RnR Magazine

15/07/2024

Well summer's here and so is the new edition of RNR!

On the cover of this month's edition we have Canadian folk trio Wild Rivers, while inside we hear from Fairport Convention, Canned Heat, The Men They Couldn't Hang, Richard Thompson - RT, Elaine Palmer, Ferocious Dog, Solstice, Bryn Haworth, Lemoncello, Leyla McCalla, China Forbes, Ranagri, Jason Wilson Music, The Commoners, Lizz Wright, Raghu Dixit, Brave Rival, The Ciderhouse Rebellion and more....

Plus, of course, there's out regular UnHerd CD featuring 19 tracks of new music from the likes of Towse, Robb Johnson (Official), Bywater Call, And Did Those Feet, TV Smith, Julie July Band, The Strange Encounters, Jim Keller, The Vagabond Fires, Al Staehely, Prinz Grizzley, Paul Millns and more...

In all good newsagents now!

15/07/2024

Our good friend Elaine Palmer, who's featured in the latest edition of the mag, has announced a further string of dates in support of her wonderful new album 'Half Moon Rising', which is out now through Butterfly Effect.

You can catch the North Yorkshire songstress live at...

25th July - Angels Cut, Darlington
4th Aug - Seaham Arts and Food Festival
9th Aug - Muma Moonshine Festival, Cumbria
10th Aug - Northern Kin Festival, Durham
5th Sep – Last Train Home Express, Darlington
14th Sep – Sound Lounge, London
19th Sep - Ship Isis, Sunderland

Check out the song 'On The Way Up' shot live at The Georgian Theatre, Stockton...

Elaine Palmer plays On the Way Up Live from her HALF MOON RISING record with Pete MacDonald on guitar

29/05/2024

Sad news....

20/05/2024

North Yorkshire songwriter Elaine Palmer has just released her brand new album 'Half Moon Rising', recorded in the San Diego hills with producer Mike Butler, who's previously worked with Nora Jones, Ray Lamontagne, Phoebe Bridgers and The Pretenders among many others.

Elaine plays a London launch for the album at The Harrison, Kings Cross this Friday 24 May with very special guest Our Man In The Field.

Tickets: https://harrisonvenuelondon.com/events/elaine-palmer-plus-our-man-in-the-field/

Check out the video for the single 'Let Me Fall (Revisited)', recorded live at The Georgian Theatre, Stockton...

https://youtu.be/Bt3YCqdfDPc?si=2YruerBpi38SxoRP

Elaine Palmer plays Ley Me Fall revisited live from the Half Moon Rising record

09/05/2024

Well Spring seems to have arrived, finally! So it's time to dig out your sandals and check out some new music for the Summer ahead.

In this issue we have the lovely Jacqui Mcshee from Pentangle on the cover, while inside we hear from Béla Fleck, Michael Messer & Chaz Jankel Artist, Alejandro Escovedo, Donovan Woods, Banter, Kathryn Williams & Withered Hand, Aziza Brahim, Benji Kirkpatrick, Niamh Bury, Holly Lerski, Grace Cummings, Gareth Dunlop, Julian Lage, Adam Holmes Music, Satellite Inn 99, INGER MARIE and more....

Plus, as usual, there's our regular UnHerd CD featuring the best new music from Nick Cody Music Projects, Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse, Annie Dressner, Danbert Nobacon & The Axis Of Dissent, Beldon Haigh, Sugarcane Jane, Callum Gilligan, The Bankes Brothers, Andy Smythe, Katie Knipp, Trevor Jones Miracle Mile and loads more....

The mag is winging its way to subscribers right now, and will appear in good newsies in a few days.... visit www.rock-n-reel.co.uk

17/04/2024

Shrewsbury Folk Festival returns over 23-26 August Bank Holiday Weekend, and we have a pair of tickets to give away!

This year's bill is particularly strong with sets from Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Elkie Brooks, Peatbog Faeries, HEISK, Gangstagrass, Mary Black, Eric Bibb, The Magpies, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Mary Gauthier and loads more....

To be in with a chance of winning, all you need to do is drop an email to our glorious editor at [email protected] with 'Shrewsbury Competition' in the subject box and the answer to this simple question: What county is Shrewsbury in?

Competition closes 10 May.

