Singer and guitarist Rob Waller of I See Hawks in LA talks recalls a memorable day job and having to climb out a window to escape from his first gig.
Afton Wolfe on The Hustle Economy and Embracing Inconveniences
Nashville musician Afton Wolfe talks about his perfect first gig, an after-hours party at Baskin Robbins, and what music does best.
Bonus Monday Video – Tom T. Hall & Don Everly
We lost two giants in the past few days – Tom T. Hall and Don Everly. Let’s celebrate their legacies in video fashion. First, a 1970 Everly Brothers tv appearance. The segment is a bit hokey but it speaks to the depth of the talent that Don and his late brother Phil possessed. Then, Tom […]
Monday Morning Video – Mavis Staples & Friends
Let’s continue with the “and friends” theme that we started last week. Next up is a three-fer from the great Mavis Staples. First, a 1988 performance of the Staples Singers classic “I’ll Take You There” that features Dr. John and Jeff Healey. Second, a 2011 backstage rehearsal of the Band’s “The Weight” with Wilco and […]
Readers’ Pick: Mike and the Moonpies – One to Grow On
You picked Mike and the Moonpies – One to Grow On as your favorite new release for the week of August 13, 2020. New Releases Did we miss something? If you feel a new release is missing from our current poll, please let us know in the comments. Readers’ Tops Summer & Fall 2021 Shannon […]
The Northern Belle’s “Kaleidoscope Dream” – A Twangville Premiere
Earlier this year Norway’s The Northern Belle honored John Prine with an exquisite version of the late singer-songwriter’s “Summer’s Endâ€. Now that summer really is coming to an end, the group is marking the occasion with the release of a new mini-album called The Women In Me. The album’s opening track really sets the tone for the collection. […]
Newport Folk Festival – Monday
For the first day of the “Folk On” portion of the second three days, the lineup told Suzanne and I one thing: we had to be there. Hiss Golden Messenger (lead by M.C. Taylor) was playing an acoustic solo set. The first act of the day however was Courtney Marie Andrews. She released “Old Flowers” […]
Newport Folk Festival – Sunday
For our second day at Newport, Suzanne and I knew we had to get to see the Dimmer Twins. If you don’t know them by their acoustic duo name, you may know them as core members of the Drive-By Truckers Mike Cooley and Patterson hood. The name is a nod to the “Glimmer Twins” which […]
Matthew Stubbs of GA-20 on the “Road Condo” and How the Band Has Evolved
Guitarist Matt Stubbs of blues band GA-20 talks about bringing t-shirts to the people, selling cell phones, and rehearsing in a renovated hair salon. And he has a request of you, dear reader.
Newport Folk Festival – Saturday
In the era of Covid, the seemingly eternal Newport Folk Festival must rise again. Splitting the festival in half (half the people and the acts) and adding a second trio of days was a novel idea. It satisfied the board of health and the desperate fans. It sold out quickly (long before artists were announced) […]