MICK MORRIS 2ND JANUARY 1944 - 20TH AUGUST 2026 "There has been sad news with the recent announcement that Mick Morris has passed away at the age of 82. Dover born and bred, I have known Mick since the 1970's and remember watching him play with Mirkwood at the Louis Armstrong pub in Dover in 1976 and 1977. For many years Mick's wife Margaret was my mum's hairdresser so i always received updates on his career moves. There is so much to say about Mick's career as a guitarist an

THE BAND RETURN TO CRANBROOK TOWN MUSIC FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2022 The Old Country Crows look forward to returning to Cranfest 2026 with a scheduled performance on the High Street Stage Marquee from 6:00 - 7:00pm on Saturday 5th September 2026. The event commences on Thursday 3rd September with a show at the Queen's Hall Theatre, Cranbrook by The Wandering Hearts. The event then recommences on the evening of Friday 4th September followed by a full day of performances at va

TUNE IN AT 7PM ON WEDNESDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER 2026 AT 105.9 ACADEMY FM FOLKESTONE Clayton Thomson will welcome the Crows back into his studio on Wednesday 2nd September for a live performance highlighting songs from the new The Good Times Are Back Again EP. This will be the third time the band have visited the studio following appearances on the show in 2020 and 2024. Clayton has been playing tracks rom the EP over the past weeks and the band look forward to meeting up with him o

QUEEN OF COUNTRY MUSIC PASSES AWAY AT THE AGE OF 80 It is with great sadness that the death of Dolly Parton was announced to the world on 25th August 2026. A true country music icon, as described by The Grand Ole Opry but also just a thoroughly decent person. Dolly purportedly wrote more than 3000 songs in her long career. And what a brilliant songwriter she was with many of her songs coming from the heart recalling her tough early years of growing up in a one-room cabin alon

A review of The Old Country Crows' new EP "The Good Times Are Back Again" by Graeme Tait on behalf of Americana UK is now available to read on the website as part of the 'Monthly EPs Round-Up' article and will appear in the 26th August 2026 edition of the online magazine. Please see below link to the website: - https://americana-uk.com/ Please see Graeme's review below: - "Okay, time for something completely different, or should that read extremely familiar, with the new five

AND LOCAL MUSIC CELEBRITY STARRY RAY JOINS THE BAND ON STAGE FOR A RENDITION OF WAGON WHEEL Crows rock out at The Queen Charlotte, Rochester, Kent on Saturday 15th August 2026 A fun night was had by all at The Queen Charlotte, Rochester on Saturday 15th August as the band blasted through a 25-song set including all 5 songs from their latest EP release entitled The Good Times Are Back Again. The Queen Charlotte hosts regular live music nights and a good crowd was in attendance

NEW EP COVER IS RECEIVING HIGH PRAISE The 5 new songs on the band's latest EP have proved a success but it appears that the EP's cover is proving just as popular to followers of the band. Just viewing the picture can make you feel that you need to get up and dance and that's before hearing the tunes contained within! A rocking dance scene at it's best! To get the CD in your collection please visit the following link on this website: -https://www.theoldcountrycrows.co.uk/pro

SONDER AND TARTAR FRIGATE SHOWS ROCK TO THE NEW CROWS' SONGS Crows at Sonder - 12th August 2026 It was hot and it was sticky but the Crows played two enjoyable shows at Broadstairs Folk Week 2026. First up on Wednesday 12th August 2026 was the popular venue of Sonder for an early show commencing at midday. Sonder is situated just a little way from the main promenade in the quaint but extremely busy town of Broadstairs. During folk week the town is absolutely buzzing and the v

Crows at Broadstairs Folk Week 2026 On the back of two great shows at Broadstairs Folk Week 2026 the band look forward to heading to Rochester, Kent for a debut show at The Queen Charlotte. The venue is a serious music and sports venue with a vast array of bands and artists performing over the years. The Crows look forward to bringing their own blend of country/rock/folk/pop to the Queen Charlotte and will no doubt be performing the 5 songs on their recently released The Good

SONDER AND TARTAR FRIGATE ON CROWS' RADAR FOR POPULAR FOLK FESTIVAL Sonder, Broadstairs, Kent Broadstairs Folk Week 2026 returns with a full programme of shows and workshops running from Friday 7th August to Friday 14th August 2026. From top name folk artists and bands through to a full programme of pub shows the town buzzes for 7 whole days. For full details please visit www.broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk Tartar Frigate, Broadstairs, Kent The Crows return to Sonder for a midday

CROWS DEBUT NEW EP AT THE LEAS BANDSTAND, FOLKESTONE, KENT ON SATURDAY 8TH AUGUST 2026 The Good Times Are Back Again! In bright sunshine but with a slight breeze blowing in from the English Channel the conditions were perfect for an afternoon of music and fun at the Leas Bandstand. As in previous years the audience came out in large numbers and showed their appreciation throughout the band's performance. Brilliant sunshine at the Leas Bandstand - 8th August 2026 The Crows bla

Crows in the garden at Betteshanger Social Club in July 2026 The Crows played a 25-song show in the garden of Betteshanger Social Club near Deal on Sunday 26th July 2026. Following a rare heavy downpour earlier in the afternoon the weather held absolutely fine and a well attended show was enjoyed by an appreciative audience. Fun in the Sun at Betteshanger Social Club Many thanks to all the team at Betteshanger Social Club for their hospitality and a good time was had by all.

