Mark Whitfield

Willie Watson announces tour dates for January

December 4, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

Willie Watson is making a much-anticipated return to the UK in January for a series of solo, acoustic live dates, including an appearance at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections Festival. The former Old Crow Medicine Show star has released […]

The “Godfather of Cosmic Americana” Michael Chapman is back!

November 30, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

Leaving you this weekend dear dear readers with news that the Leeds born so-called “Godfather of Cosmic Americana” is back with a new album ‘True North’ recorded with close ally Steve Gunn and which features pals […]

Rhett Miller talks to RS about depression and sobriety

November 30, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

Rolling Stone Country have posted an interview online with the Old 97’s frontman Rhett Miller which is a really interesting read. He covers a variety of topics including his struggles with mental health and the work […]

First names for Black Deer’s 2019 line-up announced

November 29, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

The first names have been announced this morning for the americana and country festival Black Deer’s 2019 line up, and there are some belters on there. In a victory for equestrians, South Califonia’s Band of Horses […]

BST Hyde Park announces Dylan and Neil Young as first headliners

November 28, 2018 Mark Whitfield 1

We have to refer to Neil by his full name in case any of you think you’re buying tickets to Will Young and end up bitterly disappointed. Evil multiconglomerate Barclaycard has announced its first two headliners […]

For The Sake Of The Song: Roger McGuinn “Car Phone”

July 13, 2026 3

Roger McGuinn has been a musical staple for as long as I can claim to have been making my own choices about what I listen to, through the Byrds and various attempts to put together three-letter […]

Ed Snodderly “ES Pearl Presents Baggage Flies Free”

July 13, 2026 1

No fuss, just an album of beautifully crafted songs straight from the heart. Five decades into a career that has seen Ed Snodderly as a songwriter, performer, actor, and owner of the legendary Down Home club […]

Interview: Arcade Fire’s Richard Reed Parry celebrates The Sadies’ Dallas Good and Watchtowers

July 13, 2026 0

Canada has continued to punch above its weight musically since the days of Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, and the Canuck members of The Band first rose to international prominence in the ’60s, and The Sadies, with […]

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