Ruth Moody - January 2015 UK Tour Dates

November 28, 2014 by David Vousden in Folk

When someone as universally respected as Mark Knopfler is singing your praises, guesting on your records and featuring you as his support act on large international tours, you must be doing something right. Ruth Moody is doing something very right indeed. Australian by birth but based in Winnipeg, Canada the two-time Juno award winning singer-songwriter , best known as a founder member of The Wailin’ Jennys, has now released two fine solo albums with ‘The Garden’ from 2010 and her 2013 release ‘These Wilder Things’ receiving rave reviews.

An Evening With TOTO Live In 2015

November 25, 2014 by David Vousden in AOR, Classic Rock

Legendary rock act Toto will return to the UK in May 2015 for three 'An Evening With' shows in support of their new album due Spring, 2015. The new album Toto XIV will be their first since 'Falling In Between' in 2006.

Michelle Lewis - 'The Parts Of Us That Still Remain' due Dec 1st

November 20, 2014 by David Vousden in Folk, Country, Pop

December 1st 2014 will mark the release of the second full album from Boston native Michelle Lewis. The self-released album is the belated, but very welcome, follow up to her 2004 debut ‘This Time Around’. Once again Lewis has worked with producer and multi-instrumentalist Anthony J Resta (Duran Duran, Collective Soul, Shawn Mullins etc.) with whom she had previously worked on her ‘Broken’ and ‘Paris’ EPs. The album includes two superb songs written with Nashville songwriter Robby Hecht.

Fraser Anderson opens his Little Glass Box + Live Dates

November 19, 2014 by David Vousden in Folk, singer-songwriter

Scottish singer-songwriter Fraser Anderson will play a solo acoustic showcase at the BBC Club in London on 26th November to celebrate the first full release of his album 'Little Glass Box'. Tracks from the album have already featured on BBC radio courtesy of Bob Harris and Zoe Ball. The album was recorded in France and initially manufactured by Fraser himself and sold at shows while living in that country, 'Little Glass Box' will now receive a welcome reissue on Membran Records as the first release in a new partnership with the company.

Gretchen Peters set to fly in 2015

November 19, 2014 by David Vousden in Americana, Country, singer-songwriter

Fresh off her induction into the prestigious Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, Gretchen Peters has confirmed the 9th February release of her new album 'Blackbirds.' Co-produced with Doug Lancio and Barry Walsh and recorded in Nashville, the album features a who's who of modern American roots music: Jerry Douglas, Jason Isbell, Jimmy LaFave, Will Kimbrough, Kim Richey, Suzy Bogguss and more.

Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors - New album 'Medicine' + tour dates

November 18, 2014 by David Vousden in Americana, Tour Dates

Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors will release a new album ‘Medicine’ January 26th, 2015 via his own Magnolia Music label. The album is a follow up to the well received and highly successful ‘Good Light’ from 2013 and marks a decade in existence for The Neighbors - wife Ellie (vocals / guitar), Nathan Dugger (guitar / keys) and Rick Brinsfield (bass). ‘Medicine’ was recorded in just eight days at Middletree Studios in East Nashville with Joe Pisapia (KD Lang, Ben Folds, Guster, Josh Rouse) co-producing with the band.

Nashville based, Memphis born Drew Holcomb will be touring the UK and Ireland early in 2015 accompanied by Nathan Dugger.

A full review of 'Medicine' will be featured on Red Guitar Music very soon.

In the meantime why not check out the video for the terrific opening track from the album ‘American Beauty’.

Mama Kin - Irish Roads 2014 short film

November 17, 2014 by David Vousden in Folk, Soul, singer-songwriter

Australian songstress and Aria award nominee Mama Kin released her ‘The Magician’s Daughter’ album earlier this year and the European tour included shows in Ireland which were captured in an excellent short film that we would like to present to you here.

Scott Matthews - 'Home Part 1' album + Rough Trade West Instore

November 14, 2014 by David Vousden

Thirty Tigers is proud to announce the release of 'Home Part 1' the fourth album from singer-songwriter Scott Matthews. The album is out now with a vinyl release set for November 17th.

Scott Matthews will be at Rough Trade West, 130 Talbot Road, London W11 1JA for an instore appearance on November 18th at 6.30 pm.

The Black Feathers release new video Strangers We Meet

November 12, 2014 by David Vousden in Americana, Country, Folk

Americana Folk duo The Black Feathers are excited to announce that their video ‘Strangers We Meet’ which was shot in Nashville earlier this year is now available to watch online. This follows the release of their critically acclaimed debut EP of the same name in February 2014, which gained plays on BBC Radio 2 and saw them appear in The Telegraph’s 51 Best Folk Albums of 2014 list, as well as a feature in Sunday Times Culture.

