Stomping around the British country music scene…
DJ Baylen Leonard told me he shed a tear when he first arrived on the site of The Long Road Festival. As the event’s artistic director and a bona fide Tennessee boy he’d set out to bring an authentic taste of his home to the U.K. Now, as he found me leaning in the doorway... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
My mouth ran away with me. I was sat in the pub discussing, perhaps preaching, about music. A new friend with a degree in Music Technology said he’s an “active listener” and appreciates most types of music but not Country. I, as I suspect we all have, have heard this before. But his justification for... Continue Reading →
