Mark Whitfield

Americana UK supports Black Out Tuesday

June 1, 2020 Mark Whitfield 0

In light of the awful events over in the States these last few days, Americana UK is joining our comrades the world over in outrage over the violent killing of George Floyd, standing in solidarity with […]

Something for the weekend: Charley Crockett “Welcome to Hard Times”

May 29, 2020 Mark Whitfield 0

We leave you this week dear reader with the first track to be released from Charley Crockett’s new studio album ‘Welcome To Hard Times’ which will be released July 31st on Thirty Tigers. Produced by Mark […]

Brandi Carlile to play classic albums in full by live-stream

May 29, 2020 Mark Whitfield 0

Washington born americana singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile has announced she will be performing her Grammy Award-winning 2018 album ‘By the Way, I Forgive You’ in its entirety during a live-stream which will take place on Monday June […]

Songs for the apocalypse: The Broken Family Band “Mother O’Jesus”

May 28, 2020 Mark Whitfield 0

Many years ago in the life of this website, the year after it started in fact, one of the first albums we ever got sent was called ‘The King Will Build a Disco‘ by The Broken […]

John Prine Family announce live streaming tribute

May 27, 2020 Mark Whitfield 1

The family of the late John Prine have announced a celebration of the singer-songwriter’s legacy with a live-streamed “Picture Show” tribute. The June 11th show will be produced by the Prine family and his label Oh […]

Video: Charlie Sherbourne & The Nightbirds “All I Ever Wanted”

October 5, 2026 0

All I Ever Wanted is the catchy new single from Charlie Sherbourne & The Nightbirds. Over a steady beat and warm, sustained notes on the bass, Sherbourne delivers tuneful guitar and a clean, clear vocal that […]

Some sad news to end the week with: Americana UK loses two of our best, Paul Kerr and Martin Johnson

October 2, 2026 11

We’re sorry to end this week with some sad news for regular readers which some of you will know already via social media. It’s been a very tough last few days for us as a team […]

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Kyp Harness

October 2, 2026 0

Kyp Harness makes music on his own terms and has been doing it for 35 years. He is prolific, having put out 20 independent albums of storytelling and melody, with his latest (Lovely) released in April […]

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