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Once again we welcome Henry Parker to the Grove. This is a chance to see a fine guitarist and songster firmly rooted in the folk tradition. Henry’s folk influences include Bert Jansch and Nick Drake and finger-picking and open tunings rapidly became the essence of his sound. Coupled with a love for his immediate moorland surroundings of West Yorkshire, we are presented with a strain of informed, progressive folk music.
Henry has played many concerts supporting many of his musical heroes, including Michael Chapman, Wizz Jones and Bridget St John.
Henry has produced two engaging, thoughtful and dynamic albums combining his own unique voice with influences of past groundbreaking folk artists. His eco conscious debut album 'Silent Spring' (2019), and his latest ‘Lammas
Fair', released at the end of 2021, brings him to the forefront of the progressive folk music world. Heralded across the music press as an essential album.
A host of new releases are planned for 2026, including further collaborations with David Ian Roberts and a new project with Goblin Band vocalist Gwena, in which the pair revive the iconic music of Shirley Collins and Davy Graham. Parker's highly anticipated third solo album is fully written and currently in development for release in early 2027.
"His relaxed vocals and songwriting are as warm and open as his tunings" Uncut Magazine
"What Parker does so effectively is to blend ancient with early-70's and modern styles"
Mojo Aux
"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
"Focusing on the seasons is an eternal feature of English folk music and the tradition is well tended here." Shindig! **k*
"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." Rn Magazine Akkk*
"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
https://henryparkermusic.co.uk/
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The Grove Inn, 4 Stone Row, Leeds, LS11 5, United Kingdom
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