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Monday Morning Video: The Replacements

Monday, May 12, 2014 By Mayer Danzig

So I’m recovering from seeing the Replacements this weekend. To celebrate the band’s return, here are two vintage performances. First, “Color Me Impressed” captured back in 1983. Second, the group ripping into Hank William’s “Hey Good Lookin’” in 1981.

Filed Under: Rock, Videos Tagged With: Paul Westerberg, The Replacements

Mayer’s Playlist for Fall 2012, Part 3

Tuesday, November 20, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

ALBUMS OF THE MONTH In the Dusk of Everything, by Matthew Ryan There are many artists who are ambitious. Some pursue the thrill of live performances, others strive for financial success. While I can’t say that Matthew Ryan doesn’t harbor some of those motivations, he possesses a more powerful quality – ambition for his music. […]

Filed Under: Alternative, Americana, Downloads, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Anthony da Costa, Doc Dailey, Doc Dailey and Magnolia Devil, Grant-Lee Phillips, Jason Isbell, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Kasey Chambers, Kevin Bowe, Luke Doucet, Matthew Ryan, Melissa McClelland, My Jerusalem, Paul Westerberg, Shane Nicholson, Whitehorse

Monday Morning Video: Paul Westerberg

Monday, September 17, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

We’re gonna go a bit old school this week. Here is Paul Westerberg performing two gems from the Replacements’ catalog: “Achin’ to Be” and “Skyway.” As Westerberg says in his introduction, “I’m gonna play some tunes for you that I know pretty good and some old ones that I’ve forgotten completely.”

Filed Under: Acoustic, Videos Tagged With: Paul Westerberg, The Replacements

You Pick It: The Replacements “Can’t Hardly Wait”

Monday, August 16, 2010 By Mayer Danzig

Twangville is pleased to launch a new periodic series that we call “You Pick It.” Here’s how it works. We’ll serve up videos of multiple artists covering a single song and ask you to pick the definitive version. We’ll kick things off with one of my all-time favorites, The Replacements “Can’t Hardly Wait.” Replacements singer-songwriter […]

Filed Under: Americana, Rock, Videos Tagged With: Band of Horses, Deer Tick, Henry Clay People, Jason Isbell, Jon Snodgrass, Justin Townes Earle, Marah, Paul Westerberg, The Replacements, Two Cow Garage

The Rock Hall in 2011: Your Recommendations

Wednesday, April 07, 2010 By Mayer Danzig

Hats off to fans of the late Johnny Maestro for their overwhelming response and thanks to everyone who participated in our Rock Hall Nominations discussion. Judging from your responses, there is a strong feeling that progressive and glam rock are overdue for recognition by the Hall. Here are your nominations: Johnny Maestro – Maestro, lead […]

Filed Under: Alt-Country, Contests, Pop, Rock, Videos Tagged With: Alex Chilton, Big Star, Brooklyn Bridge, Gram Parsons, Johnny Maestro, Kiss, Marc Bolan, Moody Blues, Neville Brothers, New York Dolls, Paul Westerberg, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Replacements, Rush, T Rex, Yes

Mayer’s Playlist for Fall 2009, Part 2

Tuesday, November 24, 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: Bluegrass, Downloads, Indie, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Roots, Streams Tagged With: Brandi Carlile, Darrin James, Eliza Jane Barnes, Grant-Lee Phillips, Jen Murdza, Langhorne Slim, Liam Finn, Matthew Ryan, Paul Westerberg, The Rescues

Can’t Hardly Wait for New Westerberg

Tuesday, September 22, 2009 By Mayer Danzig

Filed Under: News, Rock, Videos Tagged With: Minneapolis, Paul Westerberg

John Doe Covers Paul Westerberg

Tuesday, May 19, 2009 By Mayer Danzig

Darn if this ain’t one of rock’s most cherished voice covering one of its most respected songwriters.

Filed Under: Acoustic, Rock, Videos Tagged With: John Doe, Paul Westerberg

Kiss Off! A Special Twangville Playlist, Part 4

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 By Mayer Danzig

I could go on for weeks picking tracks for this playlist. Alas, this will be my final installment. Now I turn it over to you, residents of Twangville. What songs have I missed? Daylight, Mike Errico If my life were a movie you’d be buried in the credits, you’d be woman #2 with her head […]

Filed Under: Downloads, Playlists, Pop, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Atlanta, Ben Folds, Boston, Butch Walker, Gigolo Aunts, Marvelous Three, Mike Errico, Minneapolis, New York, Paul Westerberg, Replacements

SXSW 2008 – John’s Wednesday Afternoon Highlight: Matthew Ryan

Wednesday, April 09, 2008 By John Anderson

With apologies for the tardiness of the appearance of this, the beginning of my 2008 SXSW highlights reel, we’re off to the races now. This post is the first in a nine- (possibly ten-) part series which will be coming your way regularly over the coming days, so please don’t be shy about chiming in […]

Filed Under: Americana, Folk, Reviews, Rock, SXSW, Videos Tagged With: Bruce Springsteen, Matthew Ryan, Paul Westerberg, SXSW, sxsw08

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