Photo by Ryan Alexander

Nashville-based, blues-soaked Southern rockers Parker Barrow are pleased to announce the release of their new 5-track EP Hold the Mash on Wednesday November 5th. The EP is available on all streaming platforms HERE.

Hold The Mash marks the band’s first release since their debut album Jukebox Gypsies (2023) and features the previously released 2025 singles “Make It” and “Novocaine”.

The EP also includes the new single “The Healer”, and two more new songs “Glass Eyes Crying” and “Olivia Lane.” “The Healer” is available on all streaming platforms HERE.

‘Hold The Mash – Track Listing

1. Make It – 3:26
2. Glass Eyes Crying – 4:22
3. Novocaine – 3:57
4. Olivia Lane – 4:13
5. The Healer – 3:44

Hold The Mash arrives just as Parker Barrow embark on a UK tour supporting Canadian rockers The Damn Truth on November 12th. Tickets are available from The Gig Cartel.

In February 2026 the band will set sail on the sold-out Rock Legends XIII Cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Turks and Caicos, joining Gene Simmons, Blue Öyster Cult, REO Speedwagon, The Guess Who, Uriah Heep, Loverboy, The Outlaws, Eric Burden and the Animals, and many more.

“The recording process for the EP was a completely new experience, unlike anything we’ve done before,” says Parker Barrow’s lead singer Megan Kane. “With guitarist Alex Bender joining the creative songwriting journey with us, everything felt refreshed and reimagined. Balancing our touring schedule while carving out time to record came with its own challenges. Watching the songs grow from voice memos, to fleshing out ideas in the basement of our house to finished recordings has been incredibly rewarding.”

Of new single “The Healer”, drummer Dylan Turner comments “It’s an exciting track because it shows a brand-new side of Parker Barrow,” says Dylan Turner. “Our music has always been groove based, and guitar driven, but this track called for something different. It features Eric Safka’s psychedelic-tinged organ solo which sets it apart from the rest of the tracks we’ve released so far.”

“Olivia Lane is a personal favourite of mine off of the EP,” says guitarist Alex Bender. “The track gradually builds using various textures and dynamics until it climaxes when the full band features on the final chorus. The first single we released from the Mash EP, ‘Make It’, is a hard-hitting rock song that crashes in, and doesn’t let up until the final drum fill. Creating diverse styles of music on the EP shows depth and musicality that is very characteristic of who we are as a band.”

Parker Barrow are led by husband-and-wife duo Megan Kane (lead vocals) and Dylan Turner (drums). The name of the band is a homage to Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow – the infamous American bank robbers during the early 1930’s Great Depression.

A chance encounter in 2019 paired-up Megan and Dylan, who was hunting for a new singer. Two weeks later, they were on the road together, driven by one goal: making their musical dreams a reality. In 2023 Parker Barrow expanded with the full-time inclusion of guitarist and musical director Alex Bender. Dylan lays down a heavy groove while Megan’s soulful vocals soar high above.  Alex’s inventive riffs and fiery playing pull it all together, creating Parker Barrow’s signature sound.

Parker Barrow’s vintage rock vibe features elements of Rock, Southern Rock, Blues & Soul; but their distinctive sound is unmistakably their own. There’s an impressive mix of old and new influences threaded throughout the band’s repertoire, including The Rolling Stones, Blackberry Smoke, Allman Brothers Band, Aerosmith, Tedeschi Trucks, The Black Crowes and traces of Led Zeppelin.

Parker Barrow’s debut album Jukebox Gypsies was released to glowing reviews from music press and fans globally; and the single “Back To Birmingham” racked up over a million YouTube views.

Represented by the American booking agency Intrepid Artists, Parker Barrow has earned a reputation for their powerhouse live shows featuring spontaneous jams and fresh twists on their songs. In 2025, the band were busy touring the U.S. and, in the summer, they played festivals, and headline shows in the U.K. and Spain.

Parker Barrow thrives on connecting with fans, both old and new. They will continue touring across the US and Europe through 2026.  Their live shows deliver high energy, swagger, and pure heat—a testament that rock ‘n’ roll is very much alive and well.

