While you may wonder why a folky Swede deserves to be recognized on a decidedly more twangy website, one listen should do the trick. In that one song you’d probably never know that Tallest Man on Earth wasn’t raised in the mountains of North Carolina. Perhaps that’s because as well as Bob Dylan, Kristian Matsson […]
Twangville Talks to Kasey Anderson (+ Giveaway)
“You been spittin’ out nails and knockin’ back whiskey/ you got a new tattoo, it says that you don’t miss meâ€- Kasey Anderson I caught up with Kasey Anderson as he was returning from SXSW and days away from touring the ENTIRE REST OF THE COUNTRY (tour dates below) in support of his excellent new […]
Carrie Rodriguez – Love and Circumstance
Lots of people have covered the Hank classics. Â The Carrie Rodriguez version of I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry, on her latest record Love and Circumstance, ranks right up there with the best of them. Â With Carrie on mandolin and Bill Frisell on guitar, there’s a richness to the instrumental that complements Carrie’s vocals and […]
The Rock Hall in 2011: Your Recommendations
Hats off to fans of the late Johnny Maestro for their overwhelming response and thanks to everyone who participated in our Rock Hall Nominations discussion. Judging from your responses, there is a strong feeling that progressive and glam rock are overdue for recognition by the Hall. Here are your nominations: Johnny Maestro – Maestro, lead […]
The Longwalls – Dark Academy
Maybe it’s just me, but it seems like there’s a recent trend in the land of Twang to add some of the production values and philosophical, lyrical meanderings of the indie music scene into the roots and country values that have defined Americana. Â I’m not saying this is bad, or even new; in fact I’d […]
Jason & the Scorchers – Halcyon Days
For all of you youngsters out there who love the history of alt-country, the first fact to know is that Uncle Tupelo started it all. Wrong Answer!!!! Before there was something called alt-country, there were many in the field. Rank & File (an early Alejandro Escovedo project), X was heavily roots influenced, The Blasters just […]
Red Molly- James
There are a lot of female folk trios out there and most of them are worth their salt (or at least a good long listen). Red Molly was/is one of those bands. I liked their self-titled EP, the live CD Never Been to Vegas, and especially their 2008 effort Love and Other Tragedies. The trio […]
Confederate Fagg
While we here at Twangville mostly focus on the country/alt-country/hillbilly side of things, some of us have a soft spot for metal…gay metal. And there is no better gay metal band than South Carolina’s own Confederate Fagg. This past weekend, the boys got together to play a rally organized by City of Columbia mayoral candidate […]
Newport Folk Festival 2010- Preview
Fort Adams State Park becomes the land of milk and honey once again this year. George Wein’s Newport Folk Fesitval will return on July 30th through August 1st. Gracing the main stage will be Levon Helm’s Ramble on the Road, John Prine, Yim Yames of My Morning Jacket, and Doc Watson & David Holt along […]
Who Should The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induct in 2011?
I finally got around to watching the broadcast from last week’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2010 inductions. The ceremony — honoring inductees ABBA, Genesis, Jimmy Cliff, The Hollies and Iggy Pop & Stooges — was, well, rather tame. Even Iggy Pop, in fine Stooges form, struggled to get a reaction from the crowd. […]