Barton Davies, banjo player from Boy Named Banjo, talks about banjo strings (obviously) and tour meal priorities.
Bonus Monday Video – Ben Kweller
It’s hard to believe that Sha Sha, Ben Kweller’s debut record, is more than 20 years old (even older if you count the original self-released version). It launched Kweller as one of power pop’s shining lights, a place that he still holds today. Kweller is celebrating the anniversary with a handful of shows across the […]
Monday Morning Video – Boy Golden
I first encountered Boy Golden at SXSW earlier this year. Caught them again at the AmericanaFest a few months back. And now eagerly awaiting the chance to see the group again at New York City’s fame Mercury Lounge a week from tonight (13 October). They’ll be joined by friend of Twangville Robert Cody Maxwell and […]
Boy Golden on Tour Economics, Day Jobs, and Creating Art
Canadian singer-songwriter Boy Golden talks about why he invested in a nice tour van and recalls his very first gig – playing a strip club in his home town.
Monday Morning Video – Julie Rhodes
New England singer-songwriter Julie Rhodes is a powerhouse performer. Don’t believe me? Check out this performance.
Save Me From Myself – a Premiere From Jonah Tolchin
Jonah Tolchin is an Americana artist in the truest sense of the word – one who relentlessly explores every musical crevice of the genre. From folk to rock and from country to blues, Tolchin has explored it all over the course of his career. Dockside, his latest album, goes deep into the blues. Tolchin travelled […]
Charlie Mars on His Tour Van Catching Fire and the Echo in Hotel Bathrooms
Singer-songwriter Charlie Mars recalls a favorite line from the first song that he wrote and shares a tour tip that he wished he knew at the start of his career.
Stuck In Place – a Premiere from Hannah Connolly
LA singer-songwriter Hannah Connolly is marching towards the release of her sophomore album next year. Along the way she is releasing several singles, including the wondrous “Stuck in Place”, for which Twangville is honored to premiere a live performance video. It shouldn’t be a surprise to learn that she recorded the song – and this […]
Monday Morning Video – A Dallas House Show Preview
We’re back with another installment of the Twangville Sunday Social – our bi-annual house concert in Dallas, Texas. The show will take place on Sunday, October 29th at 4pm in the Lower Greenville neighborhood of Dallas. Details and rsvp HERE. And what a line-up we have! First up is Atlanta’s Michelle Malone. While her Southern […]
Logan Ledger Quotes Mark Twain and Talks About Bluegrass Music Camp
Singer-songwriter Logan Ledger talks about why he likes the Chrysler Pacifica minivan for touring and playing Nashville’s legendary Station Inn for his first gig.