Graham Weber of Austin band Restos names his favorite festival when it comes to feeding artists and talks about the blur of coffee shops and tucked away bar corners that defined the early days of his career.
Monday Morning Video – Brian Dunne
Brian Dunne’s Loser On the Ropes is one of my favorite releases so far this year. Here he performs “Optimist” – one of my stand-outs – live in the studio with backing from NYC band The Tube.
Jacob Furr – Turning
Many albums are about a point in time, like any number of the records made during the pandemic. Others are really more about the journey. That’s the case for the latest from Fort Worth’s Jacob Furr. The release is called Turning, and in many ways it’s the third in a set about the pathways that […]
Keturah Allgood – Shine
I’ve heard it said multiple times that a musician’s professional and personal lives become more and more intertwined over the years. I suppose that just makes sense when your job is touching people’s inner feelings. In the case of North Caroline born-and-raised Keturah Allgood, professional and personal merge in a relentless drive for compassion and […]
Drive-By Truckers Rock New York City
The first time I saw the Drive-By Truckers was in 2005 at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City. Eighteen years later – in May 2023 – they headlined the same venue which has a capacity of approximately 600 people. In a world where former bandmate Jason Isbell can sell out 8 nights at the […]
Song Premiere: Colin Cutler “Parker’s Back”
Today we at Twangville have the pleasure of bringing you a song premier. The song is “Parker’s Back” from North Carolina based Singer-Songwriter Colin Cutler. Fans of Flannery O’Connor might recognize the title, and that is no coincidence. It is from his upcoming album “Tarwater”, which will be released on November 3rd. For those who […]
Buffalo Nichols on Gas Station Hot Dogs and His Last Day Job
Blues artist Buffalo Nichols talks about saving money on tour and what happened on the ride home from his first gig.
Monday Morning Video – Janis Joplin
Let’s go way back to start the week. Here’s Janis Joplin performing her legendary “Piece of My Heart” in Germany back in 1968. I love how she brings a large portion of the crowd onto the stage – the range of reactions is priceless.
Americana 2023, Say What?!
One of my favorite things about attending music conferences and festivals are the crazy comments that you hear along the way. Here are a few choice selections from this year’s Americana Festival. THE SHOW EXPERIENCE No one told me it was being filmed, wish I wasn’t wearing this shirt right now. William Prince improvising a […]
Americana 2023, Mayer’s Picks (Part 2)
Every fall, The Americana Music Association gathers members, artists and music fans together in Nashville for its annual conference. Starting with the Americana Music Awards and continuing through several days of showcases and panel discussions, it is a tremendous celebration of Americana music. Here are but a few of my favorite performers and performances from […]