Known for her distinctive voice and singing style, "[Valerie June's] every quiver bespeaks emotional honesty" (New Yorker). As a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and three-time Americana Music Honors and Awards nominee, June weaves fresh medicinal downloads of love, sweetness, goodness, and joy with songs that have flowed through her for years. An author, poet, certified yoga and mindfulness meditation instructor, June honorably served as a Turnaround artist working with students for the President's Committee for the Arts and Humanities and continues serving through The Kennedy Center.

During his renowned stage show BOBBY RUSH frequently jumps high into the air, arms spread and legs tucked, only to land gracefully and return without a hitch to his dazzling routine.

The Handsome Family today announce a UK and Irish tour to mark the re-release of their classic album “Singing Bones”. The album was the 6th album from the husband and wife outfit of Brett & Rennie Sparks and was the first record from the band since moving away from the midwestern alternative country scene of Chicago, Illinois to the desert southwest of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Here their songs became infused with the desert sun and crawling reptiles. Mariachi and Morricone - Western Gothic, if you will. The record was released in 2003.

The legendary JON SPENCER headlines Red Rooster Festival on Thursday 28 May 2026! Experience the underground alt-indie-punk icon and primal rock‘n’ roll preacher with his fantastic new group as they rip through selections from their SICK OF BEING SICK! mini-LP along with a heaping-helping of Pussy Galore, Blues Explosion, Heavy Trash, and HITmaker nuggets!

When the late, great Phil May of The Pretty Things (cited as a major influence by both David Bowie and Jimmy Hendrix) began curating songs for what would become the band’s final studio album, amongst covers of songs by Muddy Waters, Sheryl Crow and Robert Johnson, May included a song by British singer-songwriter Will Varley. In becoming an avid fan of the troubadour from Kent he joined an army of followers that has been growing steadily across the globe for last ten years and includes the likes of Billy Bragg, Skin from Skunk Anansie and Adam Duritz from Counting Crows, all of whom consider Will to be one of the best songwriters of his generation.

Sam Amidon is a singer and multi-instrumentalist (banjo, guitar, fiddle) from Vermont, US, now based in London, England. His new album “Salt River” was released by River Lea / Rough Trade on 24th January 2025. He has previously released seven acclaimed albums of songs on Bedroom Community and Nonesuch Records.

C.W. Stoneking is an Australian/American singer, musician, recording artist. Born in Katherine in the Northern Territory of Australia in the mid 1970s. He has lived and toured across Australia, the UK, Europe, and the U.S.A. He has independently released 3 critically acclaimed original full length albums, King Hokum, Jungle Blues, and Gon’ Boogaloo. He’s performed extensively internationally with various backing band lineups and as a solo performer, the instrumentation of his musical groups and recordings mirror the stylistic inspirations of his songwriting, New Orleans style brass and drums, Traditional African, Caribbean style percussion, early 20th century blues, jazz, and American folk styled guitar and banjo, gospel inspired electric guitar and background singing… C.W. Stoneking’s music and lyrics draw inspiration from a wide spectrum of musical styles and traditions which he combines to create his own unique sound.

Kassi Valazza crafts songs that glow softly, like streetlights in the fog – lush, lyrical Americana steeped in solitude and self-discovery. Her most recent album, From Newman Street (May 2025, Fluff & Gravy / Loose Music), unfolds like a millennial companion to Joni Mitchell’s Hejira, tracing internal and external landscapes with sharp wit and quiet grace.

Kezia’s love of country music stems from a rich musical upbringing. Surrounded by a family of Irish descent, she grew up singing along with her father, Eddie Gill, a larger-than-life performer who instilled in her both discipline and a love of traditional country. “I learned my guitar technique from traditional Irish music, and from a young age, my songs leaned toward country — three chords and the truth,” she recalls.

