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SXSW 2021 – The Sounds

Wednesday, April 07, 2021 By Mayer Danzig Leave a Comment

The most indelible musical memory is the ubiquitous SXSW theme music that opened every event.  That aside, here are some musical favorites from SXSW 2021  Sir Woman Wild Child’s Kelsey Wilson steped out with a beautifully soulful set that highlighted tracks from her debut EP.  Wilson, accompanied by two background vocalists, an electric guitarist and […]

Filed Under: Americana, Pop, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Soul/R&B, SXSW, Videos Tagged With: Aaron Lee Tasjan, Altin Gun, Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard, Campfire Social, Carson McHone, Great Peacock, Greyhounds, Grrrl Gang, Jon Dee Graham, Memes, Nane, Neighbor Lady, Sir Woman, William Harries Graham, Yard Act

Mayer’s Playlist for Jan/Feb 2021

Thursday, February 25, 2021 By Mayer Danzig

Far Away In Another Town, Steve Earle & the Dukes (from the New West Records Release J.T.) Chances are you might already be aware of the story behind J.T., Steve Earle’s tribute to his late son Justin Townes Earle.  The younger Earle tragically passed away from a drug overdose in August of 2020, leaving behind […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Country, Folk, Indie Rock, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Streams Tagged With: Aaron Lee Tasjan, Barry Gibb, Justin Townes Earle, L.A. Edwards, Langhorne Slim, Lucero, Mando Saenz, Matthew Sweet, Ole Kirkeng, Steve Earle & The Dukes, The Hold Steady

Readers’ Pick: Aaron Lee Tasjan – Tasjan! Tasjan! Tasjan!

Friday, February 12, 2021 By Tom Osborne

Aaron Lee Tasjan – Tasjan! Tasjan! Tasjan!

You picked Aaron Lee Tasjan – Tasjan! Tasjan! Tasjan! as your favorite new release for the week of February 5, 2020. New Releases Did we miss something? If you feel a new release is missing from our current poll, please let us know in the comments. Readers’ Tops Winter & Spring 2021 Steve Earle & […]

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Aaron Lee Tasjan – Tasjan Tasjan Tasjan

Wednesday, January 27, 2021 By Chip Frazier

Aaron Lee Tasjan has been a central figure in the Americana scene for several years now. In fact his new album is charting ahead of its release and the single, “Up All Night”, is in the top 5 of this week’s Americana singles chart. This may be a somewhat controversial opinion, but this release is […]

Filed Under: Reviews, Videos Tagged With: Aaron Lee Tasjan

The Twangville Early 2021 Release Preview

Thursday, January 14, 2021 By Mayer Danzig

Happily, 2021 is upon us! Here are just a few forthcoming long-players that we are eagerly anticipating in the coming months. J.T. by STEVE EARLE AND THE DUKES (4 Jan) Steve Earle pays tribute to his late son – and raises funds to support the late artist’s wife and 3-year-old daughter – by recording a […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Blues, Country, Pop, Rock, Singer/Songwriter Tagged With: Aaron Lee Tasjan, Barry Gibb, Bee Gees, Charlie Marie, Death By Unga Bunga, Del Amitri, Jenee Halstead, Justin Townes Earle, Lake Street Dive, Langhorne Slim, Lucero, Matthew Sweet, Ottoman Turks, Selwyn Birchwood, Steve Earle, The Hold Steady

Americana 2018: Mayer’s Picks (Part 2)

Wednesday, September 26, 2018 By Mayer Danzig

Every fall, The Americana Music Association gathers members, artists and music fans together in Nashville for its annual conference. Starting with the annual Americana Music Awards and continuing through several days of showcases and panel discussions, it is a tremendous celebration of Americana music. Here are but a few of my favorite performers and performances […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Americana Music Conference, Country, Folk, Pop, Rock Tagged With: Aaron Lee Tasjan, Blackfoot Gypsies, Brent Smith, Chuck Mead, Drivin' N' Cryin', Eric Ambel, Jaimee Harris, Joe Purdy, JP Harris, Kevin Gordon, Matthew Ryan, Mike Farris, Sarah Borges, Shinedown, Steve Poltz, The Watson Twins, Will Hoge

The Twangville 2018 Release Preview, Summer/Fall Edition

Tuesday, July 24, 2018 By Mayer Danzig

We’ve already been treated to a number of great new albums in 2018. Read on for some releases expected in the back half of the year. What albums, whether on this list or not, are you most excited to hear? TILT AND SHINE by KEVIN GORDON(27 July on Crowville Media) Gordon returns with another scruffy […]

Filed Under: Americana, Country, News, Outlaw Country, Pop, Rock Tagged With: Aaron Lee Tasjan, Alejandro Escovedo, Amanda Shires, Austin Lucas, Kevin Gordon, Lucero, Sarah Borges, Shooter Jennings, Will Hoge, Willie Nile

Readers’ Pick: In The Blazes by Aaron Lee Tasjan

Friday, October 16, 2015 By Tom Osborne

Aaron Lee Tasjan, In The Blazes (cover art)

AARON LEE TASJAN, In The Blazes beats out ISRAEL NASH, Israel Nash’s Silver Season as your favorite for the week of October 9, 2015. Poll Results New Releases Did we miss something? If you feel a new release is missing from our current poll, please let us know in the comments. Readers’ Tops – Fall […]

Filed Under: Readers' Pick Tagged With: Aaron Lee Tasjan, Boy & Bear, Corb Lund, Fiona Boyes, Israel Nash, Jeffrey Foucault, Jesse Malin, Joe Louis Walker, Josh Ritter, Little May, Maia Sharp, Stoney Larue, The Oh Hellos

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