Aah, the joy of checking your phone camera after a brilliant weekend and reigniting memories of moments you'd forgotten... Here's a selection of our snaps from the inaugural Country Music and Americana event The Long Road festival (probably the most Instagrammable festival in the world!). Check out the full album over on our Facebook page... Continue Reading →
Overheard at The Long Road Festival: 20 Best 2018 Quotes
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 →
Can You Pick Three Songs to Defend Country Music?
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 →
Buckle, Boots and Black Deer: A Tale of Two Festivals
The FOMO was real. One weekend, two festivals (accidentally dividing more families than the Brexit vote). Each was set in a stunning U.K. park, each was offering an impressive slate of Country and Americana acts… and each started with the letter ‘B’. So, we drew straws - with no short straw really - and left... Continue Reading →
Gig Guru: How to Have the Best Time at a Concert
Have you seen this man? No, not Nashville's Charles Esten, the one on the right. You may be more familiar with the back of his head. He’s the one miles ahead of you in the venue queue; the one closest to the stage while you’re squashed somewhere back near the the toilets. So, as part... Continue Reading →