Steve Hackett - 'The Night Siren' due March 24th + tour dates

February 03, 2017 by David Vousden in Prog, Rock, Tour Dates, World Music

Steve Hackett will release his new album ' The Night Siren' via InsideOut Music (Sony) on March 24th. This new album from the ex Genesis guitarist is a celebration of multicultural diversity and unity which is to be applauded in these dark times. Following the release of the album Steve will embark on a 15 night UK tour under the Genesis Revisited with Classic Hackett banner. The tour dates, much more about Steve and 'The Night Siren' including the first single 'In The Skeleton Gallery' follows:

Carrie Elkin announces 'The Penny Collector' due April 7th + tour dates

February 01, 2017 by David Vousden in Americana, Country, Folk, singer-songwriter, Tour Dates

The eagerly awaited new solo album from Carrie Elkin 'The Penny Collector', her first in six years, is set for release on April 7th. In the years since her last solo release 'Call It My Garden' Elkin has toured as a member of the Sam Baker Trio and in a duo with her husband Danny Schmidt while she has faced both heartbreak and joy in her personal life. Much more about Carrie Elkin, the new album and her upcoming tour dates follows:

Rodney Crowell announces 'Close Ties' on 7th April via New West Records

February 01, 2017 by David Vousden in Americana, Country, singer-songwriter, Video

Multi-Grammy award winning singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell will release his first album in over three years on April 7th via New West Records. The set includes contributions from Sheryl Crow, John Paul White and ex-wife Rosanne Cash. Crowell's thoughts on the new album and the first video from the new record 'It Ain't Over Yet' follows:

Sean Rowe announces new album 'New Lore' due April 7th via Anti-

January 31, 2017 by David Vousden in singer-songwriter, Folk

Songs of desperation and resilience are promised from Sean Rowe when he releases his new album 'New Lore' via the Anti- label April 7th. If the first track from the album 'Gas Station Rose' is a measure then we can expect great things. More about the album and a link to 'Gas Station Rose' follows:

Procol Harum celebrate 50 years with new album 'Novum' and UK tour

January 31, 2017 by David Vousden in Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Prog, Tour Dates

To mark their 50th anniversary seminal rock act Procol Harum with founder member Gary Brooker at the helm will return with a new studio album 'Novum' on April 21st via Eagle Records. The album is their first in fourteen years and a European tour with a set of UK dates has also been announced. Much more on the new album and the latest Procol Harum news including the tour dates follows:

Hunter & The Bear continue to build momentum with 'You Can Talk'

January 28, 2017 by David Vousden in Alternative Rock, Rock, Tour Dates, Video

Hunter & The Bear are releasing a video a month as they build towards the release of their highly anticipated debut album due May 12th and the sixth in the series is the impressive 'You Can Talk'. The band are playing a series of shows in February with continued touring in May to coincide with the album release. More about Hunter & The Bear and the video for 'You Can Talk' follows:

Status Quo - The Vinyl Singles Collection (1972-1979) Ltd Ed due March 10th

January 26, 2017 by David Vousden in Box Set, Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Vinyl

Status Quo will release the first of five limited edition vinyl box sets on March 10th. The first in the series includes all of their classic 70's singles including such gems as 'Caroline' and 'Down Down' The box also includes a download code if you prefer your Quo on the go. This release follows on from the recent album collection 1981-1996 and should be a must for both Quo and vinyl fans. More about the box including a track list follows:

Jim Lauderdale new album 'London Southern' due Feb 3rd via Proper

January 24, 2017 by David Vousden in Americana, singer-songwriter, Tour Dates, Bluegrass, Country, Folk

Award winning singer-songwriter Jim Lauderdale is keeping very busy with a new album 'London Southern' set for release February 3rd via Proper Records. The previous evening Jim will present at the prestigious UK Americana Awards before hooking up with the hugely popular Transatlantic Sessions tour which starts in Glasgow on February 3rd. I'm actually getting tired typing this...... To hear a track from the new album, loads more about Jim and those Transatlantic Sessions dates please read on:

Brent Cobb will bring 'Shine On Rainy Day' to the UK in January 2017

January 24, 2017 by David Vousden in Country, Southern Rock, singer-songwriter, Video, Tour Dates

Brent Cobb with visit the UK in early 2017 to promote the upcoming release of his new album 'Shine On Rainy Day' with a short tour. The title track from the album is out now as a single to whet your appetite. 'Shine On Rainy Day' was produced by his cousin Dave Cobb (Sturgill Simpson, Jamey Johnson, Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell) and takes the listener on a soulful journey to Cobb's Georgia home. The UK tour dates and a video of Brent Cobb performing 'Shine On Rainy Day' follows:

Worry Dolls to release 'Go Get Gone' January 27th + Tour Dates

January 13, 2017 by David Vousden in Americana, Country, Folk, Pop, Tour Dates, Video

Zoe Nicol and Rosie Jones aka Worry Dolls will release their debut album 'Go Get Gone' on January 27th via Bread & Butter Music. The duo recorded the album in Nashville with producer Neilson Hubbard and will support the release with a string of tour dates that stretch into April. More about Worry Dolls, those tour dates and the video for recent single 'Bless Your Heart' follows:

Kansas find 'Rhythm In The Spirit' and announce European dates

January 12, 2017 by David Vousden in Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Melodic Rock, Tour Dates, Video, Prog

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:

Torgeir Waldemar - No Offending Borders due March 17th

January 10, 2017 by David Vousden in Rock, Folk, singer-songwriter

Norwegian singer-songwriter Torgeir Waldemar will release his second album 'No Offending Borders' on March 17th via Jansen Plateproduksjon. The acoustic sound of his debut release is still evident but with a marked rock edge (think the Laurel Canyon sound of the debut with added Neil Young). More info about Torgeir Waldemar and tracks from the album follow:

Eight Rounds Rapid to release 'Objet D'Art' March 4th 2017

January 05, 2017 by David Vousden in Video, R n B

Rooted 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:

Amanda Rheaume to release 'Holding Patterns' before UK tour

December 14, 2016 by David Vousden in Folk, singer-songwriter, Tour Dates, Video, Americana

The 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.

Patch & The Giant release 'Lonely This Christmas' single

December 13, 2016 by David Vousden in Christmas, Folk, Video, Tour Dates

UK 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:

Terra Lightfoot - I'll Be Home For Christmas video

December 13, 2016 by David Vousden in Acoustic, Christmas, singer-songwriter, Video

Canadian 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:

Martin Creed Christmas single released

December 08, 2016 by David Vousden in Christmas, singer-songwriter

The holiday season is just around the corner and the time has come for RGM to get into the festive mood. To begin with here is Turner Prize winner Martin Creed with a Scottish Christmas single with a difference. The video follows and is highly recommended for lovers of Christmas knitwear:

Jethro Tull - The String Quartets + Pass The Bottle Christmas Single

December 06, 2016 by David Vousden in Christmas, Classic Rock, Folk, Video, Classical

Jethro 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: