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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

Dallas Got a Soft Machine – a Special Playlist

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 By Mayer Danzig

It’s been a while since I made a playlist featuring Dallas artist releases so I’ve got some catching up to do… This playlist is a mix of songs from albums released in 2021 and 2022. Panhandle Wind, Isaac Hoskins (from the self-released Bender) Denton’s Isaac Hoskins rode out Covid – no pun intended – working […]

Filed Under: Americana, Blues, Country, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Streams Tagged With: Billy Law, Brody Price, Clayton Smith, Frenchie's Blues Destroyers, Guitar Frenchie, Guthrie Kennard, Isaac Hoskins, Ottoman Turks, Remy Reilly, The Band Loredo, Vandoliers

We’ll Go Walkin’ – A Special Dallas Playlist

Wednesday, April 28, 2021 By Mayer Danzig

The City, Brandon Callies (from the Hand Drawn Records release Sunrise Diner) Sunrise Diner, born of heartbreak, is not a happy album.  Nonetheless, it is immensely satisfying as Brandon Callies blends melody and melancholy into regal pop songs.  Opener “The City” sets a sorrowful tone, describing the singer wandering seemingly deserted city streets trying to […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Streams Tagged With: Brandon Callies, Garrett Owen, John Pedigo, Lewis III, Lydia Low, Old 97's, Ottoman Turks, Texicana, Vandoliers, Vanessa Peters

The Twangville Early 2021 Release Preview

Thursday, January 14, 2021 By Mayer Danzig

Happily, 2021 is upon us! Here are just a few forthcoming long-players that we are eagerly anticipating in the coming months. J.T. by STEVE EARLE AND THE DUKES (4 Jan) Steve Earle pays tribute to his late son – and raises funds to support the late artist’s wife and 3-year-old daughter – by recording a […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Blues, Country, Pop, Rock, Singer/Songwriter Tagged With: Aaron Lee Tasjan, Barry Gibb, Bee Gees, Charlie Marie, Death By Unga Bunga, Del Amitri, Jenee Halstead, Justin Townes Earle, Lake Street Dive, Langhorne Slim, Lucero, Matthew Sweet, Ottoman Turks, Selwyn Birchwood, Steve Earle, The Hold Steady

Monday Morning Video – Devil’s Sooty Brother

Monday, December 07, 2020 By Mayer Danzig

Dallas musicians Joshua Ray Walker and Nathan Mongol Wells – aka Devil’s Sooty Brother – sure do like to perform. The two originally joined forces as part of Ottoman Turks, a loud and rowdy quartet. When that wasn’t enough, they started a monthly residency as Devil’s Sooty Brother, mixing originals into sets filled with classic […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Country, Folk, Videos Tagged With: Joshua Ray Walker, Ottoman Turks

Mayer’s Picks – Best Songs of 2019, Part 2

Thursday, January 09, 2020 By Mayer Danzig

I posted my list of favorite from the first half of 2019 back in July (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. Have You Seen My Girl, Todd May (from the self-released Let’s Go Get Lost) […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Best of Year, Country, Folk, Indie, Indie Rock, Outlaw Country, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Streams, Videos Tagged With: Austin Plaine, Dalton Domino, Fruition, Goodnight Texas, Greg Klyma, Jason Hawk Harris, Jesse Dayton, John Calvin Abney, Matthew Ryan, Ottoman Turks, Session Americana, The Hold Steady, Todd May, Vincent Neil Emerson, Ward Hayden and the Outliers

Mayer’s Picks – Best Albums of 2019, Boston/Dallas Edition

Wednesday, January 08, 2020 By Mayer Danzig

I’m fortunate to be able to explore and enjoy the music scenes of two cities – Boston and Dallas. Artists from both metropolitan areas have released some exceptional music this year. Here are a few favorites. Love it local. LOVE THAT DIRTY WATER (BOSTON YOU’RE MY HOME) LULA WILES, What Will We Do What Will […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Alternative, Americana, Best of Year, Country, Folk, Indie Rock, Outlaw Country, Pop, Rock, Singer/Songwriter Tagged With: Charlie Marie, Dead Flowers, Greg Klyma, Joshua Ray Walker, Lula Wiles, Ottoman Turks, Session Americana, Todd Thibaud, Vandoliers, Vincent Neil Emerson, Ward Hayden and the Outliers

Dallas After Midnight – A Special Twangville Playlist

Thursday, October 17, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

Glass Bottles, Ottoman Turks (from the State Fair Records release Ottoman Turks) Ottoman Turks, the album, is a debut release that was 10 years in the making.  The band’s back story is simultaneously typical and refreshing – four long-time friends who bonded over a love of music.  That shared enthusiasm and exaltation resonates across the […]

Filed Under: Americana, Country, Playlists, Pop, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Soul/R&B, Streams, Videos Tagged With: Brian Lambert, Chris J Norwood, Cut Throat Finches, Ottoman Turks, Remy Reilly, Texicana, The 40 Acre Mule, The Roomsounds, Vincent Neil Emerson

Readers’ Pick: Ottoman Turks (self-titled)

Friday, August 30, 2019 By Tom Osborne

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You picked Ottoman Turks (self-titled) as your favorite new release for the week of August 26, 2019. New Releases Did we miss something? If you feel a new release is missing from our current poll, please let us know in the comments. Readers’ Tops Summer & Fall 2019 Ben Davis Jr. and The Revelry – […]

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Bonus Monday Video – Ottoman Turks vs The 40 Acre Mule

Monday, August 19, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

The folks at State Fair Records have a good thing going.  I’ve been in Dallas a few years now and have had some time to explore the local music scene.  Chief among my discoveries is that there has been a steady flow of great music State Fair. The label wraps up its summer with not […]

Filed Under: Americana, Rock, Soul/R&B, Videos Tagged With: Ottoman Turks, The 40 Acre Mule

Friends of Twangville

Polls

What is your favorite new release for week of May 16?

  • Carolyn Wonderland – Truth Is (31%, 10 Votes)
  • Charlie Musselwhite – Lookout Highway (19%, 6 Votes)
  • Ken Pomeroy – Cruel Joke (9%, 3 Votes)
  • Barenaked Ladies – IN FLIGHT – CARRY ON (6%, 2 Votes)
  • Dan Mangan – Natural Light (6%, 2 Votes)
  • The Talbott Brothers – Borderlands (6%, 2 Votes)
  • Peter Rowan – Tales of The Free Mexican Airforce (6%, 2 Votes)
  • Kat Hasty – The Time of Your Life (6%, 2 Votes)
  • Ben Hackett – Songs for Sleeping Dogs (3%, 1 Votes)
  • The Lowtimers – Cracks (3%, 1 Votes)
  • Suzie Brown – Songs Worth Saving (3%, 1 Votes)
  • BEATrio – BEATrio (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Erin Durant – Firetrail (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Sweet Megg – Never Been Home (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Christian Rutledge – An Inch Of This New York Mile (0%, 0 Votes)
  • The Travelin’ McCourys – One Chord That Rings True (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 32

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