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Monday Morning Video – Jill Sobule (1959 – 2025)

Monday, May 12, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

Jill Sobule was a musician’s musician, a songwriter’s songwriter, revered by peers and fans alike for her singular blend of folk-pop melodies, sharp wit, and fearless social commentary. Sobule died in a tragic house fire on May 1st, leaving behind a remarkable musical legacy of songs that were as funny as they were unflinching, weaving […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, In Memoriam, Pop, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Videos Tagged With: Jill Sobule

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

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 By Mayer Danzig

Here, in no particular order, are some of my favorites from 2011. Here’s to more great music in the back half! HERE WE REST, JASON ISBELL & THE 400 UNIT Isbell continues to mature as a songwriter, exploring the more soulful and acoustic side of his Alabama music heritage. Which isn’t to say that he […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Downloads, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Ben Kyle, Big Star, Candi Staton, Carrie Rodriguez, David Wax Museum, English Beat, Jason Isbell, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Jill Sobule, John Doe, Kasey Anderson, Social Distortion, The Damnwells, Townes Van Zandt; John Prine

Monday Morning Video: Mar/Apr 2011 Playlist

Monday, May 09, 2011 By Mayer Danzig

How about some videos to accompany the recent March/April 2011 Playlist? Lots of goodness from Mike Errico, Jason Isbell, Jill Sobule & John Doe, The Damnwells, Ha Ha Tonka, Jeremy Messersmith, The Trews, Black Joe Lewis, Ted Russell Camp, The Biters, Andy Clockwise and Fences. Whew. The videos are below and the written playlist can […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Indie, Playlists, Pop, Rock, Videos Tagged With: Andy Clockwise, Black Joe Lewis, Fences, Ha Ha Tonka, Jason Isbell, Jeremy Messersmith, Jill Sobule, John Doe, Mike Errico, Ted Russell Kamp, The Biters, The Damnwells, The Trews

Mayer's Playlist for Mar/Apr 2011

Thursday, April 28, 2011 By Mayer Danzig

ALBUMS OF THE MONTH: A Day at the Pass, by Jill Sobule and John Doe What happens when you take two distinctive singer-songwriters and put them in the studio for a day with a group of talented musicians. Get your hands on a copy of this stellar release and you’ll have your answer. The collection […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Country, Downloads, Indie, Playlists, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Andy Clockwise, Chris Colepaugh, Dave Stewart, Eric Brace, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Jill Sobule, John Doe, Patty Griffin, Peter Cooper, poi dog pondering, Ted Russel Kamp, The Biters, the Rainmakers, Tom T Hall

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