Road warriors Hymn for Her share the first song that they ever wrote and reflect on the hazards of renting a clunker to tour Europe.
Newport Folk Festival 2016- Sunday
Newport Folk Festival 2016- Sunday After a scorching first two days at Newport, I was tired. But the lineup on Sunday was definitely the most exciting. From start to finish, the acts on Sunday were incredible. When I arrived to see Joan Shelley at the Harbor Stage, I was already moved by her previous great […]
Newport Folk Festival 2016- Saturday
Newport Folk Festival 2016- Saturday We arrived at Fort Adams Park in Newport bright and early on Saturday and were greeted with a a lot more heat and humidity. Luckily, the musical acts on Saturday almost made you forget about the sun. From living legends to hot new acts, the day had much in store. […]
Newport Folk Festival 2016- Friday
On the first day of the Newport Folk Festival, the breeze was up and the humidity was down. Fort Adams State Park in Newport, Rhode Island was a beautiful spot for the particularly exciting Friday lineup. At Twangville, we’ve known about the new scene in Muscle Shoals, Alabama and following in the footsteps of the […]
Hittin’ the Road with Marcus Blacke, Update 7
Australian singer-songwriter Marcus Blacke is currently on his first tour of the United States. He’s checking in with us from the road to share some of his adventures on the American road. Read on for the latest update, plus a featured song from his new self-titled album. July 29th (Niagara Falls, NY/Detroit, MI) After Niagara […]
Chelle Rose Talks About Tossing Todd Snider Out of her Rehearsal Space and the Benefit of “Just Enough”
Nashville singer-songwriter shares her tips for eating healthy (and why it is important), recalls a different type of tour breakdown and reveals the cold, hard truth of the music business.
Mayer’s Playlist for July/August 2016, Part 1
ALBUMS OF THE MONTH Cold Snap by Anthony D’Amato Singer-songwriter Anthony D’Amato stretches out on his latest release, his second for New West Records. An acoustic guitar may still be his instrument of choice but the arrangements are robust and more orchestrated, reminiscent of Josh Ritter’s more recent work. Cold Snap was recorded in Omaha, […]
Nathan Bell on Recording in a Walk-In Closet and Building an Audience 1 Listener at a Time
Singer-songwriter Nathan Bell reflects on the day-job that he wishes that he still had and playing his first gig, a performance that scarred him for nearly 20 years.
Hittin’ the Road with Marcus Blacke, Update 4
Australian singer-songwriter Marcus Blacke is currently on his first tour of the United States. He’s checking in with us from the road to share some of his adventures on the American road. Read on for the latest update, plus a featured song from his new self-titled album. July 8th-9th From a small quaint backpacker lavatory […]
Sammy Walker on the Career Question That He’s Pondered for Years and Why He Feels Lucky as Heck Today
Folk singer Sammy Walker reflects on his career, from making $18 at his first gig to what the internet has meant to his career.