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Graham Parker celebrates 50th year of career with new live album “Quality Footwear”

May 27, 2026 Richard Parkinson 0

Graham Parker will release a new live album Quality Footwear: Live At The Brook via Big Stir Records on 26th June 2026 Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of his recording career, Parker’s vinyl and streaming collection captures […]

VERSIONS: “Get Rhythm”

October 20, 2023 Martin Johnson 2

Johnny Cash had originally wanted to record gospel songs for Sam Phillip’s Sun Records in Memphis but he only got a record contract when he came back with some rockabilly-style songs he had written. At the […]

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Okkervil River

August 26, 2026 0

As the listener traverses the hills, mountains and valleys of Okkervil River’s albums, there are many treasures lying in wait. Some in plain sight, some hidden, others only to be discovered following repeated excursions. Navigating Down […]

Video Interview: Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Johns of the First Time Flyers on the Long Road Festival

August 26, 2026 0

Why musicians love the Long Road Festival. In preparation for Americana UK’s David Jarman‘s preview of the Long Road Festival, he interviewed Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Jones of the First Time Flyers. […]

Dusty Wright album Maximus Americanus 2026

Dusty Wright “Maximus Americanus”

August 26, 2026 0

An entertaining homage to americana music reminds us of the breathtaking scope of the genre. Self-described as an homage to americana music, Dusty Wright’s latest album offers a smorgasbord of nods to the genre. It would […]

Graham Parker celebrates 50th year of career with new live album “Quality Footwear”

VERSIONS: “Get Rhythm”

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Okkervil River

Video Interview: Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Johns of the First Time Flyers on the Long Road Festival

Dusty Wright “Maximus Americanus”

Live Review: Cambridge Folk Festival, Cherry Hinton Hall, Cambridge – 1st-2nd August 2026

Ferris & Sylvester “It’s A Joy To Be Alive”