Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill celebrate the release of their debut collaborative album by talking with us about, among other things, their favorite non-music gigs and a staple tour food
Twangville Presents: Two Can’t Miss DFW Shows
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: […]
Monday Morning Video – Paul Kelly “Deeper Water”
It takes an incredible songwriter to succinctly condense a lifetime into a five minute song. Paul Kelly is that type of songwriter.
Readers’ Pick: Alison Krauss and Union Station – Arcadia
You picked Alison Krauss and Union Station – Arcadia as your favorite new release for the week of March 28, 2025.
Tony Kamel – We’re All Gonna Live
You’ve all heard the saying about death and taxes. Many a songwriter has written a story about someone’s journey to make the most of life given the inevitable end. Grammy-nominated Austin musician (and former front man for Wood & Wire) Tony Kamel took that a few steps further and centered his new album, We’re All […]
On the Promenade – A Video Premiere from Bird Streets
I like to think I’m a patient guy. But really I’m not. So when I say that I’ve been patiently waiting for new music from New York’s Bird Streets, you know that ain’t true. But yes: Two and a half years since he released the outstanding album Lagoon, Bird Streets – aka John Brodeur – […]
Ashleigh Flynn on Her Start in Songwriting and Savoring the Golden Moments
Portland-based Americana artist Ashlynn Leigh talks about avoiding corporate food chains, working for a health and housing non-profit, and “The Willie Way”.
Adam Reed of Michigan Rattlers on Oil Painting and Hometown Gigs
Bassist Adam Reed of Michigan Rattlers talks about the time the band’s van got robbed and the importance of likes and follows.
Monday Morning Video – Margo Cilker
Margo Cilker’s Valley Of Heart’s Delight was a favorite release from 2023. Here’s a mighty fine live version of “Beggar For Your Love”, an album stand-out. You can get a good feel for where you belong only sometimesYou can get a good line to hold up a song if the rhyme’s rightI’ve been looking at […]
SXSW 2025: Say What?!
One of my favorite things about SXSW (well, after the music) are the crazy comments that you hear along the way. Here are a few choice selections from SXSW 2025. I’m from the Brian Eno school of music. What is out of tune? It’s just choices. St. Vincent If you can’t tell, I have my […]