Mark Whitfield

Here’s 10 socially progressive country tunes for you

March 22, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

We love country music here at AUK, but the politics of mainsteam country can be something of a turn off in these weary times, so this is a nice article from Billboard reporting on country anthems […]

Jason Isbell previews new country music exhibit

March 22, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

If you ever get a chance to go to Nashville (a kind of Mecca for americana fans) then the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is still an essential. RS Country reports: “If the thought […]

Sufjan Stevens and Patti Smith Band perform Star Spangled Banner

March 21, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

News from Pitchfork this morning: “Last night, Sufjan Stevens performed at Tibet House’s 30th annual benefit concert, which doubled as a celebration of Philip Glass’s 80th birthday. He joined the Patti Smith Band to perform his version of “The Star-Spangled […]

Hear track from new Dylan album – Listen

March 20, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Which never ceases to be an exciting thing! Paste report: “Bob Dylan has just released “Stardust,” the third track from his forthcoming triple album Triplicate, a continuation of his grizzled take on popular jazz standards. The […]

Wilco post their gear for sale to general public

March 17, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

And that means you if you have a spare few grand lying around (or why not treat yourself to a used pass for the more modest devotee). Pitchfork report: “In the past, Wilco have used the online […]