THE DAMN TRUTH NOVEMBER 2026 UK TOUR

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS PARKER BARROW

TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM THE GIG CARTEL

NORWICH WATERFRONT STUDIO
WEDNESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2025 – Tickets: thegigcartel.com
139-141 King St, Norwich, NR1 1QH
https://waterfrontnorwich.webflow.io

LEEK FOXLOWE ARTS
THURSDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2025 – Tickets: thegigcartel.com
Stockwell Street, Leek, ST13 6AD
https://foxloweartscentre.org.uk

MANCHESTER ACADEMY
FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2025 – Tickets: thegigcartel.com
Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PR
www.manchesteracademy.net

SHEFFIELD CORPORATION
SATURDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2025 – Tickets: thegigcartel.com
2 Milton Street, Sheffield, S1 4JU
https://corporation.org.uk

GALASHIELS, MAC ARTS
SUNDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2025 – Tickets: thegigcartel.com
Bridge Street, Galashiels TD1 1SP
http://www.macarts.scot

GLASGOW ORAN MOR
MONDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2025 – Tickets: thegigcartel.com
Top of Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8QX
https://oran-mor.co.uk

NEWCASTLE CLUNY
TUESDAY 18 NOVEMBER 2025 – Tickets: thegigcartel.com
36 Lime Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE1 2PQ
https://thecluny.com

LEEDS BRUDENELL
WEDNESDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2025 – Tickets: thegigcartel.com
33 Queen’s Rd, Leeds, LS6 1NY
www.brudenellsocialclub.co.uk

BEDFORD ESQUIRES
THURSDAY 20 NOVEMBER 2025 – Tickets: thegigcartel.com
60A Bromham Road, Bedford, MK40 2QG
www.bedfordesquires.co.uk

LONDON UNDERWORLD
FRIDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2025 – Tickets: thegigcartel.com
174 Camden High Street,  London, NW1 9DL
www.theunderworldcamden.co.uk

BRIDGWATER COBBLESTONES
SATURDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2025 – Tickets: thegigcartel.com
71 Eastover, Bridgwater, TA6 5AP
www.thecobblestones.co.uk

CARDIFF GLOBE
SUNDAY 23 NOVEMBER 2025 – Tickets: thegigcartel.com
125 Albany Road, Cardiff, Wales, CF24 3NSA
www.globecardiff.co.uk

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Photos taken at Plaza De Toros De Bejar, Spain

You can hear that they’ve drawn from the wells of the Allmans, Led Zeppelin, Blackberry Smoke, Tedeschi Trucks Band etc, leaning into both the sweet and oomphy, biting sides of those blues-infused heroes. Nice.” – Classic Rock Magazine

Just what the doctor ordered! To coincide with their July UK tour, Nashville-based, blues-Infused Southern Rockers Parker Barrow release “Novocaine” on Friday July 18.

The new single is available on all streaming platforms HERE, and is also accompanied by a music video on YouTube HERE.

“Novocaine” is the follow-up to “Make It,” released in April, which met to rave reviews. Both songs will appear on Parker Barrow’s upcoming highly anticipated sophomore album.

To coincide with new single, the band is excited to announce a series of July UK tour dates including Maid of Stone Festival on (July 20), plus warm-up shows at Nottingham Bodega (July 18) and London’s The Grace (July 19). 

To coincide with new single, the band is excited to announce a series of July UK tour dates including Maid of Stone Festival on (July 20), plus warm-up shows at Nottingham Bodega (July 18) and London’s The Grace (July 19). 

The band are also special guests on The Damn Truth’s Winter 2025 UK Tour which runs from November 12-23. 

Tickets are available from www.weareparkerbarrow.com/tourand The Gig Cartel.

“Novocaine came from an idea Alex, our guitarist, had in his back pocket for some time,” says Parker Barrow’s founding member and drummer, Dylan Turner. “At the time he showed it to us I had recently written some lyrics with no real melody or “song structure” in mind, but I immediately realized the riff he brought to us was perfect for the lyrics I had just written.”

“The soft minor intro to the exploding guitars was the perfect combination of soul and heavy! After taking it into the studio our producer, Stephen McKnight had an idea to change the intro riff to a Rhodes style piano and from there we were off to the races. The drum track was played on a beautiful Bucks County drum kit that sounded amazing in the studio! Novocaine is a track full of energy, passion, and power. We hope it will leave the listener anything but numb after listening.”

“Novocaine was derived from an idea I had saved from a jam a few years ago,” explains Parker Barrow’s guitarist, Alex Bender. “It was a swung, sixteenth note chromatic riff that when paired with certain accents from the drums, created a bluesy almost seductive feel that was perfect for a verse. Originally written on guitar, our producer, Stephen McKnight, heard the riff and had the idea to transfer it and feature a Rhodes electric piano. This added even more character to the darker mood of the track. We felt dynamics were very important, so we used different instrumentation to achieve a wide dynamic range.”

“There were acoustic guitars used for rhythmic textures throughout the song. Most of it was tracked on a Gibson Les Paul, doubling any necessary parts with a Gibson SG. The guitar solo for Novocaine, was enjoyable to develop. It was played on a Les Paul that was running into a Wah effects pedal. The Wah allowed me to be even more expressive with the notes and the way I approached the solo. My favourite bit of the song is the chords our producer created to support the riff in the pre-chorus. It has a descending bass line that utilizes some augmented harmonies over top that sneak in and create a moment of dissonance before the eventual resolution in the powerhouse chorus.”

