It was just shy of a month ago that we lost Levon Helm, a true legend of rock and roll. The outpouring from the music community was immediate and immense. Here are but a few of the musical tributes (see below for the playlist details). Levon, you will be missed. Simone Felice performs “Radio Song†[…]
SXSW 2012: Springsteen
Now did you really think that I could talk about SXSW and not mention Bruce Springsteen? Springsteen delivered the conference keynote and then joined the E Street Band and guests that evening for an unforgettable performance. The keynote speech was clearly geared towards the musicians in attendance. Springsteen delivered a rollicking history of rock and […]
Monday Morning Video: SXSW 2012
There are literally thousands of performances that take place across Austin during SXSW. Here is a small sampling for your listening and viewing enjoyment. See below for a detailed list of the performances in this video playlist. Tom Morello, “World Wide Rebel Song” from the New West day party Bahamas, “Caught Me Thinking” The Lumineers, […]
Monday Morning Video: Tommy Stinson
Tommy Stinson made his reputation and makes his living as a bass player, with the Replacements and Guns and Roses, respectively. Put a guitar in his hands, however, and you get some brilliant rock songs. Here are two live performances featuring songs from One Man Mutiny, his latest release.
Monday Morning Video: The Mastersons (plus live Q&A and performance!)
Brooklyn by way of Texas duo The Mastersons will unleash Birds Fly South, their debut release on Tuesday. To celebrate the release, The Mastersons will be visting Twangville for a live online Q&A and performance tomorrow. Visit Twangville tomorrow at 2:30pm et for this exclusive event. And you can get in on the action! Have […]
Monday Morning Video: Reckless Kelly
Sometimes it seems like Reckless Kelly are too pop for country and too country for pop. Either way, it all sounds good to me. Here’s a gem from their 2006 double live release.
Couch By Couchwest, the Alternative to SXSW
While a couple of thousand bands converged on Austin, Texas for SXSW, a few hundred more took over couches, porches and even bathrooms for Couch By Couchwest. Participating artists produced and submitted live performance videos for all to enjoy. Below are a few favorites from artists like Mic Harrison & the High Score, Doc Dailey, […]
Earl Scruggs, 1924-2012
Monday Morning Video: Dan Baird
Today feels like a day to crank up some guitars. Loud. And who better to help us out than Dan Baird and Warner Hodges. Baird got his start with the legendary Georgia Satellites before embarking on a solo career. Along the way he has played with Will Hoge and released two albums with the Yayhoos […]
Monday Morning Video: Doug Sahm
Ok, so it is really a Monday evening video this week. Just getting back from Texas and SXSW (more on this later) so thought I’d share a video from a Texas legend. Enjoy!