Specializing in a raw hillbilly punk-blues style that roars like a tweaking modal chain saw, Left Lane Cruiser is a band led by slide guitarist Freddie J. Evans IV. Their music has the swampy feel of North Mississippi hill country-blues à la Junior Kimbrough and R.L. Burnside, with a good dose of snarling garage punk tossed into the mix. While the band would sometimes expand into a trio, they've recorded the bulk of their work as a two-piece, and the tough, funky roar of their music arrived fully formed on their 2006 debut Gettin' Down on It. Left Lane Cruiser stayed true to their sledgehammer take on garage-infused blues, even when they partnered with James Leg on 2012's Painkillers, added an electric skateboard on 2015's Dirty Spliff Blues, or brought in a keyboard player for 2017's Claw Machine Wizard. They returned to the basics of a two-man lineup for 2024's Bayport BBQ Blues.

Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra have been gleefully trampling all over genre boundaries for over a decade now, mixing up Rockabilly, Blues, Country, Swing, Soul and more into their musical gumbo, but always sounding mostly just like themselves. Based in Newcastle but hailing from across the UK, the Tea Pad have released five albums, and toured widely across the British Isles and Europe, playing everywhere from Glastonbury and Cambridge Folk Festival to village halls and barns, and all points in between.

The Cinel­li Broth­ers is formed around the Ital­ian-born broth­ers Mar­co (vocals/​guitar/​keyboards) and Alessan­dro (drums), both now resid­ing in Lon­don. They are accom­pa­nied by Tom ​“J.J.” Julian-Jones (blues harp/​vocals/​guitar) and Jorma Gasperi (vocals/​bass). They have released four albums to date, includ­ing last year’s ​“Almost exact­ly”.

Son of Dave is a Bluesman. Not traditional, but has begun a new tradition perhaps. Playing harmonica, layering up beatbox grooves, stomping and playing percussion, then writing passionate growling infectious songs overtop, he defies category. A truly maverick Bluesman.

ARIA Award nominee Imogen Clark calls Nashville home, but earned her stripes as a high-schooler playing bars in her native Western Sydney. Touring with Shania Twain, Steve Poltz and BOWEN * YOUNG, collaborating with Colin Hay and Jim Lauderdale and many more, Imogen has earned the respect of her heroes and peers through her deeply personal storytelling, roof-raising voice and leave it all out on the field live energy. Her witty, melodic songwriting crosses generations and genres, with influences from Joni Mitchell to Jason Isbell, Led Zeppelin to Taylor Swift.

The title of Patrick Sweany’s new record is apt for more reasons than might be readily apparent. For fans, it’s a nod to the massive amount of time between full-length albums (7 years if you are counting). For Sweany, it’s a theme that’s permeated his latest songs (running out of time, getting older). The time in between 2018’s Ancient Noise and Baby, It’s Late has been full of changes for Sweany. Difficult changes. These mile-markers and their aftermath made it challenging for Sweany to do what he’s done for over 20 years: write songs, record songs, get in a van and play those songs for you.

Lucca Mae is taking the UK by storm—one gig at a time. A standout talent on the burgeoning London Soul/Ska circuit. Mae channels the raw soul of Sam Cooke, PauloNutini and the timeless spirit of Amy Winehouse. Her artistry caught the attention of legendary drummer brothers Alan White (Oasis) and Steve White (Paul Weller), who is currently recording on her highly anticipated debut album—an endorsement few can claim.With a trail of sold-out shows across the UK, Australia, Canada and Sweden her ability to woo an audience has made herone of the most talked-about emerging artists in the scene.

Jack Browning is a 27-year-old painter and musician hailing from London (UK), but takes inspiration from all over Europe and the United States. A sucker for folk, blues, rock and country music, Jack divides his time between the recording studio, the art studio, and touring the UK, Europe and now the US.

Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse are a California-based roots rock (blending Blues Rock Americana, Country, and Soul) band created and led by Louisiana-born-and-raised musician Greta Valenti (Well Hung Heart) and UK British Blues Hall of Fame Inductee, Robin Davey (The Hoax, DVL, Well Hung Heart).

With deep Southern roots and a sound shaped by her New Orleans heritage, London-based soul powerhouse Acantha Lang has earned comparisons to icons like Aretha Franklin and Gladys Knight for her commanding vocals and soul-stirring delivery. Her debut album, Beautiful Dreams, made waves in 2023, climbing to #3 on the Official UK Jazz & Blues Albums Chart and earning top-tier praise, including 5 stars from Echoes Magazine and acclaim from Soul Bag (France). She’s been featured in Relix, American Songwriter, KCRW, and appeared on the covers of Blues & Soul and Echoes magazines. BBC 6 Music’s Craig Charles called her “brilliant… destined for world domination,” while Blues & Soul magazine hailed her as “a soul singer of the highest order.”

