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Modern Country is coming to the East Kilbride Village Theatre on Saturday 17th August, with two full sets from Scotland leading acts.
RAINTOWN:
Raintown fuse a passion for Country Music with their eclectic musical influences and continue the tradition of exciting new music to emerge from Scotland. Their electrifying live performances and well crafted songs have elevated this impressive duo to new heights and cemented their place as one of the UK’s leading ‘new breed’ of Country acts. They will be exclusively showcasing brand new material at this special East Kilbride show.
16 awards in 5 years, two critically acclaimed albums this Glasgow-based duo deliver a startling take on contemporary country that is both firmly-rooted and unashamedly forward-thinking. Their intensely charismatic live performances are imbued with a spirit and energy that that make them a stand out act and one you must see.
They present a polished mix of lyrical story telling that’s hard to ignore. Complimented by bright, up-tempo guitar-led Americana, Country pop-rock all arranged around superb harmonies and the duo’s trade mark back and forth vocals.
Raintown have firmly established themselves as one of the best live acts in the UK, with stellar performances at C2C-Country2Country Festival, Nashville Meets London, Party at the Palace, Belladrum Festival, supporting Deacon Blue at Montrose Music Festival and Runrig at the iconic Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London.
KATEE KROSS
Katee Kross is one of the fastest rising stars on the rapidly growing UK Country scene. This 22 year old, Glasgow native, has already gained an impressive live CV, performing at the likes of Wembley Arena, SEE Hydro and the world famous King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut; working with with some fantastic and diverse artists, such as Seasick Steve, Dougie MacLean, Barbara Dickson, James Grant and Findlay Napier.
With a career that has already seen the release of three, self-penned, Albums which has shown an impressive and beautiful progression of original music following a young artist as she matures as a songwriter. Maverick Magazine commented that her album was “simply excellent and staggering album" and Country In My Veins saying, “New Country with an old soul.”
Along with her fantastic band, The Amberjax they recently headlined the Country on the Clyde weekend, winning over a large number of new fans and fantastic reviews. 2018 also saw them appear at 11 festivals across the UK, with C2C Glasgow (SSE Acoustic Stage), Burnsfest, Mugstock and Millport Country Music Festival amongst them.
Additional highlights include opening two dates for Catherine McGrath at her Liverpool and Glasgow gigs, appearance as part of the STV Children's Appeal and hosting the Open Mic Stage for the second year at Dougie MacLean's AmberFest
Don’t miss this exciting evening. Order your tickets today. tickets £12
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Rebecca
December 29th 2019
Fantastic intimate gig with Raintown and Katee Kross.
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"If This Was a Love Song,' a number with so much harmony, melody and county pop appeal that if it had been written and performed by a Nashville act it would never be off US country and mainstream pop radio."
Ross Muir - fabricationshq.com
16 awards in just 5 years, two critically acclaimed albums and a new one on the way, Glasgow-based, Raintown delivers an attention-grabbing mix of Scottish rock and Contemporary Country that is unashamedly forward-thinking. Their intensely charismatic live performances are imbued with a spirit and energy that make their sound accessible to all music lovers.
“Country music in the UK has come of age in the last year and Raintown are front-and-centre in that surge. The new album is simply superb.”
John Collins - Presenter, Bauer City Network 2
With a live reputation that has continued to grow with performances that included, a successful UK tour, Country2Country at London's O2 Arena, Party at the Palace Music Festival, Belladrum Music Festival, supporting Deacon Blue at Montorse Music Festival, Runrig at the iconic Shepherd’s Bush Empire and American, Josh Kelley in Glasgow. They were also the first Scottish act ever to be asked to perform at the CMA Fest in Nashville, USA.
“Go and see one of their dynamic live performances and get on the Raintown bandwagon because the best is yet to come”
Country Music People.
Their sophomore release, ‘WRITING ON THE WALL’ continued their impressive development. It contains a polished mix of bright, up-tempo guitar-led Americana, Country pop-rock all arranged around superb harmonies and the duo’s trade mark back and forth vocals. It has gained praise from fans and critics alike including five star review’s from both ‘Country Music People’ - who said, “every single track has something remarkable about it” - and Maverick Magazine which commented, “The record is truly excellent.”
“It is very,very good.”
Bob Harris – Radio2
Paul Bain and Claire McArthur-Bain, are more than just a love story; they fuse their passion for Country Music with their eclectic musical influences and continue the tradition of exciting new music to emerge from Glasgow. Their electrifying live performances and sensational new music have elevated this impressive duo to new heights and cemented their place as one of the UK’s leading ‘new breed’ of Country crossover acts.
“Everyone’s talking about Raintown.”
Baylen Leonard – ABSOLUTE COUNTRY / BBC Radio 2 Country
Read MoreRoss Muir - fabricationshq.com
16 awards in just 5 years, two critically acclaimed albums and a new one on the way, Glasgow-based, Raintown delivers an attention-grabbing mix of Scottish rock and Contemporary Country that is unashamedly forward-thinking. Their intensely charismatic live performances are imbued with a spirit and energy that make their sound accessible to all music lovers.
“Country music in the UK has come of age in the last year and Raintown are front-and-centre in that surge. The new album is simply superb.”
John Collins - Presenter, Bauer City Network 2
With a live reputation that has continued to grow with performances that included, a successful UK tour, Country2Country at London's O2 Arena, Party at the Palace Music Festival, Belladrum Music Festival, supporting Deacon Blue at Montorse Music Festival, Runrig at the iconic Shepherd’s Bush Empire and American, Josh Kelley in Glasgow. They were also the first Scottish act ever to be asked to perform at the CMA Fest in Nashville, USA.
“Go and see one of their dynamic live performances and get on the Raintown bandwagon because the best is yet to come”
Country Music People.
Their sophomore release, ‘WRITING ON THE WALL’ continued their impressive development. It contains a polished mix of bright, up-tempo guitar-led Americana, Country pop-rock all arranged around superb harmonies and the duo’s trade mark back and forth vocals. It has gained praise from fans and critics alike including five star review’s from both ‘Country Music People’ - who said, “every single track has something remarkable about it” - and Maverick Magazine which commented, “The record is truly excellent.”
“It is very,very good.”
Bob Harris – Radio2
Paul Bain and Claire McArthur-Bain, are more than just a love story; they fuse their passion for Country Music with their eclectic musical influences and continue the tradition of exciting new music to emerge from Glasgow. Their electrifying live performances and sensational new music have elevated this impressive duo to new heights and cemented their place as one of the UK’s leading ‘new breed’ of Country crossover acts.
“Everyone’s talking about Raintown.”
Baylen Leonard – ABSOLUTE COUNTRY / BBC Radio 2 Country
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