If you don't fancy your chances, well you can still buy tickets from https://www.gigantic.com/shrewsbury-folk-festival-tickets/shrewsbury-west-midlands-showground/2024-08-23-07-00

27/03/2024

Cambridge Folk Festival returns to the East Anglian university city from 25th to 28th July. This year's event features the usual stunning bill from the world of folk and beyond, including Robert Plant presents Saving Grace, featuring Suzi Dian, Capercaillie, Fantastic Negrito, Larkin Poe, Nitin Sawhney, Oysterband, Peggy Seeger, Ralph McTell, Talisk, Transatlantic Sessions, Turin Brakes (Official) and loads more...

Sounds good? Well we've got one pair of tickets (plus camping) to give away! To be in with a chance of winning, all you need to do is email our editor at [email protected] with CFF in the subject box, answering this simple question: On what site does the Cambridge Folk Festival take place annually? ...and you'll be entered into a prize draw!

Alternatively, if you don't fancy your chances, you can buy tickets at https://www.cambridgelive.org.uk/folk-festival

07/03/2024

Well, Spring is sprung! Just about, anyway. So how about some new music to accompany you on your walks, or other outdoor pursuits?

On the cover of the latest mag is Ireland's Cara Dillon, certainly no stranger to longtime readers, while inside we hear from New Model Army, Stornoway, Nine Below Zero, Jamie Webster, Oisin Leech, Ferris & Sylvester, DION, Joby Fox, Phil Odgers, Bex Marshall Blues, Sarah Jane Morris, Malcolm MacWatt, Rod Picott, Susan Santos, Jack J Hutchinson, Rita Braga and loads more.

Meanwhile, on our regular FREE UnHerd CD, we have new music from Nick Cody Music Projects, Big Wolf Band, Rolling Folk, The Curse of K.K. Hammond, Vanessa Peters, Sarah Gillespie, INGER MARIE, Rowsie, Dan Pettitt and more....

In the post to subscribers now, in all good newsagents in a few days....

23/02/2024

Something for the weekend?

Yorkshire troubadour Serious Sam Barrett has unveiled a video for the title track of his new live album, recorded at BACCApipes Folk Club in Keighley.

He's also kicking off a string of UK dates in Marple this Saturday and the legendary Betsey Trotwood pub in London on Sunday. Full dates are...

Sat 24 Feb – Roman Lakes Leisure Park, Marple (6pm)
Sun 25 Feb – The Betsey Trotwood, London (5pm)
Mon 26 Feb – The New Inn, Canterbury (8pm)
Wed 28 Feb – Rooster’s Brewing Co Taproom, Harrogate (7.30pm)
Thur 29 Feb – Platform Bar, Bradford (8pm)
Sat 2 Mar – Jumbo Records, Leeds ALBUM LAUNCH (2pm)
Sat 2 Mar – The Bradley Arms, Featherstone (8pm)
Sun 3 Mar – Gather Beers, Ulverston (4pm)
Sat 9 Mar – Cooper’s, Guiseley (8pm)
Sun 17 Mar – Calder Vale Hotel, Wakefield (3pm)
Mon 18 Mar – St Mary’s Guildhall, Lincoln
Thurs 21 Mar – Crumpsall Folk Club, Manchester
Fri 22 Mar – Caroline Social Club, Saltaire
Sun 24 Mar – Commercial Inn, Glossop (7pm)

A song inspired by a conversation I had with a lady called Molly who is one of the regulars at Bacca Pipes Folk Club in Keighley where this recording was mad...

05/02/2024

Just a note to say that our Editor Sean McGhee will be interviewed at the 38th Association Of Festival Organisers Conference on Saturday 10th Feb at The Museum Of Making, Silk Mill, Derby.

There's still time to book...

https://www.facebook.com/AssociationFestivalOrganisers

Sharing news which supports UK Festivals

05/01/2024

Happy New Year, one and all. Whether you celebrate Christmas or anything else or nothing at all, we hope that you've had a restful, troublefree and essentially contented few weeks, and if you're looking ahead to a year filled with great new - or old - music, well, we've got your back!

On the cover of the new issue, we've got the great Billy Bragg, while inside we hear from the The Gipsy Kings, Stray- Del Bromham, Dave Peabody, John Francis Flynn, Feast of Fiddles, Leo Lyons Musician, Hannah Rose Platt, Philip Sayce, KillerStar, Johnny Campbell, Honey & The Bear, Conchúr White, Nicky Rubin, Paper Sparrows, SARAH BROWN, Edward Abbiati - ex-Lowlands and more....

