The Often Herd

Don’t forget our Americana 25 festival with Chuck Prophet, Steve Wynn and more – join us in Liverpool in November!

May 1, 2026 Mark Whitfield 0

As we head into the bank holiday weekend, we wanted to remind you about Americana 25, our celebration of 25 years of Americana UK, which comes to two stages across Liverpool’s Rough Trade venue and Quaker […]

Americana 25 festival with Chuck Prophet, Steve Wynn and more comes to Liverpool in November – here’s how you can get your tickets

April 2, 2026 Mark Whitfield 0

Last week we announced details of Americana 25, our celebration of 25 years of Americana UK, which comes to two stages across Liverpool’s Rough Trade venue and Quaker Meeting House later this year on Saturday November […]

Folk Tracks Roundup – September 2025

September 11, 2025 Jonathan Aird 0

September already, adieu sweet Summer. That means, though, that it’s also time for another edition of Folk Tracks Roundup, our regular feature where we try to reduce the unused Track list feature nothing but the best […]

Video Premiere: The Often Herd “Cool Summer Rain”

May 30, 2025 Andrew Frolish 0

Here’s the premiere of the latest single from Newcastle-based band The Often Herd. ‘Cool Summer Rain’ is a vibrant, upbeat number that could soundtrack your summer. A beautifully tuneful vocal performance and lush West Coast-style harmonies […]

The Often Herd live at The Town Hall, Kirton in Lindsey - 27th September 2024

Live Review: The Often Herd, The Town Hall, Kirton in Lindsey – 27th September 2024

October 10, 2024 Graeme Tait 2

Tonight, Lincolnshire’s premier venue for all things Americana, The Town Hall, Kirton in Lindsey was playing host to an award winning Bluegrass band all the way from… Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. Yes, you read right as The Often Herd, […]

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RE: My First Record Player
I had a Rotel amp and turntable too until the buttons s...
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RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
@peterthompson When Ryan Adams string breaks during Bar...
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World Party - Private Revolution
Oh Karl - you left us much too soon. word on the street...
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Little Feat - Time Loves a Hero (vinyl) XTC - English...
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David Allan Coe (9/6/1939 - 4/29/2026)
David Allan Coe was certainly a controversial figure, b...
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RE: Versions!
You know those songs that you know and that song become...
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RE: My First Record Player
I don't remember the brand of my first record player sa...
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