Mark Whitfield

Carson McHone returns to UK for a handful of dates

February 27, 2019 Mark Whitfield 0

There’s probably something somewhere in the Bible about Lazarus eating “a handful of dates” but Biblical references aside, that’s what Texan Carson McHone is coming over to the UK for (well, England) at the end of […]

Songs for the apocalypse: The Jayhawks “It’s Up to You”

February 27, 2019 Mark Whitfield 4

When Mark Olson left the Jayhawks it felt to me like one of the most beautiful songwriting partnerships since Lennon and McCartney was being torn apart like matchwood. Who knew then that the Jayhawks’ first album […]

Ryan Adams tour: “the concerts are still scheduled to go ahead”

February 27, 2019 Mark Whitfield 0

NME, the BBC and a variety of outlets are reporting this morning that Ryan Adams’ forthcoming tour looks like it’s still happening for now, so if you’re after a refund after hearing about the recent revelations, […]

Here comes another great UK americana festival, Stomp and Twang

February 26, 2019 Mark Whitfield 0

As if we didn’t have enough good americana hitting our shores this year, news arrives today of another festival which will be landing in Cornwall from May 31st- June 2nd. ‘Stomp and Twang’ has a great […]

Danni Nicholls announces Spring UK tour

February 25, 2019 Mark Whitfield 0

April sees the release of Danni Nicholls’ third studio album ‘The Melted Morning’ and she’s just announced a string of dates to support it, kicking off in Luton on March 16th. The new album was produced by Jordan […]