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Twangville’s Shaky Knees 2015 Recap

Thursday, May 14, 2015 By Mayer Danzig

A new location brought a special surprise – no rain. Rain, often torrential, is a Shaky Knees tradition. From year one’s mudfest to last year’s lightning storm, the weather has never been kind to Shaky Knees. Until this year, that is. The sun shone bright (perhaps too much at times, but I’m not complaining), making […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Jazz, News, Pop, Rock, Roots Tagged With: Frank Turner, Mariachi El Bronx, Noel Gallagher, Old 97's, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Ryan Adams, Social Distortion, The Damnwells, Wilco

Monday Morning Video: Social Distortion

Monday, November 17, 2014 By Mayer Danzig

Here’s a vintage full-length concert from Social Distortion, captured live at CBGB’s in 1992. ‘Cause sometimes you need to start your week with a snarl.

Filed Under: Rock, Videos Tagged With: Social Distortion

Mayer’s Picks: The Best of 2011, So Far (The Albums)

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 By Mayer Danzig

Here, in no particular order, are some of my favorites from 2011. Here’s to more great music in the back half! HERE WE REST, JASON ISBELL & THE 400 UNIT Isbell continues to mature as a songwriter, exploring the more soulful and acoustic side of his Alabama music heritage. Which isn’t to say that he […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Downloads, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Ben Kyle, Big Star, Candi Staton, Carrie Rodriguez, David Wax Museum, English Beat, Jason Isbell, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Jill Sobule, John Doe, Kasey Anderson, Social Distortion, The Damnwells, Townes Van Zandt; John Prine

Tom’s Picks: Best of Winter 2011

Wednesday, March 23, 2011 By Tom Osborne

My favorite albums from the Winter of 2011. Links will lead you to Twangville reviews. Also, be sure and check out the video companion below. Enjoy! Top 10 THE DECEMBERISTS, The King is Dead [★★★★★/4.700]Album number 6 for the Portland, OR based group. A slight departure from previous concept albums featuring cameos by Peter Buck […]

Filed Under: Best of Year, Reviews, Videos Tagged With: Amos Lee, Drive-By-Truckers, Kasey Anderson, Lucinda Williams, R.E.M., Social Distortion, Teddy Thompson, Telekinesis, The Decemberists, the wailin' jennys

Mayer’s Playlist from January 2011

Wednesday, February 09, 2011 By Mayer Danzig

ALBUMS OF THE MONTH: Heart of a Dog, by Kasey Anderson and the Honkies If last year’s Nowhere Nights stood out for the down-tempo songs, this time it’s all about the rockers. “Kasey Anderson’s Dream” and “Revisionist History Blues” are driven by heavy classic blues rock guitar riffs while “My Baby’s a Wrecking Ball” and […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Alt-Country, Americana, Downloads, Indie, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Ben Kyle, Cake, Carrie Rodriguez, Decemberists, Eddie Spaghetti, Fourkiller Flats, Greg Trooper, Jon Dee Graham, Jones Street Station, Kasey Anderson, Lori McKenna, Nicole Atkins, Romantica, Social Distortion

Coming Soon: 2011 Release Preview, Part 1

Wednesday, January 05, 2011 By Mayer Danzig

Even though we’ve just barely wrapped 2010, the 2011 release calendar is about to burst from the gate. Here are a few releases we’re eagerly awaiting at the Twangville General Store. And don’t forget our special give-away — tell us your most highly anticipated 2011 release and be eligible for signed cds from Chris Knight […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Indie, Pop, Reviews, Rock Tagged With: Cake, Gillian Welch, Peter Buck, Social Distortion, The Decemberists, Todd Snider

A Fix of Social Distortion

Monday, January 12, 2009 By Mayer Danzig

Whether I’m in a great mood or downright angry, Social Distortion always hits the mark. Mike Ness and crew thrive on music that is mean enough to mess with the punks and melodic enough to please the twangers with a single song – the band’s cover of Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire.” Call it twang […]

Filed Under: Rock, Videos Tagged With: LA, Orange County, Social Distortion

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