Richard Parkinson

Multi-award winner Sierra Ferrell to tour UK/ Europe summer 2026

February 9, 2026 Richard Parkinson 1

Americana force of nature Sierra Ferrell has just announced her 2026 Heavy Petal tour, including several dates across the UK and Europe in the summer of 2026. 2025 started with a remarkable sweep of four wins […]

For The Sake Of The Song: Daniel Lanois “The Maker”

February 2, 2026 Richard Parkinson 1

Back in the mists of time (1989) and after waiting longer than most, I finally got around to buying a CD player and, having done so, went out and acquired a couple of albums I fancied […]

Soulful Joyann Parker to release her fourth album at the end of March

February 2, 2026 Richard Parkinson 0

Midwest singer-songwriter Joyann Parker will be releasing her latest album “Life Lines” on 27th March 2026. Blessed with a strong expressive voice in a blues / R&B vein, Parker’s previous albums have achieved some success reaching […]

After too long, Jesse Sykes and the Sweet Hereafter return to UK/Europe for April tour

January 29, 2026 Richard Parkinson 1

Late last year Jesse Sykes and the Sweet Hereafter released their fifth full length album, “Forever, I’ve Been Being Born”, via Southern Lord (USA) and Ideologic Organ (Europe). Awarding it an easily merited 9/10, AUK’s Andy […]

The Handsome Family celebrate 23 years of “Singing Bones” with deluxe reissue and tour

January 28, 2026 Richard Parkinson 0

The Handsome Family today announce a UK and Irish tour to mark the re-release of their classic album “Singing Bones”. The album was the 6th album from the husband-and-wife outfit of Brett & Rennie Sparks and […]

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 1

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 […]

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