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Mayer’s Picks: Best Songs of 2012

Thursday, December 27, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

I posted a best songs list for the first half of 2012 back in July (here). Rather than replicate that list for my full year review, consider this the continuation — the best songs from the second half of the year. Love Changes Everything, Session Americana (from the self-released Love and Dirt) Session Americana wrap […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Best of Year, Downloads, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Ben Kyle, Brandi Carlile, Christian McNeill, Danielle Miraglia, Joe Pug, Jones Street Station, Kasey Anderson, Matthew Perryman Jones, Matthew Ryan, Redd Kross, Sea Monsters, Session Americana, the Vansaders

Mayer’s Playlist for Fall 2012, Part 2

Friday, November 16, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

ALBUMS OF THE MONTH Little Victories, by Chris Knight This has been the season for political commentary and focused exploration of the American spirit. Lots of people will attempt to describe it, but few will come as close as Chris Knight. His songs ring out with an unparalleled authenticity, with music as well worn as […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Downloads, Indie, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Ben Kyle, Brian Whelan, Calexico, Chris Knight, Counting Crows, David Wax Museum, Jess Klein, Kasey Anderson, Matthew Perryman Jones, Romantica, the Pollies, Tift Merritt, Tim Rogers, Trapper Schoepp, You Am I

Monday Morning Video: Kasey Anderson

Monday, October 29, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

The VH-1 series “Behind the Music” has long chronicled tales of musical excess and success. Yet, for many musicians, the real story is far less glamorous for many musicians. Music is both an art and a business, and the latter can be daunting. Kasey Anderson knows the story well. For more than five years he […]

Filed Under: Rock, Videos Tagged With: Aerosmith, Bob Dylan, Kasey Anderson

Americana 2012: The Sounds, Part Two

Friday, October 12, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

Every fall, The Americana Music Association gathers members and artists together in Nashville for its annual conference. Starting with the annual Americana Music Awards and continuing through four days of showcases and panel discussions, it is a tremendous celebration of Americana music. Songs of Big Star As soon as Richard Thompson finished his official showcase, […]

Filed Under: Americana, Americana Music Conference, Reviews Tagged With: Al Anderson, Amanda Shires, Anthony da Costa, Audley Freed, Big Star, Brendan Benson, Chris Stamey, Emmylou Harris, Gary Louris, Jason Isbell, Jody Stephens, John Davis, Kasey Anderson, Kasey Chambers, Mike Mills, Phil Madeira, Shane Nicholson, Shawn Camp, Shawn Mullins, Superdrag, World Famous Headliners

Monday Morning Video: SXSW 2012

Monday, May 07, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

There are literally thousands of performances that take place across Austin during SXSW. Here is a small sampling for your listening and viewing enjoyment. See below for a detailed list of the performances in this video playlist. Tom Morello, “World Wide Rebel Song” from the New West day party Bahamas, “Caught Me Thinking” The Lumineers, […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Country, Pop, Reviews, Rock, SXSW, Videos Tagged With: Adam Duritz, Alejandro Escovedo, Bahamas, Barfield, Big Star, Bob Mould, Brendan Benson, Bruce Springsteen, Counting Crows, Frank Turner, Garland Jefferies, Glen Hansard, Kasey Anderson, Lucero, Lydia Loveless, Rolling Stones, Stone River Boys, Sugar, The Latebirds, the Lumineers, the Posies, Tom Morello, Wayne Kramer

Couch By Couchwest, the Alternative to SXSW

Friday, March 30, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

While a couple of thousand bands converged on Austin, Texas for SXSW, a few hundred more took over couches, porches and even bathrooms for Couch By Couchwest. Participating artists produced and submitted live performance videos for all to enjoy. Below are a few favorites from artists like Mic Harrison & the High Score, Doc Dailey, […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Rock, Videos Tagged With: Doc Dailey, Glossary, Jo Wymer, Kasey Anderson, Matthew Ryan, Mic Harrison & the High Score

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: Kasey Anderson

Monday, February 27, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

To help us get in the mood for the upcoming Twangville showcase, here is a video from featured artist Kasey Anderson. Anderson will be joined by Lydia Loveless, Mooncussers and American Gun for a special night of music on 10 March 2012 at The New Brookland Tavern in Columbia, South Carolina. Details on the show […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Videos Tagged With: Kasey Anderson

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 Playlist for January 2012

Thursday, January 26, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

ALBUMS OF THE MONTH: Live At Lincoln Hall, by Joe Pug Since arriving on the singer-songwriter scene in 2008, it didn’t take long for Joe Pug to establish himself as a rising star. This live album, recorded in Chicago last spring and comprising songs from his one full-length album and two eps, is a spectacular […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Downloads, Folk, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Soul/R&B, Streams Tagged With: Bahamas, Chuck Prophet, Craig Finn, Explorers Club, Imperial Teen, Jenny Dee and the Deelinquents, Joe Pug, Kasey Anderson, Kevin Gordon, Martin Sexton, Poco, Ruthie Foster, Tom Gillam

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