Pawtucket, RI. Truth be told, I’d never been. But Providence’s Americana breakthrough artist Deer Tick was throwing a party and I figured I would have to stop by. When the 20 somethings of Toy Soldiers, an up-and-coming band from Philly, walked on stage I immediately thought of a poor mans Panic at the Disco! But […]
The Wood Brothers – The Muse
The first words you hear on The Muse, the latest release from The Wood Brothers, are, “wastin’ my mind on you.” Â That lyrical slap in the face sets the stage for the next 45 minutes. Â You can listen to this album and appreciate the pretty face and swagger as it walks down the street. Â But […]
Wicked Saints – Don’t Kill the Blackbird
One of my favorite recent discoveries from the random music that finds it’s way to me is an EP from earlier this year of the Wicked Saints, Don’t Kill the Blackbird. Â So I was happy when Paul McCarty, leader and bedrock of the band, sent me a note the full length version was due out […]
Music with a Purpose: A Compilation for Nuci’s Space
This post continues our series about music that serves a higher purpose. Beyond pure listening enjoyment, these releases raise awareness about important issues that impact countless people in their day-to-day lives. Our friends at Country Fried Rock have just released an awesome new compilation. The release supports Nuci’s Space, a not-for-profit that provides mental health […]
Shawn Holt and the Teardrops – Daddy Told Me
Keeping it in the family, Shawn Holt, son of the late blues icon Magic Slim, is the latest of a number of sons of famous fathers to try to break into the music industry. Holt took over as front man for his father’s band earlier this year when Magic Slim was hospitalized hours before opening […]
Charlie Robison Covers Previous Ground with High Life
Whether a record comprised of entirely non-original material is terms a “covers record†or a “tribute album,†rare is the case where a consumer would pick one of these albums up before they would just as soon grab the original recordings off the store shelf, or their own record bin at home. Not that there […]
The Muscle Shoals Music Guide, Part 4
Twangville has teamed up with Muscle Shoals musician Jimbo Hart, known to many for his work with Jason Isbell and others, to highlight the many great artists that call Muscle Shoals home. THE FIDDLEWORMS Twangville Says: Just to let the reader know, I have heard about Muscle Shoals all of my life. I was born […]
Eilen Jewell and Sarah Borges Slow It Down at TCAN
I tend to enjoy my Americana music particularly in its organic form. Nothing beats acoustic guitars, fiddles and even a rollicking electric guitar. Eilen Jewell splits her records between more traditional country-folk and a stylized lounge sound. The lounge sound includes smoky guitars and even a clarinet. While her voice is certainly suited for this […]
Butch Walker, Peachtree Battle-EP
I like Butch Walker. His new EP is good. It is very fun. One time I shot a squirrel too. Oh sorry, I’ve been reading my daughter’s 1st grade journal. I’ll try to be a bit more sophisticated, as this EP does deal with death and Butch rushed the release so his father could hear […]
MonkeyJunk – All Frequencies
In those odd moments when you’re craving funk, I mean, the lost art of funk seventies style, with the rhythm and beat that make you want to groove, MonkeyJunk can fill that prescription. The Ottawa, Canada-based trio of Steve Marriner, Tony D and Matt Sobb are called blues rockers, but their latest release, All Frequencies, […]