Since his debut release in 2011, Irish-born and Philadelphia-based John Byrne has walked the line between the sounds of his homeland and the folk-rock side of Americana.  A storyteller at heart, he tells his tales accompanied by a band that includes both strings and horns. What’s not to like about that? He’s also doesn’t shy […]
Scott Walker – The Rock House Project
Back in the day I had the (mis)fortune of having to make many long drives across various parts of the south central U.S. This was before satellite radio or iPods and rental cars didn’t have tape decks. So you listened to the radio; mostly country music, and in more than a few of those DJ’s […]
You, The Dog and Johnny Cash: A Premiere from Goodnight Texas
It’s always a treat when a favorite artist surprises you with new music. All the better if it’s for a good cause, but more on that in a bit. Goodnight, Texas, the group anchored by songwriters Avi Vinocur and Patrick Dyer Wolf, follow up the July release of The Senseless Age with a rollicking new […]
Old Salt Union On A Duct Taped Tour RV and On-Stage String Explosions
Jesse Farrar of bluegrass outfit Old Salt Union talks about the group’s less than ideal tour diet and some of the unique day jobs that band members did before pursuing music full-time.
Malin Pettersen on Her Side Career and Touring Without a Driver’s License
Norwegian singer-songwriter Malin Pettersen recalls the first time that she broke a guitar string and talks about the virtues of public transportation in Norway.
Monday Morning Video – John Calvin Abney “Maybe Happy”
Singer-songwriter John Calvin Abney recently stopped Breathing Rhythm Studios in Norman, OK to perform “Maybe Happy”, the moving closing song from his recently released Safe Passage. Abney, along with Brent Cowles and The Reverent Few, is appearing at The Twangville Sunday Social in Dallas, TX this coming Sunday (11/3). Come join, won’t you? Details here.
Wilco – Live at the Alabama Theater 10/19/2019
Wilco is currently touring in support of their new release “Ode to Joy”. The album is understated yet full of complexity. Tweedy and company fit a lot of layers on a small soundscape and it is an eminently enjoyable listen. However, I must admit that I had some reservations as to how these songs would […]
Michaela Anne on Scandinavian Hot Dogs and Taking the Long Road
Singer-songwriter Michaela Anne talks about writing a rap song, touring without air conditioning and working at Nonesuch Records.
Imani Coppola on Her First Co-Write and Sharing a Rehearsal Space with Bob Dylan
Imani Coppola shares bus stories from the road and talks about a day job that she loves (and one that she hated) and keeping people on their toes.
Monday Morning Video – A Dallas House Show Preview
Twangville continues our Sunday Social concert series in Dallas on November 3rd (details HERE) with three incredible artists: John Calvin Abney, Brent Cowles and The Reverent Few. As we eagerly await an afternoon of songs and stories, here is a video playlist to whet our appetites. John Calvin Abney – “Cowboys and Canyon Queens”, the […]