
Today, we’re bringing you more unforgettable sessions packed with raw talent and honest storytelling. Whether it’s foot-stomping honky-tonk, smoky blues-infused ballads, or acoustic country that hits right in the feels, we’ve got it all lined up for you.
Joining us in this episode are some of the most exciting voices in country and Americana today. Expect powerful performances and a whole lot of passion as we strip it all back and let the music do the talking.
So grab a drink, settle in, and get ready for some more pure, unfiltered country music magic – live, raw, and straight from a living room to you. Let’s get this show started!
Appearing in this episode are;
Martin Harley (www.facebook.com/martinharleymusic)
"One of the UK’s finest contemporary roots musicians" – Guitarist Magazine
"A slide guitar master" – Roots Magazine
For over three decades, Martin Harley has been setting stages ablaze across the globe with his mesmerizing slide guitar and rich blend of Americana, Blues, and Folk. With albums recorded in Texas, Nashville, and Wales, his sound is steeped in raw authenticity and soul.
Harley’s spellbinding performances have sold out iconic venues like London’s Union Chapel and earned him nominations for the Americana Music Awards’ Instrumentalist of the Year and Best Acoustic Blues Artist. He’s graced legendary festival stages from Glastonbury to the Royal Albert Hall, while his music has been featured on hit TV shows like The Vampire Diaries and Banshee.
Collaborating with luminaries like Jerry Douglas and Grammy-winner Derek Mixon, Harley’s chart-topping albums (including Static in the Wires, which hit #2 on the iTunes Blues Charts) showcase his signature style. His latest release, Morning Sun, recorded with producer Nigel Stonier, features Michael Blair on inventive percussion and a stellar cast of UK Americana stars.
If you love soul-stirring storytelling, virtuosic guitar work, and music that feels like an open highway at sunset, Martin Harley is an artist you need to experience.
Susannah Clegg (www.facebook.com/susannahcleggmusic)
"A voice that sends shivers down your spine"
“Timeless storytelling wrapped in Americana soul”
Hailing from North West England, Susannah Clegg is a powerhouse singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose music blends the golden age of classic country and American roots with a modern, soulful touch.
Her debut EP, The Road Is Only Miles (released February 1, 2025), showcases her spellbinding vocals and evocative songwriting, taking cues from legends like Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Loretta Lynn, and Townes Van Zandt, as well as contemporary artists like Willie Watson and Sierra Ferrell.
Beyond her solo career, Susannah is a driving force in bluegrass and country string-band The Long Nights, whose 2024 debut album is making waves in the folk and roots scene. Whether delivering an aching ballad or a foot-stomping barnburner, her music transports you to a place where old-time tradition meets fresh, unfiltered energy.
Blue Collar (https://www.instagram.com/_blue.collar_/)
“Boot-stomping energy meets heartfelt storytelling”
Blue Collar are three working-class tradies from the South of the UK who know how to light up a stage. Their sound is an electric mix of high-energy anthems, slow-burning ballads, and everything in between—a seasoned blend of old and new that gets crowds moving. Whether you’re in the mood to dance, cry, or sing along at the top of your lungs, these guys bring the heat.
Rob Phillimore (https://www.instagram.com/rob_phillimore/)
“Keep your ears open and your heart ready, because this is an artist who leaves a mark”
Hailing from the rugged, windswept coasts of Cornwall, UK, Rob Phillimore is a singer-songwriter whose music is steeped in raw emotion and rich storytelling. With a voice that echoes the depths of love and loss, his songs pull you in and refuse to let go. Phillimore’s music is a journey—one that lingers long after the last note fades.
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