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James Taylor surprises Jimmy Kimmel with birthday song – Watch

November 15, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Sorry, that headline makes it sound like he did a rendition of “Happy Birthday”. Stereogum reports: “James Taylor guested on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night for the late night host’s 50th birthday celebration. Taylor’s appearance was a surprise, […]

Neil Young online archive goes live next month

November 15, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Some Neil Young news from Uncut this morning (we’re about 4 days late with this but hey, it’ll be Christmas before you know it): “Neil Young has given an unexpected update about his archives. In a Facebook post on […]

Harry Pane “Here We Stay” – Listen

November 15, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Harry Pane’s new song Here We Stay is a story of lovers, set amongst a tragedy, with some rather nice lyrics and Harry’s signature intricate fingerpicking on the guitar creating a touching soulful sounding folk track. It […]

Joan Baez announces “last formal extended” UK and Ireland tour dates

November 14, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Erm… not sure what that means other than she might carry on in her pyjamas at your nan’s in 2019. Joan Baez has announced an extensive 2018 world tour, including UK dates in March and May. […]

H.C. McEntire “A Lamb, A Dove” – Listen

November 14, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

H.C. McEntire, frontwoman of Mount Moriah, is striking out on her own with her debut solo album Lionheart which sees the light of day in January, and she’s shared the album opener “A Lamb, A Dove,” along with […]

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

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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 […]

Articles by Mark Whitfield

James Taylor surprises Jimmy Kimmel with birthday song – Watch

Neil Young online archive goes live next month

Harry Pane “Here We Stay” – Listen

Joan Baez announces “last formal extended” UK and Ireland tour dates

H.C. McEntire “A Lamb, A Dove” – Listen

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

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Kyp Harness

Mistaken for Wayne “Whitefish”

Jake Bugg announces a fortnight of intimate record store appearances

Classic Clips: Chris Hillman “Turn! Turn! Turn!” – Live at the Troubadour, Los Angeles, 2017