Maya Lane is a singer-songwriter from London. She is emotionally mature beyond her years and a natural storyteller. Her Pop Country/Folk style draws influences from the likes of Fleetwood Mac, Kacey Musgraves, HAIM and Joni Mitchell. In her short career Maya has accumulated 3 million streams and has picked up editorial playlists on Spotify including Chilled Pop Hits, New Pop UK, Noteable, Fresh Finds Folk and Fresh Finds UK and IE (front cover) and on Apple Music including New In Pop, Chill Pop, New in Country, New in Americana, New Music Daily, UK & Irish Country and Today's Country.

The Shadracks provide razor sharp sounds, much like a musical lizard with a fancy neck frill and a dirty old tail dragging in the primordial swamp of yesteryear. Whether you like it or not The Shadracks insist on supplying the goods.

Fresh off the release of their 5th Studio Album " Westerly" The Washboard Union are at it again. This latest collection marks the anticipated return of the band following the release of their award winning album Everbound. Complete with hit singles , “I Run On Country”, "Gather Round", "Band On Her Tshirt" and more this record represents a timeless, unique, and genuine quality which has made them a staple on country radio since the launch of their very first album. After breaking onto the music scene in 2016, they have proven themselves time and time again as not only distinguished tunesmiths and phenomenal live performers, but also some of the finest gentlemen you’ll likely ever meet.

The Red Hot Riot Big Band is a spin off from neo-rockabilly trio - Red Hot Riot. With a Gretsch guitar, boogie woogie piano, Howlin’ saxophone, double bass and drums, this band are sure to set Red Rooster alight with their take on rebel rousing rockabilly and rock n roll! Get ready to clap your hands, stomp your feet to that Red Hot Riot beat!

Lassie are Emily Winng (UK) and Camille Dávila (USA), together they bring dark Lynchian psychedelic-folk laced with tribal-punk, filtered through lilting melodies and hard-hitting harmonies.

Much like the mycelium spreading unseen through the soil, Sweet Giant bursts forth from the underground, like a fruiting body emerging from the forest floor - With spitting amplifiers and rattling drums, buzzing oscillators and runaway echo. Recording live in warehouses and barns across the UK, capturing that chaotic, untamed vibe that translates directly into their shows. This pure, electrifying energy, is just a taste of what they bring to the stage.

Mama Oh No are a family 4-piece from Norfolk, England. Taking inspiration from Old Soul, Blues, and surf music, the band delivers their own unique blend of swampy guitar, clanging bass, fuzz and spring reverb. The Gascoigne family band is Jack, (Vocals & guitar), Issy (Bass) and Tordi (Vocals, Keys & Omnichord), and Jack’s partner Rhi Swift (Drums).

Morton Valence are an enigmatic male/female singing duo based around the vocal paring of Robert “Hacker” Jessett, from London, and Irish chanteuse Anne Gilpin. Jessett has played with a variety of bands, including Alabama 3 and Band of Holy Joy, and is a prolific songwriter. Their albums have garnered 4- and 5-star reviews from publications such as Mojo and Uncut, and they feature regularly on BBC 6 Music. Their current line-up includes Shane Gilliver on bass, drummer Daryl Holley, as well as pedal steel guitar legend BJ Cole, who plays intermittently with the band both live and in the studio.

Ags Connolly is a traditional country artist from Oxfordshire, England, widely considered to be one of the best singer-songwriters in the genre ever to emerge from the UK. He has released four highly acclaimed studio albums which have led Country Music People magazine to label him "an English Willie Nelson" and "a national treasure".

Jazmine Banks and The Wild Hearts, your new favourite UK country band for 2026! Fronting our band is the amazing Jazmine Honey Banks, who has been performing live since the age of 12 in Suffolk. Jazmine moved to London when she was just 17 to pursue her music career and studied at East London Arts and Music. As her confidence grew and style matured she moved into Country Music, Jazmine now 25 has been performing around the UK and Nashville.

