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A music blog featuring Alt-Country, Americana, Indie, Rock, Folk & Blues. Est. 2005.

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Taj Mahal – Savoy

Thursday, May 11, 2023 By Bill Wilcox

At 80, Taj Mahal is more than an elder statesman for the blues. Like his namesake is to India, he is a national treasure. With the old-timey Savoy, Mahal revisits his youth while continuing his lifelong habit of never being pigeonholed in a particular style. After a run with Ry Cooder in an underrated band […]

Filed Under: Blues, Dance, Jazz, Reviews, Roots, Soul/R&B Tagged With: Taj Mahal, Taj Mahal & Ry Cooder

The California Honeydrops – Soft Spot

Wednesday, October 19, 2022 By Shawn Underwood

From about the time of World War 2 up through the 70’s, Oakland, CA, was as much a music hotbed as Chicago or Memphis. The West Coast style of blues and jazz featured velvety vocals, and horns instead of harmonica or slide guitar. That whole scene in West Oakland, particularly around 7th Street, is long […]

Filed Under: Dance, Jazz, Reviews, Soul/R&B Tagged With: The California Honeydrops

Darlin’ Brando – Also, too…

Wednesday, July 01, 2020 By Shawn Underwood

I think the best ones are located a mile or so out of town. Far enough that no one complains about the noise, but close enough you can still get home after, well, whatever. Budweiser and Miller are the Premium options at the bar and food comes from the microwave or deep fryer. I’m talking […]

Filed Under: Country, Dance, Reviews

Blake Miller of Moving Units on Eating an Apple a Day and the Benefits of Learning Accounting

Tuesday, January 03, 2017 By Mayer Danzig

Blake Miller of dance-punk band Moving Units talks about the skill that changed the game for him in the music business and writing his first song for a Christian rock band at the age of 14.

Filed Under: Dance, Indie Rock, Why It Matters Tagged With: Moving Units

Friends of Twangville

Polls

What is your favorite new release for week of May 2?

  • Webb Wilder – Hillbilly Speedball (52%, 13 Votes)
  • Esther Rose – Want (36%, 9 Votes)
  • Kassi Valazza – From Newman Street (8%, 2 Votes)
  • Missy Raines & Allegheny – Love & Trouble (4%, 1 Votes)
  • Jedd Hughes – Nightshades (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 25

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