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Matt the Electrician on Drama-Free Touring, Breakfast Foods and Jet Packs

Tuesday, September 03, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

Matt the Electrician talks about “Jesse’s Girl”, “Rocky Raccoon” and writing his first song as an assignment for Mr. Loomis’s high school English class.

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Folk, Interviews, Singer/Songwriter, Why It Matters Tagged With: Matt the Electrician

Monday Morning Video – Matt the Electrician Covers Rick Springfield

Monday, June 20, 2016 By Mayer Danzig

We’re going to keep with the covers theme this week. The video quality is a bit iffy on this one, but Matt the Electrician’s humor and personality shine on his cover of this Rick Springfield classic. “In a very real way, as well as a metaphysical way, I think Rick is inside each and every […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Pop, Videos Tagged With: Matt the Electrician, Rick Springfield

Folk Alliance Conference 2015 – The Scene and The Sounds

Wednesday, March 04, 2015 By Mayer Danzig

Twangville made its first trip to the annual Folk Alliance Conference a few weeks ago. The event brought hundreds of musicians to Kansas City for four days of music. And more music. And more music. Folk Alliance is unlike any other festival or conference one can attend. Sure, like most conferences it features topical sessions […]

Filed Under: Folk Alliance, News, Reviews Tagged With: Christopher Paul Stelling, Dan Bern, Dom Flemons, Drivin' N' Cryin', Kevn Kinney, Matt the Electrician, Session Americana, The Milk Carton Kids

Mayer’s Playlist From June 2011, Part 2

Thursday, July 07, 2011 By Mayer Danzig

ALBUMS OF THE MONTH: Queen of the Minor Key, by Eilen Jewell It is perhaps fitting that Dave Alvin and Eilen Jewell have just released new albums. Both are flagbearers of American roots music, adept at a wide array of styles but imbuing everything that they do with integrity and authenticity. Jewell is often compares […]

Filed Under: Alt-Country, Americana, Country, Downloads, Playlists, Pop, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Eilen Jewell, Hurrah! A Bolt of Light!, John Howie Jr., Loretta Lynn, Marc Carroll, Matt the Electrician

Monday Morning Video: Matt the Electrician Covers Journey

Monday, December 13, 2010 By Mayer Danzig

Austin’s Matt the Electrician has been known to do some killer covers, mostly of 1980’s pop classics. He delivers them with an earnestness that leaves one wondering how serious he really is… And a special bonus, Matt’s take on Rick Springfield’s “Jessie’s Girl.”

Filed Under: Acoustic, Videos Tagged With: Journey, Matt the Electrician, Rick Springfield, Scrappy Jud Newcomb

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 Fall 2009, Part 3

Tuesday, December 01, 2009 By Mayer Danzig

I’ve got some catching up to do. A heavy travel schedule has kept me from my monthly playlist duties. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve had the pleasure to visit some impressive places. Even better, I’ve had plenty of great new music to keep me company along the way. Well, it’s time to make up for […]

Filed Under: Americana, Downloads, Indie, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Chuck Prophet, Don McGlashan, Ed O'Brien, Glen Hansard, Johnny Marr, KT Tunstall, Marketa Irglova, Matt the Electrician, Mike Gent, Radiohead, Swell Season, Wilco, Will Hoge

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