What is it about Australia and New Zealand? Per capita, they’ve got some of the most talented and enjoyable musicians in the world. Neil Finn and Tim Finn (from Splitz Enz to Crowded House and the solo stuff in between) to Kasey Chambers to You Am I. And then there’s Paul Kelly. Kelly himself best […]
Monday Morning Video: The Peacemakers
Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers have a well-earned reputation are one of the most fun live bands touring today. In a moment of indecision, I couldn’t decide which of these videos to post. So, what the heck, I’ll post ’em both. The first is “Fonder and Blonder,” a tune from Clyne and drummer P.H. Naffah’s […]
Do It Again: Reuniting the Kinks
Public television in Boston showed an edited version of Do It Again, a movie about the Kinks, last night. The story revolves around Geoff Edgers, a Boston Globe reporter who sets out on a quest to reunite the legendary British band. Along the way, Edgers interviews artists ranging from Sting to Peter Buck to Robyn […]
Butchers Blind – Play For the Films
“Got a twenty on the bar, and the world on a string. Â Hanging out ’til the brass bell rings.” Â I’m not sure I’ve ever heard a better description of what it’s like to be young and full of expectations for what life will bring. Â That’s a verse from Brass Bell, the first cut on the […]
Listen Up: Lydia Loveless
The Lydia Loveless experience begins before one even listens to a note – the cover art is an illustration of a red-headed girl chugging from what appears to be a gas can. If that isn’t an indication of what is to come, I’m not sure what is. Loveless is a spit-fire 21-year-old from Columbus, Ohio […]
Mayer’s Playlist for August 2011, Part 2
ALBUMS OF THE MONTH: The Duke & The King, by The Duke & The King I’ll admit to not knowing much about the Duke and the King. I was aware that Simon Felice had moved on from the Felice Brothers and had formed this new outfit, but little more. Let’s just say that I’ve corrected […]
Monday Morning Video: Neil Young, Hurricane Edition
Those of us on the East Coast of the US spent the weekend preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Irene. She has now come and gone, but not without leaving her mark. Here’s to you, Irene.
Great Twangy Hopes
We here at Twangville get to hear tons of great music. We share as much of it as we can with you and just hope that you like it as much or more than we do. On a personal note, in the past year or so, I’ve had a hard time getting as excited about […]
Mayer’s Playlist for August 2011, Part 1
ALBUMS OF THE MONTH: I Recall Standing As Though Nothing Could Fall, by Matthew Ryan If I needed proof as to why Matthew Ryan is among my favorite songwriters, I needn’t look any further than his explanation of his latest release: It wasn’t my intention to make a gloomy album. I know it will be […]
Monday Morning Video: The Bottle Rockets!
The Bottle Rockets’ newly released acoustic album sent me scurrying to the band’s killer catalog. Here’s “Gravity Fails”, one of my favorites, recorded live in Chicago from last year. This ain’t no acoustic performance — check out the dual guitar solo at the end of the song. Now how about a Boston show, boys? (Looking […]