Richard Parkinson

The Long Road adds new acts to 2026 bill including Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle, Jim Lauderdale, Felice Brothers

February 27, 2026 Richard Parkinson 0

The UK’s largest outdoor country, americana and roots festival, The Long Road, is returning for a seventh year on the August 2026 Bank Holiday weekend (27th to 30th August). The festival, which takes place in the […]

Preview: Bill Callahan plays UK instore shows and announces Autumn band tour of UK and Europe

February 26, 2026 Richard Parkinson 0

Bill Callahan’s latest album, My Days of 58, is released on Friday 27th February 2026 and the occasion will be celebrated with a series of solo instore dates in the UK. Callahan has also announced a […]

Red Rooster Festival announces full list of acts for 2026

February 26, 2026 Richard Parkinson 0

The Red Rooster Festival has announced its full line-up for this year’s festival which takes place 28th-30th May 2026 and, as usual, it digs deep into roots, rock and Americana. The festival is set against the […]

Jim Lauderdale putting out album 38: “Country Super Hits Volume 2”, touring with Emmylou Harris

February 25, 2026 Richard Parkinson 0

Jim Lauderdale is not only one of the most celebrated songwriters in americana, but he may also be the most prolific. Since his major label debut in 1991, the recent Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee […]

LA singer-songwriter Paula Fong announces new album and London showcase

February 24, 2026 Richard Parkinson 0

Paula Fong is an americana singer-songwriter from Los Angeles with a sound that can vary from folk to upbeat country to soulful grit. She has announced the creation, during 2026, of a two-part 10-12 song album. […]

Live Review: Seasick Steve, Folk by the Oak – 19th July 2026

July 29, 2026 0

On a long, hot Sunday afternoon, there can’t be many places better to be than at one of the most laid-back of festivals, Folk by the Oak, which is held in the grounds of Hatfield House. […]

Video Interview: American Aquarium’s BJ Barham finds “New Ways To Lose”

July 29, 2026 0

American Aquarium appear to be on a creative roll with their latest album, New Ways To Lose, getting great reviews even though it is their twentieth album in as many years. Added to this is the […]

Hovvdy “Big World”

July 29, 2026 0

Radio-friendly album with indie leanings is a perfect summer soundtrack. How long do you have to be in the music business to be categorised as “seasoned veterans”? That is the label now being attached to Will […]

Articles by Richard Parkinson

The Long Road adds new acts to 2026 bill including Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle, Jim Lauderdale, Felice Brothers

Preview: Bill Callahan plays UK instore shows and announces Autumn band tour of UK and Europe

Red Rooster Festival announces full list of acts for 2026

Jim Lauderdale putting out album 38: “Country Super Hits Volume 2”, touring with Emmylou Harris

LA singer-songwriter Paula Fong announces new album and London showcase

Live Review: Seasick Steve, Folk by the Oak – 19th July 2026

Video Interview: American Aquarium’s BJ Barham finds “New Ways To Lose”

Hovvdy “Big World”

Track Premiere: Sara Milonovich & Daisycutter “What We Did With The Place”

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