Rockaway, Brian Dunne (from the Kill Rock Stars release Loser on the Ropes) Brian Dunne sets a clear tone for his latest album with its title. Loser on the Ropes chronicles life in a troubled world, focused on the personal rather than the geo-political. The characters in his songs are often taking stock of their […]
Logan Halstead – Dark Black Coal
Comfort is a small town in southwest West Virginia. As the saying goes, it’s a place to be from, not where you want to go. A kid growing up there knows from an early age they want out. But like a socio-economic black hole, that’s easier said than done. Poverty has a way of desensitizing […]
David Garza on His Tour Diet Closer and The Best “Job” Ever
Singer/songwriter/guitarist/producer David Garza talks about playing his 7th grade talent show and “PB&J”, the song.
Del Barber on Music Business Loyalty and Working on a Farm
Canadian singer-songwriter Del Barber talks about removing a skunk from his rehearsal space, sleeping in his car while on tour, and his band family.
Monday Morning Video – Fruition
The great Fruition did a stripped down trio tour late last year. It was a wonderful showcase of the beauty of their songs and harmonies. Here’s “Wild As the Night” from 2019’s album of the same name.
Old Settler’s Music Fest 2023 – The Music
Yesterday I wrote about the history and vibe of Old Settler’s Music Festival. But the driving reason most Twangvillians would go to this event is the music. OSMF has a rich tradition of using a broad definition of Americana music when booking their acts, and 2023 was no exception. A new format allowed festival goers […]
Old Settler’s Music Festival 2023
April means springtime, and with it the beginning of festival season. There are many choices, from the multi-weekend, party-with-half-a-million-friends behemoths to the local and regional celebrations of singular musical styles. Falling closer to the latter is one of my favorites, Old Settler’s Music Festival. Held an hour southeast of Austin, it leans heavily toward string […]
Matt Pond of The Natural Lines on Reading Contracts and His Love of Ice Cream
Matt Pond of The Natural Lines talks about getting electrocuted, reading contracts, and being a professional insomniac.
Zach Williams of The Lone Bellow on RX Bars, Love, and Asbestos
The Lone Bellow’s Zach Williams talks about “The Green Monster” (not the one in Boston) and working as a realtor.
Monday Morning Video – You Am I with Fanny Lumsden
Take renowned Australian rock band You Am I. Add in Aussie country singer Fanny Lumsden. Sprinkle with horns, and back-vocalists. Set them loose on a cover of The Pretenders “Brass In Pocket”. Sounds like a winning recipe to me…