Here’s a collection of videos featuring the artists who will be appearing a the Twangville Music Festival this Saturday night. The set includes both Sarah Borges and Stephen Kellogg performing at the legendary Sun Studios in Memphis. Stephen Kellogg — performing “Forgive You, Forgive Me” from the just released Blunderstone Rookery and “4th of July” […]
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Monday Morning Video – Joni Mitchell “Both Sides Now”
Let’s celebrate the greatness that is Joni Mitchell with these two performances of one of her signature songs at two legendary festivals. First is a 1970 appearance at the Isle of Wight Festival and then her surprise 2022 performance at the Newport Folk Festival.
Ryan Adams: Sword & Stone
On January 1st, Ryan Adams dropped FIVE new albums and became the MVP of 2024. Yes, you read that correctly. FIVE. NEW. ALBUMS. I’ve been taking my time digesting each of them and am going to start with Sword & Stone here. As a self-proclaimed superfan, getting these records as a New Year’s present was pretty […]
Monday Morning Video – David Crosby
Another great one gone with the passing of David Crosby last week. Let’s celebrate his legacy with a classic performance of his “Almost Cut My Hair” with CSNY back in 1974 and “Wooden Ships” from his appearance with Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit at the 2018 Newport Folk Festival.
Peace, Twang, and Turkey Grease: A 2021 Thanksgiving Toast to Suzanne McMahon
Here we are again! Thanksgiving 2021, y’all! which means we’re celebrating 16 years of Twangville’s existence. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been writing a Thanksgiving toast each year to thank our contributors, our community, and the artists who give us something to listen to and write about. Without someone to make the […]
Natalie Hemby: Pins and Needles
Natalie F-ing Hemby, where have you been all my life?! She first blasted into my consciousness a few years ago as a member of supergroup “The Highwomen”, alongside Amanda Shires, Brandi Carlile, and Maren Morris. Now Hemby as emerged as her own powerhouse with this record, which has been playing on repeat in my car […]
Monday Morning Video – Mavis Staples & Friends
Let’s continue with the “and friends” theme that we started last week. Next up is a three-fer from the great Mavis Staples. First, a 1988 performance of the Staples Singers classic “I’ll Take You There” that features Dr. John and Jeff Healey. Second, a 2011 backstage rehearsal of the Band’s “The Weight” with Wilco and […]
Ryan Adams: Dreaming in Big Colors
Emerging from the depths of the 2019 #MeToo scandal, Ryan Adams is back and ready to rock. While his most recent record, “Wednesdays,” was a lesson in acoustic soul-baring, “Big Colors” goes in a completely different direction with it’s 80s rock vibes. I’ve had it on repeat for the past 4 days straight (this is […]
Peace, Twang, and Turkey Grease: A 2019 Thanksgiving Toast to Jeff McMahon
Here we are again… Thanksgiving 2019, y’all… which means we’re celebrating 14 years of Twangville’s existence. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been writing a Thanksgiving toast each year to thank our contributors, our community, and the artists who give us something to listen to and write about. Without someone to make the […]
Joan Shelley – Self-Titled
When I met Joan Shelley at last year’s Newport Folk Festival, she was just as authentic as her songs. She had a truly insightful take on her own career that matched the sensibility in her songs. He new self-titled album has moved a bit away from the simple approach with guitarist Nathan Salzburg to add […]