Twangville

A music blog featuring Alt-Country, Americana, Indie, Rock, Folk & Blues. Est. 2005.

Dexateens – Singlewide

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In today’s crowded field of twangy-rock bands that aspire to be something greater than a glorified Skynyrd tribute band, all-too few of those bands ever actually break out. Chances are slim that a certain new or little known band will produce something that really sets them apart from being just another southern rock band that […]

Cracker/ Sunrise In The Land of Milk and Honey

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I went back and listened to all of my Cracker albums before writing this review.  They’re a good band.  A fun band.  And they definitely put on a good live show.  (Well, I actually haven’t seen them in about 10 years, but I saw them 3 or 4 times when I was in college.)  Turn […]

Sometymes Why- Your Heart Is A Glorious Machine

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Your Heart Is A Glorious Machine is the second record from the trio of beautiful singer songwriters that comprise Sometymes Why.  I like the title.  Its an apt fit for this “side” project (each singer also sings for a prominent string band ensemble- Uncle Earl, Crooked Still, and the Mammals).  The idea behind Sometymes Why […]

Red Stick Ramblers – My suitcase is Always Packed

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The Red Stick Ramblers derive their name from where their hometown, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Their music is also derived from the cultural influences of their native region. Baton Rouge is located along a corridor that runs from New Orleans to Houston. Consequently the Red Stick Ramblers deliver an eclectic mix of Zydeco, Country, Bluegrass and […]

Caleb Caudle and the Bayonets- Stay On

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This is the first release from Caleb Caudle featuring the Bayonets.  This is evident right from track one.  Whereas Caudle’s debut Red Bank Road , was a mostly acoustic affair of heartfelt classic Americana, Stay On uses more electric guitars and piano to create an almost R&B sound.  Luckily for the band, Caudle’s voice has […]

John Moreland and the Blackgold Band- Endless Oklahoma Sky

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John Moreland is from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.  The Black Gold Band calls Tulsa, Oklahoma home.  So it isn’t that surprising that the Endless Oklahoma Sky sounds like a piece of heartland Americana rock.  What is surprising is that it peels the paint off the wall and makes John Mellencamp sound like Olivia Newton John.  These […]

Lucero on MTV’s $5 Cover

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I’ve heard mixed reviews about MTV’s latest reality show featuring various Memphis musicians including Lucero. Personally I’d pay a bit more than a $5 cover for a Lucero show. Just sayin’. Lucero – New Music – More Music Videos

Rhett Miller sings Rhett Miller

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Rhett Miller has become quite the interesting figure. He is an adored and much lusted after front-man for the Old 97’s, along with being a big enough star to share the stage with Moby, Mary J. Blige, Sheryl Crow, Steve Earle and many others on last week’s 30 Rock finale. Given this level of accomplishment […]