If you’ve been to more than one country concert you’ve probably heard more than one ‘when I moved to Nashville’ story, reliving the rites of passage it seems so many radio charting artists have gone through. We’ve heard about driving across the interstate to Tennessee with a dream, persevering through years of struggle to ‘make... Continue Reading →
10 Country Songs to Make Your Leap Day Count
We’ve got an extra day! Well, sort of… we know that’s not exactly how leap years work. But for a memorable Feb 29th 2024 you could catch the last night of the Ward Thomas acoustic tour, check out the Bristol bar that’s putting on a new country night, or splurge with the Leap Day discounts... Continue Reading →
Black Deer Festival: 3 Must-See Artists
Alas; life, the universe and everything means we’re only at Black Deer Festival in spirit this year. But if we were there in person, our boots would be leaping across the fields to get front row for these three acts. 1. Irish Mythen Absolutely not to be missed in person, this Irish Canadian [pictured below]... Continue Reading →
FIVE FAVES OF TØNDER: THE FESTIVAL THAT NEVER SLEEPS
The Danes have a distinctive, peculiar way of applauding. To show their appreciation for a particularly good performance, rather than the ripple of unsynchronised clapping we (Brits and possibly the rest of the world) break out in, theirs is a chant-like clap in unison. It’s a sound I got used to with over four days of stunning... 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 →