Rock Hall of Famer Richie Furay recalls his first gigs, paid and unpaid, and the time when his band’s instruments got locked up.
Monday Morning Video – Linda Ronstadt
Willie Nelson is credited with saying, “There are two kinds of men in this world. Those with a crush on Linda Ronstadt and those who never heard of her.” As these performances of Lowell George’s “Willin’” and The Rolling Stones’ “Tumbling Dice” document, she simply makes songs better.
Readers’ Pick: Hank Williams Jr. – Rich White Honky Blues
You picked Hank Williams Jr. – Rich White Honky Blues as your favorite new release for the week of June 17, 2022. Poll Results New Releases Readers’ Tops Winter & Spring 2022 Pete Mancini – Killing the Old Ways (101 votes) David Gideon – Lonesome Desert Strum (75) Tody Castillo – Old Rodriguez (49) Sarah […]
Box O’ Wine – A Premiere from Wood Willow
Fresh from dazzling the crowd at the Twangville Sunday Social in Dallas earlier this month, Wood Willow are back to premiere the latest video from Southern Intentions, their debut album. The song, with its jazzy vibe, demonstrates the band’s versatility while also showcasing the interlaced vocals of Joel Parks and Becca Herrod Parks. The video, […]
Million Miles – a Premiere from Ole Kirkeng
It’s been quite a year for Oslo Norway’s Ole Kirkeng. Last February he released his impressive debut EP Rocking Chair. Several months later it was recognized with the Spellemann Award, Norway’s Grammys, for Country Record of the Year. Not a bad start to a career. Since then, he’s been releasing a few singles, including the […]
Nicky Egan on Side Hustles and the Key to a Lasting Career
Soul singer and songwriter Nicky Egan talks about working in a NYC hat shop and earning a high pressure reputation as a Yelp guru from her band mates.
Dave Mason on Tour Bus Maintenance and Staying Grounded
Rock Hall of Famer Dave Mason talks about working for the phone company and reveals where the magic happens.
Monday Morning Video – James McMurtry
James McMurty may not be the most prolific songwriter – he’s released two albums in the past 11 years – but he sure is consistent. His catalog is rock solid, a songwriter’s songwriter who tells brilliant character-driven stories that accompany well-crafted melodies. And don’t forget that he is one heck of a guitar player – […]
Readers’ Pick: American Aquarium – Chicamacomico
You picked American Aquarium – Chicamacomico as your favorite new release for the week of June 10, 2022. Poll Results New Releases Readers’ Tops Winter & Spring 2022 Pete Mancini – Killing the Old Ways (101 votes) David Gideon – Lonesome Desert Strum (75) Tody Castillo – Old Rodriguez (49) Sarah Borges – Together Alone […]
Eliza of Eliza & the Delusionals on Bath Bombs and Finding a Rehearsal Space
Eliza, of Australian rock band Eliza & the Delusionals, talks about learning through trial and error and visiting Denny’s and Subway while touring across the US.