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“I Love You, I Need You” – a Premiere from GA-20

Monday, February 03, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

GA-20 (credit Elizabeth Ellenwood)

A recent personnel change didn’t slow New England’s GA-20‘s bluesy stride. Singer-guitarist Cody Nilsen joined the group, teaming up with powerhouse drummer Joshua Kiggans and group co-founder guitarist Matthew Stubbs. Still no bass player to be found, but it doesn’t matter – the group’s musical interplay gives their songs a rhythmic swagger. “I Love You, […]

Filed Under: Reviews, Streams Tagged With: GA-20

Touchin’ Down in New England Town – a Special Boston Playlist

Wednesday, March 15, 2023 By Mayer Danzig

By My Lonesome, GA-20 (from the album Karma Chief Records release Live in Loveland) Just Because, GA-20 (from the Karma Chief Records release Crackdown) Blues band GA-20 have emerged from the pandemic with a vengeance.  Their non-stop touring aside, they are releasing their second album in seven months.  Both are tremendous showcases for the group’s […]

Filed Under: Americana, Blues, Country, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Soul/R&B, Streams Tagged With: Audrey Bussanich, Billy Conway, GA-20, Jabe Beyer, Jake Swamp and the Pine, Mark Erelli, Matt Charette, Prateek, The Remittance Men, The Shang Hi Los, Ward Hayden and the Outliers

Mayer’s Picks – Best Albums of 2022, Boston/Dallas Edition

Thursday, December 15, 2022 By Mayer Danzig

I’m fortunate to be able to explore and enjoy the music scenes of two cities – Boston and Dallas. Artists from both metropolitan areas have released some exceptional music this year. Here are a few favorites. Love it local. LOVE THAT DIRTY WATER (BOSTON YOU’RE MY HOME) Crackdown by GA-20 Two guitars and a set […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Best of Year, Blues, Country, Pop, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Soul/R&B Tagged With: GA-20, Isaac Hoskins, Parker Twomey, Sarah Borges, Susan Cattaneo, The Remittance Men, Vandoliers

Pat Faherty and Tim Carman of GA-20 on “Yum Yums” and Side Hustles

Tuesday, September 06, 2022 By Mayer Danzig

GA-20 (credit Fancey Pansen)

Guitarist Pat Faherty and drummer Tim Carman of blues band GA-20 share the story behind the inside photo on their Crackdown album and recall the first gig that Tim played with the band.

Filed Under: Blues, Interviews, Videos, Why It Matters Tagged With: GA-20

The Twangville Summer/Fall 2022 Release Preview

Wednesday, July 13, 2022 By Mayer Danzig

All This Life by Parker Twomey (15 July) Parker Twomey’s debut has a freewheeling and airy vibe, not to mention a maturity that belies his age. Lava Lamp by Jonah Tolchin (15 July) Tolchin steps away from his more restrained and often acoustic-based previous work to serve up one heck of a rock album. Nation […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Blues, Pop, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Soul/R&B Tagged With: Amanda Shires, Andrew Duhon, Dropkick Murphys, Fantastic Cat, GA-20, Joe Pug, John Calvin Abney, John Moreland, Jonah Tolchin, Larkin Poe, Lee Bains III and the Glory Fires, Parker Twomey, Sara Watkins, Sean Watkins, Shemekia Copeland, The Watkins Family Hour, Will Hoge

Bill’s (Belated) Blues-based Best of 2021

Wednesday, January 05, 2022 By Bill Wilcox

Well, here it is again … my inexpert, incomplete review of the best blues albums of 2021. Better late than never. 1. Selwyn Birchwood – Living in a Burning House. A mature masterwork of a young(ish) musician carrying the torch for the next generation of blues greats. 2. Eric Bibb – Dear America. Bibb takes […]

Filed Under: Best of Year, Blues, Reviews, Rock Tagged With: Black Keys, blues traveler, Cedric Burnside, Chris Cain, Christone Ingram, Colin James, Corey Harris, Eric Bibb, GA-20, Government Mule, Guy Davis, Joanna Connor, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Joe Bonamassa, Maria Muldaur, New Moon Jelly Roll Freedom Rockers, Robben Ford, Selwyn Birchwood, Sue Foley, Tuba Skinny

Mayer’s Picks – Best Albums of 2021, Boston/Dallas Edition

Tuesday, December 28, 2021 By Mayer Danzig

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I’m fortunate to be able to explore and enjoy the music scenes of two cities – Boston and Dallas. Artists from both metropolitan areas have released some exceptional music this year. Here are a few favorites. Love it local. DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS Sunset Diner by Brandon Callies Callies chronicles a painful break-up […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Best of Year, Blues, Country, Folk, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Singer/Songwriter Tagged With: Billy Law, Brandon Callies, Charlie Marie, Chris J Norwood, GA-20, Honest Mechanik, Joshua Ray Walker, Lisa Bastoni, Texicana, The Roomsounds, Vanessa Peters, Vincent Neil Emerson, Ward Hayden and the Outliers

Monday Morning Video – GA-20

Monday, October 04, 2021 By Mayer Danzig

Blues trio GA-20 came through town last week. Or more aptly, they lit the town on fire with an incendiary set of rock and blues. Guitarists Matthew Stubbs and Pat Faherty, accompanied by drummer Tim Carman, kept the talking to a minimum as they blazed through gems from their 2019 album Lonely Soul as well […]

Filed Under: Blues, Rock, Videos Tagged With: GA-20

Matthew Stubbs of GA-20 on the “Road Condo” and How the Band Has Evolved

Tuesday, August 17, 2021 By Mayer Danzig

GA-20

Guitarist Matt Stubbs of blues band GA-20 talks about bringing t-shirts to the people, selling cell phones, and rehearsing in a renovated hair salon. And he has a request of you, dear reader.

Filed Under: Blues, Interviews, Videos, Why It Matters Tagged With: GA-20, Matthew Stubbs

Dancing in the Streets of Hyannis – A Special Boston Playlist

Thursday, January 07, 2021 By Mayer Danzig

Light a Candle, The Suitcase Junket (from the Renew Records / BMG release The End Is New) Matt Lorenz – aka The Suitcase Junket – has always had a penchant for great melodies, but he rachets it up a notch with a particular focus on sing-alongs with The End Is New.  As notable, he continues […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Blues, Folk, Playlists, Reviews, Rock, Singer/Songwriter Tagged With: Cold Chocolate, GA-20, Josh Buckley, Kris Delmhorst, Los Brujos, Peter Parcek, The Bean Pickers Union, The Suitcase Junket

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