If Night One was about the late night party, night two was about the tributes. Most of the headliners – most notably Metallica and the Jeff Beck Band – mixed a healthy dose of covers into their sets, many with special guests along for the ride. Similar to Night One, the legendary Jerry Lee Lewis […]
The Rock Hall @ 25: Night One (Part 2)
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary Concerts, Night One 29 October 2009 @ Madison Square Garden, New York City Headliners: Crosby, Stills & Nash; Paul Simon; Simon & Garfunkel; Stevie Wonder; Bruce Springsteen Guests: Jerry Lee Lewis, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Dion DiMucci, Little Anthony & the Imperials, Smokey Robinson, John […]
Celebrating the Rock Hall of Fame: Night One
Tom Hanks may have kicked things off with a hearty “Hail Hail Rock and Roll,†but it was the legendary Jerry Lee Lewis (HoF inaugural class of 1986) who got the party started. The 74-year old was clearly showing his age yet still showed his spark as he knocked out a healthy version of “Whole […]
Lucero- 1372 Overton Park, GIVEAWAY!
Critics often throw around the title “best American rock bandâ€, usually in relation to outfits like the Drive-By Truckers, My Morning Jacket, or Wilco.  Who am I to disappoint? So I’ll say it, 1372 Overton Park is Lucero’s entrance into that league. It’s a straight up American rock and roll classic and I dare you […]
Coming Soon: Matthew Ryan
Twangville fave Matthew Ryan is set to release Dear Lover, his latest DIY effort on October 27th. Initially available exclusively via digital channels, a physical version of the album is expected in 2010. We like what we hear but wonder, can we get a bit more reverb with that?
Scotland Yard Gospel Choir
Can’t Hardly Wait for New Westerberg
Mayer’s Playlist for August 2009, a Video Companion
We’ll cut right to the chase with this live performance only edition of the Video Companion. The Drive-By Truckers burst out of the gate with Patterson Hood’s fiesty “The Righteous Path” followed by Austin’s (by way of Somerville) Porterdavis singing “Smack You Back.” We carry on with Ian Hunter, Delbert McClinton, Sam Baker, These United […]
Les Paul, 1915-2009
Les Paul could be called a legend merely for the 80-year recording and performing career that saw him playing regular weekly gigs nearly 12 years leading up to his passing today. When one considers his innovations — ranging from the “Les Paul” model electric guitar to multi-track recording techniques — and his legacy becomes nothing […]