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Monday Morning Video: Doug Sahm

Monday, March 19, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

Ok, so it is really a Monday evening video this week. Just getting back from Texas and SXSW (more on this later) so thought I’d share a video from a Texas legend. Enjoy!

Filed Under: Americana, Videos Tagged With: Douig Sahm

Mayer’s Playlist from February 2012, Part 2

Thursday, March 15, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

ALBUMS OF THE MONTH Go Fly a Kite, by Ben Kweller Kweller’s last outing was a more moody affair, however that comment can’t be made of his latest release.While there are some acoustic moments, Kweller has brought the rock. And damn it sounds good. “Time Will Save the Day” is the song Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo […]

Filed Under: Americana, Bluegrass, Downloads, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Bad Religion, Ben Kweller, Bob Dylan, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Nada Surf, Ray Ganucheau, Sugar and the Hi-Lows

Monday Morning Video: Frank Turner

Monday, March 12, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

Here are two sides of Frank Turner playing one of my favorites from his excellent catalog. The first finds him playing a large outdoor festival in Germany while in the second he is playing someone’s sweaty basement in Philadelphia. Talk about taking your music to the people… And I won’t sit down And I won’t […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Rock, Videos Tagged With: Frank Turner

Twangville Showcase This Saturday!

Thursday, March 08, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

Don’t forget our special Twangville showcase this Saturday. If you live in — or can get to — Columbia, SC, come join us for an incredible night of music. Performing that night are Lydia Loveless, Kasey Anderson, Mooncussers and Columbia outfit American Gun. All top notch, all Twangville-endorsed. You can find the full details, plus […]

Filed Under: Americana, News, Rock, Twangville Festival, Twangville Presents Tagged With: American Gun, Kasey Anderson, Lydia Loveless, the Mooncussers

Mayer’s Playlist From February 2012, Part 1

Wednesday, March 07, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

ALBUMS OF THE MONTH: Inspiration, by Shurman One of the things that I have always appreciated about Shurman is the ragged edge of their music. And man do they serve it up by the bucket on their latest release. Album opener and title track “Inspiration” starts things out on a positive note, both musically and […]

Filed Under: Downloads, Playlists, Reviews, Streams Tagged With: Adam Arcuragi, Chuck Prophet, Dead Fingers, Freedy Johnston, Highway Ghosts, Jon Dee Graham, Jones Street Station, Shurman, Susan Cowsill, the Hobarts, The Rationales

Monday Morning Video: American Gun

Monday, March 05, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

The time has nearly arrived for the Twangville showcase, scheduled for this Saturday (10 March) in Columbia, SC! Kicking us off that night will be hometown favorites American Gun. Check out this video for “Therapy,” one of my favorite songs from 2011. The boys from American Gun will be joined by Lydia Loveless, Mooncussers and […]

Filed Under: Rock, Videos Tagged With: American Gun

Davy Jones, 1945-2012

Sunday, March 04, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

It was another tough week for rock and roll with the passing of Davy Jones of the legendary Monkees. Whether one caught the tv series on its initial run in the 1960’s or the re-runs that followed for decades, it was hard not to smile at the group’s antics and enthusiasm. That was especially true […]

Filed Under: In Memoriam, Pop, Videos Tagged With: Davy Jones, Neil Diamond, The Monkees

Monday Morning Video: Kasey Anderson

Monday, February 27, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

To help us get in the mood for the upcoming Twangville showcase, here is a video from featured artist Kasey Anderson. Anderson will be joined by Lydia Loveless, Mooncussers and American Gun for a special night of music on 10 March 2012 at The New Brookland Tavern in Columbia, South Carolina. Details on the show […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Videos Tagged With: Kasey Anderson

Monday Morning Video: Lydia Loveless and the Mooncussers

Monday, February 20, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

To help us get in the mood for the upcoming Twangville showcase, here are videos from two of our featured artists: Lydia Loveless and the Mooncussers. Loveless and the Mooncussers will be joined by Kasey Anderson and American Gun for this special night of music on 10 March 2012 at the New Brookland Tavern in […]

Filed Under: Rock, Videos Tagged With: Lydia Loveless, the Mooncussers

You’re Invited to a Badass Twangville Showcase!

Tuesday, February 14, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

Filed Under: Americana, Contests, Downloads, News, Rock, Streams, Twangville Festival, Twangville Presents Tagged With: American Gun, Kasey Anderson, Lydia Loveless, the Mooncussers

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Friends of Twangville

Polls

What is your favorite new release for week of June 12?

  • Fruit Bats – The Landfill (23%, 9 Votes)
  • Bandits on the Run – Rough Magic (13%, 5 Votes)
  • Duane Betts – Isle of Hope (13%, 5 Votes)
  • Bob Wagner – I’ve Been Down (8%, 3 Votes)
  • Sam Morrow – Southern Boogie (8%, 3 Votes)
  • Tommy Goodroad – Goddammit (8%, 3 Votes)
  • Courtney Hartman – With You: From the Garden Shed (5%, 2 Votes)
  • Ryan Adams – The Suicide Handbook (5%, 2 Votes)
  • Pharis & Jason Romero – These Are The Days That Turn In To Years (5%, 2 Votes)
  • Funkwrench Blues – THIS IS THE ONE! (raison d’être) (3%, 1 Votes)
  • Alex Amen – Sun of Amen (3%, 1 Votes)
  • Breakfield – Breakfield (3%, 1 Votes)
  • Goose – BIG MODERN! (3%, 1 Votes)
  • Keith Urban – flow state (3%, 1 Votes)
  • Ismay – Half Truth (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Molly Brandt – Museum of Being (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Clay DuBose – Father Time & Mother Nature (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Dawn Landes – Catch a Little Sun (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 39

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