Fleetwood Mac - On With The Show at the O2 in London

November 11, 2014 by David Vousden in Classic Rock

Exciting news for all Fleetwood Mac fans is the return of the band to UK shores for two dates in 2015 at the O2 in London on the 27th and 28th of May. Even better news is the return of Christine McVie to the band after a sixteen year absence.

Blackberry Smoke unveils new album 'Holding All the Roses' for 2015

November 03, 2014 by David Vousden in Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Southern Rock

Blackberry Smoke may still be on their European tour, with Australian act Massive in support, but the Atlanta rockers are in no mood to let the grass grow under their feet. On February 9, 2015, they will release Holding All the Roses, the band’s fourth studio album.

R.E.M. announce vinyl singles collection 7IN-83-88

October 28, 2014 by David Vousden

This new boxed set from UMC / Capitol, due for release December 8th, brings together eleven R.E.M. 7” Vinyl singles originally released between 1983 and 1988 on the I.R.S. Records label. The singles feature replicated original picture sleeve art and the set includes two U.K. releases making their U.S. vinyl seven-inch debuts: “Finest Worksong” / “Time After Time” (live) and the double-pack single for “Wendell Gee” with “Crazy,” “Ages of You,” and “Burning Down.”

Deep Purple to play one-off UK date at the O2 in London

October 28, 2014 by David Vousden

Legendary British rock act Deep Purple will play a one-off show at the O2 in London on December 3rd, 2015.

Deep Purple features Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Ian Paice, Steve Morse and Don Airey. The band are on tour in support of their most recent album ‘Now What?!’

Tickets go on general sale at 9am on Friday 31 October and are available at AXS.com or by calling 08448 24 48 24.

Trampled By Turtles - Tiny Desk Concert / European Tour Dates

October 27, 2014 by David Vousden in Americana, Folk, Bluegrass

Trampled by Turtles the bluegrass / folk-pop act from Duluth, Minnesota in the USA recently contributed to the prestigious Tiny Desk concert series. They performed three tracks from their recent ‘Wild Animals’ album for the show.

Texan singer Sam Baker returns to UK for November tour.

October 25, 2014 by David Vousden in Americana, Country, singer-songwriter

Texan singer Sam Baker returns to the UK this November in support of his 2013 album 'Say Grace' The tour kicks off with a London show at Dingwalls on November 10th. Baker will be touring with Carrie Elkin and Chip Dolan so it should be a great night out.

Vasby Rock Festival - Stockholm, Sweden July 17-18th 2015

October 15, 2014 by David Vousden in AOR, Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Melodic Rock

Updated 21st November.

The third Vasby Rock Festival in Stockholm, Sweden is set for July 17-18th 2015 and the festival organisers have announced the first seven acts set to perform.

Magnum / Heaven & Earth / Eden's Curse / Astral Doors / Madman's Lullaby / Work Of Art / Adrenalin Rush.

Heaven & Earth - New line-up in studio for early 2015 release.

October 12, 2014 by David Vousden in Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Melodic Rock

Classic hard rock act Heaven & Earth featuring guitarist Stuart Smith and frontman Joe Retta are hard at work on a follow up to the acclaimed 2013 release ‘Dig’. The band has undergone some changes and the new line-up welcomes Ty Bailie (Keyboards), Lynn Sorensen (bass / vocals) and legendary drummer Kenny Aronoff to the fold. Sorensen has seen service with Paul Rodgers / Bad Company while Aronoff (John Mellencamp / John Fogerty / Chickenfoot / Smashing Pumpkins) should need no introduction.

Rod Stewart - Vinyl Box Set due December 1st from Universal

October 08, 2014 by David Vousden in Country, Folk, Classic Rock, Blues, Soul

Rod Stewart’s studio LPs originally released between 1969 and 1974 are brought together in a boxed set for the first time. Each LP will have exact reproductions of original artwork to retain authenticity, and will be pressed in 180 gram heavyweight audiophile vinyl and contained in a rigid slipcase box.

The Temperance Movement offer fans Free Live Tracks.

October 06, 2014 by David Vousden in Hard Rock

Great news for fans of UK rockers The Temperance Movement regarding the 2 Disc Deluxe Edition of their debut album featuring brand new bonus live tracks. Many fans can feel put out at the release of a Deluxe Edition especially if they own the original release. Fear not….

Unruly Child - Down The Rabbit Hole new album

October 05, 2014 by David Vousden in AOR, Classic Rock, Melodic Rock

Legendary AOR / melodic rock act Unruly Child are best known for their Beau Hill (Alice Cooper, Winger, Ratt) produced debut album from 1992 which is considered one of the finest albums of the genre.