Continues Alex, “Novocaine allowed us to explore new song-writing territories with different feels but in a way that is still Parker Barrow. Soaring vocals, hard-hitting drums and plenty of guitar help to drive this song while still maintaining a level of restraint to let the track breathe when needed. Like a temptation we cannot resist, Novocaine satisfies all the desires we love, without any of the guilt.”

Parker Barrow is a high energy, blues-infused southern rock ‘n’ roll band led by husband-and-wife duo Megan Kane (lead vocals) and Dylan Turner (drums). Their name is taken from Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow; the infamous American bank robbers during the early 1930’s Great Depression.

A chance encounter brought Kane and Turner together in 2019, when Turner was searching for a new singer for his band. The pair immediately hit it off, and within two weeks they were on the road together in full time pursuit of a mutual musical dream. The couple have been riding the highs and lows of rock ’n’ roll road life ever since.

In 2023 Parker Barrow expanded with the full-time inclusion of guitarist and musical director Alex Bender. At the foundation of Parker Barrow’s sound is the heavy-handed groove of Turner’s drumming, with Kane’s soulful and electrifying vocals soaring up over the top. The pair’s dynamics are brilliantly stitched together by Alex’s creative riffs and spirited playing throughout the songs.

Parker Barrow’s compelling vintage sound contains elements of rock, southern rock, blues, and soul; but the band’s brand of music is unmistakably and distinctly their own.

The band commands an impressive mix of old and new influences threaded throughout their distinctive sound, including the Allman Brothers, the Black Crowes, Blackberry Smoke, Johnny Cash, the Rolling Stones, Tedeschi-Trucks, Whiskey Myers, and Led Zeppelin.

Parker Barrow’s 2023 debut album Jukebox Gypsies received rave reviews. “Count Your Dollars” was the first single and video from the album. The official music video for the follow-up single “Back To Birmingham” racked up over a million views on YouTube.

Line-Up
Megan Kane – Vocals
Dylan Turner – Drums
Alex Bender – Guitar
Bo Howard – Bass
Will Tipton – Guitar
Eric Safka – Keyboards

Parker Barrow has become well known for their electrifying, full throttle live shows where no two performances are the same and their songs feature extended jams that move seamlessly through the emotional spectrum.

They have toured the US alongside Robert Jon & the Wreck, Them Dirty Roses, the Kentucky Headhunters, and The Band Feel. Parker Barrow’s shows are legendary. They are a well-oiled rock ’n’ roll machine on stage with a captivating live presence and infectious energy. Don’t miss your chance to catch them live!

Parker Barrow’s appeal lies not just in their throwback roots, but in the way they rewire those influences into something new.” – Metal Planet Music

“Parker Barrow steal your heart and soul with their charged and thrilling take on bluesy Southern rock n roll.” – Screaming Riffs

PARKER BARROW JULY 2025 UK TOUR
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM WWW.WEAREPARKERBARROW.COM/TOUR

NOTTINGHAM, THE BODEGA
FRIDAY 18 JULY 2025
CO-HEADLINE WITH XANDER & THE PEACE PIRATES
http://www.bodeganottingham.com

LONDON, THE GRACE
SATURDAY 19 JULY 2025
SPECIAL GUEST – ASHLEY SHERLOCK
http://www.thegrace.london

MAID OF STONE FESTIVAL
SUNDAY 20 JULY 2025
Mote Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7RN
http://www.maidofstonefestival.com

THE DAMN TRUTH NOVEMBER UK TOUR 2025
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS PARKER BARROW
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM THEGIGCARTEL.COM

NORWICH WATERFRONT STUDIO
WEDNESDAY 12 NOVEMBER

LEEK FOXLOWE ARTS
THURSDAY 13 NOVEMBER

MANCHESTER ACADEMY
FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER

SHEFFIELD CORPORATION
SATURDAY 15 NOVEMBER

GALASHIELS, MAC ARTS
SUNDAY 16 NOVEMBER

GLASGOW ORAN MOR
MONDAY 17 NOVEMBER

NEWCASTLE CLUNY
TUESDAY 18 NOVEMBER

LEEDS BRUDENELL
WEDNESDAY 19 NOVEMBER

BEDFORD ESQUIRES
THURSDAY 20 NOVEMBER

LONDON UNDERWORLD
FRIDAY 21 NOVEMBER

BRIDGWATER COBBLESTONES
SATURDAY 22 NOVEMBER

CARDIFF GLOBE
SUNDAY 23 NOVEMBER

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Nashville based, blues-infused Southern Rockers Parker Barrow return to the music scene with their long-awaited new single “Make It” on Friday April 11th. The single is available on all streaming platforms HERE and is accompanied by a music video on YouTube HERE.

