Download “City of Dreams” from Marah’s forthcoming album, If You Didn’t Laugh, You’d Cry (due: 10/18/2005). Over the past decade we wrote and recorded two records on broken gear, played hundreds of shows touring in a van, made another self-produced record, one big-name-producer record, and had so many rotating band members we get dizzy just […]
Twangville Radio
New! Yahoo LAUNCHcast members or anyone with a Yahoo ID can help us beta test Twangville Radio featuring recent songs, artists and albums mentioned on this web site. Occasionally, a song will play that is out of character. For instance, a Black Eyed Peas song played the other day. As much as I like Black […]
Notable Releases September 27, 2005
Featured: Ryan Adams & The Cardinals, Jacksonville City Nights (Lost Highway). Also Noteworthy: Eric Bibb, A Ship Called Love (Telarc). Junior Brown, The Austin Experience (Telarc). Cherish The Ladies, Woman Of The House (Rounder). Cherryholmes, Cherryholmes (Skaggs Family). Kathy Mattea, Right Out Of Nowhere (Narada). Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys, Dominos (Rounder). Neil Young, […]
Notable Releases September 20, 2005
Featured: Billy Joe Shaver, The Real Deal (Compadre). Also Noteworthy: Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash, Mile Markers (Texacali). Norman & Nancy Blake, Back Home to Sulphur Springs (DualTone). Jerry Douglas, The Best Kept Secret (Koch). Katy Moffatt, Up Close & Personal (Fuel). Mojo Gurus, Shakin’ in the Barn (Empire). Old 97’s, Alive & Wired (New […]
The New Pornographers, “Use It”
MP3: The New Pornographers: “Use It” From latest album, Twin Cinema. (Source: AOL Music)
Dar Williams, “Echoes”
MP3: Dar Williams: Echoes From latest album, “My Better Self”. (Source: AOL Music)
Notable Releases September 13, 2005
Featured: Bonnie Raitt, Souls Alike. Also Noteworthy: B.B. King, 80. Blues Traveler, !Bastardos!. Dar Williams, My Better Self. David Gray, Life in Slow Motion. Tracy Chapman, Where You Live.
Release Preview: Charlie Sexton
Austin journeyman Charlie Sexton steps out with Cruel and Gentle Things, his first release in nearly a decade. Sexton crafts a tasty blend of roots, blues and gospel, featuring his signature guitar work and well-worn vocals. Click here for audio samples. Release Date: 13 September 2005
2005 ACL Preview
The 2005 Austin City Limits Festival is nearly upon us. Here are some top picks for the Fest. The Frames — My must-see for the Festival. Rockers from Ireland who put on some scorching shows at SXSW. Arcade Fire — Never seen but have heard great things. Oasis — Their live shows have a reputation […]
What Has Happened Down There
Louisiana 1927 Writer: Randy Newman What has happened down here is the wind have changed Clouds roll in from the north and it started to rain Rained real hard and rained for a real long time Six feet of water in the streets of Evangeline The river rose all day The river rose all night […]