Tour Dates
Date | Location | Venue | Ticket Link / Website |
17.5.24 | Buxton | High Peak Cafe (Bookstock) [Michael Chapman Tribute Event] | Call 0129871017 WEBSITE |
6.6.24 | Manchester | The Castle Hotel (w/ Old Sun, New Moon) | |
22.6.24 | Beverley | Atom Bar (Beverley Folk Festival) | TICKETS |
28.6.24 | Glasgow | tbc * | |
30.6.24 | Chester | The Golden Eagle * | Free Entry |
11.7.24 | London | Hope & Anchor * | TICKETS |
NOVEMBER TOUR WITH DAVID IAN ROBERTS COMING SOON |
Music / Videos
Listen to Meanwood Valley Tanneries the new 2024 single
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Henry Parker’s contemporary take on folk, which he explores via thoughtful yet deeply accomplished guitar playing, unfurls and moves much like the landscape itself – mirroring the unpredictable, yet beautifully flowing, rolling hills and valleys of his native county of West Yorkshire.
Parker’s musical roots go back to a self appointed upbringing in prog-rock and metal. However, enthralled at the age of 20 by the ethereal playing of Bert Jansch and Nick Drake, finger-picking and open tunings rapidly became the essence of his sound. The result is a strain of informed, progressive folk music found nowhere else.
Henry has recorded 2 albums: the eco-conscious ‘Silent Spring’ (2019) and ‘Lammas Fair’ (2021), bringing him to the forefront of the progressive folk music world. In 2023 he curated and recorded for American label Tompkins Square Records, bringing together a tribute album to Michael Chapman, one of his most important musical influences.
“His relaxed vocals and songwriting are as warm and open as his tunings” 8/10 Uncut Magazine
“What Parker does so effectively is to blend ancient with early-70’s and modern styles” Mojo ★★★★
“Original material and traditional songs create an immersive and mellifluous world in which both the peace and isolation of nature are unfurled evoked through subtle arrangements” Prog Magazine
“Focussing on the seasons is an eternal feature of English folk music and the tradition is well tended here.” Shindig! ★★★★
“Channelling the ghosts of Jansch and Renbourn through his fingertips, the fluid playing and emotive singing of Yorkshire-born Henry Parker evokes the spirit of the early-60’s folk revival as if it were yesterday.” RnR Magazine ★★★★★
“We can look forward to more from this impressive young talent who is both steeped in and helping to continue the English Folk Revival” Folk London
“Precision guitar playing…effortless use of loop pedals, nice to see an unsigned folk musician playing to such a high level” FATEA
“A really excellent young guitarist/ songwriter” Steve Tilston
Photo credit: Katie Spencer (without guitar) Will Killen (with guitar)
- UNCUT Album Review (8/10) + Mini Feature: UNCUT Magazine [2021 – Nigel Williamson]
- RnR Album Review 5 Stars + RnR Magazine December 2021 – Nicholas John
- Lammas Fair Album Review: Prog Magazine [2021 – Sid Smith]
- Lammas Fair Album Review: Shindig! [2021 Duncan Fletcher]
- RnR Feature [2020 Nicholas John]
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