Plus there's our usual UnHerd CD with new music from Braintree's finest, Beans on Toast plus Nick Cody Music Projects, Ferocious Dog, John Devlin, Alan Clayson, Matthew Robb, HeKz, Christina Martin, My Glass World, Nina Åkerblom Nielsen, Lola Rose, Phil Lewthwaite, Mickciternwalsh, Toni Bunnell and others...

On its way to subscribers now, it'll be in all good newsagents in the next few days....

30/11/2023

Shane MacGowan 25th December 1957-30th November 2023. RIP. No words. Just listen.

Official video for Fairytale Of New York by The Pogues featuring Kirsty MacCollStream The Pogues greatest hits here ▶ https://RhinoUK.lnk.to/ThePoguesSubscri...

17/11/2023

Too early for Christmas? Bah, humbug!!

Our old friend Robb Johnson (Official) and his Xmas Irregulars are releasing a new single 'The Best Christmas Present Of All' featuring Fae Simon on Monday 20 November as a taster for the album of their Christmas murder mystery musical 'Murder At The Grange' which is out through Irregular Records on 1 December. Full details can of pre-orders and live shows can be found at the Murder at the Grange page.

Merry Christmas, one and all!!

A Christmas Single taken from the "Murder At The Grange" soundtrack album, (digital & physical release 1/12/23)Performed by Robb Johnson & the Xmas Irregular...

09/11/2023

Well our final issue of 2023 is almost upon us. What's yours been like? Hopefully we can ease you through what for many is a trying festive season with some old favourites and newcomers, and our usual massive reviews section to prime you for the year ahead.

On this month's cover we've got the legendary Finbar Furey while inside we hear from Passenger, Graham Parker, Alistair Anderson Music Page, Mike d'Abo, Alice Gerrard Music, Christone "KINGFISH" Ingram, LYR, Skinny Lister, Gilmore & Roberts, Track Dogs, Carla Fuchs, ØXN, Steve Jinski and more.

Plus there's our usual FREE UnHerd CD of new music from the likes of Bryony Griffith & Alice Jones, Edward Abbiati, We Mavericks, Honey and the Bear, ELINA, Alex McEwan, Geoff Carne, Karl Culley, Bill Abernathy, Signia Alpha and more...

It's on its way to subscribers now. And don't forget, there's still time to buy gift subscriptions for the music lovers in your life this Xmas! Just go to https://rock-n-reel.co.uk/ for details!!

01/11/2023

Stephen Duffy and The Lilac Time have unveiled a delightful new video for a track from their current album 'Dance Till All The Stars Come Down', which will not doubt chime with musicians of a certain vintage. See what you think...

BUY NOW!https://slinky.to/DanceTillAllTheStarsProducer: FeltFilmDirector: Douglas Arrowsmith8mm: Nick DuffyEdit: FeltFilmLocations: The Green Man Festival; P...

24/10/2023

It's that time again.... The perfect gift for the music-lover in your life!

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18/09/2023

If you've read the feature in the magazine and heard their track on our free UnHerd CD, you may like to know that Italian alt-folkers Angus Mc Og have a new video out ahead of a trio of UK shows this weekend.

The rousing 'Communist Party Party' is taken from current album 'Cirrus' and celebrates the Italian tradition of Festa de l'Unita, the annual festivals originally organised by the Italian Communist Party.

You can catch the band live at...

Fri 22 Sept - Biddle Bros, Hackney, London
Sat 23 Sept - Chalkwell Hall, Southend-on-Sea
Sun 24 Sept - 20th Century Speedway, Folkestone (DIY Label Market & Record Fair)

Directed by Fabio FiandriniPhotos and Footage by Enrico Maria BertaniAdditional footage from Dziga Vertov's Man with a Movie Camera (public domain)Communist ...

08/09/2023

Well even if the Summer's sticking with us for a bit, we can't conceal the fact that we're at the Back To School issue. And as usual we've got a satchelful of new music to impress your friends with; by sticking with RNR, you can tell people, You were there first!!

On the cover this month we've got Carolina Chocolate Drops founder and successful solo artist Rhiannon Giddens, while inside we hear from Teenage Fanclub, Bruce Cockburn, Madeline Bell, Angus Mc Og, Michele Stodart Official, Tracy Nelson Music, Kathryn Tickell, BJ Cole, The London Lasses, Blyth Power, Dom Martin, Erja Lyytinen, Brennen Leigh, Pete Atkin, Bob Bradshaw, Albany Down, Ahmed ben Ali and more.

