Mark Whitfield

Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy and Courtney Marie Andrews cover Nina Simone – Listen

March 28, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

This is lovely if you have four minutes to spare. Consequence of Sound report: “After political happenings Friday handed 45 the second major loss of his two-month-old presidency, it feels like a good time to be […]

Tim O’Brien announces new album, UK dates

March 28, 2017 Mark Whitfield 1

Grammy winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Tim O’Brien has announced a new album “Where the River Meets the Road” which will be released in the UK on 12th May. The album features songs from his native West Virginia, […]

Rodney Crowell talks about Guy Clark in new podcast

March 28, 2017 Mark Whitfield 1

Imagine having this many friends. Rolling Stone reports: “Rodney Crowell has been Guy Clark’s buddy, Emmylou Harris’ bandmate and one of country music’s biggest hitmakers, and this week he’s Chris Shiflett’s guest on the latest episode […]

London based and fancy reviewing gigs for us?

March 27, 2017 Mark Whitfield 2

We get a fair amount of offers to cover gigs by americana artists here at AUK but particularly with showcases and album launches, they are often London based which is awkward since precisely one of our […]

Lucy Rose announces UK/European dates, new album

March 27, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Lucy Rose has announced details of a new album and a “global cinema tour” taking her to rather exciting places to showcase the record and its companion documentary film. ‘Something’s Changing’ will be released on the […]