CROWS PLAY THE LEAS BANDSTAND ON SATURDAY 8TH AUGUST 2026 The Old Country Crows look forward to returning to the Leas Bandstand at Folkestone, Kent for the fourth consecutive year for a show that has become a highlight of the year for the band. Along with a deckchair, an ice cream and a good dose of sunshine it really is worth coming along and enjoying the fun in the sun situated in the historical Leas area of Folkestone. Gary and Chris rock the Leas Bandstand, Folkestone in

New EP released on 4th August 2026 It rocks and it rocks again. Available on all major social media platforms and in CD format, too. Track listing: - The Good Times Are Back Again I Won't Need No Rockin' Tonight Waste My Time I'm Not Staying Lonesome Anymore Back To You Check it out at: - https://open.spotify.com/album/4wxNxiSSc9jFcpUjYzve98?si=5FjIlTlDT5KGG96wZxVDYg https://music.apple.com/gb/album/the-good-times-are-back-again-ep/6790447648 https://music.amazon.co.uk/albums

THE GOOD TIMES ARE BACK AGAIN EP AVAILABLE FROM 4TH AUGUST 2026 It's going to rock and it's designed to make you get up and dance. The Good Times Are Back Again 5-track EP will be available on CD and all major social media platforms from Tuesday 4th August 2026. Recorded at Magpie Studios in Kent by Charles Creese the EP contains 3 songs that were a staple part of the band's early repertoire but have now been rearranged with a modern production, a song that has remained on th

NEW SINGLE RELEASED ON 28TH JULY AND ACCOMPANYING LIVE MUSIC VIDEO RELEASED ON 29TH JULY 2026 The latest release by The Old Country Crows is now available. The Good Times Are Back Again is released as a single on 28th July followed by an accompanying live music video on 29th July 2026. It will brighten up your day. You know where to find it. Play it now - you know it makes sense! https://open.spotify.com/album/00heXLIprpypIK2ZBoMInm?si=zZcywzQFQ9y4WOpJT30UyA https://music.ap

FULL AFTERNOON OF MUSIC WITH THE CROWS AND A LOCAL DUO The Old Country Crows are looking forward to playing a debut show at Betteshanger Social Club, Circular Road, Betteshanger near Deal from 2:30pm - 4:30pm on Sunday 26th July 2026. The venue has a regular programme of music throughout the summer months and this event is extra special because, as well as the Crows playing, also performing will be popular local duo Muzz and Joe who are due to commence at 5:00pm. If the weath

VIDEO RELEASE DATE: WEDNESDAY 29TH JULY 2026 A rip-roaring live video in support of the single release for The Good Times Are Back Again will be available to view on Wednesday 29th July 2026, one day after the single release date. Filmed by the team at Visual Line Ltd in Folkestone, Kent the film is supported by a music track recorded and mixed by Charles Creese of Magpie Studios, Kent. Take one, take two, take three...video shoot preparations in the Folkestone studio Availab

AND TITLE TRACK TO BE ISSUED AS A SINGLE ON 28TH JULY 2026 The Old Country Crows look forward to releasing new music for the first time since their last album Invisible Highway saw the light of day in May 2024. The new EP entitled The Good Times Are Back Again will be released in cd format and social media on 4th August. The title track will be released as a single on all social media platforms including Spotify, Amazon Music and iTunes on 28th July. The Crows at Magpie Studi

CROWS HEADLINE EVENT IN AID OF CANCER RESEARCH UK ON 12TH DECEMBER 2026 Tickets are available for a charity fundraising evening in aid of Cancer Research UK at Northbourne Parish Hall near Deal, Kent on Saturday 12th December 2026. There is no single "cure" for cancer because it is over 200 different diseases, but many cancers are curable today through surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies. While not all cancers are curable, advances in mo

Bexhill Corination Bandstand on Friday 26th June 2026 A pleasant afternoon was spent at the Coronation Bandstand at Bexhill-on-Sea down in East Sussex as the Crows played a show as part of the Annual Bexhill Festival of Music. What was anticipated to be the hottest day of the year turned into a windy occasion with a strong breeze blowing in from the sea. However, an enthusiastic, appreciative and hearty audience did not let that deter them and an enjoyable afternoon was had b

BAND TO PLAY MARKET STREET STAGE FROM 6:00 - 6:45PM ON SUNDAY 5TH JULY The Old Country Crows return to Sandwich Folk & Ale Festival 2026 with a show on the Market Street Stage from 6pm on Sunday 5th July. The Crows have a fondness for this event because one of the band's early shows was a debut appearance at the festival way back in 2011 at the Market Inn, Sandwich. The band's most recent appearance at Sandwich Folk & Ale Festival was at the Guildhall Main Stage in July 2024.

LEAD TRACK ON FORTHCOMING EP WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY A LIVE VIDEO The Old Country Crows look forward to releasing their second-ever single on 28th July 2026. The Good Times Are Back Again is the lead track from their forthcoming 5-track EP which is due for release on cd in August 2026. The Good Times Are Back Again is a song that featured periodically in the band's live set between 2014-2019 but a new arrangement and a modern production has brought the song back to life. The E

BAND LOOK FORWARD TO FRIDAY AFTERNOON SHOW AT BEXHILL CORONATION BANDSTAND The Crows head to pastures new with an eagerly-anticipated debut performance at Bexhill Coronation Bandstand as part of the Bexhill Festival of Music 2026 programme. This year’s festival includes a full variety of performers and musicians, professional and amateur, ranging from internationally and nationally renowned orchestras and performers down to individual musicians, all enjoying, playing and sing