Graham Parker concert reviews

2018

Thu 10/4/18: The Assembly, Leamington Spa, UK (GP & the Goldtops feat. the Rumour Brass, special guest Jon Allen)

The Birmingham Press 10/9/2018: Review: Graham Parker, by Bernie Jackson

2016

Fri 4/8/16: SOPAC, South Orange, NJ, USA (The Graham Parker Duo: GP featuring Brinsley Schwarz, special guest My Darling Clementine)

Examiner.com 4/13/2016: Legendary British singer/songwriter Graham Parker brings his music to SOPAC, by Bill Craig

Thu 4/7/16: City Winery, NYC, USA (The Graham Parker Duo: GP featuring Brinsley Schwarz, special guest My Darling Clementine)

Elmore Magazine 4/11/2016: Graham Parker: City Winery / New York City, NY, by Lou Montesano

BestClassicBands.com 4/12/2016: Graham Parker Displays His Tender Side, by Greg Brodsky

jimbessman.com 4/27/2016: Concert Highlights, by Jim Bessman

2015

Sun 4/26/15: Sage, Gateshead, UK (The Graham Parker Duo: GP featuring Brinsley Schwarz)

The Rocking Magpie 4/29/2015: Graham Parker Duo at Sage Gateshead, by Alan Harrison

Sat 4/25/15: Lemon Tree, Aberdeen, UK (The Graham Parker Duo: GP featuring Brinsley Schwarz)

Daily Record 4/28/2015: Graham Parker and Brinsley Schwarz at Lemon Tree, Aberdeen, by Charlie Gall

2014

Tue 6/3/14: Ritz, Manchester, UK (GP & the Rumour, support by Glenn Tilbrook)

Manchester Eveneing News 6/4/2014: Graham Parker and the Rumour @ The Ritz, by Neil Keeling

Sun 6/1/14: 02 Academy, Newcastle, UK (GP & the Rumour, support by Glenn Tilbrook)

Vintagerock Blog 6/2/2014: Graham Parker and the Rumour Newcastle Academy 1st June 2014

2013

Sat 10/26/13: O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London, UK (GP & the Rumour)

The Immortal Jukebox 5/1/2014: You Really Had to Be There! Graham Parker And The Rumour, by Thom Hickey

Wed 10/23/13: O2 ABC, Glasgow, UK (GP & the Rumour)

The Scotsman 10/24/2013: Gig review: Graham Parker & The Rumour, Glasgow, by Malcom Jack

Tue 10/22/13: O2 Academy, Leeds, UK (GP & the Rumour)

The Guardian 10/23/2013: Graham Parker and the Rumour - Academy, Leeds, by Dave Simpson

Mon 9/30/13: Harmonie, Bonn, Germany (solo)

3SongsBonn 10/1/2013: Graham Parker - Waiting for the UFO’s in Bonn

Fri 4/5/13: Musikfest Cafe At ArtsQuest Center, Bethlehem, PA, USA (GP & the Rumour, support by Mike Gent)

Neck Pickup 4/6/2013: Howlin' Wind, by Kurt Blumenau

Tri State Indie 4/10/2013: Pent-Up Love for Graham Parker and The Rumour at MusikFest Cafe, by Alex Kreutzer

2012

Tue 12/18/12: Park West, Chicago, IL, USA (GP & the Rumour)

Chicago Tribune 12/19/2012: Graham Parker's Rumour reunion a victory lap, by Joshua Klein

Sat 12/15/12: The Catalyst, Santa Cruz, CA, USA (GP & the Rumour)

stevenology 2.0 12/17/2012: Graham Parker And The Rumour In Santa Cruz 2012

Tue 12/11/12: "This is 40" soundtrack release party, The Roxy, Los Angeles, CA, USA (GP & the Rumour, Ryan Adams and Lindsey Buckingham opening)

