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Legendary rock act Kansas recently put together a video for 'Rhythm In The Spirit' one of many stand out tracks on their recent 'The Prelude Implicit' album. The video is a tantalizing taster for a run of European shows set for later this year. The video and those all important European dates, which include a UK show at the Rambling Man Fair, follows:
Read MoreRooted in the musical traditions of Canvey Island heroes Dr. Feelgood Southend act Eight Rounds Rapid will release their second album on March 4th via Cadiz Music. The band have put together a great video, directed by Tony Burke, for first single 'I Like It' which is an excellent showcase for the band. More about Eight Rounds Rapid and the video follows:
Read MoreThe new album from Canadian singer-songwriter Amanda Rheaume 'Holding Patterns' will receive a welcome UK release on December 2nd. To support the album Amanda has booked a run of dates in the UK and Ireland for early 2017 (Tour dates updated 14.12.2016). 'Red Dress' featuring Chantal Kreviazuk is available as a single and all proceeds will be donated to the Native Women's Association of Canada, Safety and Violence Prevention Program.
Read MoreUK folk act Patch & The Giant have their debut album set for February 2017 but to tide you over until then here is their take on the old Mud classic 'Lonely This Christmas' coupled with b-side 'Auld Lang Syne'. Both tracks are available for free download if you pre-order the upcoming album. More about Patch & The Giant follows including the video for 'Lonely This Christmas' and tour dates for early 2017:
Read MoreCanadian singer-songwriter Terra Lightfoot has released her version of the classic 'Ill Be Home For Christmas' and the result is a wonderfully melancholy take on the Bing Crosby standard. Terra Lightfoot is no stranger to Red Guitar Music as we reviewed her excellent album 'Every Time My Minds Runs Wild' earlier this year here. The video and Terra's thoughts on the song follows:
Read MoreJethro Tull frontman Ian Anderson and keyboard player John O'Hara have teamed up with The Cardussi Quartet for an album of Jethro Tull music painted in a strikingly new light. The album will be released on 24th March 2017 but a single from the album 'Pass The Bottle (A Christmas Song)' is avaialble to stream now via Spotify etc and is also an instant grat track for download with pre-orders of the album. Much more about the album, pre-order links and info about all those involved follows:
Read MoreRegular readers of Red Guitar Music will need no introduction to Dan Owen as we've covered him before and I fully expect the coverage to continue as I'm really impressed by his voice and songs. A new video of behind the scenes footage from his recent run of touring is out now to promote 'Moonlight' the latest track from his wonderful 'Open Hands and Enemies' EP. More about Dan, the video for 'Moonlight' and his future plans follows:
Read MoreIf your taste in country music harks back to the days of Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard, with tales of drinkin' and broken romance viewed from the bottom of a glass, then the eight strong Seattle act Country Lips are going to be essential listening going forward. Their latest album 'Till The Daylight Comes' gets a welcome UK release on January 6th 2017. More about the album and the video for single 'Grizzly Bear Billboard' follows:
Read MoreWelsh singer-songwriter Georgia Ruth has released a video for 'Cloudbroke' a track from her recent 'Fossil Scale' album out now on Navigator Records. Alongside the highly impressive video a remix of the song by Ewan Pearson is also available and a London date at Servant Jazz Quarters (a really lovely venue) has been set for February 2nd 2017. Please read on to check out all things Georgia Ruth:
Read MoreGarage rock / psych act Swedish Death Candy (great name) will play their highly anticipated debut album in full at Sebright Arms in London on November 24th. The London based combo recently signed to Hassle records and have been getting great reviews. More about the band, their latest video and additional tour info follows:
Read MoreThere are a million unboxing videos on Youtube but you don't often get the chance to see the artist doing the unboxing. Check out the following video as Ian Gillan reminisces about the albums he made with Gillan The Band.
Read MoreSouthern rockers A Thousand Horses continue to build on their momentum in the UK with a new video 'Travelin Man' which captures everything we like about the band who will be back in the UK for shows in Nov/Dec. Loads more about the band, those tour dates and the video for 'Travelin' Man' follows.
Read MorePaul Cauthen will release his highly anticipated debut solo album in the UK on November 4th via the Lightning Rod Records label. Paul Cauthen blends elements of gospel, folk, country, rock and soul and delivers them in a striking baritone. It may have taken three years for 'My Gospel' to come to fruition but the time has been very well spent. Please read on for an extensive in-depth look at Paul Cauthen and songs from 'My Gospel'.
Read MoreThe new single from Ani DiFranco 'Play God' is out now and is her first new music since 'Allergic To Water' in 2014. Ani DiFranco has always woven strong political and feminist views into her music and with 'Play God' she continues to do so. The European release of the single is a joint venture between the newly launched Aveline label and Righteous Babe. Please read on to check out the video and Ani DiFranco's thoughts on this issue. Reproductive Rights = Civil Rights.
Read MoreNorth Carolina folk-Americana trio Underhill Rose have released a non-album single to coincide with their return to our shores for an upcoming run of November 2016 tour dates in the UK and Ireland. The band are also promoting their album 'The Great Tomorrow' which received excellent reviews earlier this year. Please read on to check out a live video of 'One Time A Year' and those tour dates.
Read MoreBorn in the Netherlands and now based in London singer-songwriter Gitta De Ridder has announced the release of her new album 'Feathers' on September 21st. To promote the release there will be a London album launch show at Servant Jazz Quarters in Dalston on October 10th. For a taste of the album please check out the really nice, fun video for the latest single 'Even If' in which Gitta looks to be having a great time playing dress-up.
Read MoreAs a companion to his forthcoming, seven years in the writing, autobiography 'Born To Run' Bruce Springsteen will release a compilation album on September 23rd that includes 5 previously unreleased tracks including The Castiles and Steel Mill recordings. Please read on for the full track listing and a preview trailer.
Read MoreWildwood Kin should need no introduction to readers of Red Guitar Music as we recently featured the Exeter trio and their upcoming contribution to the new Seth Lakeman album and tour. This is just part of what looks like being a very busy 2016 for the girls as on September 2nd they will release a single 'Warrior Daughter' and a video of the track is now available.Their touring plans also include shows with US act The Oh Hellos. Please read on to check out the video, those upcoming dates and all things Wildwood Kin.
Read MoreSeth Lakeman will release his new album 'Ballads Of The Broken Few' September 16th on the Cooking Vinyl label. The album was produced by Ethan Johns (Ryan Adams, Kings Of Leon, Paul McCartney) and features the harmony vocals of young female trio Wildwood Kin who will also be special guests on his upcoming UK tour set for November. Please read on for more info about the album, the tour and a video for the title track.
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