Mark Whitfield

The Barr Brothers announce UK dates

December 15, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

With their headline show at London’s Union Chapel on February 1st now sold out, The Barr Brothers have announced that they will play an in-store performance at London’s Rough Trade East on Tuesday 30th January. The […]

Sheryl Crow: Country artists are beholden to the NRA

December 13, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

It’s the bit about money that’s the killer in this claim which also happens to be bang on it (the money that is). The Guardian reports: “Money and fear have kept country music artists from speaking […]

Graham Nash: CSNY might reunite to fight Trump

December 13, 2017 Mark Whitfield 4

FAKE NEWS! Actually it’s not although don’t get your hopes up too much – the Independent is reporting this morning: “Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young fans: there’s a chance the band is getting back together. Well, at […]

Cory Branan: Repealing net neutrality could be dangerous for independent art

December 12, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Excellent piece up on the ever more politically essential RS at the moment on some more hideous legislation (or lack of it). Thank you Mr President once again. They report: “On Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission […]

Neil Young heads up new UK americana chart

December 11, 2017 Mark Whitfield 1

Neil Young’s new collaboration with Texas country rockers Promise of the Real has the highest new entry in the new official UK americana chart, knocking Frank Turner off his perch and down into the doldrums of number […]

Some sad news to end the week with: Americana UK loses two of our best, Paul Kerr and Martin Johnson

October 2, 2026 11

We’re sorry to end this week with some sad news for regular readers which some of you will know already via social media. It’s been a very tough last few days for us as a team […]

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Kyp Harness

October 2, 2026 0

Kyp Harness makes music on his own terms and has been doing it for 35 years. He is prolific, having put out 20 independent albums of storytelling and melody, with his latest (Lovely) released in April […]

artwork for Mistaken For Wayne album "Whitefish"

Mistaken for Wayne “Whitefish”

October 2, 2026 0

Musical pursuits in the heart of rural Canadian life. Not only outside the music industry but within its margins (much less frequently at its very core), there are those for whom music is one of several […]

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