Plus there's our regular UnHerd CD crammed with new music from the likes of Track Dogs, Christina Sandsengen, Moonrakers, Daniel Rodriguez, Paul J Bolger, The Vagabond Fires, Gareth Williams, Edd Donovan and The Wandering Moles and loads more...

The mag is on its way to subscribers and will be in shops in a few days....

27/07/2023

SINÉAD O’CONNOR
8 December 1966 – 26 July 2023

"From the first time I heard her with the intensity and passion of 'Mandinka', through her superb traditional music collaborations with The Chieftains and with Christy Moore and many others, I always loved her voice. But I also admired her courage and humanity and willingness to go where angels fear to tread. We had Sinead on the cover of RNR way back in 2007."

Sean McGhee, Editor

12/07/2023

New York hammered dulcimer player Max ZT has hooked up with Black Country singer/songwriter Dan Whitehouse for a new album of spoken word, song and virtuoso instrumentation. 'Ten Steps' is set for release on 8 September, with the pair touring in October. Full dates are...

Wed 18th Oct - Arc Theatre, Wi******er
Thur 19th Oct - Music At The Unicorn, Abingdon
Sun 22nd Oct - Stables 2, Milton Keynes
Tue 24th Oct - The Pheasantry, Pizza Express, London
Wed 25th Oct - Ropetackle Arts, Shoreham
Thur 26th Oct - The Old Stables, Cricklade
Fri 27th Oct - Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Sat 28th Oct - The Stoller Hall, Manchester

Tickets available at http://www.fromthewhitehouse.com/max-zt-dan-whitehouse/

https://youtu.be/j2I4NYoGHVY

A collaboration between singer-songwriter, composer and spoken word artist Dan Whitehouse and Brooklyn's celebrated hammered dulcimer player Max ZT (of House...

10/07/2023

How's your summer going? Hope you've had fun topping up your festival tans!

The new issue is primed and ready to drop though subscribers' letterboxes, with the lovely Natalie Merchant on the cover, while inside we hear from Jethro Tull, Taj Mahal, Laura Cantrell, Far From Saints, The Church, Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman, Lindisfarne - The Band, The Spinners, Damian Lewis, Robert Jon & The Wreck, When Rivers Meet, Reg Meuross Music, Kira Skov, Maggie Holland, Ruen Brothers, Tim Grimm and more.

Plus, there's our usual UnHerd CD of new music, featuring tracks from The John Williams Syndicate, Jimmy Regal and the Royals, Holly Ebony, Ned Ferm feat. Marie Fisker, Oli Matthews Band, Rachael Sage, Harri Mason, Jake Aaron, Lara Taubman, Nicky Rubin, Tom Speight, Black and Blues Band and loads more.

14/06/2023

Italian blues and Americana artist THE BLUES AGAINST YOUTH has arrived in the UK for four dates in support of last year's acclaimed 'As The Tide Gets High And Low' album, which recently won his home country's award for best sleeve art. No doubt you'll be able to pick it up from his merch table at the dates below. In the meantime, check out the video for the single 'Goin' To East Taxas'...

14 June – What’s Cookin’, London
16 June – Bar Nothing, Margate
17 June – New Inn, Canterbury
18 Jane – The Doghouse, Ashford

"Goin' To East Texas" from the new LP "As The Tide Gets High And Low" out on Escape From Today Records, 2022. Shot, directed and edited by Gianni TBAY.

01/06/2023

This is nice...

South Essex country-rockers The Ugly Guys - featuring former Kursaal Flyers Paul Shuttleworth and Vic Collins - have covered Adele's 'Rolling In The Deep' for a forthcoming covers album.

You can catch them live at The Boogaloo, Highgate, London this Sunday afternoon.

The Ugly Guys version of Adele's massive hit song which is included on their new digital EP and can be pre ordered here - https://slinky.to/RollingInTheDeepEP

15/05/2023

Spring is hear and as we look forward to a Summer of music, have we got some treats for you?!

On the cover of the new issue, we've got the exciting new collaboration of Jesse Dayton and Samantha Fish , while inside you can find features on The Levellers , Nickel Creek, Baaba Maal, Galen and Paul , O'Hooley & Tidow, Karan Casey, Steamhammer, Ash Gray, Izo FitzRoy, Tinariwen, Seckou Keita Music, Ashley Sherlock, Ruth Angell, Matt McGuinness, Ziggy Alberts, Tarren, Nick Cody Music Projects and more.

