August 2017 – Page 16

Texas Troubadours: Chuck Hawthorne, Libby Koch & Rachel Laven, MacSorleys, Glasgow, 1st August 2017

August 15, 2017 Paul Kerr 0

These three Texan singer/songwriters played their third show of a lengthy UK and Ireland trip throughout August in a handsome Victorian bar in Glasgow. It was a freewheeling night with all three on stage for a […]

Chris Stapleton covers Glen Campbell in tribute

August 15, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

The country music legend that was Glen Campbell died last week following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease – we published an array of tributes to him including some from the americana community. On Thursday last week […]

Interview: Pete Gow (Case Hardin)

August 15, 2017 Rudie Hayes 0

Four times I’ve seen Case Hardin in the last 12 months. I doubt you’ll see a more consistent live band – whatever the bill, they are always the best thing on it and must be a […]

Romantica “Shadowlands” (At The Helm Records, 2017)

August 15, 2017 Keith Hargreaves 0

Opening with ‘Let The Light Go Through You’ Ben Kyle’s first release for seven years in the guise of Romantica is a wash of lush arrangement and hymnal vocals where his Irish inflexions are highlighted. There […]

Willie Nelson cuts set short due to altitude sickness

August 15, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

NME reports this morning – nothing to see here, thankfully: “Willie Nelson had to cut his concert short last night (August 12), after he experienced breathing problems. The concert took place in Salt Lake City and saw […]