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Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill on Front Porch Rehearsals, First Gigs, and 3am Lobby Calls

Tuesday, April 08, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill (credit Henry Diltz)

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

Filed Under: Americana, Interviews, Why It Matters Tagged With: John Cowsill, Vicki Peterson

Twangville Presents: Two Can’t Miss DFW Shows

Monday, April 07, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

Twangville Sunday Social (4 May)

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: […]

Filed Under: Americana, Country, Folk, Singer/Songwriter, Streams, Videos Tagged With: Garrett Owen, Hannah Aldridge, Melanie MacLaren, Ryan Culwell

Monday Morning Video – Paul Kelly “Deeper Water”

Monday, April 07, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

It takes an incredible songwriter to succinctly condense a lifetime into a five minute song. Paul Kelly is that type of songwriter.

Filed Under: Americana, Pop, Singer/Songwriter, Videos Tagged With: Paul Kelly

Readers’ Pick: Alison Krauss and Union Station – Arcadia

Friday, April 04, 2025 By Tom Osborne

Alison Krauss and Union Station – Arcadia (cover art)

You picked Alison Krauss and Union Station – Arcadia as your favorite new release for the week of March 28, 2025.

Filed Under: Readers' Pick Tagged With: Alison Krauss and Union Station

Tony Kamel – We’re All Gonna Live

Thursday, April 03, 2025 By Shawn Underwood

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 […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass, Folk, Roots Tagged With: Tony Kamel

On the Promenade – A Video Premiere from Bird Streets

Wednesday, April 02, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

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 – […]

Filed Under: Pop, Reviews, Rock, Videos Tagged With: Bird Streets

Ashleigh Flynn on Her Start in Songwriting and Savoring the Golden Moments

Tuesday, April 01, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

Ashleigh Flynn

Portland-based Americana artist Ashlynn Leigh talks about avoiding corporate food chains, working for a health and housing non-profit, and “The Willie Way”.

Filed Under: Americana, Interviews, Why It Matters Tagged With: Ashleigh Flynn & the Riveters

Adam Reed of Michigan Rattlers on Oil Painting and Hometown Gigs

Tuesday, April 01, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

Bassist Adam Reed of Michigan Rattlers talks about the time the band’s van got robbed and the importance of likes and follows.

Filed Under: Interviews, Rock, Why It Matters Tagged With: Michigan Rattlers

Monday Morning Video – Margo Cilker

Monday, March 31, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

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 […]

Filed Under: Americana, Singer/Songwriter, Videos Tagged With: Margo Cilker

SXSW 2025: Say What?!

Sunday, March 30, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

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 […]

Filed Under: Spoken Word, SXSW

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