Scott McCaughey of The Baseball Project (as well as The Minus 5 and Young Fresh Fellows) talks about the fight that broke out at his first gig and the combination of Not-Planning and Astounding-Good-Luck that has defined his career.
The Twangville Nirvana Tribute Show in NYC
Sure, Nirvana ain’t twangy but it’s hard to ignore the impact that the group has had on musicians of all genres. That’s the impetus for our upcoming tribute to the legendary group, scheduled for Sunday, October 8th at Berlin in the New York City’s East Village. (info and tickets) The line-up is as eclectic as it […]
Monday Morning Video – Twangville NYC Showcase Preview
We’re back at it in NYC! This coming Wednesday we’re hosting a great line-up at Brooklyn honky-tonk Skinny Dennis. Get ready to throw some peanut shells on the floor as Ted Russell Kamp, Matt Woods, and Robert Cody Maxwell throw down with a mix of full band rocking and solo acoustic strummin’. If you’re in […]
Readers’ Pick: Buddy and Julie Miller – In the Throes
You picked Buddy and Julie Miller – In the Throes as your favorite new release for the week of September 22, 2023.
Josh Ritter – Golden Boy Has Grown Up
When Josh Ritter came out on stage in gold painted shoes and a gold-flecked suit (and newly gray-curly hair), I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. But from the first note, Josh Ritter and the band brought the energy. In contrast to Josh’s rather subdued and contemplative new album, Spectral Lines, the live show was […]
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.
Merchant Navy Hotel – a Premiere from The Northern Belle
The Northern Belle, an anchor of Norway’s Americana music scene, are gearing up to release a new album in 2024. Fortunately we don’t have to wait until next year to be treated to new music from the group. “Merchant Navy Hotel”, the first single from the album arrives later this week but you can hear […]
Monday Morning Video – Balto
The boys in LA’s Balto are back with a new single and, damn, it’s good. There are so many things to like about this song – harmonizing guitars, heck, a flying V guitar. But the best part is that it just plain rocks.
Readers’ Pick: Jim Lauderdale and Po’ Ramblin Boys – The Long and Lonesome Letting Go
You picked Jim Lauderdale and Po’ Ramblin Boys – The Long and Lonesome Letting Go as your favorite new release for the week of September 15, 2023.
Fountains of Clarity Interview Series: Brent Best of Slobberbone
(Fountains of Clarity Interview Series will be an ongoing series of low-fi podcast-like chats.) “We were booze band not a boobs band.”-Brent Best on Slobberbone In the words of a friend recently, “You either know Slobberbone or you don’t, but if you do know them, you love them.” The band hasn’t played much in the last […]