To coincide with the news, the band is excited to announce a series of July 2025 UK tourdates including a performance at Maid of Stone Festival on Sunday July 20. The band will also play Chester Live Rooms (July 17), Nottingham Bodega (July 18), and London, The Grace (July 19). Tickets are available from www.weareparkerbarrow.com/tour.

The band’s 2023 debut album Jukebox Gypsies featured prominently on “Best of 2023” lists. Now, the Nashville blues rockers return guns a blazing with one of their most exciting new songs to date entitled “Make It” featuring the unforgettable vocals of Megan Kane.

Written and composed by Dylan Turner (drums) and Alex Bender (guitar), “Make It” is the first track released from the band’s highly anticipated album due later this year.

Parker Barrow’s name is taken from Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow; the infamous American bank robbers during the early 1930’s Great Depression.

Parker Barrow is a high energy, blues-infused southern rock ‘n’ roll band led by husband-and-wife duo Megan Kane (lead vocals) and Dylan Turner (drums). A chance encounter brought Kane and Turner together in 2019, when Turner was searching for a new singer for his band. The pair immediately hit it off, and within two weeks they were on the road together in full time pursuit of a mutual musical dream. The couple have been riding the highs and lows of rock ’n’ roll road life ever since.

In 2023 Parker Barrow expanded with the full-time inclusion of guitarist and musical director Alex Bender. At the foundation of Parker Barrow’s sound is the heavy-handed groove of Turner’s drumming, with Kane’s soulful and electrifying vocals soaring up over the top. The pair’s dynamics are brilliantly stitched together by Alex’s creative riffs and spirited playing throughout the songs.

Parker Barrow’s compelling vintage sound contains elements of rock, southern rock, blues, and soul; but the band’s brand of music is unmistakably and distinctly their own. The band commands an impressive mix of old and new influences threaded throughout their distinctive sound, including the Allman Brothers, the Black Crowes, Blackberry Smoke, Johnny Cash, the Rolling Stones, Tedeschi-Trucks, Whiskey Myers and Led Zeppelin.

Parker Barrow’s 2023 debut album Jukebox Gypsies received rave reviews. “Count Your Dollars” was the first single and video from the album. The official music video for the follow-up single “Back To Birmingham” racked up over a million views on YouTube.

For the new single “Make It,” the band returned to producer Stephen McKnight, who was also responsible for producing their debut album, Jukebox Gypsies.

“Make It was a fun song to write,” says Dylan. “It allowed us to show a more playful side of the band both lyrically and musically. The song is a sweet concoction of heavy drums, loud guitars and screaming vocals. The time changes give us room to balance the groove and high energy swing feel that are both so prominent in classic southern rock ‘n’ roll.”

“We knew right from the jump that Make It would be the first single for the new album,” adds Megan. “It had our ‘it’ as a song and we immediately thought of making it (pardon the pun) a staple in our live show – high energy to get ya’ moving with an edginess true to the band’s rock ‘n’ roll spirit.”

Alex adds “Sometimes songs can take weeks, months or even years to complete, and we found the process in this case to be the contrary. Make It came together quickly. We really enjoyed the process of writing and recording Make It and feel that the track encompasses what Parker Barrow is all about.”

A video for “Make It” was shot on location in Nashville, and was directed and produced by Keith Leman, whose credentials include Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Morgan Wade, Luke Bryan, Darius Rucker, Kenny Chesney and Willie Nelson.

Booked worldwide by Intrepid Artists International, Parker Barrow has become well known for their electrifying, full throttle live shows where no two performances are the same and their songs are often infused with extended jams that move seamlessly through the emotional spectrum.

This year, the band are on the road in the US performing concerts with Robert Jon & the Wreck, Them Dirty Roses, the Kentucky Headhunters, and Feel. Parker Barrow’s shows have become legendary. They are a well-oiled rock ’n’ roll machine on stage with a captivating live presence and infectious energy. Don’t miss your chance to catch them live!

      “Parker Barrow combines power-hungry beats, nail-tough guitars, all-pro vocals, and an impossible-to-ignore emotional fire into new rock music that comes across as genuine and true.” – Rock and Blues Muse

PARKER BARROW JULY 2025 UK TOUR

TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM WWW.WEAREPARKERBARROW.COM/TOUR

CHESTER, THE LIVE ROOMS
THURSDAY 17 JULY 2025
CO-HEADLINE WITH XANDER & THE PEACE PIRATES
http://www.theliverooms.com

NOTTINGHAM, THE BODEGA
FRIDAY 18 JULY 2025
CO-HEADLINE WITH XANDER & THE PEACE PIRATES
http://www.bodeganottingham.com

LONDON, THE GRACE
SATURDAY 19 JULY 2025
SPECIAL GUEST – ASHLEY SHERLOCK
http://www.thegrace.london

MAID OF STONE FESTIVAL
SUNDAY 20 JULY 2025
Mote Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7RN
http://www.maidofstonefestival.com

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