Mark Whitfield

Robby Hecht & Caroline Spence hits the UK for tour next week

August 17, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

We leave you this weekend (or welcome the new week in if you’re reading this on Monday) dear readers with news of Robby Hecht & Caroline Spence who hit the UK for dates next week. The […]

Pick of the Political Pops: Aretha Franklin “Chain of Fools”

August 17, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

News of the death of the “Queen of Soul” felt like a hammer blow yesterday given the state the US is in right now, and though Franklin claimed that she wasn’t a political singer, many of her […]

Noah and the Whale’s Matt Owens to release solo album – November

August 16, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

Matt Owens, founder member of the lovely Noah and the Whale, will be releasing his first solo album late November. Currently being recorded at Airtight Studios in Manchester, the album is being produced by Nigel Stonier […]

Paul Kelly returns with new album “Nature” – watch the first video

August 10, 2018 Mark Whitfield 2

Leaving you this weekend dear readers with news on an Aussie icon who doesn’t get half the recognition he deserves in Americana circles – he supported Dylan on one of his tours over there so he’s […]

Emmylou Harris’ Woofstock benefit to close AmericanaFest 2018

August 9, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

And AUK will be there catering to all your dog/americana related needs. Rolling Stone Country reports: “This year’s AmericanaFest will close out with Emmylou Harris’ Woofstock benefit concert, featuring performances by Jamey Johnson, John Hiatt and […]