I’ve posted this song before but, hey, it’s a classic. How do you not appreciate a holiday song without a chorus that tells the tale of a man spending the holidays in jail and includes a gravy recipe. The song “How to Make Gravy” appears alongside many other Paul Kelly gems on the upcoming Songs […]
Monday Morning Video – Steve Poltz “All Things Shine”
We need more songs like this… and more artists like Steve Poltz. And what the heck, here’s a Poltz bonus track. Let’s get southern comfortable.
Hannah & Falco – Field Notes
I love it when friends turn me on to great new music. Chatting recently with the folks at smallsongs, I got turned on to the German Americana duo, Hannah & Falco. With their latest record, Field Notes, the couple shows you can deliver cutting observations on weighty subjects without the music itself being too heavy. […]
Steve Forbert on Spicy Catfish Fillets and Keeping His Carbon Footprint Small
Steve Forbert reflects on an early day job working as a messenger and the number of strings that he’s broken over his 50 year career (hint: not many)
Monday Morning Video – Tell Me How to Get to Sesame Street
Happy 50th Anniversary, Sesame Street! The legendary children’s television show has become an educational institution, helping to shape countless minds while never shying away from important social topics. It has also hosted some of the biggest names in music history. Their performances include both parodies and straight up takes on their greatest hits, plus some […]
Josh Rouse Talks About His Honda Odyssey and Coffee Shop Breakfasts
Singer-songwriter Josh Rouse chats about skipping lunch and dismissing himself from his first solo gig.
Anthony D’Amato on Old Guitar Strings, Old Songs, and Finding Songwriting Inspiration
Singer-songwriter Anthony D’Amato talks about supporting local and independent businesses while on tour and the day job that came full circle.
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 […]
Dallas After Midnight – A Special Twangville Playlist
Glass Bottles, Ottoman Turks (from the State Fair Records release Ottoman Turks) Ottoman Turks, the album, is a debut release that was 10 years in the making. The band’s back story is simultaneously typical and refreshing – four long-time friends who bonded over a love of music. That shared enthusiasm and exaltation resonates across the […]