Kristofferson’s latest album 'Closer to the Bone' marks the latest work of a distinguished career that has encompassed the authorship of such classic American songs as “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Sunday Morning Coming Down,” and “Help Me Make It Through the Night”; stardom in such feature films as Lonestar, the Blade Trilogy, A Soldier’s Daughter Never Cries, Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid and A Star is Born and honors including three Grammy Awards and a Golden Globe Award;

NELL BRYDEN sings from the heart and shoots from the hip. The blonde bombshell from Brooklyn has the urban lifestyle in her blood, the country/folk spirit of Americana in her soul, and the great American songbook in her head.Drawing on Jazz, Blues, Folk and her classical training, Bryden's songs hark back to an earlier era, whilst still remaining distinctly her own.

The music of David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash is a cornerstone of rock ‘n roll.
Songs like ' Woodstock', 'Southern Cross' and 'This old House' have become essential elements of our pop culture experience.
Their songs are just as durable, conveying emotional truths and social consciousness in equal measure.

Jackson Browne along with long time collaborator, David Lindley has written and performed some of the most literate and moving songs in popular music.
He has defined a genre of songwriting charged with honesty, emotion and personal politics, with songs like 'I'm Alive', 'Tender is the night' and 'The Pretender'.

As a member of the First Edition (and the New Christy Minstrels before that), Rogers shared in some million-sellers, among them "Reuben James" and "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town," But superstardom lay ahead for this Texan.
Since going solo in 1976 Kenny Rogers has enjoyed award-winning duets with Dottie West and Dolly Parton ('Islands in the stream'), countless chart successes with songs like 'The

During his extensive career, Willie Nelson has written more than 2,500 songs including favourites like 'Gravedigger', 'Let it be me' and 'Georgia on my mind' and released close to 300 albums.
He is recognized worldwide as an American troubadour and icon. Transcending musical genres, his music remains as relevant as ever five decades on.

This year Mick Hucknall celebrates 25 years of unbroken service with the band he founded, fronted and named. Simply Red emerged out of the streets and clubs of Manchester in the post-punk era of 1984 and within 12 months were riding in the British charts, with songs like "Holding Back the Years","Money's Too Tight (To Mention)" and "If You Don't Know Me By Now"

In the run up to Simply Red’s silver anniversary, Hucknall undertook the unenviable task of producing the ultimate Simply Red collection. Released in November 2008, ‘The Greatest Hits 25’ double CD features the top 25 Simply Red tracks from the past two and half decades and includes a brand new cover version of the Moody Blues 1960s smash hit Go Now.

For a band with all-time worldwide sales of over 50 million and 30 top 40 UK hits to their credit – in addition to having played over a 1000 concerts to more then 10 million people – Simply Red are set to create more records with their Greatest Hits and the 2009 world tour.

Rod Stewart returns to Edinburgh Castle for the first time since his incredible sell-out shows in 2002.

In a career spanning 5 decades, Rod Stewart’s incredible voice has made him one of the most distinctive performers in history. With a back catalogue of countless hit singles such as "Maggie May", "You Wear It Well", "Sailing", "Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright)", "I Don't Want to Talk About It", and "Have I Told You Lately", to name but a few, Rod’s status as Rock Royalty is already firmly cemented, but he’s got no plans to stop any time soon. Having achieved multi-platinum sales with his series of American Songbook albums, where he covered some of the best pop-standards of all time, he’s now back with Soulbook, a collection of Soul Classics inspired by the heroes of his 60’s youth.
Stewart is famed for his love of his Scottish Roots, making his Scottish shows incredible events for both the audience and him.

After debuting with her self-titled album in 2005, Brandi Carlile saw her fanbase mushroom with her second offering, The Story, in 2007.
Able to count Elton John as a fan, Carlisle who Duetted with Elton on the track 'Caroline' returns with her third album, Give Up The Ghost, which unveils her talents in their truest form. After two albums and non-stop touring, she has let her guard down and offers her most candid recording to date.

