Devon Allman talks about working the problem, not pleasing everyone, and making smoothies for the crew.
Duane Betts on Eating Clean and the Benefits of a Slow Road to Success
Duane Betts talks about touring in “Big Blue” and rehearsals that are all business.
Monday Morning Video – Randy Newman “Louisiana 1927”
Fifteen years ago this week I published my first Twangville post. From then until now, the experience has been an absolute joy. I’m privileged to have developed so many tremendous friendships along the way, from the Twangville posse to the countless PR and industry professionals to, of course, the talented artists who continue to inspire […]
Travel Route 66 With The Grahams
The Grahams don’t write songs, they share experiences. After cruising the Mississippi on a riverboat and riding the American railways, they quite literally hit the road. With a camera crew in tow, The duo of Alyssa and Doug Graham jumped on a motorcycle and headed out to explore legendary US Highway 66. Seems kinda idyllic, […]
Tanya Donelly on “The Rock ‘n’ Roll Control Center” and Three Lessons Learned
Tanya Donelly talks about being rescued by Radiohead while touring in the midst of a blizzard and recalls some favorite day jobs.
Zephaniah OHora on Music Industry Business Models and Visiting Harrisburg, PA
Singer-songwriter Zephaniah OHora talks about a powered beer cooler, a sensitive van key fob, and his preferred business model for the future of music.
Monday Morning Video – Justin Townes Earle
A tremendous talent lost.
The Good Part – A Premiere from Ted Russell Kamp
Down in the Den, the latest album from Ted Russell Kamp, is one heck of a fun listen. It offers fourteen tracks that veer effortlessly from the feisty rock ‘n’ roll opener “Home Sweet Hollywood” to the New Orleans riverboat vibe of “Waste a Little Time” to the honk-tonk of “My Turn to Cry”, all […]
It’s Alright Just to Be – a Premiere from Isaac Hoskins
Songs really don’t come much better than “It’s Alright Just to Be”. The acoustic ballad starts with a random encounter between the singer and a drunk man at a bar. As the man’s heartbreaking story emerges, the singer considers the false assumptions he made about the man. A musical pause transitions the song into a […]
Joey Ryan of The Milk Carton Kids on Hotel Noise Complaints and a Triumphant First Gig
Milk Carton Kids’ Joey Ryan talks about sad baskets of bananas, making mistakes, and the importance of arts funding.