Self-proclaimed “legacy cat” banjoist Danny Barnes talks about the words of “encouragement” that he received from a former day job boss and talks about why he still plays shows.
Larry Keel on Bird Feeders and Learning the Music Business from the Ground Up
Guitarist Larry Keel talks about writing his first song while sitting in a corn field, the time that his van transmission went out, and the weekly pickin’ jams that took place in Fauquier County, VA.
Glenn Jones – Ready For the Good Times
Some songwriters have a sort of osmosis whereby they can synthesize wonderful stories from the lives of people they meet, or sometimes just read about. Others are destined to write about the life they live and live the life they write about. Glenn Jones seems to be cut from the cloth of the latter. He […]
Robert Vincent on Bad Day Jobs and Selling His Songs on the Road
Singer-songwriter Robert Vincent talks about overcoming self-doubt and shares tips for touring Scotland.
Vance Gilbert on Bedroom Rehearsals and Studying with a US Poet Laureate
Folk singer Vance Gilbert talks about why he buys guitar strings by the pack and why songwriters should pay close attention to the melodies of the greats.
Erinn Peet Lukes of Thunder & Rain on Musician Bio-Pics and a Borrowed Capo
Christopher Paul Stelling on Gas Station Coffee and Things Better Off Forgotten
Singer-songwriter Christopher Paul Stelling talks about going through tour vehicles like Kleenex, reusable water bottles, and the musician’s waiting game.
Darling West Talk About Their Favorite Day Jobs and the Best Way to Support Musicians
Mari Sandvær Kreken and Tor Egil Kreken from Norwegian duo Darling West reflect on the moment that they decided to be a band and why they avoid the bathroom at their rehearsal space.
The Twangville Early 2020 Release Preview
If the albums scheduled for release over the next few months are any indication, there’s a great year of music ahead of us. Here are just a few forthcoming long-players that we are eagerly anticipating in 2020. BROKEN AT THE BREAK OF DAY by FRUITION (17 January) Fruition are releasing their third album in just […]
Greg Klyma on Working at a Candy Store and Touring with Tupperware
Greg Klyma talks about the love/hate relationship that he has with his ride and free range organic cashews.