North West-based Phil Blundell draws on Dylan, John Prine and Townes Van Zandt for his songwriting — from band JakLash Cat to his solo debut, Don't Look Back.
East End-born Justin Vella, aka The Cockney Cowboy, blends London life with catchy UK country — from City Boy Singing Country Songs to his latest single, Waterloo Road.
Performing since age 15, Northumberland's Jason Arnup built a career gig by gig, releasing two albums and fronting his own band across the north of England.
