The Long Road festival, which presents one of the UK’s largest, most authentic celebrations of country, Americana and roots music, has confirmed a raft of additional acts for this year’s event. Having already announced performances from the likes of million-selling US singer-songwriters Kip Moore and Josh Turner, nine-time Grammy-winning Asleep At The Wheel, who make their first full-band appearance in the UK for over 10 years, American comedian, writer and musician Rich Hall, BAFTA-nominated Irish singer and actress Jessie Buckley and Grammy-winning US country singer Suzy Bogguss, the organisers have added more acts to the line-up for the 3-day event which takes place at Stanford Hall in Leicestershire.
Amongst the new acts joining the bill is US country singer-songwriter Logan Mize. Mize, who has garnered over 100 million streams on Spotify, has deep musical roots in his family tree as his great uncle was Billy Mize, largely known for crafting and evolving the legendary Bakersfield sound, which included musical pioneers Merle Haggard and Buck Owens. Also just announced is rising star country/pop singer Twinnie.
Canadian singer-songwriter Jessica Mitchell, Nashville based producer DJ Hish, who has gained global recognition for his unique electro-infused spin on country music, disco bandoleros Flying Mojito Bros, who fuse traditional country with funk and electronic sounds, and Americana duo Loud Mountains are all also new additions.
The festival will once again present a range of stage takeovers featuring specialist country and Americana organisations including The Bluegrass Situation (BGS), an online music magazine and curator promoting the continued growth of bluegrass, roots, progressive folk rock, Americana music and culture, The Americana Music Association UK, and independent UK label Loose Records. Line-up details below.
Alongside its varied live performance spaces, which range from the Rhinestone County main stage, to the much-talked-about Honky Tonk Bar, The Long Road Festival will also offer songwriters’ rounds, a wellness area, a classic American car display, traditional Southern-style food stalls, heritage crafts and workshops, dedicated kids’ area and much more.
The full line-up to date is as follows:
Rhinestone County
Kip Moore
Josh Turner
Cam
LANCO
Suzy Bogguss
Morgan Evans
Eric Paslay
Jillian Jacqueline
Lainey Wilson
Lauren Jenkins
Crossroad County
Rhiannon Giddens with Francesco Turrisi
Asleep at the Wheel
Rich Hall’s Hoedown
John Paul White
Sam Outlaw
The Steel Woods
Thompson Square
Suzanne Santo
Jessie Buckley
Sunny Ozell
CoCo and The Butterfields
Liv Austen
CC Smugglers
Jaime Wyatt
The Cactus Blossoms
Katy Hurt
Matt the Electrician
Leslie Stevens
The Hanging Stars
Robert Chaney
Peter Bruntnell
Carson McHone
Native Harrow
Rose Cousins
William the Conqueror
Beth Rowley
The Grahams
Front Country
Lucy Blu
DJ Hish
Fair County
Charley Crockett
Austin Jenckes
Sam Lewis
Ags Connolly
Sean McConnell
SUSTO
Jake Morrell
Ian Noe
Beth Snapp
Bill and the Belles
Amy Speace
Arkansas Dave
Lockeland
Drew Young Band
The American Music Association UK Takeover
The Jambalaya Band
Izzie Walsh
The Fargo Railroad Co
Oh Susanna
The Orange Circus Band
Smith and Brewer
The Bluegrass Situation Takeover
Rose Cousins
Matt the Electrician
Jessica Mitchell
Beth Rowley
Plus The BGS Songwriters Parlour / Cafe
Loose Records Takeover
William the Conqueror
Frankie Lee
Carson McHone
Native Harrow
Peter Bruntnell
Leslie Stevens
The Hanging Stars
Robert Chaney
The Long Road will take place at Stanford Hall in Leicestershire from September 6th – 8th 2019. Day tickets start at £45*, Weekend No Camping tickets at £100* and Weekend Camping tickets start at £130* (*for one adult ticket plus booking fees). Ticket prices correct at time of announcement. Tickets are available from www.thelongroad.com.