Guardian Music — (Southern Crossroads)Perfect timing isn't Danny George Wilson's strong suit. His first band, Grand Drive, specialised in heartfelt Americana before it became fashionable. Danny and the Champions of the World's 2008 debut unveiled lap steel guitars an... more info

Guardian Music — Newcastle/Gateshead Quayside"This is a lot bigger than when we played here five years ago," say local heroes the Futureheads, noting Evolution's expansion from its beginnings as a free festival spanning Newcastle and Gateshead. You could be forgiven ... more info

Songs:Illinois — The new record from Danny and the Champions of the World has been very widely praised in the UK. It’s just been released (Jan. 25) and already has received major kudos from Mojo, Uncut, Q Magazine, The Independent, The Mail and The London times. ... more info

Guardian Music — Wilton's Music Hall, LondonHaving been out of the public eye for the last few years, Britain's favourite hairy singing siblings had their work cut out with their first headlining London concert. They charmed audiences in 2005 with a debut filled with... more info