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Bonus Monday Morning Video – Wait, There’s Another Dallas Show?!

Monday, April 15, 2024 By Mayer Danzig

Twangville at Double Wide

What’s better than one show in Dallas? How about two! Yup, before we gather in the back yard on April 28th, we’re gonna meet up at Double Wide, a Dallas institution, on the 24th for a big ol’ rock show. Tickets and info here. How’s this for a line-up: Here’s a video playlist to get […]

Filed Under: Americana, Pop, Rock, Videos Tagged With: J Isaiah Evans, J Isaiah Evans & The Boss Tweed, Nathan Mongol Wells, The FBR

SXSW 2024: The Sounds, Part 3

Thursday, March 28, 2024 By Mayer Danzig

The Lottery Winners My last official SXSW set was delivered by one of my fave new artist discoveries – England’s The Lottery Winners.  The band’s energy, combined with the positivity of their songs, made for a cathartic experience.   Ben Kweller Kweller treated a Friday night crowd to a set filled with rockin’ fan favorites.  Power […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Folk, Outlaw Country, Pop, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, SXSW Tagged With: Ben Kweller, JD Graham, Malin Pettersen, Mic Harrison, Mic Harrison & the High Score, Nathan Mongol Wells, Near Beer, Phil Hurley, The Lottery Winners

Mayer’s Picks – More Favorites from 2023

Saturday, December 30, 2023 By Mayer Danzig

Terra Lightfoot

Here, in no particular order, are more favorites from 2023.

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Best of Year, Blues, Country, Outlaw Country, Pop, Rock, Singer/Songwriter Tagged With: Abby Hamilton, Buddy and Julie Miller, Buddy Miller, Carter Sampson, Deer Tick, Erin Viancourt, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Jerry Joseph, Jess Williamson, Jesse Daniel Edwards, Jesse Dayton, JOHN BAUMANN, Joshua Ray Walker, L.A. Edwards, Mark Erelli, Matthew Logan Vasquez, Nathan Mongol Wells, Restos, Samantha Fish, Shadwick Wilde, Terra Lightfoot, The Band Of Heathens, The Hold Steady, Vincent Neil Emerson

Mayer’s Picks – Best Songs of 2023, Part 2

Friday, December 29, 2023 By Mayer Danzig

I posted my list of favorite from the first half of 2023 back in June (here). Rather than replicate that list for my full year review, consider this a continuation — the best songs from the second half of the year. Whatever Helps You Sleep, Abby Hamilton (from the Blue Gown Records release #1 Zookeeper (of the San […]

Filed Under: Americana, Best of Year, Blues, Country, Folk, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Videos Tagged With: Abby Hamilton, Allison Russell, Buddy and Julie Miller, Buddy Miller, Diane and the Gentle Men, Diane Gentile, Garrison Starr, Heather Horton, james maddock, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Jeff Plankenhorn, Jeremy Moses Curtis, Jerry Joseph, Jonah Tolchin, Joshua Ray Walker, Lauren Calve, Lydia Loveless, Margo Cilker, My Sister My Brother, Nathan Mongol Wells, Restos, Sean McConnell, Shadwick Wilde, Terra Lightfoot, William Matheny

Nathan Mongol Wells on His Favorite Day Job and Playing Battles of the Bands

Tuesday, August 08, 2023 By Mayer Danzig

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Dallas singer-songwriter Nathan Mongol Wells talks about improvising on stage when he breaks a guitar string and why it’s fine to not know everything at the start of a career in music.

Filed Under: Americana, Interviews, Videos, Why It Matters Tagged With: Nathan Mongol Wells

Monday Morning Video – Ronnie Fauss and Friends

Monday, July 31, 2023 By Mayer Danzig

A few weeks back, Dallas musician and friend of Twangville Ronnie Fauss reached out to see if we wanted to collaborate on a birthday show. “But it’s not our birthday,” we replied. He sat us down and carefully explained that it was HIS birthday and he had an idea. We were sold. Join us this […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Country, Pop, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Videos Tagged With: Billy Law, Chris J Norwood, Isaac Hoskins, John Pedigo, Nathan Mongol Wells, Ronnie Fauss, Taylor Young

Taken For a Ride – a Premiere from Nathan Mongol Wells

Monday, July 17, 2023 By Mayer Danzig

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Our introduction to Dallas musician Nathan Mongol Wells came via his rock band Ottoman Turks. Their 2019 debut delivered some fun cowpunk and their 2021 follow-up rocked with a harder edge. His forthcoming solo debut, however, showcases his gentler side. Among the better examples is the ballad “Taken for a Ride”. A pedal steel gives […]

Filed Under: Americana, Country, Streams Tagged With: Nathan Mongol Wells, Ottoman Turks

SXSW 2023 – The Sounds, Part 3

Thursday, March 30, 2023 By Mayer Danzig

Jon Dee Graham

ROANOKE Another on my short list of new to me artists for me this year was Roanoke. They bore more than a passing resemblance to the fictional Daisy Jones and the Six in both song and spirit. A good thing in my book. JAKE BLOUNT Jake Blount is a true student of American music.  So […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass, Country, Folk, Outlaw Country, Pop, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Soul/R&B, SXSW Tagged With: Abraham Alexander, Ben Kweller, Jake Blount, Jon Dee Graham, Julianna Riolino, Nathan Mongol Wells, Roanoke, The Accidentals, Vandoliers, Wild Child

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