Rock Cellar Magazine 12/2012: Recap: Graham Parker & the Rumour, Lindsey Buckingham, Ryan Adams at The Roxy’s 'This is 40' Party, by Adrian Garro

HitFix.com 12/12/2012: Graham Parker & The Rumour thrill at 'This is 40' soundtrack release party, by Melinda Newman

billboard.com 12/12/2012: Graham Parker and the Rumour, Lindsey Buckingham Perform at 'This is 40' Soundtrack Party, by Phil Gallo

Thu 12/6/12: The Wilbur Theatre, Boston, MA, USA (GP & the Rumour, The Figgs opening)

The Phoenix 12/7/2012: Graham Parker and the Rumour at the Wilbur, by Jon Garelick

Sun 12/2/12: The Paramount Theatre, Huntington, NY, USA (GP & the Rumour, Ian Hunter co-headlining)

Brooklyn Vegan 12/10/2012: Graham Parker & the Rumour and Ian Hunter played The Paramount, by Greg Cristman

Sat 12/1/12: Concert Hall at the NY Society for Ethical Culture, New York, NY, USA (GP & the Rumour, The Figgs opening)

cliffviewpilot.com 12/2/2012: Reunion of Graham Parker, Rumour rocks, by Jerry DeMarco

Examiner.com 12/3/2012: Graham Parker's Christmas gift, by Jim Bessman

Sat 4/21/12: Landmark On Main Street, Port Washington, NY, USA (w/ the Figgs, double bill with Garland Jeffreys)

Port Washington Patch 4/25/2012: Garland Jeffreys, Graham Parker at Landmark in Port Washington, by Ann W. Latner

Thu 4/19/12: Valentine's, Albany, NY, USA (w/ the Figgs, support by The Figgs)

Metroland 4/26/2012: Graham Parker and the Figgs, by Paul Rapp

2011

Mon 11/21/11: Iridium, New York, NY, USA (two shows, GP and Bob Andrews sitting in with the Les Paul Trio and also doing a few duo numbers)

Examiner.com 11/22/2011: The return of Graham Parker & The Rumour, via The Les Paul Trio, by Jim Bessman

Sat 4/2/11: City Winery, NYC, USA (duo w/ Mike Gent)

Examiner.com 4/5/2011: Graham Parker at City Winery, by Jim Bessman

Sat 2/26/11: The Sanctuary Concerts, Chatham, NJ, USA (solo, co-headline with Garland Jeffreys)

Jersey Stages 2/27/2011: Former “angry rockers” feel the love in Chatham Sanctuary, by William Westhoven

Chatham Patch 2/27/2011: Parker and Jeffreys Dazzle Sold-Out Crowd , by Liz Alterman

2010

Fri 12/10/10: Rubin Museum of Art, NYC, USA (solo)

CliffviewPilot.com 12/11/2010: Graham Parker a Zen trickster at the Rubin, by Jerry DeMarco

Sat 10/23/10: At The Tabernacle, Mount Tabor, NJ, USA (solo, opening for Nick Lowe)

The Star-Ledger 10/26/2010: Pub-rock survivors Nick Lowe, Graham Parker team for concert in Mount Tabor, by Jay Lustig

Thu 10/21/10: Lakeside Lounge, NYC, USA (w/ The Kippington Lodge Social Club)

Cliffview Pilot.com 10/22/2010: Graham Parker and the Rumour play free surprise show in Alphabet City, by Jerry DeMarco

theworldsamess.blogspot.com 10/22/2010: Graham Parker and the Rumor - Lakeside Lounge, by Tim Broun

Sun 5/2/10: World Cafe Live, Philadelphia, PA, USA (w/ the Figgs)

The Big Takeover 5/8/10, by Matt Berlyant

2009

Sat 10/17/09: The New Yorker Festival, Le Poisson Rouge, NYC, USA (GP and Ian Hunter on a panel talking with Ben Greenman)

