On The Mark Archives • Americana Highways

On the Mark: Diverse Artists Take the Stage (Year in Review)

September 26, 2018September 26, 2018 Mark Joseph Engleson0

A belated l’shana tova, and shalom alechem. The Jewish New Year, 5779, began on the evening of Sunday, September 9, and now that I have a few moments, I want to talk a little about the state of Americana, past, present, and future. I want to talk about Americana as a wide, inclusive, and diverse […]

On the Mark: Studio Albums and Live Performances

July 13, 2018July 11, 2018 Mark Joseph Engleson0

When you listen to an album, you are, oftentimes, listening to a perfected version of an artist’s music. Artists prepare to be at their best when they record in the studio – one artist I reviewed, Sarah Shook, completely gave up alcohol for two week prior to beginning recording. Studios have, or should have, ideal […]