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A music blog featuring Alt-Country, Americana, Indie, Rock, Folk & Blues. Est. 2005.

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Melissa McClelland of Whitehorse on Touring in a Van Named Clarice and Rehearsing in the Rat Space

Tuesday, January 24, 2023 By Mayer Danzig

Whitehorse (credit Lyle Bell)

Melissa McClelland of the Canadian duo Whitehorse talks about playing open mics as a teenager, working in a covid world, and enjoying the journey.

Filed Under: Country, Interviews, Videos, Why It Matters Tagged With: Whitehorse

Monday Morning Video – David Crosby

Monday, January 23, 2023 By Mayer Danzig

Another great one gone with the passing of David Crosby last week. Let’s celebrate his legacy with a classic performance of his “Almost Cut My Hair” with CSNY back in 1974 and “Wooden Ships” from his appearance with Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit at the 2018 Newport Folk Festival.

Filed Under: In Memoriam, Rock, Videos Tagged With: Crosby Stills Nash & Young, David Crosby, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

Readers’ Pick: Margo Price – Strays

Saturday, January 21, 2023 By Tom Osborne

Margo Price – Strays (cover art)

You picked Margo Price – Strays as your favorite new release for the week of January 13, 2023.

Filed Under: Readers' Pick Tagged With: Margo Price

Jarrod Dickenson – Big Talk

Thursday, January 19, 2023 By Shawn Underwood

If life is about the journey and not the destination, then I think there’s a corollary that most people are defined by the fight and not the win. It certainly seems that this phase of Jarrod Dickenson’s life hews to that. His new record, Big Talk, is a winner, due in no small part to […]

Filed Under: Outlaw Country, Reviews, Rock, Roots Tagged With: Jarrod Dickenson

Judgement Day – a Premiere from New Earth Farmers

Wednesday, January 18, 2023 By Mayer Danzig

The latest single from California’s New Earth Farmers is uplifting in both melody and spirit. Sure, the lyrics are somewhat forlorn but not without a sense of buoyancy. The song pays tribute to a life dedicated to music, closing with a sentiment likely shared by artists and listeners alike: “The music’s still going and I […]

Filed Under: Americana, Rock, Videos Tagged With: New Earth Farmers

JD Clayton on Tour Van Tetris and Committing to His Craft

Tuesday, January 17, 2023 By Mayer Danzig

JD Clayton (credit Sean O'Halloran)

Arkansas-born singer and songwriter JD Clayton talks about playing for his grandparents at a Starbucks while in college and why he chooses quality over quantity when it comes to tour food.

Filed Under: Americana, Country, Interviews, Videos, Why It Matters Tagged With: JD Clayton

Monday Morning Video – Abraham, Martin, and John

Monday, January 16, 2023 By Mayer Danzig

Originally recorded by Dion in 1968, this song has taken on a life of its own. Here are some classic performances, courtesy of Ray Charles, Emmylou Harris, and Dion.

Filed Under: Acoustic, Country, Singer/Songwriter, Soul/R&B, Videos Tagged With: Dion, Emmylou Harris, Ray Charles

Erik Huey on Velvet Elvis Paintings and Roadie Work

Tuesday, January 10, 2023 By Mayer Danzig

Erik Huey

Erik Huey of the Surreal McCoys talks about touring in the “Family Truckster”, his happy place (Cowboy Technical Studios), and the mishap that happened at his band’s first gig.

Filed Under: Americana, Interviews, Videos, Why It Matters Tagged With: Erik Huey, The Surreal McCoys

Monday Morning Video – Darling West and Lissie

Monday, January 09, 2023 By Mayer Danzig

American singer-songwriter Lissie teams up with Norwegian duo Darling West for this stellar performance of Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams”.

Filed Under: Acoustic, Pop, Videos Tagged With: Darling West, Fleetwood Mac, Lissie

Readers’ Pick: Best Album of 2022

Friday, January 06, 2023 By Tom Osborne

Wreckless Strangers – When the Sun and a Blue Star Collide cover art

Congratulations to Wreckless Strangers for landing in the top spot of Twangville’s Readers’ Pick of 2022 poll.  Full results below. Our annual wrap up is coming soon.

Filed Under: Best of Year, Readers' Pick Tagged With: Wreckless Strangers

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