Indichik 10/18/2009: Ian Hunter and Graham Parker tell us how it's done (The New Yorker Festival 2009), by Claire Shefchik

Emdashes 10/19/2009: New Yorker Festival: Ian Hunter and Graham Parker, by Martin Schneider

Sat 4/25/09: Concerts at the Crossing, Titusville, NJ, USA (solo)

Channel Surfing 4/26/2009: Saturday wasn't dead: Blogging Graham Parker, by Hank Kalet

2007

Fri 6/8/07: TwangFest, The Duck Room, St. Louis, MO, USA (solo, then joined by Figgs for a set)

St. Louis Post-Dispatch 6/9/07: Graham Parker Teaches A Master Class At Twangfest 11, by Barry Gilbert

Sat 6/2/07: Old Town School of Folk, Chicago, IL, USA (w/ the Latest Clowns, special guest Jon Langford)

concertlivewire.com: From pub rocker to insurgent slinger, by Andy Argyrakis

Wed 4/25/07: Sellersville Theater, Sellersville, PA, USA (w/ the Latest Clowns, support by Chris Trapper)

The Big Takeover 4/29/07, by Matt Berlyant

Fri 3/16/07: Pop Culture Press party, The Dog & Duck, Austin, TX, USA (solo & w/ The Figgs)

Americana UK: Americana UK 2007 Report of the 21st SXSW Festival, by Patrick Wilkins

2006

Sat 4/29/06: Steel City Coffee House, Phoenixville, PA, USA (solo)

The Big Takeover 5/20/06, by Matt Berlyant

2005

Fri 10/21/05: Tin Angel, Philadelphia, PA, USA (solo)

That's What They All Say, by Matt Berlyant

Sat 10/1/05: Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago, IL, USA (solo)

Paste 10/6/05, by Tim Sheridan

Wed 6/8/05: Middle East, Boston, MA, USA (w/ The Figgs)

Country Standard Time, by Jeffrey B. Remz

Fri 4/8/05: Linda Norris Auditorium, WAMC Performing Arts Studio, Albany, NY, USA (solo, w/ Mike Gent)

Daily Gazette 4/9/2005: Still sharp, Graham Parker pleases WAMC crowd, by Dave Singer

Wed 4/6/05: The Brokerage, Bellmore, NY, USA (solo)

All About Jazz 5/1/05, by Mike Perciaccante

2004

Sun 11/21/04: Cupsaw Concert Series, Ringwood, New Jersey, USA (solo, private show)

Ringwood's Ambassador Of Rock, by Rich and Laura Lynch

Wed 4/28/04: The Intersection, Grand Rapids, MI, USA (w/ The Twang Three)

Grand Rapids Press 5/2/04: Parker wows 'em, by John Sinkevics

Tue 4/27/04: The Patio, Indianapolis, IN, USA (w/ The Twang Three)

Graham Parker disappoints at The Patio in Indianapolis, 4-27-2004, by Al Barger

Fri 3/19/04: "South By South West," Yard Dog Folk Art Gallery, Austin, TX (w/ Tom Freund)

www.medleyville.us 4/1/2004, by George Henn

2003

Wed 5/28/03: Magic Bag, Detroit, MI, USA (GP, Kate Pierson & Bill Janovitz)

Amplifier 7/03, by Elizabeth Sokol

Tue 5/20/03: Ram's Head Tavern, Annapolis, MD, USA (GP, Kate Pierson & Marc Copley)

Beatle News Briefs 5/24/03: "Lost Songs of Lennon and McCartney" concert -- a review, by Frank C. Branchini

Sun 5/18/03: North Star, Philadelphia, PA, USA (GP, Kate Pierson & Bill Janovitz)

RockonTour.net #21: Missing links of the Merseybeat sound, by Timothy Tilghman

Sat 3/8/03: The Waltz V, The Metro, Chicago, IL, USA (all star benefit for Neon Street Shelter)

