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A music blog featuring Alt-Country, Americana, Indie, Rock, Folk & Blues. Est. 2005.

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“When the Dust Has Settled” – a Premiere from Session Americana

Thursday, May 29, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

Music Business. While artists rightfully focus their attention on the first word, there’s no avoiding the second. Creating the art is hard enough—but getting it out into the world takes a rare kind of perseverance and grit. Since the music industry began its digital transformation, I’ve watched countless artists explore different strategies when releasing new […]

Filed Under: Americana, Reviews, Singer/Songwriter, Videos

Mike Delevante on Makeshift Mic Stands and Living By His Father’s Advice

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

Mike Delevante (credit Emma Delevante)

Mike Delevante talks about turning a drum cymbal into a flashlight, how he and the Delevantes sought out the most interesting out-of-the-way/authentic/dive restaurant they could find, and his method for avoiding broken guitar strings.

Filed Under: Americana, Interviews, Singer/Songwriter, Why It Matters Tagged With: Mike Delevante

Monday Morning Video – Jill Sobule (1959 – 2025)

Monday, May 12, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

Jill Sobule was a musician’s musician, a songwriter’s songwriter, revered by peers and fans alike for her singular blend of folk-pop melodies, sharp wit, and fearless social commentary. Sobule died in a tragic house fire on May 1st, leaving behind a remarkable musical legacy of songs that were as funny as they were unflinching, weaving […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, In Memoriam, Pop, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Videos Tagged With: Jill Sobule

I’m With Her – Wild And Clear And Blue

Wednesday, May 07, 2025 By Shawn Underwood

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 […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Folk, Reviews, Singer/Songwriter Tagged With: I'm With Her

Caitlin Cannon on Her Dolly Parton License Plate and Transcendental Rehearsal Space Moments

Tuesday, May 06, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

Caitlin Cannon (credit Stacie Huckeba)

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).

Filed Under: Americana, Interviews, Singer/Songwriter, Why It Matters Tagged With: Caitlin Cannon

Eef Barzelay on Hard Boiled Eggs and His Approach to Rehearsals

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

Clem Snide (credit John Burkett)

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.

Filed Under: Americana, Interviews, Singer/Songwriter, Why It Matters Tagged With: Clem Snide, eef barzelay

Twangville Shows in DFW This Week

Monday, April 28, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

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 […]

Filed Under: Americana, Singer/Songwriter, Videos Tagged With: Garrett Owen, Hannah Aldridge, Melanie MacLaren, Ryan Culwell

Monday Morning Video – John Prine

Monday, April 14, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

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”.

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Singer/Songwriter, Videos Tagged With: Bonnie Raitt, John Prine

Twangville Presents: Two Can’t Miss DFW Shows

Monday, April 07, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

Twangville Sunday Social (4 May)

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: […]

Filed Under: Americana, Country, Folk, Singer/Songwriter, Streams, Videos Tagged With: Garrett Owen, Hannah Aldridge, Melanie MacLaren, Ryan Culwell

Monday Morning Video – Paul Kelly “Deeper Water”

Monday, April 07, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

It takes an incredible songwriter to succinctly condense a lifetime into a five minute song. Paul Kelly is that type of songwriter.

Filed Under: Americana, Pop, Singer/Songwriter, Videos Tagged With: Paul Kelly

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