Gigs
Wade Bowen at the Borderline 30th July 2019 Review
By Roger Sharman Last Tuesday night in soggy Soho we were treated to one of the best live shows of the year. Coming back from career-threatening surgery on his throat, this was really the first opportunity that Wade Bowen had to promote his critically-acclaimed ‘Solid...
Cody Jinks live at Red Rocks July 13th 2019, a Reflection
On Saturday the 13th of July the small town of Morrison, just a few miles outside of Denver Colorado, was invaded by the Flockers, Cody Jink’s incredible group of fans, for a magical night of Outlaw Country music. We got to Red Rocks early to tailgate with the Flock...
Sam Morrow and his band at the Little Country Smokehouse in Great Cransley, Kettering, Northamptonshire
Sam Morrow and his band played a blistering set recently as part of his UK tour in the sleepy little Northamptonshire village of Great Cransley, near Kettering. Where, I hear you all ask? Great Cransley is located near the town of Kettering in Northamptonshire and the...
Chris Young, Live at the Eventim Apollo, London 9th May 2019
Chris Young kicked off his ‘Raised On Country’ tour in the UK this week and we caught up with him in London at the Hammersmith Apollo. Chris cuts a statuesque figure, as Kate and I found out as we were lucky enough to have a meet & greet with him before the show....
Pat Reedy & Sarah Vista at the Lexington 4th March 2019
Reviewed By Roger Sharman On a chilly Monday night in early March at The Lexington, one of my favourite venues in central London, I arrived early for the show. There was already an air of expectancy, in the bar, before the doors to the upstairs venue were opened. As...
Kathy Mattea with support from Roseanne Reid – Kings Place, London – Wednesday 30th January 2019
On a freezing cold night, with the imminent threat of heavy snow forecast for London, it was a pleasant surprise to see a healthy crowd at this wonderful venue. Opening the evening’s entertainment was 25 year old Edinburgh born Roseanne Reid. Roseanne had released...
Willie Watson live at The Garage
Roger Sharman - The Garage January 2019 From the moment we stepped into the venue on a cold London night in late January it was apparent that something special was happening. There was a buzz in the air and everyone was fully expecting to see great show. These people...
BLACKBERRY SMOKE, SHEPHERD’S BUSH EMPIRE 15th November 2018
By Roger Sharman Returning to the UK for the first time since 2017’s ‘Waiting for the Thunder’ tour, Blackberry Smoke hit the road with Quaker City Nighthawks to tour Europe 6 weeks ago, culminating in two nights at Shepherd’s Bush Empire & a night O2...
Aaron Lee Tasjan The Omeara London 2nd November 2018
Reviewed By: Roger Sharman There are few things in life that you can be certain of; death, taxes, and great album covers by one of the most interesting artists to be making Americana records today, Aaron Lee Tasjan. Originating from New Albany, Ohio, thirty two year...
American Aquarium The Borderline 1st November 2018
Reviewed by Roger Sharman: Way back, earlier in the year when I first became aware of this gig, I pencilled this into my calendar as a not to be missed show. As the date grew closer my excitement levels started to rise, heightened by the fact that I would have the...