A cool new feature on YouTube allows people to make playlists of videos. Here’s a nice one compiled by sweetbutch covering the first 2 episodes of a series of 12 video podcasts by Amos Lee talking about his new album Supply and Demand released earlier this week. The playlist is nicely capped with a video […]
Ray Charles & More, Album Previews
THIS WEEK’S ELITE: Ray Charles & Count Basie Orchestra, Ray Sings, Basie Swings, (Concord) soul I can’t believe Ray Charles is still making albums from the grave, how remarkable! To me, he’s up there with Elvis in terms of musical genious. Interesting album facts: This GROUND BREAKING CD marks the FIRST-TIME an entire album has […]
Check Out Sam Mellon and the Skylarks
Check out LA-based Alt-Country/ Americana/ Roots-Rock outfit Sam Mellon and the Skylarks. They recently put out a self-produced 3-song EP in preparation for a full-length record already in production. The band is fronted by Sam Mellon (vocals, acoustic guitar) and joined by Julie Wolf (accordian, piano, vocals), David Serby (electric bass guitar), Carl Urbinati (electric […]
The Interface With Britt Daniel, a Podcast
I had the distinct pleasure of seeing Austin-based Spoon open for Guided by Voices back in 2001 at the Paradise in Boston. This turned out to be one of the best small venue live shows I’ve ever seen and I’ve been a huge fan ever since. Here’s an interview with lead singer, Britt Daniel including […]
Lucero’s “She’s Just That Kind of Girl”, a Video
This video takes me back to when videos used to be simple, creative and good. From Lucero’s latest release Rebels, Rogues & Sworn Brothers, check out: Lucero – She’s Just That Kind Of Girl Get this video and more at MySpace.com Video for our song She’s Just That Kind Of Girl. Directed by Matt Bradley. […]
Jabe Beyer to Showcase at NEMO
Roots-rocker, multi-instrumentalist, producer and acclaimed singer-songwriter Jabe Beyer will showcase with his band JABE this Saturday night at midnight at The Abbey Lounge in Somerville as part of the NEMO music festival. Beyer recently won the 2006 NEMO Music Makers songwriting competition sponsored by Starbucks New England. The accolade awards him a trip to the […]
The Lemonheads & More, Album Previews
THIS WEEK’S ELITE: The Lemonheads, The Lemonheads (Vagrant) alternative, rock Alt rock master Evan Dando and The Lemonheads are back after a 10-year hiatus this time with new members. Thankfully, they picked right back up where they left off. Just rockin’. Start with track #7, “No Backbone”. Here’s a download for you courtesy of the […]
AMA Conference Coverage by Americana Roots
You’ve heard me rave about Ray Randall’s podcasts in the past. Now let me offer further kudos to the fine folks at Americana Roots notably Gregg Geil for their great coverage of this weekend’s Americana Music Conference in Nashville, TN. Be sure and check out the nice photos posted to help us blokes that couldn’t […]
Ben Kweller’s “One Minute Pop Song (Episode 9)”, a Video
This is the last of a series of video shorts leading up to the release of Ben Kweller’s new self-titled album. The song is called “Run” and the video is witness to the brilliance of young Kweller. Enjoy! One Minute Pop Song With Ben Kweller EPISODE 9 For a deeper dig, check out all of […]
Old Crow Medicine Show’s “Down Home Girl [EP]”, a Contest
We’re proud to bring you a Twangville first by offering 3 signed copies of Old Crow Medicine Show’s Down Home Girl EP through our friends at Nettwerk Records. Be the first of three to e-mail contest [at] twangville.com and name your favorite track off the new OCMS full-length album Big Iron World. We’ll contact you […]