Michael Hawley

Eleanor Morris has loved her brother's best friend, Lord Michael Hawley, for years and he has no idea. That's exactly why she doesn't want to spend Christmas at his country estate. But Michael has plans of his own to make this a Christmas she'll never forget.

Countryfile – The Album is the first music collection from the BBC’s long running show, featuring 4CDs carefully curated to feature songs that have either been played on the show in the last three decades or been inspired by it. The show is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and has grown into a defining part of British culture, reflected in the album’s vibrant and eclectic track list. Whatever mood you’re in and whatever landscape or wildlife you’re admiring, Countryfile – The Album has something to set the scene. Countryfile – The Album features over 4 hours of uplifting and relaxing music from and inspired by the show including Coldplay, George Ezra, First Aid Kit, Elton John, Fleetwood Mac, Mike Oldfield, The Shires, Jose Gonzalez, William Orbit, Groove Armada, The Script, Newton Faulkner and Richard Hawley.

Often hailed as the 'First Lady of Folk', Kate celebrates an amazing 30 years as a professional musician in 2022 with the release of this brand new album.

Chicago based trumpet player Lin Rountree started his solo career in 2006 with the album Groovetree, followed by Sumthin’ Good (2008), Soul-Tree (2011) and Serendipitous (2013). Soulfunky (2015) is his fifth album and the second for CutMore Records.

The title of Jeff Ryan’s soulful, high energy breakthrough debut single “Up and Up” on Woodward Avenue Records perfectly captures his dynamic career trajectory these past few years. After years of playing in a variety of regional soul, funk and even big band ensembles, the San Francisco Bay Area based saxophone sensation has captivated thousands with his robust, heartfelt vibe at numerous prominent Northern California jazz festivals – including a four year run at the Stockton Jazz Festival, where he has opened and performed along with urban jazz greats Marion Meadows, Eric Darius, Paul Taylor, Nick Colionne and Julian Vaughn. Fans in Southern California have seen him jam with guitarist Nils at Spaghettini. Now, with the release of “Up and Up” and his multi-faceted debut album Embrace, Ryan is in prime position to join their ranks as one of contemporary jazz’s top emerging artists of 2018.