I often get harassed for my blackberry addiction. While I don’t deny the accusation, I feel somewhat redeemed to have recently used it to help Emerson Hart, former singer-songwriter from Tonic, in a performance last week. In the middle of the set, Hart began playing Jim Croce’s “Operator.” The Croce classic is one of those […]
The Texas Sapphires–Austin Chronicle’s “Best New Band” @ AMA Nashville
Often described as ‘a twangier X’ or the Knitters if they could play better, the Texas Sapphires blend brother and sister harmonies in the spirit of Porter and Dolly, Carl and Pearl Butler, George and Tammy, Gram and Emmylou etc. Their massively acclaimed debut “Valley So Steep,” produced by Lloyd Maines is followed up by […]
Porter Wagoner, Gone but Never Forgotten
The “Wagonmaster” left this world at age 80 to begin his new journey. Peace and love to his family, friends and fans.
Sing Another Victory Song!
Danzig vs. Springsteen
Its not what you think. In advance of Bruce Springsteen and Glenn Danzig both playing concerts in the Bay area over the next week, the San Francisco Weekly is running an entertaining story pitting the two Jersey boys against one another. The article features a full “tale of the tape,” of which my favorite is: […]
Who Shook You All Night Long?
There will always be great debates in rock and roll. What was the first rock and roll song? Who was responsible for the Beatles break-up? What do the lyrics of “Louie Louie” really mean? Who was the better vocalist for AC/DC, Bon Scott or Brian Johnson? Associate Professor Robert Oxoby of the University of Calgary […]
AIM Tunes, Share Music With Your Buddies
Its not often that I mix work (AOL) and play (Twangville). But I have a fun announcement to make so I’m gonna stir the pot a little. I work on the AIM Product Design Team and have the pleasure of working with some damn fine designers, developers and product folks. One of our developers cooked […]
Skylarks Giveaway Winner
Congratulations to David “Trip” Levine of Weston, MA who won himself a shiny new copy of the Sam Mellon and The Skylarks debut album courtesy of the band. Thanks to all who participated. For more on this be sure and catch Twangville’s review of the album where you can sample a few tracks. Also, if […]
Housekeeping
Twangville needs a little maintenance. If you’ve registered for our site with a .ru email address I have no reason to believe you are anything more than a bonehead spammer. My apologies in advance if I am wrong and I delete your account. On a more positive note, we’re looking for reviewers particularly if you […]
Mark Knopfler: A Twangville Contest!
The legendary Mark Knopfler, one of rock and roll’s most distinctive guitarists, is releasing a new album on September 18th. Titled Kill to Get Crimson, it hearkens back to classic songwriting of the early Dire Straits releases. I’ve been particularly taken with “Punish the Monkey,” and its catchy chorus “punish the monkey, let the organ […]