With the release of HALCYON TIMES, Jason & The Scorchers have accomplished an extremely rare feat: almost 30 years into their career they have made a rock ‘n’ roll record every bit as dynamic and mind-blowing as their vintage work.
Very few rock bands can make this claim. Jason & The Scorchers can, they should, and they do. True trailblazers, Jason & The Scorchers unique style, straddling Rock & Roll, Punk and Country has earned them an army of followers around the world, and lead them to receiving the American Music Association lifetime achievement award in 2008.

Glen Campbell, the Rhinestone Cowboy has been making music for over 50 years, His hits have made him an international celebrity and include; Gentle on My Mind, Wichita Lineman, Southern Nights, By the Time I Get to Phoenix and Rhinestone Cowboy. Glen has sold over 45 million records himself and has appeared on countless recordings as an in demand session guitarist.
This year, Glen returns with his new album 'Meet Glen Campbell', featuring a mix of 10 new iconic tracks and Glen's timeless spin on some classic songs.

Strikingly individual, twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid have over the years enjoyed huge success across the globe as the emotional honesty, political fire, wit and sing-along raucousness of their songs and their extensive touring has enlightened and entertained fans new and old. The Proclaimers have carved out a niche for themselves in the netherworld where pop, folk, new wave and punk collide. Songs like 'Letter from America', 'I'm On My Way', 'Sunshine On Leith' and of course 'I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)' have become classics, well known around the world and given Craig and Charlie Gold and Platinum singles and albums in UK, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

If you mention the name Steve Harley, or his band Cockney Rebel to anyone, the first thing that springs to mind is 'Make Me Smile(Come Up And See Me)'....the song which propelled Harley and his bandmates to Number 1 in the UK and across Europe in 1975. The song has since been covered more than 100 times, and recorded in 7 different languages. But that's not all we have to thank Steve Harley for. During his career, he has had a string of hits with songs like, 'Judy Teen', 'Mr Soft', 'Here comes the Sun' and 'Phantom of the Opera' (with Sarah Brightman) both solo and with Cockney Rebel.

As well as being an incredible lyricist, having written songs for several other artists including his old friend Rod Stewart who once called him “One of the finest lyricists the UK has ever produced”, Steve has also appeared in New York and London, as Christopher Marlowe in the critically acclaimed musical-drama Marlowe.

Now in 2009, Steve is back in the studio recording his latest album 'Stranger Comes to Town', and gearing up for its release and a full UK tour in 2010.

Eric Bibb was given his first steel-string guitar aged seven. By Junior High School, Eric was consumed by music. "I would cut school and claim I was sick" said Bibb. "When everyone would leave the house I would whip out all the records and do my own personal DJ thing all day long, playing Odetta, Joan Baez, The New Lost City Ramblers, Josh White."


After many years honing his skill, whilst living in Europe, Eric Bibb's first album 'Good Stuff' was released in 1997 to critical acclaim. Since then Eric Bibb has recorded with many other artists, most notably his father, and musical hero Leon, on the record 'A Family Affair' in 2002.

Following the success of 2005's album 'A Ship Called love', which was nominated for the Acoustic Album of the Year at the 2006 Blues Music Awards, 2008 saw the release of Eric’s latest album, 'Get Onboard'.

The album features a stellar line-up of musicians - the Nashville band included producer Glen Scott on keyboards and backing vocals, Tommy Sims (Bruce Springsteen, Kelly Clarkson, Eric Clapton) on guitar, bass and backing vocals, Lemar Carter on drums (Carrie Underwood, Joss Stone, India.Arie) and other Nashville musical luminaries.

2010 sees Eric return for a string of UK dates as part of his world tour.

Don McLean is one of America’s most enduring singer-songwriters and is forever associated with his classic hits ‘American Pie’ and ‘Vincent (Starry Starry Night)’. Since first hitting the charts in 1971, Don has amassed over 40 gold and platinum records world-wide and, in 2004, was inducted into the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame. His songs have been recorded by artists from every musical genre, most notably Madonna’s No. 1 recording of ‘American Pie’ in 2000 and George Michael’s version of ‘The Grave’ in 2003, sung in protest at the Iraq War.

2009 sees the return of Don Mclean, with his Album 'Addicted to Black', and a full European tour, including several dates in the UK in 2010.