Sierra Ferrell at The Forum

The Brudi Brothers

The Forum, 7 July 2026

When I saw Sierra Ferrell back in 2022 playing acoustically with just a two-piece band backing her, I knew she was something special and brimming with star quality but even that wonderful show didn't prepare me for just how fantastic this gig would be. It truly was two hours of pure magic, with Ferrell showing off her incredible stage presence and backed by a truly astonishing band. 

My Favourite Albums of 2024

My top albums of 2024:

 

MJ Lenderman - Manning Fireworks

Waxahatchee - Tigers Blood

Kacey Musgraves - Deeper Well

Mary Timony - Tame The Tiger

St. Vincent - All Born Screaming

Kim Gordon - The Collective

Laura Marling - Patterns In Repeat

Jack White - No Name

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings - Woodland

Sturgill Simpson (as Johnny Blueskies) - Passage Du Desir

Kim Deal - Nobody Loves You More

Sierra Ferrell - Trail Of Flowers

Best Gigs Of 2022

I only went to six gigs this year! Sadly the list gets smaller every year but at least it's longer than during the Covid years, so I am definitely grateful for the few I did see. Also, every one I went to was great! So I have absolutely nothing to complain about. I also got to see two artists live that I've wanted to see for years: Lindsey Buckingham doing a solo show and at long last Jewel! I think you can guess which ones were my absolute favourites then... 

1. Lindsey Buckingham at the London Palladium

2. Jewel at Omeara

3. Sierra Ferrell at Scala

4. Julia Jacklin & Erin Rae at the Roundhouse

5. Goldfrapp & Alison Sudol at the Royal Festival Hall

6. Joan As Police Woman at the Union Chapel

Sierra Ferrell at Scala

Sierra Ferrell

Native Harrow

Scala, 28 June 2022

Sometimes you hear an artist and you just know you have to see them live. I may not be going to as many gigs these days, some of it due to circumstances but also due to that magic moment missing much of the time. But the first time I heard Sierra Ferrell I knew I had to go see her. Unfortunately the two London dates she was playing at the St Pancras Old Church were sold out but then due to the pandemic those got postponed and finally moved to Scala, so lucky for me I was finally able to grab a ticket (although I must say it would have been awesome to see a show like Ferrell's at the Old Church).

My Favourite Albums Of 2021

16. Marina Allen - Candlepower 

15. Margo Cilker - Pohorylle

14. Ashley Monroe - Rosegold

13. Lana Del Rey - Chemtrails Over The Country Club

12. Pearl Charles - Magic Mirror

11. Kacey Musgraves - Star-Crossed

10. Dinosaur Jr. - Sweep It Into Space

9. St. Vincent - Daddy's Home

8. Brandi Carlile - In These Silent Days

7. Juliana Hatfield - Blood 

6. Sierra Ferrell - Long Time Coming

5. Sturgill Simpson - The Ballad Of Dood & Juanita

4. Lana Del Rey - Blue Banisters

3. Snail Mail - Valentine 

2. Lindsey Buckingham - Lindsey Buckingham 

1. Marina - Ancient Dreams In A Modern Land