SOPHIE GAULT Sophie Gault kept busy at AmericanaFest this year. I managed to catch her three times—solo, with the SiriusXM house band, and with her own crew—each performance more electrifying than the previous. There’s something about an artist finally making music on her own terms, and the new songs she previewed suggest her 2026 album […]
Twangville Sunday Social: October 19th in Dallas
We haven’t said much about it, but Twangville is turning 20! For two decades, we’ve been shining a light on the musical artists who inspire us – from up-and-comers to familiar favorites. Along the way, we’ve built a tradition of presenting live shows in backyards and music venues that bring that same passion to life. […]
Dar Williams – Hummingbird Highway
Over the years I’ve heard many singers comment about how to write good songs. Frequently it’s a variation on the theme of “live the life you want to write about.” In the case of Hudson Valley, NY, resident and folk music icon Dar Williams, that’s a life of traveling troubadour and social crusader. In addition […]
Monday Morning Video – Woody Guthrie
It feels especially fitting to talk about Woody Guthrie on Labor Day. The iconic folk singer was a tireless champion of the working class, giving voice to their struggles and triumphs through song. This new collection captures Guthrie at home in Brooklyn in 1951 and 1952, recording on a reel-to-reel machine gifted by his publisher. […]
Hillary Reynolds – Changing Seasons
Life happens, as the saying goes. Angeleno Hillary Reynolds can attest to that. What started as a project 6-ish years ago got waylaid by the pandemic, pregnancy, and raising a child. While she could have dropped making the album, and was at times tempted to do so, it became important to finish. Unlike many of […]
Shane Henry of The Imaginaries on Running an AirBnB and Why Every Music Career Is Different
Shane Henry of Oklahoma duo The Imaginaries talks about diversification, including co-founding a guitar pedal company, as well as a tragic first gig and some tour travel mishaps.
Chip’s Best of 2025 – So Far
I thought I would kill two birds with one stone. My year end best of is a daunting task, so I am going to cut the challenge in half and try to get the Twangville readers to think about what their favorites are so far in 2025. No better to do that than give you […]
Minor Gold on Gym Memberships and Campsite Rehearsals
Folk duo Minor Gold – Tracy McNeil & Dan Parsons – talk about living off greens and protein, playing their debut show at the annual Folk Alliance International conference, and why the best way to learn is simply to do things.
Hayes Carll – We’re Only Human
I’ve heard several musicians state they don’t know what they would have done if they weren’t musicians. It’s all they’ve ever been any good at, or even really known how to do. I have no idea how Hayes Carll feels about that notion, but I’m pretty sure he could have been a standout comedian or […]
Nate Currin Song Premiere – The Tamiami Trail
There’s a subset of musicians commonly known as road dogs. They’re out there doing 100 shows a year, sometimes for decades. Between the tour van/RV and sympathetic fans, their home is defined by the bed underneath them tonight. Nate Currin is one of those guys. He may claim a place in Florida, or some remote […]