Richard Parkinson

John R Miller to share “The Great Unknowing” with the world in June

May 5, 2026 Richard Parkinson 0

Singer-songwriter John R. Miller has announced the release of his fifth studio album, The Great Unknowing. The album will be out on physical formats on 5th June 2026 and digitally on 17th July via Rounder Records. […]

Big Love Car Wash announces first European, UK and Ireland Tour

May 1, 2026 Richard Parkinson 0

Austin-based americana band Big Love Car Wash is crossing the Atlantic this summer for its debut European tour, bringing their blend of bluegrass, roots, and storytelling to audiences across Denmark, Sweden, England, and Ireland. The band’s […]

Preview: Georgia’s Clover County plays first ever UK and Ireland tour dates in May

April 30, 2026 Richard Parkinson 0

Emerging Georgia singer/songwriter Clover County, whose debut album, Finer Things, was released in September 2025 via her own label Undercover Lover Records in partnership with Thirty Tigers, has announced a short series of tour dates in […]

Rock legend Lenny Kaye to release debut solo album at 79

April 29, 2026 Richard Parkinson 0

Lenny Kaye has announced his debut solo record, Goin’ Local, which will be out 17th July 2026 via Yep Roc Records. At 79, the punk pioneer and “godfather of garage rock” steps forward with a deeply […]

The Red Clay Strays to release their new album in June

April 28, 2026 Richard Parkinson 0

The Red Clay Strays have unveiled their new album, Grateful, arriving via HBYCO Records/RCA Records on 5th June 2026. Produced once again by Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit), Grateful […]

Lucinda Williams St Paul Theatre 14 April 2019

For the Sake of the Song: Lucinda Williams “Metal Firecracker”

September 28, 2026 0

There are songs that you love for the lyrics, songs that you love for the music; sometimes you get a song where both are so perfect you have a masterpiece. Lucinda Williams’ Metal Firecracker is the […]

Artwork for Ian Noe album"Canyon Falls Trailer Band"

Ian Noe “Canyon Falls Trailer Band”

September 28, 2026 0

Impressive collection of character-driven songwriting and classic country sounds. Kentuckian Ian Noe presents a diverse selection of sixteen original songs on his excellent new album, Canyon Falls Trailer Band. It’s Noe’s third release and the second […]

The Jayhawks live at the Electric Ballroom, Camden - 16th September 2026

Live Review: The Jayhawks, Electric Ballroom, Camden – 16th September 2026

September 28, 2026 0

About a decade ago, I formulated a new genre based on a particular guitar sound that would for several years be heard on Radio 2 after midnight on Friday and Saturday nights. Bob Harris Country is […]

Articles by Richard Parkinson

John R Miller to share “The Great Unknowing” with the world in June

Big Love Car Wash announces first European, UK and Ireland Tour

Preview: Georgia’s Clover County plays first ever UK and Ireland tour dates in May

Rock legend Lenny Kaye to release debut solo album at 79

The Red Clay Strays to release their new album in June

For the Sake of the Song: Lucinda Williams “Metal Firecracker”

Ian Noe “Canyon Falls Trailer Band”

Live Review: The Jayhawks, Electric Ballroom, Camden – 16th September 2026

Bluegrass Briefs: Sociograss, Triple Fiddle, The Runaway Strings, Lindsay Lou

Jack Browning “Painted Skies”