In my unmusical opinion, songwriters are magicians, some how managing to marry the power of poetry to three chords and the truth. Tonight, four such magicians are gathering for day two of London's Country Music Week. Here's hoping they reveal some of their wizardry secrets. Michael Tyler Michael earns his place in this line up... Continue Reading →
About last night: Randy Houser (Country Music Week)
It had not been the giddy day any of us had expected for the launch of London’s first Country Music Week. By the time I logged off at work to head to Bush Hall, the horrific news story which had been unfolding had unthinkably grown even more horrific. An act of destruction over 5000 miles... Continue Reading →
Feeling Game? Here’s Your Country Music Week Bingo
We're confident many of life's big questions will be answered during London's first ever Country Music Week. Questions like... Am I too old to go out this many nights in a row? How many girls will turn up to Shepherd's Bush in a red sundress in a bid to get Kip Moore's attention? At which point... Continue Reading →
The REAL Nashville: Your Country Music Starter Kit
Taking your favourite fictional artists from TV's Nashville and suggesting the real country stars you should check out.
Harvest Festival Review: Country and Irish
I’d set myself three rules en route to Harvest Country Music Festival. I was in the world’s smallest hire car with Judi, my gig-buddy turned Belfast-to-Enniskillen chauffeur. They were: Rule No.1 - Do not fall into the habit of comparing this event to London's C2C (Country 2 Country) festival. Rule No.2 - Do not fall... Continue Reading →