Long Road Festival 2024 in Photos: Capturing the Magic
The Long Road Festival 2024: A Celebration of Country, Americana & Roots
Headlining acts Russell Dickerson and Don McLean led a standout lineup that brought energy, nostalgia, and heart to the 2024 edition of The Long Road Festival.
Held once again at Stanford Hall in Leicestershire, the festival brought together fans and artists from across the UK and beyond to celebrate the best in country, Americana, and roots music.
From headline performances to intimate acoustic sets, the 2024 edition offered something special for every kind of music lover.
Check out my photos below, along with a mini round-up of every set I captured. It’s all here to showcase the vibrance of the acts and the energy that lit up every stage across the weekend.
Gina Larner
Now it’s Gina Larner on the Main Stage.
Her Brighton-bred Americana-pop-rock anthems coupled folk warmth with pop punch, and kicked off the festival in style .
Alan Finlan
Now it’s Alan Finlan at the Front Porch.
His soulful UK-country blend—equal parts folk, rock and heartfelt storytelling—had everyone hanging on each lyric.
Campbell Jenson
Now it’s Campbell Jenson on the Interstate Stage.
Their country-Americana meets gypsy-jazz fusion—volleys of fiddle, banjo and baritone vocals—felt cinematic and fresh.
Bailey Tomkinson & The Locals
Now it’s Bailey Tomkinson & The Locals on the Front Porch.
Her Stevie-Nicks-style vocals rode over West Coast folk-rock grooves that had everyone dancing in boots.
American Aquarium
Now it’s American Aquarium on the Interstate Stage.
Their twangy alt-country rock swagger and BJ Barham’s gritty vocals had the tent roaring.
Now it’s Wood Burnt Red on the Front Porch.
Their Southern-rock-tinged country riffs and soulful storytelling cut straight to the heart.
Morganway
Now it’s Morganway on Day 2 at the Main Stage.
Their rustic folk meets thunderous Americana-rock anthems hit like a sonic punch—both intimate and expansive.
Kristian Bush
Now it’s Kristian Bush on the Main Stage.
The Sugarland co-founder’s warm acoustic storytelling and soulful cheer felt like a porch-pickin’ session with friends
Southall
Now it’s Southall on the Interstate Stage.
Their Red Dirt country-rock bangers fuse Southern rock grit with rollicking rock ’n’ roll swagger.
Kyle Daniel
Now it’s Kyle Daniel on the Main Stage.
His blue-collar anthems fire twin barrels of classic Southern rock and modern country—gritty, hook-laden, and utterly infectious.
Jonah Kagen
Now it’s Jonah Kagen on the Interstate Stage.
His grounded folk-rock acoustic set and introspective lyrics felt like a late-night fireside confession.
Wyatt Flores
Now it’s Wyatt Flores on the Main Stage.
His uptempo country-rock storytelling and magnetic stage presence had the whole crowd singing along.
Paula Cole
Now it’s Paula Cole on the Main Stage.
The crowd roared through every soaring chorus of “I Don’t Want to Wait,” waving lighters and giving standing ovations.
Colbie Caillat
Now it’s Colbie Caillat on the Interstate Stage.
Phones lit up the dusk as fans swayed and sang every beachy acoustic hook back to her.
Brittney Spencer
Now it’s Brittney Spencer on the Main Stage.
The first rows moved in unison to her country-R&B grooves, belting out “I Got Time” with infectious energy.
Meg McRee
Now it’s Meg McRee on the Main Stage.
Her genre-blending country-pop vocals and soulful songwriting created a breezy yet powerful live vibe
Kaitlin Butts
Now it’s Kaitlin Butts on the Interstate Stage.
Her high-concept Americana storytelling and radiant voice cut straight to the soul.
jess Williamson
Now it’s Jess Williamson on the Interstate Stage.
Her sparse country-folk minimalism and silken, Southern-twang vocals brought the room to a hushed awe.
Color Me Country
Now it’s Color Me Country on the All Stars Stage.
This inclusive collective fuses Black, Indigenous, and Latinx country traditions into a vibrant takeover set.
Remember Monday
Now it’s Remember Monday on the Main Stage.
The UK’s country-pop trio delivered polished harmonies and catchy sing-along melodies.
The National Parks
Now it’s The National Parks on the Interstate Stage.
Their uplifting indie-folk pop anthems and fiddle-driven hooks had everyone tapping feet.
Brooke Eden
Now it’s Brooke Eden on the Main Stage.
Her bold pop-country sound and unapologetic queer pride left the crowd cheering.
Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors
Now it’s Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors on the Main Stage.
Their warm Americana sing-alongs felt like a front-porch reunion with old friends.
Dasha
Now it’s The Dasha on the Interstate Stage.
This rising country-pop songwriter showcased breezy hooks and emotive storytelling.
Randal King
Now it’s Randal King on the Main Stage.
His neo-traditional country grooves and arena-sized choruses had the rhinestone shaking.
Flatland Cavalry
Now it’s Flatland Cavalry on the Interstate Stage.
Their Lubbock-style Texas country and harmony-rich folk rock sounded like a midnight campfire.
Julian Taylor
Now it’s Julian Taylor on the Front Porch.
His genre-blurring roots, funk-rock, and soulful vocals took us from troubadour to rock star.
Russell Dickerson
Now it’s Russell Dickerson on the Main Stage.
The arena erupted as his pop-country party anthems kicked off confetti and sing-alongs under neon lights.
Chapel Hart
Now it’s Chapel Hart on the Interstate Stage.
Foot-stomps and shouts filled the tent as their three-part harmonies and choreo on “4 Mississippi” lit up the crowd.
Roll on 2025 — because if 2024 showed us anything, it’s that The Long Road continues to raise the bar. From Russell Dickerson’s neon-lit, confetti-filled headline set to Don McLean’s timeless singalongs, the weekend was packed with unforgettable moments. Whether it was intimate acoustic gems on the Front Porch, the high-octane country-rock of acts like Flatland Cavalry and Southall, or the genre-blending brilliance of Color Me Country and Julian Taylor, every stage had its own energy and story to tell. I captured as much of it as possible — and it’s all here, in photos and mini round-ups, to give you a taste of the sound, soul, and spirit that made Long Road 2024 so special.
Here’s to more memories, more music, and more magic in 2025
