25 April 2019

American country star Cam will be performing at The Long Road Festival in September, with Jessie Buckley, Jillian Jacqueline, Suzy Bogguss and Rich Hall also being announced as part of the second wave of the line-up. The Burning House singer wowed the UK with her Main Stage slot at C2C 2019 and it has transpired that fans will not have to wait very long to see Cam in action again. In addition to Cam, Jessie Buckley – star of the film ‘Wild Rose’ – will be performing songs from the feature, while Grammy winning Suzy Bogguss will be bringing her country flair to Leicestershire. The acts join the likes of Kip Moore, Josh Turner, Asleep at the Wheel and LANCO. Speaking about the additions, Baylen Leonard – The Long Road Festival’s Creative Director – believes that the new additions to the bill will further enable attendees to fully experience what the genres on display have to offer. “With this latest addition of exciting artists to an already stellar lineup, you can experience the true width and breadth of Country, Americana, and roots all in one place,” Leonard said. “There truly is something for everyone. I can’t wait to welcome them and you to celebrate the music and the lifestyle at The Long Road.” The event takes place between 6-8 September and tickets are available here. The Long Road Festival line-up so far is: Rhinestone County Kip Moore Josh Turner Cam LANCO Suzy Bogguss Morgan Evans Eric Paslay Jillian Jacqueline Lainey Wilson Lauren Jenkins Crossroad County Rhiannon Giddens with Francesco Turrisi Asleep at the Wheel Rich Hall’s Hoedown John Paul White Sam Outlaw The Steel Woods Thompson Square Suzanne Santo Jessie Buckley Sunny Ozell CoCo and The Butterfields Liv Austen CC Smugglers Jaime Wyatt The Cactus Blossoms Katy Hurt Matt the Electrician Leslie Stevens The Hanging Stars Robert Chaney Peter Bruntnell Carson McHone Native Harrow Rose Cousins William the Conqueror Beth Rowley The Grahams Front Country Lucy Blu Fair Country Charley Crockett Austin Jenckes Sam Lewis Ags Connolly Sean McConnell SUSTO Jake Morrell Ian Noe Beth Snapp Bill and the Belles Amy Speace Arkansas Dave Lockeland Drew Young Band

The Rising MOVING ON Renegade Maverick Records **** An exemplary follow up album After bursting on the scene in 2014 with their debut album ‘Coming Home’, fans of Northern Ireland band The Rising had to wait four years until they got a follow up, which is in the shape of ‘Moving On’. Lead singer Chantelle McAteer takes every given opportunity to show off her tremendous vocals, while the accompanying instrumental elements made up by Chris Logan (guitars, banjo, mandolin) and Brian Mellors (bass) merge expertly with her voice. The first half of the album is very strong, with the likes of Forgive and Not Forget, Even the Stars Fall For You and Reasonable (which has a superb bassline in) all standing out, while the second half is backed up by Take a Hint and Finally Found You, both of which are excellent. If there is any criticism to be levelled, it’s that the overall production of some of the tracks is a tad questionable – you get the feeling on the title track in particular that if the vocals were more polished, it could be a blockbuster of a hit – but this is outweighed by the overall quality of the songs themselves. Plus, if it really bothers you that much, go and see them live – these songs are sure to bring the house down as the trio continue their ascension in the music world. A thoroughly enjoyable listen from a band definitely on the up. Rob Ramsey www.therisingmusic.com