Plus we have our regular UnHerd CD of new music from the likes of Tim Grimm, Jim Camacho Music, Kira Skov, Grainne Duffy, Rebecca Hill and Charlie Stewart, Afton Wolfe, Dolly Mavies, Jim Kirkpatrick, Braden Lam, David Edward Booth, Toni Bunnell and more.

Also this issue, we've got our annual Festival Guide, so you can plan your summer of live music!

The new issue is winging its way to subscribers now, and in shops in a few days. And don't forget that the easiest - and cheapest - way to receive RNR is to take out an annual subscription. Full details at http://rock-n-reel.co.uk/

13/04/2023

'Elemental Child' is a new tribute album from Easy Action Records featuring the songs of Marc Bolan. A double 2LP / 2CD featuring rarities and obscurities, established names and newcomers, all proceeds from the album will go to The Marc Bolan School of Music & Film in Sierra Leone, a project set up my Marc's partner Gloria Jones. It's available to pre-order at https://easyaction.co.uk/product/elemental-child-the-songs-of-marc-bolan/

Check out this wonderful version of 'Cosmic Dancer' by newcomer MAIR...

https://youtu.be/om61U2DHSUM

New Single by MAIR out 6th April 2023 taken from the forthcoming album "Elemental Child - The words and Music of Marc Bolan ) due out in May 2023 on Easy ...

29/03/2023

Many of you will be aware of the late delivery to subscribers of the current issue (Vol.2 No.98 March/April). Please accept our sincerest apologies. We weren't aware of the non-delivery problem until fairly recently. Although we haven't got to the bottom yet of what has happened it appears to be the result of a substandard job from a substandard mailing house. We will no longer be using them. Once again we're very sorry for the delay and really hope it doesn't detract from another fine issue of RnR Magazine.
If you haven't yet received the latest issue can you please email our Subscription manager, Samantha Radford via: [email protected]

13/03/2023

Well spring is... just about... with us! Although you'd barely know it. But luckily there's a new issue trudging through the wind, rain and snow to let you know all that's coming up in music for you to dip your ears into! On the cover of the new mag we've got Scots award-winners Skerryvore, while inside you can find Jake Thackray, John McCusker, Julie Tippetts, Kenny Vaughan, Soul Asylum, Hack-Poets Guild, The Urban Voodoo Machine, The Magpie Arc, Lisa O'Neill, Blackbeard's Tea Party, Arielle, Eamonn McCormack, Hector Gannet, Stick in the Wheel, Jonas Fjeld, Andreas Ihlebæk, Tom Ovans and many more.

PLUS! There's our regular FREE UnHerd CD featuring 19 tracks of ne music including songs from The Levellers, Kirsten Adamson, Steve Pledger, Simon Mayor, The Curse of K.K. Hammond, Bronwynne Brent, Ash Gray & The Burners, Annie Dressner, Matt McGuinness & the MLC, Sleep in Motion, Eric Allen Music, Miles Hoyle and more.

Currently on its way to subscribers, it'll be in all good music shops a few days later.

02/03/2023

Our old friends Dropkick Murphys have announced a second volume of songs featuring the lyrics of Woody Guthrie. 'Okemah Rising' follows on from last year's 'This Machine Still Kills Fascists' and is out on 12 May on their own Dummy Luck label through PIAS.

Check out the first single, 'I Know How It Feels'...

I KNOW HOW IT FEELS is the first song off our new album OKEMAH RISING, and it’s now available on all streaming platforms worldwide.OKEMAH RISING — the second...

23/02/2023

This is really nice, the new single from Galen and Paul a duo of Kevin Ayers' daughter Galen Ayers and Paul Simonon of The Clash.

What do you think?

Galen and Paul – Lonely Town (Official Video) Stream Lonely Town here: GalenandPaul.lnk.to/LonelyTown Subscribe to the Galen and Paul YouTube Channel: Galena...

20/02/2023

Frank Turner and Nickel Creek have been announced as headliners for this year's Towersey Festival. They join fellow headliners The Proclaimers and The Divine Comedy at the event which runs from 25 to 28 August and features an exciting bill including The Spooky Men's Chorale, Flook, Molotov Jukebox, Thea Gilmore, The Young'uns, Merry Hell, Rusty Shackle, Gwenifer Raymond, Sam Sweeney Band, Lizzy Hardingham, Leveret, Gnoss, She Shanties and loads more.

Full details and tickets can be found at https://www.towerseyfestival.com/