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Americana 2024, Mayer’s Picks (Part 1)

Wednesday, October 02, 2024 By Mayer Danzig

Every fall, The Americana Music Association gathers members, artists and music fans together in Nashville for its annual conference. Starting with the Americana Music Awards and continuing through several days of showcases and panel discussions, it is a tremendous celebration of Americana music. Here are but a few of my favorite performers and performances from […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Americana Music Conference, Country, Folk, Singer/Songwriter Tagged With: Aaron Lee Tasjan, Ben de la Cour, Graham Weber, Jason Hawk Harris, Jon Muq, Jonathan and Abigail Peyton, Joy Clark, Kevin Gordon, Kevn Kinney, Lizzie No, Mando Saenz, Margo Cilker, Parker Twomey, Vincent Neil Emerson, West Texas Exiles

Monday Morning Video – Twangville in NYC on July 15th

Monday, July 08, 2024 By Mayer Danzig

Twangville is back in NYC for another great show! Join us on Monday, July 15th at Heaven Can Wait for a singer-songwriter showcase featuring Mando Saenz, Graham Weber, and Parker Twomey. Here’s a trio of videos that will give you a taste of what to expect at the show. First up is Mando Saenz’s “As […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Singer/Songwriter, Videos Tagged With: Graham Weber, Mando Saenz, Parker Twomey, Restos

Monday Morning Video – Parker Twomey

Monday, February 20, 2023 By Mayer Danzig

How about kicking off the week with a wonderful new video from Dallas musician Parker Twomey. Back in April 2022, he travelled to the ghost town of Terlingua, Texas to perform “I’d Be Your Man” in an old church. The song appeared on All This Life, his debut solo album released last year.

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Singer/Songwriter, Videos Tagged With: Parker Twomey

Mayer’s Picks – Best Albums of 2022, Boston/Dallas Edition

Thursday, December 15, 2022 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) Crackdown by GA-20 Two guitars and a set […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Best of Year, Blues, Country, Pop, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Soul/R&B Tagged With: GA-20, Isaac Hoskins, Parker Twomey, Sarah Borges, Susan Cattaneo, The Remittance Men, Vandoliers

Parker Twomey on “Betty White Lightning” and His Hand-Me-Down Guitar

Tuesday, July 19, 2022 By Mayer Danzig

Parker Twomey (credit Sam Tippets)

Texas singer-songwriter Parker Twomey talks about letting his guitar strings build character and why it is important to cherish each step of the way.

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Interviews, Singer/Songwriter, Videos, Why It Matters Tagged With: Parker Twomey

The Twangville Summer/Fall 2022 Release Preview

Wednesday, July 13, 2022 By Mayer Danzig

All This Life by Parker Twomey (15 July) Parker Twomey’s debut has a freewheeling and airy vibe, not to mention a maturity that belies his age. Lava Lamp by Jonah Tolchin (15 July) Tolchin steps away from his more restrained and often acoustic-based previous work to serve up one heck of a rock album. Nation […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Blues, Pop, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Soul/R&B Tagged With: Amanda Shires, Andrew Duhon, Dropkick Murphys, Fantastic Cat, GA-20, Joe Pug, John Calvin Abney, John Moreland, Jonah Tolchin, Larkin Poe, Lee Bains III and the Glory Fires, Parker Twomey, Sara Watkins, Sean Watkins, Shemekia Copeland, The Watkins Family Hour, Will Hoge

Introducing Parker Twomey – A Twangville Premiere

Wednesday, April 06, 2022 By Mayer Danzig

Releasing a new single is always an exciting time for an artist.  Releasing the debut single from your debut album, however, is truly a special moment.  And Parker Twomey’s moment has arrived. Although he’s only a couple years removed from high school, Twomey is already a seasoned musical veteran.  He has spent the past several […]

Filed Under: Americana, Singer/Songwriter, Streams Tagged With: Parker Twomey

Monday Morning Video – The Texas Teens

Monday, April 22, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

There’s a talented group of young musicians establishing themselves in Dallas. Their choice of musical genre may vary but they share a determined commitment to craft that shines bright in their music. If they are any indication, our musical future is in good hands. Have a listen to Parker Twomey, Remy Reilly, Frankie Leonie and […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Blues, Country, Pop, Rock, Videos Tagged With: Frankie Leone, Parker Twomey, Remy Reilly

Twangville Showcase at Heaven Can Wait (NYC) – 15 July 2024

Wednesday, May 05, 2010 By Mayer Danzig

GET TICKETS Mando Saenz (Nashville, TN) Mando Saenz, who grew up in various locales across the US as an Army brat, cut his musical teeth in the Houston alt-country scene of the early aughts, writing in the story-song tradition of Lone Star luminaries like Guy Clark, Ray Wylie Hubbard and Jerry Jeff Walker. His first […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Singer/Songwriter Tagged With: Graham Weber, Mando Saenz, Parker Twomey, Restos

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