When Tom, the Mayor of this rocking metropolis we call Twangville, gave me The Wells Outcasts Will Make a Strong Nation cd, he told me I would like it because it reminded him of X and John Doe and he knows what a big fan I am. He was absolutely right. The harder songs especially […]
Mayer’s Playlist for May 2007, A Video Companion
It’s hard to go wrong with a book-end set of Stax classics featuring Otis Redding and Sam & Dave. In between we venture into the heart of Twangville for some Gina Villalobos, Mic Harrison, Brandi Carlile and Leeroy Stagger. Throw in some Ike Reilly, Patty Hurst Shifter and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and we’ve got […]
Josh Rouse/Country Mouse, City House
Due July 31st on Bedroom Classics, Country Mouse, City House is Josh Rouse’s seventh proper full-length album. According to his press release it was recorded over a six day session in Puerto de Santa Maria, Spain with overdubs done later in Nashville. Speaking of Nashville, that’s the title of the first Rouse album I accquired, […]
Justin Trawick Rocks the 9:30 Club
Accompanied by 7 additional musicians, Justin Trawick rocked DC’s 9:30 Club Friday (6/29) night peforming as The Justin Trawick Group. Donning worn Saucony shoes, ripped jeans, tattered tee and a engineer’s cap that’s probably got a story of its own to tell, Trawick led a bouyant band of musicians including such varied instruments as bongos, […]
Reader’s Pick: The White Stripes, “Icky Thump”
With 48% of the votes, you chose the White Stripes‘ Icky Thump as your favorite new album in last week’s poll. To celebrate, here are some White Stripes videos both new and old. Enjoy!
Kelly Willis + More, Album Previews
Kelly Willis, Translated From Love (Full CD) So far the kings of alt-country have spoken. We’ve seen strong releases from Wilco, Son Volt and this week Ryan Adams. But I’m beginning to think that 2007 may belong to the ladies after impressive releases from Patty Griffin, Lucinda Williams, Sarah Borges, Gina Villalobos, Elizabeth Cook and […]
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 […]
Traveling Wilburys
Spontaneity is often the key to success. Plan a big party and it will usually disappoint. The best parties start with a few guys buying a keg and calling their friends at the last minute. The same is true for the Traveling Wilburys, formed by accident by George Harrison who needed to cut a B-side […]
Mayer’s Playlist for May 2007
THE ALBUM OF THE MONTH: The Stax 50th Anniversary Celebration The Stax sound is one of American music’s greatest legacies. one of the greatest legacy’s in American music. With Booker T & the MGs — a house-band so good that they could score a #1 song on their own (with the instrumental “Green Onions”) as […]
Reader’s Pick: John Doe’s, “A Year in the Wildernessâ€
With 40% of the votes, Twangville readers chose John Doe‘s A Year in the Wilderness as their favorite new album in last week’s poll. Here’s some John Doe videos both new and old. Enjoy!