Juanita Stein announces debut solo album 'America' and UK dates

June 30, 2017 by David Vousden in Americana, New Single, singer-songwriter, Tour Dates, Video, Alternative Rock

Howling Bells singer Juanita Stein will release her debut solo album 'America' on July 28th via the Nude Records label. The Australian born, UK based songwriter will also be playing plenty of UK shows this year with dates booked through into October. As a taster for the new record 'I'll Cry' has been released as a single and very good it is too. The single wears its Phil Spector and Roy Orbison influences well and would be an ideal fit for a David Lynch movie. Those tour dates and the video for 'I'll Cry' follow:

Ferris & Sylvester to release 'The Yellow Line' EP June 23rd 2017

June 20, 2017 by David Vousden in Acoustic, Americana, Folk, Tour Dates, Video

Ferris & Sylvester are gearing up for the release of their 'The Yellow Line' EP on June 23rd 2017. The duo recently signed to Youth's new publishing company Painted Word Music. Killing Joke bassist Youth will be most familiar for his impressive string of production credits that include The Verve, Crowded House, Paul McCartney and a terrific album by Howie Day. With this heavyweight support things are looking bright for Ferris & Sylvester and the EP shows immense promise for the future. You can catch the duo live in London on July 12th 2017 at the famed Half Moon in Putney. You can catch the duo live in London on July 12th 2017 at the famed Half Moon in Putney. The press release about the EP and the video for 'Berlin' follows:

Sound of the Sirens emerge from behind a 'Smokescreen'

April 04, 2017 by David Vousden in Acoustic, Folk, Pop, Video

Abbe Martin and Hannah Wood aka Sound of the Sirens will release their debut album 'For All Our Sins' on May 5th 2017 via DMF records. The duo have been championed by Chris Evans which gained them a prestigious spot on his TFI Friday TV show (hopefully Top Gear fans won't hold this against them). The first release from the album 'Smokescreen' is available now and the video follows:

The Magpie Salute announce debut album for June 9th

April 04, 2017 by David Vousden in Blues, Classic Rock, Country Rock, News, Tour Dates, Video

The Magpie Salute recently announced the release of their self-titled debut album for June 9th via Eagle Rock Entertainment. The Magpie Salute features Rich Robinson, Marc Ford and Sven Pipien who will need no introductions to fans of The Black Crowes. The band will be in residence at Under The Bridge in London for a run of shows from April 12th - 15th to showcase the new record. More about The Magpie Salute and the album follows:

Kate Ellis to release 'Carve Me Out' on June 2nd 2017

March 18, 2017 by David Vousden in Americana, Country, Folk, singer-songwriter, Tour Dates, Video

Kate Ellis will release her debut album 'Carve Me Out' on June 2nd 2017 and has released a video for 'Ones You Love The Most' the impressive first single from the album. Kate will also play an album launch show at London's Green Note on June 7th. More about Kate Ellis and the video for the single follows:

Sean Rowe ponders 'Newton's Cradle' and announces London show.

March 10, 2017 by David Vousden in singer-songwriter, Tour Dates, Video

Sean Rowe has released another track from his upcoming album 'New Lore' which is out April 7th on Anti-. The single 'Newton's Cradle' shows a different side of the singer-songwriter when compared to the first release from the album 'Gas Station Rose' but is equally impressive. Rowe has also announced a London show for May 26th at St. Pancras Old Church. More about Sean Rowe and the video for 'Newton's Cradle' follows:

Curse Of Lono get 'Severed' and 'Pick Up The Pieces'

February 23, 2017 by David Vousden in Americana, New Single, Video, Alternative Rock, Roots Rock

Following on from the success of their recent self-titled EP acclaimed London quintet Curse Of Lono return with their eagerly anticipated debut album 'Severed' set for release on April 7th via Submarine Cat Records. The Curse Of Lono sound straddles a wasteland of dark rootsy Americana, Indie-folk and alternative gothic rock and they pull it off in style. A single from the album 'Pick Up The Pieces' will precede the album and the video for the song plus loads more about Curse Of Lono follows:

Blue October release new video before UK tour dates

February 17, 2017 by David Vousden in Alternative Rock, Tour Dates, Video

Texas based act Blue October are about to embark on a UK tour which starts March 1st in Birmingham. To mark the event the band have released a new video for 'Coal Makes Diamonds' from their recent 'Home' album. Those tour dates, the video for 'Coal Makes Diamonds' and a little more about Blue October 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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

Dan Owen releases Moonlight tour video

December 06, 2016 by David Vousden in singer-songwriter, Tour Dates, Video

Regular 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: