Graham Weber of Austin band Restos names his favorite festival when it comes to feeding artists and talks about the blur of coffee shops and tucked away bar corners that defined the early days of his career.
Monday Morning Video – Brian Dunne
Brian Dunne’s Loser On the Ropes is one of my favorite releases so far this year. Here he performs “Optimist” – one of my stand-outs – live in the studio with backing from NYC band The Tube.
Readers’ Pick: EmiSunshine and the Rain – Sideshow
You picked EmiSunshine and the Rain – Sideshow as your favorite new release for the week of October 6, 2023.
Keturah Allgood – Shine
I’ve heard it said multiple times that a musician’s professional and personal lives become more and more intertwined over the years. I suppose that just makes sense when your job is touching people’s inner feelings. In the case of North Caroline born-and-raised Keturah Allgood, professional and personal merge in a relentless drive for compassion and […]
Drive-By Truckers Rock New York City
The first time I saw the Drive-By Truckers was in 2005 at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City. Eighteen years later – in May 2023 – they headlined the same venue which has a capacity of approximately 600 people. In a world where former bandmate Jason Isbell can sell out 8 nights at the […]
Song Premiere: Colin Cutler “Parker’s Back”
Today we at Twangville have the pleasure of bringing you a song premier. The song is “Parker’s Back” from North Carolina based Singer-Songwriter Colin Cutler. Fans of Flannery O’Connor might recognize the title, and that is no coincidence. It is from his upcoming album “Tarwater”, which will be released on November 3rd. For those who […]
Buffalo Nichols on Gas Station Hot Dogs and His Last Day Job
Blues artist Buffalo Nichols talks about saving money on tour and what happened on the ride home from his first gig.
Monday Morning Video – Janis Joplin
Let’s go way back to start the week. Here’s Janis Joplin performing her legendary “Piece of My Heart” in Germany back in 1968. I love how she brings a large portion of the crowd onto the stage – the range of reactions is priceless.
Readers’ Pick: Wilco – Cousin
You picked Wilco – Cousin as your favorite new release for the week of September 29, 2023.
AmericanaFest 2023 – Shawn’s Favorites
AmericanaFest is part music festival, part industry conference, and part social meet-up. You can hear intimate interviews with some of the biggest names in the business, learn how to better run your business as an artist, or get tips on how to be a better performer. Not surprisingly, it all revolves around musical showcases, both […]