Mark Whitfield

Video premiere: Jon Patrick Walker & Hope Davis “Your Open Hand”

April 5, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

JP Walker is a talented man. His “day job” if you like is being a well-regarded actor who’s currently playing King George in the touring company of a little-known musical called ‘Hamilton’. His wife, Hope Davis, is the lead […]

Dylan turns classic into gay wedding anthem – Listen

April 5, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

NME is reporting that Bob Dylan has contributed a track to a new compilation that turns well know songs into “same-sex wedding anthems”. Mick Huckabee will not be amused. They report: “‘Universal Love’ will be released on Friday (April 6) […]

Silver Jews finally available to stream on Spotify

April 5, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

You can finally hear probably the finest lyricist alive today on Spotify (“In 1984 I was hospitalized for approaching perfection” – try that Ed Sheeran) and other streaming services in the UK as Drag City have […]

New David Crosby documentary on the way courtesy of Cameron Crowe

April 4, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

News this morning from Billboard who are reporting that David Crosby’s life and music will be the subject of a new documentary produced by Cameron Crowe who’s quite well respected for that kind of thing. They […]

Natalie Merchant heads to UK for 10,000 dates

March 29, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

OK not 10,000 but the story would be so much more fun it it was. We’re taking a break now until Tuesday dear readers. Remember to have a bad Thursday but a good Friday, make sure […]

There’s a new album on a new label on the way from Jess Williamson

July 16, 2026 0

Three years from her superb Time Ain’t Accidental, LA-based singer-songwriter Jess Williamson finds herself on a new label in a new studio with a new producer. Williamson has recently signed with New West Records and will […]

Americana Stories – Gary Marsden “Rialto and Rhiannon”

July 16, 2026 0

Gary Marsden was a finalist in Americana UK’s Twang Factor under his nom de musique of Cold Bones Lullabies. He has sent us a story based on another one of his songs, which you can find […]

Album Reviews

Brand New Heartache “A New Alchemy”

July 16, 2026 0

The married duo present a set of winsome songs that succeed in feeling nostalgic but still new and carefully crafted. If you’re a fan of Gram Parsons or Emmylou Harris, husband-and-wife duo Eleese and Matthew Meschery’s […]

Articles by Mark Whitfield

Video premiere: Jon Patrick Walker & Hope Davis “Your Open Hand”

Dylan turns classic into gay wedding anthem – Listen

Silver Jews finally available to stream on Spotify

New David Crosby documentary on the way courtesy of Cameron Crowe

Natalie Merchant heads to UK for 10,000 dates

There’s a new album on a new label on the way from Jess Williamson

Americana Stories – Gary Marsden “Rialto and Rhiannon”

Brand New Heartache “A New Alchemy”

The Suitcase Junket “One More Mile” – take that step

Video: John Carter Cash “Pineapple John” – finding yourself in the sea’s reflection