The Dirty Strangers, lead by London legend Alan Clayton, have been on a bit of a resurgence the past few years. Always known for putting on great live shows, delivering critically acclaimed albums and having a famous friend or two.. it finally feels like they’re getting the credit they deserve. And on their own merit.

Ryan has quickly established himself as one of the most exciting male artists in modern country music, captivating audiences with his distinctive voice, heartfelt songwriting, and electrifying live performances. Blending contemporary country influences with classic storytelling, his songs explore love, resilience, and real life with an honesty that resonates far beyond the stage.

Rainy Eyes is a Norwegian-born Americana/Alt-Country artist based in New Orleans by way of Northern California, where she began her career more than 15 years ago. Rainy’s sophomore album, "Lonesome Highway," was released on Royal Potato Family in 2024. As the swell continued to build, she hit the road in the summer of 2025 for a coast-to-coast US headline tour and headed to the UK for her first headline tour in Europe, followed by an East Coast run opening for Duane Betts in New Jersey and at the legendary Levon Helm Studios.

Italian alt.country pioneers Satellite Inn struck lucky by signing, at the birth of the scene, to North Carolina label MoodFood, who’d just lost their golden goose Whiskeytown. Releasing their now sought-after debut Cold Morning Songs in 1999, and touring the length and breadth of the US, somewhere along the way the trail ran cold; members came and went before the band imploded in the early noughties, guitarist and songwriter Stiv Cantarelli touring with Bob Mould and eventually releasing a solo album with Richmond Fontaine as his backing band.

Dublin troubadour Rob Corcoran and his band The Necessary Evils are a much-loved fixture on London’s roots scene and beyond. With a self penned repertoire full of lyrically compelling, beautifully observed songs that can shift effortlessly from "heart on sleeve" to "laugh out loud", they’ve been captivating UK audiences for over a decade. Rob cites American greats such as John Prine and Townes Van Zandt among his songwriting heroes, yet his own work is steeped in Celtic soul — delivered with a diction and turn of phrase unmistakably distilled in Dublin.

With a sound reminiscent of soft-rock bands of the 60s & 70s, Motel Sundown draw listeners with their blend of heartfelt lyrics over luscious three part harmonies. The three friends began writing together in 2018 after discovering mutual influences, releasing their debut album If You Were Listening in 2022. The Liverpool based trio have since supported The Hanging Stars, Ashley Campbell, The Chapin Sisters and more recently, US Grammy nominated artist Courtney Marie Andrews, with two UK tours under their belt.

Hailing from an isolated village up on the North Yorkshire Moors, Elaine has spent much of her life travelling back and forth to family in Phoenix, Arizona. Growing up in an old Watermill, she immersed herself in music, writing songs influenced by her surroundings both in the UK and USA.

Drawing on the lyricism of Texas songwriters and carried by 1970s country-rock sounds, George St Clair’s songs are natural and direct. People won’t stop comparing him to Jackson Browne, so there must be something to that. Raised in west Texas, George began as a songwriter in Austin. Life took him to Mexico, Peru and Brazil for long periods, where his musical palette grew.

Holman, Hilts & Delaney are authentic swamp. Hailing straight from the bleakness of the Fen delta, their fusion of southern soul and country via British guitar invasion will leave you thinking “there’s something in the water down there”. A jam band with tight, blood harmonies, purveying their own cuts of little heard tracks with a greasy undertow that would and should be patented if it wasn’t so hard to pin down… their sets are often littered with special guests, musicians hopping up to cut in, like some highway diner parking-lot love in.

Samuel Taylor is a Suffolk-based indie folk artist. At just 23, his debut EP, Lost & Overgrown, has been described as a "beautiful collection of songs" by Andrew Davie of Bear's Den. Samuel spent his childhood teaching himself to play his dad's banjo from old bluegrass records, which has since developed into his indie folk songwriting. He has been described as “enchanting” by Clash Magazine and as having "a rare ability to turn solitude into song, and song into solace" by Atwood Magazine.