In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, a group of New Orleans finest musicians convened in Austin, Texas to record an album in tribute to their home town. The resulting Sing Me Back Home was both a celebration and a statement – a reminder of the city’s wondrous musical heritage and a declaration that they would […]
Ruthie Foster Shares Money Management Advice and a Song For Napping
Ruthie Foster talks about why TV newscasts are like music performances and recalls a memorable van breakdown in Boise, Idaho.
Lumar Leblanc of The Soul Rebels on Tour Routines and Building Meaningful Relationships
Lumar Leblanc, founder of The Soul Rebels, talks about band rehearsals at New Orlean’s famed Le Bon Ton and how the band got its name.
James Hunter on Rube Goldberg, Tour Haircuts, and Avoiding Second Thoughts
R&B singer-songwriter James Hunter recalls working on the railroad and talks about sweaty guitar strings.
Monday Morning Video – Al Green
I’ll take unexpected collaborations for $1,000, Alex. Here’s the Reverend Al Green, with David Gilmour on guitar, performing his R&B classic “Let’s Stay Together”.
Nick Pagliari – Midway
You can picture it, the big old Impala cruising slowly down the street, spring humidity from the nearby river making late spring feel like mid-summer, the music from the radio originating from the nearby Stax Studio. Memphis in the late 60’s gave rise to a soulful line of rock, resplendent with horns and electric organ. […]
Video Premier: Emily Zuzik – Trouble
Marcus King – El Dorado
If you have ever listened to The Marcus King Band, you know that the group’s namesake has some serious Electric Blues chops on the guitar. He also exhibited solid vocal skills and songwriting on the band’s recent release “Carolina Confessionsâ€. However, his power as a vocalist has never been put on display as it is […]
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 […]