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Monday Morning Video – Alejandro Escovedo and the Rant Band

Monday, April 21, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

Alejandro Escovedo pays tribute to Ian Hunter by inviting Hunter’s band to perform a trio of legendary Mott the Hoople songs: “All the Way From Memphis”, “Drivin’ Sister”, and “I Wish I Was Your Mother”. This is some serious classic rock and roll.

Filed Under: Rock, Videos Tagged With: Alejandro Escovedo, Ian Hunter

Monday Morning Video – Ian Hunter “When I’m President”

Monday, November 07, 2016 By Mayer Danzig

Tomorrow is election day and we at Twangville want to encourage everyone to vote. We’re not going to get political, we’re merely going to say that it is a right, a privilege and a responsibility for those of us in the United States to select the individuals who will lead our country. The US Constitution […]

Filed Under: Rock, Videos Tagged With: Ian Hunter

Monday Morning Video: When Ian Hunter is President

Monday, February 18, 2013 By Mayer Danzig

At 73, Ian Hunter is still putting out rock and roll that should be the model — if not the envy — of songwriters a fraction of his age. In celebration of President’s Day, here’s the title track from Hunter’s fine 2012 release, “When I’m President.” Says Hunter about the song, “really all it is […]

Filed Under: Rock, Videos Tagged With: Ian Hunter

Monday Morning Video: Ian Hunter

Monday, October 10, 2011 By Mayer Danzig

I was singing the praises of Ian Hunter to a friend a few weekends ago. This song is from his outstanding 2009 release Man Overboard and was one of my favorites from that year. The anger and indignation of the lyrics is somehow inspiring — it is a song so good that I had to […]

Filed Under: Rock, Videos Tagged With: Ian Hunter

Mayer’s Playlist for Spring 2010, Part 2

Wednesday, May 26, 2010 By Mayer Danzig

ALBUMS OF THE SEASON: Street Songs of Love, by Alejandro Escovedo Alejandro Escovedo is living proof that some things just get better with age. Street Songs of Love rocks with abandon and rolls with purpose. “Anchor” is a fitting opener, electric guitars kicks off a rocker that, although mid-tempo, still packs a forceful punch. “If […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Blues, Downloads, Folk, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Soul/R&B, Streams, Videos Tagged With: Alejandro Escovedo, Apples in Stereo, Betty LaVette, Bruce Springsteen, David Gilmour, Del-Lords, Elton John, Eric Ambel, Galactic, Ian Hunter, Irma Thomas, John Lennon, John Prine, Jon Dee Graham, Justin Townes Earle, Kate Miller-Heidke, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, Nakia, Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd, Roger Waters, Rolling Stones, Scott Kempner, The Beatles, The Who

Mayer’s Best of 2009 (the songs), Part 2

Friday, January 01, 2010 By Mayer Danzig

Arms & Legs and Flowers, Ian Hunter (from the New West Records release Man Overboard) It’s no accident that Ian Hunter gets two mentions on this list. The legendary singer-songwriter is a true rock and roll poet, writing magnificent songs that combine simplicity with depth. “Arms & Legs” is an inspirational tribute to love built […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Alt-Country, Best of Year, Downloads, Folk, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Streams, Videos Tagged With: Bob Walkenhorst, Frank Turner, Ian Hunter, Jeff Porter, Justin Townes Earle, Lucero, Matt the Electrician, Michelle Malone

Mayer’s Playlist for August 2009, a Video Companion

Thursday, September 10, 2009 By Mayer Danzig

We’ll cut right to the chase with this live performance only edition of the Video Companion. The Drive-By Truckers burst out of the gate with Patterson Hood’s fiesty “The Righteous Path” followed by Austin’s (by way of Somerville) Porterdavis singing “Smack You Back.” We carry on with Ian Hunter, Delbert McClinton, Sam Baker, These United […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Folk, Indie, Playlists, Pop, Rock, Videos Tagged With: Athens, Austin, David Mead, Delbert McClinton, Drive-By-Truckers, Ian Hunter, Nashville, New York, Or the Whale, PJ Pacifico, Porterdavis, Sam Baker, San Fransisco, Stephen Kellogg, These United States

Mayer’s Playlist for August 2009, part 2

Thursday, September 03, 2009 By Mayer Danzig

Showerhead, Rachelle Van Zanten (from the RZV Records release Where Your Garden Grows) Canada’s Van Zanten sure can play a mean guitar. What really caught my ear, however, was the confidence and brawn in this track. Mix the rawness of a Lucinda Williams tune with the slide guitar chops of Bonnie Raitt and a touch […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Blues, Downloads, Indie, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Athens, Austin, Brooklyn, Drive-By-Truckers, Ian Hunter, Jason Isbell, Kaiser Cartel, Muscle Shoals, New York, Porterdavis, Rachelle Van Zanten

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Polls

What is your favorite new release for week of May 2?

  • Webb Wilder – Hillbilly Speedball (52%, 13 Votes)
  • Esther Rose – Want (36%, 9 Votes)
  • Kassi Valazza – From Newman Street (8%, 2 Votes)
  • Missy Raines & Allegheny – Love & Trouble (4%, 1 Votes)
  • Jedd Hughes – Nightshades (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 25

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