Buckle 'n' Boots, UK Country
Top quality British Americana touring UK venues and festivals, led by Bee. A chance to write about a local act that loves Tennessee music even more than I do.
In the summer of 2025, when Tennessee Vibes was just a couple of weeks old, I became aware of a UK country act called Buckle ‘n’ Boots / BNB. They stood out as an up-and-coming British Americana outfit that seemed to be playing all of the best country music festivals and having a fun time doing it.
BNB even played the Brands Hatch American Speedfest, a new event on my radar that combines my love of motor racing and music. They also played the major UK Country Music Festival in Blackpool and Country on the Coast in Portsmouth. But who on earth were they?
I soon realised the Surrey-based Bee is now the main voice and face of BNB after starting out as a duo a couple of years ago. They’re releasing a song every few months, so I took an hour out today to grab hold of their February 2025 EP Jumpin’ on the Bandwagon. It collects together a handful of songs released in the year before.
The EP kicks off quick and fresh with Love in the Dark, a high speed car chase of a song that involves whiskey and a Corvette. The car in the thrilling video is a 1968 scarlet model which adds to the vibe.
Next up is Stanley which is a modern bar-room classic with a swing. This is the track that gives us the title of the collection, Jumpin’ on the Bandwagon. And more whiskey. And lots of small-town gossip. Hit me, barman. Oh - Stanley is the guy behind the bar!
Bee manages to combine her role as mother of three young children with her country music career. She calls to mind Kimberly Kelly in more ways than one, an artist I reviewed here in October after she re-launched her music career as a mother with Modern Day Woman.
Best Part of Me is up next. It opens with a gentle acoustic guitar. It’s less produced, less electric, just a touch of peddle steel, and therefore allows the vocals to shine. It feels like the end of a relationship. She’s taking the dog, of course. It’s the saddest part of the EP.
The final song is Slow Down Honey, which references Dolly and 9 to 5. It might be slower but it’s still a loud banger. You can find an acoustic version below which shows a completely different side to the song, which Bee suggests was inspired by the fast pace of city living in London. I know how she feels!
Buckle ‘n’ Boots have just this week released their new single, the raunchy, slightly cheeky Girls’ Night Out and it really hits the spot. You can watch the lyric video below. They’re all holding down day jobs but are having a massive one, bosses be damned. It really does bring some Brit grit to the Nashville sound. It’s really fun, funny even in places, and a great way to close out a successful year.
You can follow Bee and the band on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and on their own website with all the links to music, tour dates and merch, including the most endearing stuffed puppy! You can catch BNB on New Year’s Eve for a hometown gig at The Ginistry in Oxted.
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