So here’s the deal, kiddies. I happen to have gotten my grubby little hands on two copies of the promo poster for the newest album from JJ Grey & Mofro, “Country Ghetto”. One went straight to my wall. The other, however, is currently homeless. I figured the best way to find a deserving person to […]
Presenting Fan Pages
I’m testing out a new feature. It’s called Fan Pages. They are virtual shrines, if you will, to browse videos, photos and radio dedicated to some of our favorite artists here at Twangville. In honor of Son Volt‘s amazing new release, The Search, they get the honor of being our very first fan page. Of […]
AmericanaRoots.com Showcase at SXSW
Gregg Geil and our pals over at AmericanaRoots.com are hosting their second annual showcase at SXSW on Saturday the 17th at the Waterloo Ice House. The lineup: 8PM Bow Thayer 9PM Band of Heathens 10PM John D. Hale Band 11PM Wrinkle Neck Mules 12PM Tom Gillam’s Tractor Pull (full band) Its about this time when […]
The Return of Matthew Sweet?
Matthew Sweet’s 1991 album Girlfriend burst through like a breath of fresh air. During a time when grunge ruled the airwaves and Nirvana was leading the charge, Sweet took the roughness of grunge and married it with southern California harmonies and pop sensibilities. Sweet has quietly reemerged in recent years, most notably collaborating with Susanna […]
Twangville Live In Long Beach, CA
Twangville presents a local alt-country show on Thursday, March 8 at The Blue Cafe in Long Beach, CA with three great bands: The Vaquetones, Merle Jagger and Michael Ubaldini. This is one in a series of Twangville shows that happen every second Thursday at the Blue Cafe.
Twangville is Waylon Jennings
According to Brody over at The 9513, our Golden Age of country music counterpart is Waylon Jennings. A fine choice I might add. Twangville – Waylon Jennings When Waylon Jennings was fed up with the way Nashville did business he was introduced to Willie Nelson, and together the two began what is now known as […]
Last Train Home, CD Release Shows
The former DC-based now Nashville-based band Last Train Home comes home to the Capitol City this weekend for a series of CD release shows. I gotta get my priorities straight and hit one of these shows. Its “bound” to be a historic weekend in honor of the decade old band’s fifth full-length release. @ IOTA […]
Thoughts on the Grammys
In a word: Yawn. Here are some quick thoughts on this year’s Grammy awards. The Police: It was great to see the Police but I really wish that they wore their outfits from the Synchronicity II video. Dixie Chicks: A great song and a passionate live performance. And Twangville sends a hearty shout out to […]
2007 SXSW Music Festival Lineup Announced
Here’s the list of 2007 SXSW Music Festival performers. Who do you consider “must see”? I better see Lucero in your mentions!
Randy Newman in Defense of our Country
When he’s not composing movie soundtracks and collecting Oscar nominations, Randy Newman writes pop songs filled with biting social and political commentary. So it should come as no surprise to see Newman offer his perspectives on today’s highly charged global political environment. “A Few Words In Defense of Our Country”, by Randy Newman A president […]