Richard Parkinson

Book Review: David C Morton with Charles K Wolfe “DeFord Bailey, A Black Star in Early Country Music”

July 31, 2023 Richard Parkinson 0

Earlier this year I reviewed ‘Western Edge’, the first book published under a new partnership between the University of Illinois Press and The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. A particularly exciting aspect of this […]

The Top 10 Greatest Ever Americana Artists: Richard Parkinson

July 27, 2023 Richard Parkinson 4

As ever when the subject of americana comes up the issue of what it is bubbles right up with it. Back in the days when No Depression was an online community, there was a discussion where […]

Live Review: Patty Griffin + John Smith, Union Chapel, London – 19th June 2023

June 28, 2023 Richard Parkinson 0

Patty Griffin wrapped up her 2023 European tour – all two dates – at Union Chapel. Her first London show in three years and her first at Union Chapel in ten. Despite having played the nearby […]

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The Other End “The Sun Will Do You Good They Said”

June 22, 2023 Richard Parkinson 0

A strong collection of songs to introduce The Other End to the wider world. The Other End comprises Alexander Breidvik and Ida Knoph-Solholm who take turns playing guitar, bass, piano and a homemade drum. Based in […]

Classic Clips: Conor Oberst, First Aid Kit and James Felice “Lua” Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, 6 October 2017

June 9, 2023 Richard Parkinson 0

One of the upsides of festivals is the opportunities presented for collaboration. Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is a three-day festival held in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park on the first weekend in October. For a number of […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Graham Parker and the Rumour - Howlin’ Wind
By Joe Nathan , 20 hours ago
RE: Dale Watson's 'Crazy Again' film
@altritico Thank you very much. Now that I have (...
By durks , 24 hours ago
RE: Dale Watson's 'Crazy Again' film
@durks Thank you for your message. I was moved by yo...
By A.Francis Tritico , 1 day ago
RE: RIP Wes McGhee
@martinjohnson Thanks. Wes was great - and he really un...
By durks , 1 day ago
RE: Daves Highway in Nashville
On a trip to Nashville a few years ago we twice saw 'Ch...
By durks , 1 day ago
RE: Dale Watson's 'Crazy Again' film
@altritico Many thanks again. (And apologies for what m...
By durks , 1 day ago
RE: Dale Watson's 'Crazy Again' film
My pleasure. Keep your eye out for my interview with Da...
By A.Francis Tritico , 1 day ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Nick Lowe - Nick Lowe and His Cowboy Outfit
By Joe Nathan , 1 day ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
@martinjohnson 'Night Life' is a fantastic song - and i...
By durks , 1 day ago