A London landmark, The Betsey Trotwood pub has been extending a warm welcome for well over a century. The Betsey has also built a deserved reputation as a music venue, nothing fancy, a couple of tables and chairs pushed back to create a space for a few guitars and keyboard. […]
Gig Reviews
GIG REVIEW: Brandy Clark – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London
Seeing Brandy Clark live is always such a joyous privilege. It’s been well over three years since her sublime ‘Big Day In A Small Town’ album was released, and she had originally planned to do a full UK tour in conjunction with a new album release this year, but there […]
GIG REVIEW: Michael Ray – O2 Institute3, Birmingham
Having seen Michael Ray quite a few times as CMA Fest this year, as well as his performance at the C2C after party back in March, it was a treat to see him stripping it back to an acoustic setup for this October run. There’s a totally different dynamic with […]
GIG REVIEW: Brad Paisley – Live At The O2
Where on earth shall I start with this one?! What a night we had on Saturday at The O2, watching the legendary Brad Paisley. It was a night full of singalongs and surprises from a man who consistently delivers when it comes to live performances. A Brad Paisley show is […]
GIG REVIEW: Ashley McBryde – Live At Manchester Academy2
Ashley McBryde with special guest Sean McConnell… what better way to spend a Sunday evening in Manchester? Two top class songwriters and performers climbing up the UK country ranks, albeit at different levels. Ashley mesmerised 20,000 people with a stunning set at the O2 back in March at C2C, whilst […]
REVIEW:The Long Road Festival 2019
A huge well done is in order for Baylen and The Long Road team for another fabulous weekend at Stanford Hall. We thought last year was good, but this year’s event really was a top class example of a well-run, family-friendly outdoor festival. The most refreshing thing to see was […]
GIG REVIEW: Tyler Childers – Live At The Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
Tyler Childers is the man of the moment right now. Exciting times for the 29-year-old Kentucky native, who’s just released his brand-new album ‘Country Squire’ to widespread critical acclaim. Produced by Sturgill Simpson, it feels like a massive break-out milestone in his career, having elevated him to a level where […]
GIG REVIEW: Will Hoge – Night & Day Cafe, Manchester
There’s a crop of Nashville artists whose commitment to the UK has flown under-the-radar over the last few years, steadily building a stronger fan base with each tour without any major backing. One of those artists is Will Hoge, a big favourite of ours, who has returned year after year, […]
INTERVIEW/GIG REVIEW: Don Gallardo – Compton Parish Room, Chichester
For every glitzy big arena show there are loads of gigs going on in less well-known venues. All over our world of country, roots, americana, there are hugely talented artists working their tails off for a reward that doesn’t necessarily hit the jackpot. They do it because they love it […]
GIG REVIEW: Carrie Underwood – ‘Cry Pretty Tour’, SSE Arena Wembley
Well, that’s it for the Cry Pretty UK Tour, and what a way for Carrie Underwood to end it – in front of her adoring London fans at Wembley Arena, a gig she described on stage as a “dream come true”. Admittedly, some of the shows on this ‘arena’ tour […]