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Zach Williams of The Lone Bellow on RX Bars, Love, and Asbestos

Tuesday, April 25, 2023 By Mayer Danzig

The Lone Bellow (credit Eric Ryan Anderson)

The Lone Bellow’s Zach Williams talks about “The Green Monster” (not the one in Boston) and working as a realtor.

Filed Under: Americana, Country, Interviews, Videos, Why It Matters Tagged With: The Lone Bellow

Monday Morning Video – You Am I with Fanny Lumsden

Monday, April 24, 2023 By Mayer Danzig

Take renowned Australian rock band You Am I. Add in Aussie country singer Fanny Lumsden. Sprinkle with horns, and back-vocalists. Set them loose on a cover of The Pretenders “Brass In Pocket”. Sounds like a winning recipe to me…

Filed Under: Rock, Videos Tagged With: Fanny Lumsden, The Pretenders, You Am I

Readers’ Pick: Robert Earl Keen – Western Chill

Friday, April 21, 2023 By Tom Osborne

Robert Earl Keen – Western Chill (cover art)

You picked Robert Earl Keen – Western Chill as your favorite new release for the week of April 14, 2023.

Filed Under: Readers' Pick Tagged With: Robert Earl Keen

The Wood Brothers – Heart is a Hero

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 By Chip Frazier

Since their formation, the Wood Brothers have produced some of the most eclectic and vibrant music on the Americana scene. In addition, they have taken it on the road with energetic and entertaining live shows. Their reputation will only continue to grow with the release of “Heart is a Hero”. The band’s eighth studio album […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Alt-Country, Americana, Reviews, Videos Tagged With: The Wood Brothers

Abe Partridge on Jogging While on Tour and The Sound of New Guitar Strings

Tuesday, April 18, 2023 By Mayer Danzig

Abe Partridge

Alabama-based singer-songwriter Abe Partridge talks about his favorite day job (hint: none of them) and talks about his first gig – winning a songwriting contest.

Filed Under: Americana, Interviews, Singer/Songwriter, Videos, Why It Matters Tagged With: Abe Partridge

Monday Morning Video – A Dallas House Show Preview

Monday, April 17, 2023 By Mayer Danzig

We’re at it again… Join Twangville for our Spring 2023 Sunday Social house concert in Dallas on April 30th. Details and RSVP here. Sure, we’re a bit biased but we are supremely excited about the line-up. First up is Ted Russell Kamp. He’s released eleven solo albums over the course of his career, not to […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Soul/R&B, Twangville Presents, Videos Tagged With: Adam Carroll, Ted Russell Kamp, The 40 Acre Mule

Readers’ Pick: Robbie Fulks – Bluegrass Vacation

Friday, April 14, 2023 By Tom Osborne

Robbie Fulks – Bluegrass Vacation (cover art)

You picked Robbie Fulks – Bluegrass Vacation as your favorite new release for the week of April 7, 2023.

Filed Under: Readers' Pick Tagged With: Robbie Fulks – Bluegrass Vacation

Eric Bibb – Ridin’

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 By Bill Wilcox

Eric Bibb isn’t trying to impress anyone. As one of the world’s preeminent living bluesmen, he doesn’t have to. But he does want you to know what he thinks, what he values. And he does just that with Ridin’, the powerful follow-up to his open letter to all of us, Dear America, which was released […]

Filed Under: Blues, Reviews, Roots, Singer/Songwriter Tagged With: Eric Bibb, Habib Koite, Jontavious Willis, Taj Mahal

Chickasaw Mudd Puppies on Rehearsal Space Hootenannies and Their Approach to Tour Vehicles

Tuesday, April 11, 2023 By Mayer Danzig

Chickasaw Mudd Puppies (credit Jason Thrasher)

Athens, GA’s Chickasaw Mudd Puppies talk about the first songs that they wrote, harmonica inflation, and how the band got its name.

Filed Under: Blues, Interviews, Rock, Videos, Why It Matters Tagged With: Chickasaw Mudd Puppies

Eugene Hütz of Gogol Bordello On Guitar String Sculptures and His Approach to Songwriting

Tuesday, April 11, 2023 By Mayer Danzig

Eugene Hutz (credit Mick Rock)

Gogol Bordello’s Eugene Hütz talks about the time the band’s tour bus starting sliding backwards off a hill, the Hütz Superfood Roadside Café, and the reviews from his first gig.

Filed Under: Indie Rock, Interviews, Rock, Videos, Why It Matters Tagged With: Gogol Bordello

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