Set to launch today, August 1st, the very first social networking site built around the Americana music scene. Emugga.com was created by Gregg Geil and the folks over at AmericanaRoots.com as an extension of the music news, reviews, podcasts and interviews already covered there. As described by Mr. Geil: What is an Emugga? No clue […]
Win Marc Broussard’s Latest Album (CD + Vinyl)
**NOTE: Contest is now closed. You can still participate but will no longer be eligible for the giveaway.** You know we’re all about the twang here in our little town, but what you might not know is that there’s several of us that are big soul fans. So you can bet there’s a little buzz […]
The 2007 Musical Eclipse
About once a year the earth, sun and moon align and a plethora of great new music arrives on a single day. In 2007 that day is July 10th. Jason Isbell, Sirens of the Ditch (New West Records) The former Drive-By Trucker rolls on to great success. Isbell’s tunes were among my favorites on the […]
Justin Trawick to Perform at 9:30 Club in DC
Come check out Justin Trawick and friends performing as the Justin Trawick Group this Friday (6/29) at DC’s renowned 9:30 Club. Expect the peformance to consist of around 8 to 10 musicians covering a range of styles from bluegrass to hip-hop. Also on the bill are Future and Basshound. “Kool Kids” (MP3)* [audio:http://www.justintrawick.com/media/Kool_Kids.mp3] I first […]
The Return of Justin Currie (Del Amitri)
Anybody remember Del Amitri? They released a number of solid pop albums in the 90’s before disappearing from the scene by the turn of the century. Although I was never a fan of the band’s biggest hit “Roll to Me,†their catalog is rich with intelligent pop songs. Singer-songwriter Justin Currie excelled at capturing a […]
Last Train Home’s “Last Good Kiss”, a Video
Set to appear in CMT‘s Top 20 Countdown this weekend, here’s a new video from Last Train Home off their latest release Last Good Kiss. Last Train Home, “Last Good Kiss” Upcoming Tour Dates Sat 6.2 Nashville, TN Opry Plaza Thu 6.7 Asheville, NC The Grey Eagle Fri 6.8 Jonesborough, TN Music On The Square
Twangville Local Show: The Rave-Ups, Haymaker, Jesse Aycock
It’s another in the monthly series of Twangville shows at the Blue Cafe in Long Beach Thurs. May 10 featuring a reunion of original alt-country superstars The Rave-Ups (of movie Pretty In Pink fame), Haymaker, Jesse Aycock (from Tulsa, OK) and Mulch opening the show. Great line-up and a diverse cross section of Americana artists. […]
Springsteen @ Carnegie Hall: Additional Highlights
Bruce Springsteen delivered a humorous monologue about his life and career during his acoustic performance of the classic “Rosalita.” Below is the full piece, courtesy of Live Daily. In addition to the monologue, I’ve also posted some video clips from the show. In the first video, the finale version of “Rosalita,” watch Badly Drawn Boy’s […]
Tribute to Bruce Springsteen at Carnegie Hall (5 April 2007)
Nice joint,†proclaimed Steve Earle as he walked onto the Carnegie Hall stage to kick-off an extraordinary tribute to the music of Bruce Springsteen. Over the next two hours, a diverse roster of twenty artists performed songs from the Springsteen canon, the best of which included the artists description of Springsteen’s influence or a reflection […]
News from the Drive-By Truckers
Here’s a letter from Patterson Hood of the Drive-By Truckers that was just posted to the band’s web-site. Twangville sends its best wishes for continued success to both the Truckers and Jason. We’ll see y’all down the road… Y’ALL: It’s with a wide range of emotions and feelings that I’m announcing that we have parted […]