One of the universal truths about the writers at Twangville is that we always look forward to the next Kevin Gordon album. And no visit to Nashville is really complete without hearing him play. So we hit the daily double this year at AmericanaFest because we had multiple opportunities to see him live, and his […]
ZZ Ward on Tour Bus Appliances and Working at a Candy Store
Singer-songwriter ZZ Ward talks about playing her first gig, at a pizza parlor in Portland, Oregon, and the time that her tour bus got stuck in the snow.
Joy Clark on Avocados, Wireless Microphones, and Her Musical Journey
New Orleans musician Joy Clark talks about how it felt to write her first song and writing her new album in her home office (and her cat’s reaction to it).
Rebecca Frazier on a Flood in Her Rehearsal Space and Believing in the “Now”
Bluegrass singer-songwriter Rebecca Frazier talks about selling her tour van, martinis, and a lesson learned from Travis Tritt.
Emily Frembgen On Instant Oatmeal and Stage Fright
New York City singer-songwriter Emily Frembgen talks about hosting shows at a vegan doughnut shop where she worked and reveals the song that she wrote when she was five years old.
Tyson Davis of Blackwater Railroad Company on Touring in “Milk Milk” and Energetic Guitar Picking
Guitarist and vocalist Tyson Davis of Alaskan roots band Blackwater Railroad Company talks about the group’s rehearsal studio, where they recorded their most recent album, and his favorite day job.
Denitia on Coffee Shops, Her Kia Soul, and Following Her Intuition
Singer-songwriter Denitia talks about being resourceful when it comes to meals while on tour and shares a funny story about her rehearsal space.
Steve Cropper on Soundchecks, Sock Hops, and Selling Groove
Legendary guitarist and songwriter Steve Cropper talks about touring with the Blues Brothers, getting better tables at restaurants, and the experience of hearing your work played on the radio for the first time.
Willie Watson on Touring in the “Wanderlodge”, Odetta, and Working in Vineyards
Singer-songwriter, poet, actor and multi-instrumentalist Willie Watson talks about 2 days spent at West Virginia’s Hillybilly Truck Repair and recalls his first gig, playing Bianca’s Daughters, an Italian restaurant in Watkin’s Glen, NY.
Wilson Moyer of Happy Landing on Fast Food Restaurants and Persevering Through Disaster
Bassist Wilson Moyer of folk rock band Happy Landing talks about making ends meet when the band isn’t on the road, the day job that helped him build patience and willpower, and the importance of being a good hang.