Stomping around the British country music scene…
Country Music Week (which, combined with national tours of so many acts, seemed to last all month) took over London concert venues for its second year. Our sleep-deprived, bourbon-coated voices are subsequently gravelly enough to brave a Chris Stapleton song at karaoke. A lot happened. The Country 2 Country 2019 festival lineup was announced (twice,... Continue Reading →
It would be a nightmare to organise a surprise party for a UK country fan. They’d go to extreme lengths to uncover what was being planned. Just look at the way we’ve all been speculating / scheming / offering bribes to find out who’s playing at C2C Festival next March (8th-10th). On country music fan... Continue Reading →
It was gloriously apparent this was a country music event before it even began. The night before the official start of C2C festival, five musicians took to the stage to share their songs and stories at the CMA Songwriters Series. The first three songs in a row were drinking songs and the boozy streak was... Continue Reading →
Some things have changed at C2C London. As we stepped out of the tube station last night for the CMA Songwriters Series, our usual mania-triggering billboard wasn't there. (Don't panic, it's just moved closer to the entrance). The Town square is now outside. (Don't panic, it's under cover). But there were the same familiar faces,... Continue Reading →
A week ago (already!) we were gearing up for the Europe's biggest country music festival, basking in the glow of a short work week. Now, we're back at desks, trying to hold back from repeating "this one time, at C2C..." and wishing we could start it all again. Here's how to tell if you're going through withdrawal too. Back... Continue Reading →
Brits in Boots 