Richard Parkinson

Artwork for Nanci Griffith tribute 'More Than A Whisper' on Rounder Records

Various Artists “More Than A Whisper: Celebrating The Music Of Nanci Griffith”

September 18, 2023 Richard Parkinson 1

A mighty and entirely merited salute to a giant of americana. Nanci Griffith would have turned 70 in July 2023 had she not died in August 2021 after a long illness. To celebrate her life and […]

Nanci Griffith “Working In Corners”

September 12, 2023 Richard Parkinson 0

‘Working In Corners’ is a fascinating collection bearing witness to Griffith’s development from being a local Texas artist to becoming an internationally renowned singer and songwriter. Nanci Griffith would have turned 70 in July 2023 had […]

Live Review: Joshua Ray Walker + Brown Horse, Oslo, London – 2nd September 2023

September 11, 2023 Richard Parkinson 0

Dallas, TX, singer-songwriter Joshua Ray Walker is making his first visit to the UK in 2023 as part of a string of dates in Northern Europe. After his appearance at the Long Road festival over the […]

Live Review: The Long Road Festival, Lutterworth, Leics – 25th-27th August 2023

September 6, 2023 Richard Parkinson 0

The Long Road Festival took place over the August Bank Holiday weekend at Stanford Hall near Lutterworth on the border of Northamptonshire and Leicestershire. In addition to the music on show the event also features a […]

Earth Opera cover of The Great American Eagle Tragedy

Americana Vinyl Treasures: Earth Opera “Great American Eagle Tragedy” – Elektra, 1969

September 4, 2023 Richard Parkinson 1

As a teenager hungry for new music, I would scour the cut-out bins and second-hand shops of my home town. A psychedelic cover or interesting personnel would be enough to prise the 20p-50p from my pocket […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Graham Parker and the Rumour - Howlin’ Wind
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RE: Dale Watson's 'Crazy Again' film
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RE: Dale Watson's 'Crazy Again' film
@durks Thank you for your message. I was moved by yo...
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RE: RIP Wes McGhee
@martinjohnson Thanks. Wes was great - and he really un...
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RE: Daves Highway in Nashville
On a trip to Nashville a few years ago we twice saw 'Ch...
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RE: Dale Watson's 'Crazy Again' film
@altritico Many thanks again. (And apologies for what m...
By durks , 23 hours ago
RE: Dale Watson's 'Crazy Again' film
My pleasure. Keep your eye out for my interview with Da...
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RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Nick Lowe - Nick Lowe and His Cowboy Outfit
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RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
@martinjohnson 'Night Life' is a fantastic song - and i...
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