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Twangville Rocks NYC on May 21st

Monday, May 12, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

We’re at it again, New York! Join us at Skinny Dennis in Brooklyn on May 21st for a great night of rock and roll, presented with our friends at the Northeast Country Coalition. We’re excited to bring you Nashville’s Sophie Gault and Brooklyn’s (by way of Texas) Robert Cody Maxwell. No advance tickets necessary – […]

Filed Under: Americana, Rock, Streams, Videos Tagged With: Robert Cody Maxwell, Sophie Gault

Monday Morning Video – Jill Sobule (1959 – 2025)

Monday, May 12, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

Jill Sobule was a musician’s musician, a songwriter’s songwriter, revered by peers and fans alike for her singular blend of folk-pop melodies, sharp wit, and fearless social commentary. Sobule died in a tragic house fire on May 1st, leaving behind a remarkable musical legacy of songs that were as funny as they were unflinching, weaving […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, In Memoriam, Pop, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Videos Tagged With: Jill Sobule

Monday Morning Video – Mike Peters (1959 – 2025)

Monday, May 05, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

There are numerous songs about having a rock and roll heart. Mike Peters didn’t need to write one – his rock and roll heart infused every song that he wrote. Peters passed away last week after a 30 – yes 30 – year battle with cancer. If that doesn’t speak to the strength of Peter’s […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, In Memoriam, Rock, Videos Tagged With: Mike Peters, The Alarm

Twangville Shows in DFW This Week

Monday, April 28, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

Will we see you in DFW this week? Hope so – we’ve got two great shows in store for you. Yes, just for you! First, we’ll gather on Thursday (5/1) at The Post in Fort Worth for a special evening with Garrett Owen, Hannah Aldridge, and Melanie MacLaren. (INFO/TIX) Then, on Sunday (5/4), we’ll step […]

Filed Under: Americana, Singer/Songwriter, Twangville Presents, Videos Tagged With: Garrett Owen, Hannah Aldridge, Melanie MacLaren, Ryan Culwell

Monday Morning Video – Tracy Bonham At the Ballet

Monday, April 28, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

How about something a little different this week? Tracy Bonham revisits her 2000 track “Jumping Bean” with a striking new video that pairs her band and a string section with the Eugene Ballet. Filmed live at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts, the reimagined performance amplifies the song’s defiant spirit, turning it into a […]

Filed Under: Rock, Videos Tagged With: Tracy Bonham

Monday Morning Video – Alejandro Escovedo and the Rant Band

Monday, April 21, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

Alejandro Escovedo pays tribute to Ian Hunter by inviting Hunter’s band to perform a trio of legendary Mott the Hoople songs: “All the Way From Memphis”, “Drivin’ Sister”, and “I Wish I Was Your Mother”. This is some serious classic rock and roll.

Filed Under: Rock, Videos Tagged With: Alejandro Escovedo, Ian Hunter

Monday Morning Video – John Prine

Monday, April 14, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

Last week marked five years since John Prine left us, leaving behind a songwriting legacy that continues to inspire. Here are two Prine classics, “Lake Marie” and, accompanied by Bonnie Raitt, “Angel From Montgomery”.

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Singer/Songwriter, Videos Tagged With: Bonnie Raitt, John Prine

Twangville Presents: Two Can’t Miss DFW Shows

Monday, April 07, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

Twangville Sunday Social (4 May)

Hey Dallas-Fort Worth, we’re back! We’re hosting a pair of great shows next month in Dallas-Fort Worth. Come join us! On Sunday, May 4th we’ll gather at 4pm in Lower Greenville for the 12th edition of our Twangville Sunday Social. Joining us for an afternoon of songs and stories are a trio of Twangville favorites: […]

Filed Under: Americana, Country, Folk, Singer/Songwriter, Streams, Twangville Presents, Videos Tagged With: Garrett Owen, Hannah Aldridge, Melanie MacLaren, Ryan Culwell

Monday Morning Video – Paul Kelly “Deeper Water”

Monday, April 07, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

It takes an incredible songwriter to succinctly condense a lifetime into a five minute song. Paul Kelly is that type of songwriter.

Filed Under: Americana, Pop, Singer/Songwriter, Videos Tagged With: Paul Kelly

On the Promenade – A Video Premiere from Bird Streets

Wednesday, April 02, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

I like to think I’m a patient guy. But really I’m not. So when I say that I’ve been patiently waiting for new music from New York’s Bird Streets, you know that ain’t true. But yes: Two and a half years since he released the outstanding album Lagoon, Bird Streets – aka John Brodeur – […]

Filed Under: Pop, Reviews, Rock, Videos Tagged With: Bird Streets

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Friends of Twangville

Polls

What is your favorite new release for week of July 31?

  • GA-20 with Charlie Musselwhite – BLUES NOW (25%, 7 Votes)
  • The Family – Delusions of Grandeur (21%, 6 Votes)
  • Terri Lyne Carrington & Social Science – Trip the Night Fantastic (14%, 4 Votes)
  • Tom Waits – The Fly (14%, 4 Votes)
  • Wyatt Flores – Scared of Heights (11%, 3 Votes)
  • Buffalo Traffic Jam – Pictures of You (11%, 3 Votes)
  • Jerry Josephy & The Jackmormons – Panther Tracks, Vol. 2 (4%, 1 Votes)
  • Ryman – Growing Pains (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Family Stereo – The Thread (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 28

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