Richard Parkinson

Highlight of cover art for Elijah Wald's Jelly Roll Blues

Book Review: Elijah Wald “Jelly Roll Blues”

April 18, 2024 Richard Parkinson 0

Elijah Wald is a folk-blues musician, author and academic whose written works have focused mainly on folk and blues music. In addition to his own books, Wald co-authored Dave von Ronk’s memoir ‘The Mayor Of MacDougal […]

The Fugitives announce European album release and UK tour dates

April 17, 2024 Richard Parkinson 0

The Fugitives are a Vancouver-based acoustic folk-roots group headed by songwriters Adrian Glynn and Brendan McLeod, and joined by banjo player Chris Suen (Viper Central) and violinist Carly Frey (The Coal Porters). They released their sixth […]

The Delines’ Freddy Trujillo announces new solo album

April 16, 2024 Richard Parkinson 0

AUK readers have long been admirers of Richmond Fontaine and The Delines and so it’ll be news to readers’ ears that Freddy Trujillo, who plays bass in both bands has announced the release of his fourth […]

Emily Nenni announces UK tour dates and new video

April 15, 2024 Richard Parkinson 0

Emily Nenni previously announced the release of her latest release ‘Drive & Cry’ which arrives via New West Records on 3rd May, and now she has set up some initial UK headlining dates in support of […]

The Long Road Festival announces latest round of acts for 2024

April 15, 2024 Richard Parkinson 0

UK country, Americana and roots music and culture festival, The Long Road, has announced its second wave of line-up additions for the festival which takes place at Stanford Hall, Leicestershire in the heart of the English […]