Graham Parker - The Strange Brew
Graham Parker reveals the story behind his debut album Howlinβ Wind. Parker recalls his journey from suburban Surrey to the London music scene, his early jobs, and the moment he found his sound, a mix...
New podcast: Graham Parker @thegrahamparker.bsky.social unpacks the story behind his debut LP Howlin' Wind from the suburbs to London, The Rumour, and creating one of British rock's strongest opening statements #grahamparker thestrangebrew.co.uk/graham-parker/
28.11.2025 18:33 β π 8 π 2 π¬ 0 π 2
Did not know that, Phil. I was recording Another Grey Area in New York with Jack Douglas who had produced Double Fantasy by John & Yoko, just after John was killed. Never got to meet him.
30.11.2025 15:13 β π 10 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
The persimmons in my local greengrocer are called βkakiβ and from Spain. Just sayingβ¦π€€
24.11.2025 16:08 β π 9 π 0 π¬ 3 π 0
Many thanks to everyone here who sent me a birthday greeting yesterday, very nice of you all. ππ
19.11.2025 12:23 β π 21 π 0 π¬ 4 π 0
Graham Parker's Howlin' Wind by Jay Nachman with Graham Parker and The Rumour (Tangible Press, 2025)
"If not just Parkerβs music, but pub rock, the roots of UK punk, and great stories about β70s rock and roll are up your alley, I highly recommend this book" @bigtakeover.com writes in its review of grahamparkershowlinwind.net, written with the assistance of @thegrahamparker.bsky.social.#rockandroll
14.11.2025 13:51 β π 12 π 6 π¬ 3 π 0
Thanks for posting, Jay.π
GP
12.11.2025 13:47 β π 9 π 1 π¬ 2 π 0
Autumnal views on the Grand Union Canal just up from Little Venice.
10.11.2025 12:34 β π 7 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Thank you the Strange Brew folks!
GPπ
09.11.2025 17:44 β π 14 π 2 π¬ 4 π 0
The author at work tomorrow whilst I do a podcast interview with Goldmine todayβ¦
06.11.2025 13:26 β π 9 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
YouTube video by Booked On Rock
Graham Parker & Author Jay Nachman: The Story Behind 'Howlin' Wind'
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eLE...
Booked On Rock with the author of βGraham Parkerβs Howlinβ Windβ and me on YouTube now.
01.11.2025 21:15 β π 21 π 1 π¬ 1 π 1
Graham Parkerβs Howlinβ Wind
Americana Highways writes about grahamparkershowlinwind.net βDrawing on his in-depth interviews with @thegrahamparker.bsky.social, his bandmates and many others in his orbit, Nachman chronicles Parkerβs childhood and describes how his musical career began.β #singersongwriter #rockandroll
22.10.2025 17:26 β π 10 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
Backstage on our tribute to the late Bob Andrews on Monday night, taken by Lindy Loo McDonnell.
From left - Simon Edwards, Brinsley Schwarz, Nick Lowe, GP, Martin Belmont, Steve Goulding, James Hallawell
16.10.2025 15:58 β π 56 π 8 π¬ 3 π 1
Weβre on at 8:15 tonightβ¦
13.10.2025 15:23 β π 59 π 12 π¬ 1 π 1
Podbean Player
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Thanks Jon of the Hustle for hosting me and Jay Nachman the author of βGraham Parkerβs Howlinβ Windβ on your show. π
06.10.2025 22:45 β π 6 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
grahamparkershowlinwind.net
Out now!π
08.09.2025 13:34 β π 26 π 1 π¬ 2 π 1
Garland Jeffreys documentary that I contributed an interview for is now available β¬οΈ
Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Google Play and Youtube TV.
25.08.2025 17:56 β π 17 π 2 π¬ 1 π 1
A Tribute To Bob Andrews at the Half Moon, Putney on October 13th was apparently put on sale last nightβ¦and sold out last night.
Bob would have laughed as much as I did when I was told the news this morning! π π
22.08.2025 10:51 β π 8 π 0 π¬ 3 π 0
Oh yes!
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21.08.2025 16:00 β π 4 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
After doing two of my old tunes with the @belfastcowboys.bsky.social at Brits, Minneapolis on July 20th, I stepped offstage to the front to cheer on the band & was mobbed!π
(Thanks to Tabby & Terry for the photo)
14.08.2025 13:23 β π 24 π 1 π¬ 2 π 0
Food science at its finest.
I think thereβs also a chili version, but itβs a rare beast
10.08.2025 17:50 β π 19 π 1 π¬ 3 π 0
Correct, Phil. Donβt know the release date so keep an eye on it @bigstirrecords.bsky.social
08.08.2025 16:52 β π 4 π 0 π¬ 2 π 0
Your definition will do, thanks.
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26.07.2025 12:01 β π 20 π 0 π¬ 2 π 0
Iβm on at 5pm tomorrow, folks.
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20.07.2025 03:35 β π 5 π 0 π¬ 2 π 0
Fredstock at Brits Pub, Minneapolis Sunday, July 20th!
Iβm on at 5pm this year, followed by @belfastcowboys.bsky.social at 7pm.
Free!π
03.07.2025 21:04 β π 4 π 0 π¬ 0 π 1
Oops, I think I might have said that the Novato show was the last gig, but no. Sunday, July 20th, on the English bowls green on top of Brits Pub, Minneapolis.
Iβm on at 6pm with the great Belfast Cowboys following.
And itβs free!
18.06.2025 00:15 β π 10 π 1 π¬ 2 π 0
YouTube video by Graham Parker
Graham Parker And The Rumour - Wall Of Grace
youtube.com/watch?v=YrQf...
All of us GP/Rumour people and many others are thinking of our great friend Bob Andrews. Here we all are, 2nd album of our joyous reunion and Bob, as you can see, is feeling just fine about it. π
17.06.2025 04:11 β π 26 π 2 π¬ 5 π 2
Ouch! Sorry to hear that, Phil. Hope it heals up quick.
14.06.2025 17:32 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
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