Live
Bull and Bottle, Bradford, 28/2/2008
In the atmospheric backdrop of England's longest running folk club at the Bull and Bottle in Bradford, Russell Ferguson watches acoustic singer-songwriter John Parkes play an passionate, charged show of mainly political numbers
Albums
One World (2004)
In 1977 at the time he recorded 'One World' acclaimed folk artist John Martyn was at his lowest ebb. Ben Howarth finds that anger and fury fuelled him to create his greatest and most diverse album
Reviews
Bleeding Edge/Distant Past... (2013)
Excellent acoustic rock on third solo album from Sheffiled-born but Leeds-based singer-songwriter, John Parkes
Don't Be Seventeen EP (2013)
Evocative and melodic acoustic folk on new EP from Leeds-based singer-songwriter, John Parkes
Illegal Songs (2008)
Thoughtful and challenging folk rock on second solo album from Leeds-based singer-songwriter, John Parkes who sings about love, longing, lust, religion, politics, self examination and other general angst while throwing in several touches of black humour
Faithlessnessless (2005)
Quirkily humorous acoustic lo-fi rock from Leeds-based singer-songwriter and one time Peel favourite John Parkes