Mark Whitfield

Americana UK is looking for a gig guide editor

September 18, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

So here’s the thing. There isn’t really a dedicated gig guide for americana at the moment in the UK – there are some excellent gig guides which have a lot of americana in them, but nothing that’s […]

New Indigo Girl Amy Ray album features an abundance of special guests

September 17, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

Indigo Girl Amy Ray will release her sixth solo album ‘Holler’ on November 2nd on Daemon Records, referencing traditional country, Southern rock, mountain music, gospel and bluegrass, Ray tipping her hat to the great Jim Ford 1969 release ‘Harlan […]

Terry Emm “The Leaving” – Listen

September 17, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

Singer-songwriter Terry “Two Ms” Emm is returning to music this month following a six year hiatus: his new EP ‘Ornate’ drops on Friday, and today he unveils the striking opening track ‘The Leaving’. Emm says “When I was around 12-15 years old I’d […]

Tyler Childers: “Americana ain’t no part of nothing”

September 14, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

Yeah all right mate! Have a good weekend dear readers, leaving you today with news from the AMA awards on Wednesday night where several artists were outspoken on topics ranging from gun control to country music […]

Harmony Rockets w/ Peter Walker “Atropos” – Listen

September 14, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

Well this is lovely. Longtime Woodstock resident, guitarist Peter Walker recorded two albums for the Vanguard label in the late Sixties in a style best described as American folk-raga. Rediscovered by Tompkins Square in 2006 after decades […]