Our Picks
Bon Iver (Apollo Victoria Theatre - 7 December 2008) Justin Vernon and his indie-folk band, whose name is an Anglicised version of the French term for "good winter", have earned comparisons to the Flaming Lips and Sparklehorse. Bon Iver earned critical acclaim for the album For Emma, Forever Ago - released in 2007 after Vernon spent three months in a cabin in the woods. |
Oysterband (The Forum - 12 December 2008) Oysterband deserve respect automatically for collaborating on Farewell to the Crown, the b-side to Chumbawamba's bouncing hit, Tubthumping. These Canterbury folk rockers have played for more than 30 years and are still going strong, with a European tour that finishes in London near year's end. |
Tracy Chapman (Hammersmith Apollo - 15 and 16 December 2008) We can think of more than just 'one reason' why we'd like this Cleveland-born songstress (and rumoured ex of Alice Walker) to stay in the capital. Her soulful, folksy sound has kept her on the charts since the '80s, and she has no reason to put down that guitar now. |
Patsy Cline (Millfield Theatre - 5 March 2009) The country legend who sang hits like Crazy and I Fall to Pieces died at the young age of 30 in a plane crash. Her music, though, will be honoured with a tribute concert featuring all her biggest tracks. |
Noah and the Whale (Shepherds Bush Empire - 6 March 2009) Despite just releasing their first album (Peaceful, The World Lays Me Down) this year, the band have already performed at UK classics including Glastonbury and the Leeds Festival. Noah and the Whale have staked their reputation as promising up-and-comers with the hit folk track 5 Years Time. |
Country Venues in London
Barbican
Silk EC2, Silk
Barbican/Moorgate Tube
Borderline
Orange Yard, Off Manette St
Tottenham Court Road Tube
Outlaws & Sinners
Ashtons, 194 Cricklewood Broadway, London NW2
Cricklewood Overground (Railtrack)
- Country night with Line Dancing instruction.
Royal Albert Hall
Kensington Gore, SW7
South Kensington Tube
Royal Festival Hall
South Bank, SE1
Embankment Tube
Wembley Arena & Wembley Stadium
Empire Way, Wembley, Middx
Wembley Park Tube
Selling Fast
Lisa Hannigan - 10 December 2008
Dominic Kirwan - 5 and 6 December 2008
Teddy Thompson - 12 February 2009
Tom Paxton - 23 February 2009
Kenny Rogers - 3 April 2009
Get Loaded 2008
Global Gathering
The Fratellis
The Ting Tings
Justice
Annuals
Curious Generation
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