Rick Bayles

Vox Continental: May 2025

May 29, 2025 Rick Bayles 0

This month, we have new music that includes releases from two excellent Norwegian bands and an Anglo-German duet, among others, along with a look at some upcoming festivals in Continental Europe. One of the things I […]

Vox Continental: April 2025

April 24, 2025 Rick Bayles 0

A new live album, new singles and touring news are all part of this month’s round-up. Here we are with this month’s round-up of what’s happening in Americana on the European mainland. We’re starting with the […]

Vox Continental: March 2025

March 27, 2025 Rick Bayles 0

Well, we’re up and running and this is the second article in the new Vox Continental column that will be appearing on the last Thursday of each month. The column aims to promote americana music happening […]

Vox Continental – a new feature from Rick Bayles launches today!

February 27, 2025 Rick Bayles 0

Following on from our recent ‘Continental Shift’ series of features on americana music in continental Europe, we’re launching a new monthly column, Vox Continental. This column is designed to be a round-up of americana activity in […]

More People Should Know About: The Ugly Guys

February 11, 2025 Rick Bayles 2

Back in the heady days of Pub Rock, a band arrived on the scene that was a little different to most. They had a pedal steel player, and their lead singer seemed to base his look […]