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This September sees the return of the No Mean City Festival , a celebration of Americana music right in the heart of Glasgow! Now in its third year, the No Mean City Festival takes place at variety of venues across the city centre including Nice 'n' Sleazy, Broadcast, Oran Mor and O2 ABC showcasing some of the best new and classic Americana and Roots music acts. This week alone sees Strand of Oaks, The Be Good Tanya's and Eels perform around the city with other stellar acts such as Jim White, Junip and the living legend Kris Kristofferson set to perform later in the month. If you like your music acoustic, soothing and with compelling stories, then get yourself along to the No Mean City Festival !

This weeks Music Monday is somewhat of a departure from our regular musical path, but no less impressive or brilliant. This week we highlight emerging Americana artist Jesse Woods who combines classic country sound with his 90's kid upbringing. Born in Katy, Texas, Jesse originally started out on a path to American Football, becoming the star of his High School football team and earning a scholarship to Texas A&M to play wide receiver for the Aggies. Unfortunately for his footballing career, but fortunate for us as music lovers, a series of injuries cut short his playing career and he decided to turn to music. He cites his influences growing up as the gospel music his father would listen to which taught him about the correct use of harmonies, the explosion of grunge music he listened to as a rebellious teenager and the singer songwriters of the sixties and seventies that he discovered as a young man in High School. His debut album 'Get Your Burdens...

It turns out that denim experts Edwin are also pretty handy when it comes to their t-shirts too, as evidenced by the recent drop of tees instore. The Edwin Trademark tee puts an interesting, vintage inspired spin on the Edwin branding, letting you represent the brand with style! Available in two colourways - grey and white, this classic crewneck style tee is a cracker. The Edwin Airbone tee channels somewhat of an Americana theme with its Bald Eagle print and is another great t-shirt from the brand. The pick of the bunch though has got to be the Edwin and Blitz Motorcycles collaboration tee which really nails the biker theme with its washed out print and features Blitz branding on the sleeve. Available instore and online really soon!