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Mayer’s Playlist for Sept 2014, Part 2

Thursday, September 25, 2014 By Mayer Danzig

ALBUMS OF THE MONTH Swimmin’ Time, by Shovels and Rope Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent — aka Shovels and Rope — just keep getting better and better. Swimmin’ Time takes their customary percussive guitar and drums and expands their musical palette with piano, horns and a host of other instruments. The result is something […]

Filed Under: Americana, Folk, Playlists, Reviews, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Alejandro Escovedo, American Gun, Jesse Winchester, Pete Donnelly, Sam Morrow, Scruffy the Cat, Shovels and Rope, The Fauntleroys

Mayer’s Playlist for Fall 2013, Part 3

Thursday, December 05, 2013 By Mayer Danzig

ALBUMS OF THE SEASON Stay Reckless, by Austin Lucas Some may disagree with my classification, but this is my kind of country. It starts with Lucas’s voice, which has just the right amount of relaxed drawl. When he sings, “I don’t want to be alone in Memphis, I don’t want to be alone in New […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Downloads, Folk, Indie, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Streams Tagged With: American Gun, Austin Lucas, Fort Shame, J Roddy Walston, Justin Currie, Mia Dyson, Michael McDermott, Sam Baker, Scott Miller, The Westies, The White Buffalo, Todd Mathis, Todd May, Whiskey Tango Revue

Twangville Showcase This Saturday!

Thursday, March 08, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

Don’t forget our special Twangville showcase this Saturday. If you live in — or can get to — Columbia, SC, come join us for an incredible night of music. Performing that night are Lydia Loveless, Kasey Anderson, Mooncussers and Columbia outfit American Gun. All top notch, all Twangville-endorsed. You can find the full details, plus […]

Filed Under: Americana, News, Rock, Twangville Festival Tagged With: American Gun, Kasey Anderson, Lydia Loveless, the Mooncussers

Monday Morning Video: American Gun

Monday, March 05, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

The time has nearly arrived for the Twangville showcase, scheduled for this Saturday (10 March) in Columbia, SC! Kicking us off that night will be hometown favorites American Gun. Check out this video for “Therapy,” one of my favorite songs from 2011. The boys from American Gun will be joined by Lydia Loveless, Mooncussers and […]

Filed Under: Rock, Videos Tagged With: American Gun

You’re Invited to a Badass Twangville Showcase!

Tuesday, February 14, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

Filed Under: Americana, Contests, Downloads, News, Rock, Streams, Twangville Festival Tagged With: American Gun, Kasey Anderson, Lydia Loveless, the Mooncussers

Mayer’s Picks: The Best of 2011, So Far (The Songs)

Tuesday, July 19, 2011 By Mayer Danzig

Stacy C’Mon, Maxim Ludwig & the Santa Fe Seven This song has held a permanent place on my music rotation since I first saw Ludwig and crew light up an afternoon crowd with it at SXSW. It’s simply impossible to not get caught up in the sheer enthusiasm of the “na na na” chorus. Audio […]

Filed Under: Americana, Downloads, Playlists, Pop, Rock, Streams Tagged With: American Gun, Bob Walkenhorst, J Ralph, Marc Carroll, Maxim Ludwig, Maxim Ludwig & the Santa Fe Seven, Sea Monsters, the Mooncussers, the Rainmakers

Monday Morning Video: American Gun “Therapy”

Monday, April 25, 2011 By Mayer Danzig

Given that American Gun singer-songwriter Todd Mathis is a long-time contributor to Twangville, I’ll admit to a bit of bias when it comes to the band’s latest release. But there is only a bit of bias when I say that this is the way that rock and roll is supposed to be played. And by […]

Filed Under: Rock, Videos Tagged With: American Gun

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