Chicago Sun-Times 3/10/03: A Waltz on the Wild Side, by Anders Smith Lindall

Chicago Tribune 3/10/03: Waltz V, by Kevin McKeough

Daily Herald 3/10/03: Waltz' wields a wealth of talent in its final bow, by Mark Guarino

concertlivewire.com 3/23/03: Charity with Heart, by Barry Brecheisen

2002

Fri 11/15/02: McCabe's, Los Angeles, CA, USA (GP solo & accompanied by Tom Freund)

Lookout Music 11/18/02: Sparks Fly at McCabe's When Graham Parker Makes His Debut, by Tomm Carroll

Fri 6/21/02: The Bistro at Grand Center, St. Louis, MO, USA (GP solo), by Wade Paschall

Sat 3/25/02: The Waltz IV, The Metro, Chicago, IL, USA (all star benefit for Neon Street Shelter)

Billboard.com 11/18/02: Corgan, Earle, Spector 'Waltz' In Chicago, by Matt Carmichael

Tue 1/15/02, Century Ballroom, Seattle, WA, USA (w/ the Figgs), by Capo

Sat 1/12/02, Slims, San Francisco, CA, USA (w/ the Figgs)

SanFranciscoArtMagazine.com 2/2002: Graham Parker at Slim's, by Victoria Joyce

Fri 1/11/02: The Troubadour, Hollywood, CA, USA (w/ the Figgs), by Don Brown Sr.

Thu 1/10/02: The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA (w/ the Figgs), by Martin Brown

2001

Sat 10/20/01, Club Helsinki, Great Barrington, MD, USA (with the Figgs)

Berkshire Eagle 10/23/01: Graham Parker proves it all night, by Seth Rogovoy

Sun 8/26/01, WXRT Goose Island Brewery Festival, Chicago, IL, USA (GP solo)

Windy City Times 9/12/01: Bent Nights, by Vern Hester

Sun 5/27/01, The Stone Pony, Asbury Park, NJ, USA, by Jos Westenberg (in Dutch)

Sat 4/28/01, Daffodil Festival, Hubbard Park, Meriden, CT, USA

Review #1, by G. Gone

Get Started, Start A Family, by Tim Hibbs

2000

Thu 9/21/00, Birchmere Music Hall, Alexandria, VA, USA, by Peter Gorman

Wed 4/5/00, Zoo Bar, Torino, Italy, by Federico Boggio & Roberto Boggio

1999

Fri 12/17/99, Keswick Theater, Glenside, PA, USA, by Jeff Zolitor

1998

Wed 10/21/98, Vintage Vinyl, Fords, NJ, USA

Mon 4/6/98: Sala El Sol, Madrid, Spain, by E.P. (in Spanish)

El Mundo 4/8/98: El precio de la supervivencia, by Maurilio De Miguel (in Spanish)

1997

Thu 9/25/97, Cotton Club, Atlanta, GA, USA, by John C. Falstaff

1996

Fri 10/25/96, Park West, Chicago, IL, USA (with the Figgs):

Extra Raw 10/27/96: The spectacular Graham Parker, by Mitch Myers

Fri 10/11/96, Met Cafe, Providence, Rhode Island, USA (with the Figgs)

Allstar News 10/14/96: The Figgs Revitalize Graham Parker, by Bob Gulla

The College Hill Independent 10/24/96: A Night for Young and Old, by Joe Wetzel

1995

Sat 9/16/95, Leffingeleuren, Leffinge (Ostend), Holland (with the Episodes)

Het Nieuwsblad 9/18/95: Leffinge Leure - Weerzien met Luka Bloom, by Frank Vercleyen (in Dutch)

1978

Sat 7/15/78, Blackbushe Festival, Surrey, UK, by Kevin Shewan

1977

Fri 10/21/77, Tower Theatre, Philadelphia, USA, by Sandie Salvucci (support for Thin Lizzy)

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