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Monday Morning Video: Shannon McNally and Charlie Sexton cover Jesse Winchester

Monday, June 09, 2014 By Mayer Danzig

We lost Jesse Winchester earlier this spring. The Louisiana-born singer-songwriter had a gentle soul that shone brightly in his magical songs. Here are Shannon McNally and Charlie Sexton performing his 1970’s classic “Biloxi.”

Filed Under: Acoustic, Videos Tagged With: Charlie Sexton, Jesse Winchester, Shannon McNally

Wednesday Morning Video: SXSW 2013 Highlights, Part 3

Wednesday, April 03, 2013 By Mayer Danzig

We wrap up our SXSW 2013 coverage with a final set of videos. This collection features several up-and-comers that we’ll be hearing great things from in the years to come. Dawes performing their brilliant song “When My Time Comes” You Won’t playing a song whose title I don’t know (can someone help me and Shazam […]

Filed Under: Americana, Indie, Pop, Rock, SXSW, Videos Tagged With: Caitlin Rose, Charlie Sexton, Dawes, Shakey Graves, Trapper Schoepp, Wallflowers, You Won't

SXSW 2013: The Sounds, Part 1

Wednesday, March 27, 2013 By Mayer Danzig

Patty Griffin One listen to a Patty Griffin song and you’ll understand why she has developed an almost cultish following. She is, quite simply, an extraordinary songwriter. New West Records, her new record label, arranged a private showcase at a South Austin mansion called the Castle to celebrate her forthcoming release. It was an event […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Downloads, Indie, Pop, Rock, Roots, Streams, SXSW Tagged With: Amanda Shires, Butch Walker, Charlie Sexton, David Garza, Dawes, Emmylou Harris, Ivan and the Parazol, Jason Isbell, Josh Ritter, Otis Gibbs, Patty Griffin, Steve Earle, The Beards

SXSW 2011: The Video Companion

Monday, April 11, 2011 By Mayer Danzig

I got a bit carried away with the videos, compiling 26 great videos captured live at SXSW. Not surprisingly, we kick things off with the performance that introduced me to Maxim Ludwig & the Santa Fe Seven. From there, a three-fer from Alejandro Escovedo’s special Sunday night gig at the legendary Continental Club. We’ve got […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Alt-Country, Alternative, Americana, Country, Folk, Indie, Playlists, Pop, Rock, Roots, SXSW, Videos Tagged With: Admiral Fallow, Alejandro Escovedo, Charlie Sexton, Dale Earnhardt Jr Jr, Dave Alvin, Fitz and the Tantrums, J Roddy Walston, J Roddy Walston and the Business, Jack White, Jesse Malin, Jim Jones Review, Jon Dee Graham, Josh Ritter, Kasey Anderson, Liam Finn, Maxim Ludwig, Maxim Ludwig & the Santa Fe Seven, Men Without Hats, Mona, Old 97's, Prima Donna, Sharon Van Etten, The Head and the Heart, the Hobarts, The Stone Foxes, Wild Flag, Willie Nile, Yuck

SXSW 2011: The Scene, Part 2

Thursday, March 31, 2011 By Mayer Danzig

DAY PARTIES EVERYWHERE Unofficial day parties have exploded in the past several years to the point that they now outnumber the official showcases. By my count there were over 120 day parties taking place on Saturday and I know that my list wasn’t complete. With that many shows it takes some creativity to stand out, […]

Filed Under: News, SXSW Tagged With: Alejandro Escovedo, Asylum Street Spankers, Charlie Sexton, Hamell on Trial, Jack White, Jesse Malin, Lucinda Williams, Richard Barone, Willie Nile

Mayer’s Playlist from August 2010, a Video Companion

Tuesday, September 14, 2010 By Mayer Danzig

The video companion returns with a short but potent set from August’s playlist. We kick things off with Rich Pagano and SugarCane Cups ripping it up on “Change Your Mind.” Luke Doucet takes the baton with a solo performance of “Dirty Dirty Blonde” that rivals the recorded version. Paul Thorn slows us down a bit […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Alt-Country, Americana, Playlists, Pop, Rock, Videos Tagged With: Charlie Sexton, Luke Doucet, Mic Harrison, Paul Thorn, Rich Pagano, Ruby James, Sarah Borges, Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles, Sideshow Tragedy

The Legacy of Townes and Sir Douglas

Monday, March 30, 2009 By Mayer Danzig

Spring brings us two phenomenal releases honoring the legacy of Texas music pioneers Doug Sahm and Townes Van Zandt. The recently released Keep Your Soul: A Tribute to Doug Sahm (Vanguard Records) pays tribute to San Antonio native Doug Sahm. Sahm established himself in 1965 as leader of the Sir Douglas Quintet, a band whose […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Alt-Country, Downloads, Features, Folk, In Memoriam, News, Reviews, Streams, Videos Tagged With: Alejandro Escovedo, Austin, Bruce Springsteen, Charlie Sexton, Dave Alvin, Doug Sahm, Greg Dulli, Joe Ely, Kinks, London, Nashville, New Jersey, New York, Ry Cooder, Steve Earle, Terry Allen, Townes Van Zandt

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