We haven’t said much about it, but Twangville is turning 20! For two decades, we’ve been shining a light on the musical artists who inspire us – from up-and-comers to familiar favorites. Along the way, we’ve built a tradition of presenting live shows in backyards and music venues that bring that same passion to life.
What better way to honor the occasion than by inviting some old friends to join us in Dallas for a big ol’ party! Lydia Loveless and Todd May, who both played our very first Twangville-sponsored concert back in 2012, are coming back to celebrate with us. So is Garrett Owen, who performed at our very first Sunday Social house concert. And YOU should join us, too!
This special edition Twangville Sunday Social will take place at 4pm on October 19th in Dallas, TX. RSVP for full details!
Artist Previews: Video / Audio
Lydia Loveless is a Columbus, Ohio–based singer-songwriter whose music blends country, rock, punk, and pop. She has released a string of acclaimed records including Indestructible Machine (2011), Somewhere Else (2014), Real (2016), Daughter (2020), and Nothing’s Gonna Stand in My Way Again (2023). Loveless has toured widely, sharing stages with Drive-By Truckers, Old 97’s, Iron & Wine, and Jason Isbell, and was the subject of the 2016 documentary “Who Is Lydia Loveless?”, which chronicled the making of Real and her life on the road. In 2024 she released Something Else, a piano-driven reimagining of Somewhere Else to mark that album’s 10th anniversary.
TODD MAY
Todd May is a Columbus, Ohio–based musician who cut his teeth playing the Ohio State University bar circuit before leading the Lilybandits, whose 1999 album At Thirty-Three and a Third remains a touchstone of the city’s alt-country scene. He has since played with The Mooncussers, Fort Shame, and as a longtime guitarist for Lydia Loveless. He also released solo records including Rickenbacker Girls (2013) and Let’s Go Get Lost (2019), both marked by sharp songwriting and guitar-driven Americana. In 2025 he reunited with the Lilybandits for a special performance celebrating the reissue of At Thirty-Three and a Third.
Garrett Owen is a Fort Worth, Texas–based singer-songwriter whose music blends folk, country, and intricate acoustic elements. Raised in Tanzania, Kenya, and Ecuador before returning to Texas, he released his self-titled debut in 2016, followed by Quiet Lives (2020) and Memoriam (2024). In 2018, he won the Telluride Troubadour Contest and his work has earned multiple nominations at the Dallas Observer Music Awards. Memoriam, written while caring for his grandmother during her struggle with Alzheimer’s, explores themes of memory, loss, and family history, and features a cover photograph of his great-grandfather.
About the author: Mild-mannered corporate executive by day, excitable Twangville denizen by night.