The North East Magazine
John Hiatt ‘The Definite Collection’ is a brand offering on the Humphead Record label due for release on April 8th. Classed a a modern day troubadour Hiatt is perhaps better known for his songwriting ability rather than his stage shows, however if you’re an appreciator of his music you will know that his on stage [...]
This charming CD from Dala entitled ‘Best Day’ is the fifth album from Canadian duo that has been performing together since 2002. Gifted singers and songwriters Sheila Carabine and Amanda Walther’s new album is a quantum leap forward in their song writing talents and performance. Garlanded with three Canadian Folk music award nominations for songs [...]
‘Claustrofobia’ is the directorial debut from Bobby Boermans, released by Matchbox Films. The dictionary definition of ‘Claustrophobia’ reads “is the fear of having no escape and being closed in small spaces or rooms”. A study recently indicated that 5-7% of the world population is affected by severe claustrophobia, but only a few seek treatment. With [...]
On today’s American Connection Country Music Radio Show I’ll be making the free draw for all of you who have clicked the ‘like’ button on the American Connection Facebook page. It could be you who wins the debut album of Adrianna Freeman if you’re the lucky listener to be drawn out. Our Album of The [...]
Toby Keith’s Deluxe Edition new release entitled Hope On The Rocks is his sixteenth album offering to date. In 2005 he debuted in his first film role in the movie ‘Broken Bridges’ in which he played the part of a washed up country musician. The truth cannot be farther away from reality when you take [...]
There’s some new names to introduce you to on todays American Connection show. Keleigh Bannen, Dee Hilligoss, Gwen Sebastian, The Gords and our Album of the Week introduces the Red Dirt Rangers. I’ll be taking the usual look at the ups and downs of the Billboard Hot Country Songs Charts and playing the top three [...]
He is part Cherokee, his albums have produced fourteen Top 40 singles and to date he has topped the Billboard Hot Country Singles Charts three times. Although perhaps not as well known here in Britain Joe Nichols has proved himself as a force to be reckoned with in the States. Entering the country music scene [...]
Our Album Of The Week on today’s show comes from a stalwart of the country music scene who bounced into our lives with a song titled ‘Here In The Real World’…that’s Alan Jackson. There’s a few dedications and requests and one takes us back to a song that was used in a British TV advert. [...]