Brian Dunne’s Loser On the Ropes is one of my favorite releases so far this year. Here he performs “Optimist” – one of my stand-outs – live in the studio with backing from NYC band The Tube.
Monday Morning Video – Janis Joplin
Let’s go way back to start the week. Here’s Janis Joplin performing her legendary “Piece of My Heart” in Germany back in 1968. I love how she brings a large portion of the crowd onto the stage – the range of reactions is priceless.
Americana 2023, Say What?!
One of my favorite things about attending music conferences and festivals are the crazy comments that you hear along the way. Here are a few choice selections from this year’s Americana Festival. THE SHOW EXPERIENCE No one told me it was being filmed, wish I wasn’t wearing this shirt right now. William Prince improvising a […]
Americana 2023, Mayer’s Picks (Part 2)
Every fall, The Americana Music Association gathers members, artists and music fans together in Nashville for its annual conference. Starting with the Americana Music Awards and continuing through several days of showcases and panel discussions, it is a tremendous celebration of Americana music. Here are but a few of my favorite performers and performances from […]
Americana 2023, Mayer’s Picks (Part 1)
Every fall, The Americana Music Association gathers members, artists and music fans together in Nashville for its annual conference. Starting with the Americana Music Awards and continuing through several days of showcases and panel discussions, it is a tremendous celebration of Americana music. Here are but a few of my favorite performers and performances from […]
The Twangville Nirvana Tribute Show in NYC
Sure, Nirvana ain’t twangy but it’s hard to ignore the impact that the group has had on musicians of all genres. That’s the impetus for our upcoming tribute to the legendary group, scheduled for Sunday, October 8th at Berlin in the New York City’s East Village. (info and tickets) The line-up is as eclectic as it […]
Monday Morning Video – Twangville NYC Showcase Preview
We’re back at it in NYC! This coming Wednesday we’re hosting a great line-up at Brooklyn honky-tonk Skinny Dennis. Get ready to throw some peanut shells on the floor as Ted Russell Kamp, Matt Woods, and Robert Cody Maxwell throw down with a mix of full band rocking and solo acoustic strummin’. If you’re in […]
Merchant Navy Hotel – a Premiere from The Northern Belle
The Northern Belle, an anchor of Norway’s Americana music scene, are gearing up to release a new album in 2024. Fortunately we don’t have to wait until next year to be treated to new music from the group. “Merchant Navy Hotel”, the first single from the album arrives later this week but you can hear […]
Monday Morning Video – Balto
The boys in LA’s Balto are back with a new single and, damn, it’s good. There are so many things to like about this song – harmonizing guitars, heck, a flying V guitar. But the best part is that it just plain rocks.
Monday Morning Video – Otis Redding
If I could go back in time, Otis Redding is one of the performers that I’d most like to see. Here he is in 1966 performing a cover of The Temptations’ “My Girl” (written by Smokey Robinson and fellow Miracle Ronald White) followed by Redding’s own “Respect” (most notably covered by Aretha Franklin). One great […]