The blues, country, rock ‘n’ roll and soul of the US of A land at a stately home in Suffolk for a weekend of all things Americana… Words Russ Cook It’s 10pm, the stars are out and I’m swiggin’ from a bottle of Jim Beam. Me and a bunch of friends are watching the awesome J.D…
Tag: summer
Feature: Festival Fever
Nowadays there are so many festivals to choose from. Making a decision on one can be tough. So, we’ve rounded-up those we’ve tried and tested to help you make your choice. Then if that doesn’t whet your appetite, we’ve got a selection of festivals further afield in Europe… Words Russ Cook and Isla McGregor Wilderness Festival…
Feature: Discover a new favourite festival
Looking for something new this year? Check out these five understated festivals and discover a new favourite. Whether you want to start small for your first adventure, or you want something low-key, we’ve got you covered… Words Russ Cook Red Rooster When 30 May – 1 June Where Euston Hall, Suffolk Instagram @redroosterfestivals We’ve been to…
News: Festival season 2019
Having recently spent the weekend at The O2’s Country to Country Festival, we’ve well-and-truly got the flavour for the season ahead. To get you in the mood, we’ve rounded up the biggest news for this summer’s festival line-up… Words Russ Cook and Isla McGregor Glastonbury Festival When 26-30 June Where Worthy Farm, Pilton Instagram @glastofest After a…
Review: Green Man Festival
Being in the vinyl game, we tend to get our music fix while lazing about in an armchair. But you can’t beat live music. So, this summer we did our best to get out and hit some of the country’s amazing festivals… Green Man (Glanusck Park, Wales) Words Tim Lewis I’ve not been to a “proper”…
Review: Bestival
Being in the vinyl game, we tend to get our music fix while lazing about in an armchair. But you can’t beat live music. So, this summer we did our best to get out and hit some of the country’s amazing festivals… Bestival (Lulworth Cove, Dover) Words Shellie Bayfield This is my first visit to…
Interview: Nashville songwriter, Kelly McGrath
You’ve probably not heard of Kelly McGrath yet, but don’t let that put you off. Mick Jagger’s been taking note, and so is Nashville. We decided to have a chat with her backstage at BST Hyde Park to find out more… Words Russ Cook Russ: So Kelly, you’ve been touring Europe – how are you…
Review: BTS Hyde park, 2018
Stylus’ Russ and Lacey went along to BST Hyde Park to catch blues legend Eric Clapton Words Russ Cook Photography Dave J Hogan I honestly thought I’d never come to this festival again. In the past, certain aspects of it didn’t sit too well with me. But hey, here we are. The sun’s out, the…
Interview: Otis Redding III
With one of his father’s most recognisable records featuring in this month’s Stylus box, we decided to get in touch with Otis Redding III for a five minute chat about music and the impact it has had on his life… Words Russ Cook Russ: Before we get to talking about your father, tell us a little…