Originally planned for 2021, country duo The Shires finally got to head out on the road and, as their tour rolled into York for a sold-out night at the Barbican Theatre, there is barely an empty seat in the venue which, given the reluctance many people have had about returning to live shows post-pandemic, shows how much the pair are loved across the country. We arrive as Nashville favourite Eric Paslay is wrapping up his set. Playing to an attentive crowd, the singer delivers a faithful rendition of his hit single “Friday Night,” before signing off with “Deep As It Is Wide,” a track he collaborated on with Amy Grant and Sheryl Crow. During the changeover, two punters can be overheard comparing notes on the Nashville star with both agreeing that next time he comes back to the UK he should b...