Singer-songwriter Charlie Mars recalls a favorite line from the first song that he wrote and shares a tour tip that he wished he knew at the start of his career.
Stuck In Place – a Premiere from Hannah Connolly
LA singer-songwriter Hannah Connolly is marching towards the release of her sophomore album next year. Along the way she is releasing several singles, including the wondrous “Stuck in Place”, for which Twangville is honored to premiere a live performance video. It shouldn’t be a surprise to learn that she recorded the song – and this […]
Monday Morning Video – A Dallas House Show Preview
We’re back with another installment of the Twangville Sunday Social – our bi-annual house concert in Dallas, Texas. The show will take place on Sunday, October 29th at 4pm in the Lower Greenville neighborhood of Dallas. Details and rsvp HERE. And what a line-up we have! First up is Atlanta’s Michelle Malone. While her Southern […]
Logan Ledger Quotes Mark Twain and Talks About Bluegrass Music Camp
Singer-songwriter Logan Ledger talks about why he likes the Chrysler Pacifica minivan for touring and playing Nashville’s legendary Station Inn for his first gig.
Jacob Furr – Turning
Many albums are about a point in time, like any number of the records made during the pandemic. Others are really more about the journey. That’s the case for the latest from Fort Worth’s Jacob Furr. The release is called Turning, and in many ways it’s the third in a set about the pathways that […]
Keturah Allgood – Shine
I’ve heard it said multiple times that a musician’s professional and personal lives become more and more intertwined over the years. I suppose that just makes sense when your job is touching people’s inner feelings. In the case of North Caroline born-and-raised Keturah Allgood, professional and personal merge in a relentless drive for compassion and […]
Americana 2023, Mayer’s Picks (Part 2)
Every fall, The Americana Music Association gathers members, artists and music fans together in Nashville for its annual conference. Starting with the Americana Music Awards and continuing through several days of showcases and panel discussions, it is a tremendous celebration of Americana music. Here are but a few of my favorite performers and performances from […]
Americana 2023, Mayer’s Picks (Part 1)
Every fall, The Americana Music Association gathers members, artists and music fans together in Nashville for its annual conference. Starting with the Americana Music Awards and continuing through several days of showcases and panel discussions, it is a tremendous celebration of Americana music. Here are but a few of my favorite performers and performances from […]
Heather Lynne Horton on Kitchen Counter Rehearsals and Songs Inspired by a Tour Debacle
Singer-songwriter Heather Lynne Horton talks about snack packing and stashing, why her band mates refer to her as “Charlie Daniels”, and a year spent performing at a children’s clothing boutique.
Phoebe Hunt on Rental Car Headaches and Transforming Screen Time to String Time
Singer, songwriter, and fiddle player Phoebe Hunt talks about why she became a vegetarian, life running two businesses, and why different types of gigs each have their own place.