Whether a record comprised of entirely non-original material is terms a “covers record†or a “tribute album,†rare is the case where a consumer would pick one of these albums up before they would just as soon grab the original recordings off the store shelf, or their own record bin at home. Not that there […]
The Muscle Shoals Music Guide, Part 4
Twangville has teamed up with Muscle Shoals musician Jimbo Hart, known to many for his work with Jason Isbell and others, to highlight the many great artists that call Muscle Shoals home. THE FIDDLEWORMS Twangville Says: Just to let the reader know, I have heard about Muscle Shoals all of my life. I was born […]
Monday Morning Video: The V-Roys
This week we’re gonna go back a few years to enjoy a classic Farm Aid performance from 1997. The V-Roys were a rocking quartet from Knoxville, Tennessee who married a rootsy sensibility with plenty of rock and roll guitars. They were briefly signed to Steve Earle’s E-Squared label. Look closely and you’ll see Earle make […]
Eilen Jewell and Sarah Borges Slow It Down at TCAN
I tend to enjoy my Americana music particularly in its organic form. Nothing beats acoustic guitars, fiddles and even a rollicking electric guitar. Eilen Jewell splits her records between more traditional country-folk and a stylized lounge sound. The lounge sound includes smoky guitars and even a clarinet. While her voice is certainly suited for this […]
The Sadies – Internal Sounds
Twin lead guitars. Â In the glory days of my misspent youth that was about all you had to tell me to get me to go to a show. Â Internal Sounds, the latest release from The Sadies, reminded me of why I was so enamored of the Southern rock genre and gave me pause to consider […]
The What Happened Podcast with Chris Moore
Ever wanted to know what life is like as a musician? Curious about how they got their start and where they find inspiration? Interviewer Teddy Goldstein gets the in-depth story from singer-songwriters on his What Happened podcast. Teddy’s guest for this edition is Chris Moore, one of Teddy’s (and many others) favorite singer-songwriters. Moore talks […]
Monday Morning Video: John Hiatt
We’ll start this week with a gem from the John Hiatt catalog. The song tells the tale of a guy who “borrows” one of Elvis Presley’s Cadillacs and the consequences thereof. And, yes, that is the amazing Sonny Landreth on guitar.
Butch Walker, Peachtree Battle-EP
I like Butch Walker. His new EP is good. It is very fun. One time I shot a squirrel too. Oh sorry, I’ve been reading my daughter’s 1st grade journal. I’ll try to be a bit more sophisticated, as this EP does deal with death and Butch rushed the release so his father could hear […]
Ali Holder – In Preparation For Saturn’s Return
I can’t say I ever thought about going to a smoky jazz lounge and hearing something twangy. Â After listening to Ali Holder’s solo debut, In Preparation For Saturn’s Return, I can now picture that happening. Â There are certainly artists fusing jazz and country or bluegrass. Â See our coverage of Phoebe Hunt’s latest for an example, […]
MonkeyJunk – All Frequencies
In those odd moments when you’re craving funk, I mean, the lost art of funk seventies style, with the rhythm and beat that make you want to groove, MonkeyJunk can fill that prescription. The Ottawa, Canada-based trio of Steve Marriner, Tony D and Matt Sobb are called blues rockers, but their latest release, All Frequencies, […]