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The Festival Stages make the weekend at O2 London memorable for fans and artists alike

They enthralled, excited and invigorated the AmericanaFest crowd last month.

They'll be discussing all the important things: music and life.

"The festival on March 28 2020 will be headlined by LA Priest, fresh from a five year hiatus."

"...A group of musicians in Nashville got tired of waiting for change and took action, creating their own opportunities..."

"M. Ward journeyed to Montreal in Canada to work with Arcade Fire"

"In memory of Hugh Masekela, Tony Allen and producer Nick Gold took the tapes and finished recording the album last summer in the same London studio"

Although he performs in the modern folk realm, Sean McConnell's got one foot in the country world too

If you're a Sam Lewis fan, this is an essential purchase.

A powerful album steeped in history and nuance.

Highlights of a star-studded night featuring Joan Armatrading, Nick Lowe, Billy Bragg, The Milk Carton Kids, Amy Speace, Brian Fallon and many more!

"...She stripped down to gold paint and glitter, alternated with petals, for a striking conceptual video..."

It blends Mancunian Brit pop swagger with psychedelia, trip hop and new wave influences.

If the name sounds familiar to you, it's because the band come from punk anti-royalty, The Sex Pistols

"...an ode to an American way of life that's passing but still accessible through exploration, music, and memory..."

"...exploring love, motherhood, memory and the Midwest..."