Richard Parkinson

Elles Bailey announces new album and early 2026 tour dates

September 25, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

After the release of her highest charting album to date last year Elles Bailey is back with a brand new album “Can’t Take My Story Away” set to be released on 16th January 2026 via Cooking […]

The Paper Kites to release seventh album, announce UK/Ireland early 2026 tour

September 24, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

Alternative folk band The Paper Kites have announced their seventh studio album, “If You Go There, I Hope You Find It”, to be released on 23rd January 2026 via Nettwerk Music Group. ”If You Go There, […]

Live Review: Hannah White, 100 Club, London – 19th September 2025

September 24, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

The Elizabeth Line finally delivered some value for money tonight, getting this reviewer across town to the iconic 100 Club for Hannah White’s album launch gig for “Fine Day” on the day of its release. Unfortunately, […]

Live Review: Jolie Holland + Annie Dressner, Neon 194, London – 18th September 2025

September 23, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

A show from Jolie Holland is always a cause for celebration as the much-travelled multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter comes towards the end of the UK leg of her tour with dates in Ireland to follow. The venue […]

Delta queen Bronwynne Brent to play UK tour in October

September 23, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

Mississippi Delta songbird, Bronwynne Brent, made a major US impact with the release of her “Deep Black Water” album back in 2011. When her follow-up “Stardust” arrived to critical acclaim in 2014, Bob Harris declared himself […]

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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