Sarah Jarosz, Sara Watkins and Aoife O’Donovan met each other when Jarosz was still in her early teens, and the other two barely in their twenties. By 2014 they were singing together in no less a venue than Telluride’s bluegrass festival. In 2018 they released an album, See You Around, and received a collective Grammy […]
Caitlin Cannon on Her Dolly Parton License Plate and Transcendental Rehearsal Space Moments
Nashville’s Caitlin Cannon talks about breaking more fingernails than guitar strings and writing a very angry first song (even though she doesn’t remember what she was so angry about).
Eef Barzelay on Hard Boiled Eggs and His Approach to Rehearsals
Eef Barzelay of Clem Snide talks about what happens when he breaks a guitar string and memories of working as a NYC tour bus guide.
Twangville Shows in DFW This Week
Will we see you in DFW this week? Hope so – we’ve got two great shows in store for you. Yes, just for you! First, we’ll gather on Thursday (5/1) at The Post in Fort Worth for a special evening with Garrett Owen, Hannah Aldridge, and Melanie MacLaren. (INFO/TIX) Then, on Sunday (5/4), we’ll step […]
Monday Morning Video – John Prine
Last week marked five years since John Prine left us, leaving behind a songwriting legacy that continues to inspire. Here are two Prine classics, “Lake Marie” and, accompanied by Bonnie Raitt, “Angel From Montgomery”.
Twangville Presents: Two Can’t Miss DFW Shows
Hey Dallas-Fort Worth, we’re back! We’re hosting a pair of great shows next month in Dallas-Fort Worth. Come join us! On Sunday, May 4th we’ll gather at 4pm in Lower Greenville for the 12th edition of our Twangville Sunday Social. Joining us for an afternoon of songs and stories are a trio of Twangville favorites: […]
Monday Morning Video – Paul Kelly “Deeper Water”
It takes an incredible songwriter to succinctly condense a lifetime into a five minute song. Paul Kelly is that type of songwriter.
Monday Morning Video – Margo Cilker
Margo Cilker’s Valley Of Heart’s Delight was a favorite release from 2023. Here’s a mighty fine live version of “Beggar For Your Love”, an album stand-out. You can get a good feel for where you belong only sometimesYou can get a good line to hold up a song if the rhyme’s rightI’ve been looking at […]
SXSW 2025: The Sounds, Part 3
ST. VINCENT It’s hard to beat a surprise set by St. Vincent, all the more so when it takes place at a Rivian showroom. The set was short but potent, including a few from her most recent album. And thanks, Rivian, for the limited edition vinyl of said release. WILLI CARLISLE Although he’s been on […]
SXSW 2025: The Sounds, Part 2
BABY SAID I saw sisters Veronica and Jess Pal deliver two blistering sets of rock and roll, sweetened by their catchy pop melodies and perfect sibling harmonies. Even those two times was not enough – here’s hoping they return soon for a proper tour. JOELTON MAYFIELD My favorite Americana discovery was Nashville by way of […]