? This year before we even get into London's main O2 arena for the headline and spotlight stage acts, we'll have had over 40 country acts to choose between, across six daytime 'festival stages'* around the O2 complex. It is an overwhelming business. The... Continue Reading →
Sarah Darling has landed in the UK. Again. She spent most of last year recording her new album over here and, it seems, she still likes us. "British men dress nice and you can say anything in that accent and it would just sound perfect." I’ve never had my cockney voice described as ‘perfect’, so... Continue Reading →
There are a couple of things in our favour when it comes to setting New Year goals as country music fans; whiskey contains zero carbs and line dancing to Luke Bryan is pretty much an aerobics class. But even country fans have room for a little improvement, so here's to doing better this year... 1.... Continue Reading →
Brits in Boots 