Mark Whitfield

John Prine performs Tiny NPR Desk Concert – Watch

March 15, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

This is worth breaking up your morning toasted teacake and brew for, for 15 minutes. John Prine has performed a lovely little session for NPR in their Desk Concert series. Described by them as “an American […]

Maverick Festival add further names to 2018 line-up

March 14, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

Following their 10th anniversary last year, the UK’s first major Americana festival has announced further additions to its 2018 line up, including an act who’ve been pitched as “the most talked about band in Memphis” Southern Avenue, […]

Track premiere: Lindi Ortega “You Ain’t Foolin’ Me”

March 14, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

‘Liberty’ is the new album from Lindi Ortega – due out in May, it was recorded in East Nashville and produced by Skylar Wilson (Justin Townes Earle, Rayland Baxter), and she’s shared the track ‘You Ain’t […]

The Guardian talks to Emmylou Harris

March 12, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

Well when we say “talk” we mean fire the usual round of q & as they have on a Saturday with random celebrities, but nonetheless it’s better than hearing Jeremy Clarkson list his ideal dinner party […]

American Aquarium are back – and there’s something fishy about the new line-up

March 9, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

Tbh it’s just changed but that’s only the first of many fish related jokes/puns you can expect if we feature them again over the coming months. They are of course named after a line from the […]