In Interview: Jimmie Allen Q&A

In Interview: Jimmie Allen Q&A

Jimmie Allen has certainly made an impression on the country music scene.  Signed to Stoney Creek, the Delaware born Jimmie Allen released his debut album, Mercury Lane, in October.  The album followed relatively quickly on from his self-titled debut album which was...

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Chase Rice Q&A

Chase Rice Q&A

Just days before speaking to Chase Rice he was announced to perform at the 2019 Country to Country Music Festival. I chat with him at The Ruby Lounge, where he is headlining on his return to Manchester.  It's a city where he has enjoyed success on previous tours. ...

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Previewed: Island at The Ruby Lounge

Previewed: Island at The Ruby Lounge

Following last month’s release of their debut album Feels Like Air, London based Island come to Manchester’s The Ruby Lounge as part of their 10-date UK and Ireland tour. The eleven track album was inspired by the band’s extensive time on the road and was released...

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Previewed: Jordan Allen at The Ruby Lounge

Previewed: Jordan Allen at The Ruby Lounge

Fresh from presenting their latest single R.O.S.I.E, live favourites Jordan Allen return to Manchester's The Ruby Lounge on Friday. R.O.S.I.E received strong support at radio level from the likes of BBC Introducing, Virgin Radio and BBC Radio 6Music.  Recorded in...

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Previewed: Yonaka at The Ruby Lounge

Previewed: Yonaka at The Ruby Lounge

Yonaka come to Manchester's The Ruby Lounge hot off the release of their debut five-track EP Heavy. The gig marks a return to Manchester for Yonaka who recently played at Neighbourhood Festival alongside Anteros, who are also the bill at The Ruby Lounge.  The bands...

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Previewed: Palace at The Ruby Lounge

Previewed: Palace at The Ruby Lounge

Palace perform at Manchester's Ruby Lounge ahead of the release of their new single Bitter. The gig on 10 April comes a couple of weeks before Bitter impacts via Fiction Records.  Speaking of the track, frontman Leo Wyndham commented “Bitter is a song about jealousy...

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Previewed: Blair Dunlop at The Ruby Lounge

Previewed: Blair Dunlop at The Ruby Lounge

Blair Dunlop is set to perform the penultimate date of his latest tour at Manchester’s The Ruby Lounge on 24 February 2017. The tour is in support of Dunlop’s third studio album Gilded, released in May 2016.  It is an album which was released to strong critical...

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