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Folk Alliance 2018 – Mayer’s Picks, Part 1

Tuesday, February 27, 2018 By Mayer Danzig

The Accidentals I first saw this young trio from Michigan at Folk Alliance a few years ago. They were certainly talented then but several more years of writing and performing have propelled them into another musical stratosphere. I caught them several times — at least once a day — during the course of the conference, […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass, Country, Folk, Folk Alliance, Pop, Roots Tagged With: Anthony da Costa, Brother Brothers, Erik the Viking, Grant-Lee Phillips, Greg Klyma, Jacob Tovar, Jaimee Harris, John Blek, John Gorka, Kim Taylor, Lula Wiles, Steve Poltz, Susan Cattaneo, The Accidentals, The Mastersons

Mayer’s Picks – Best Songs of 2017, Part 3

Wednesday, December 27, 2017 By Mayer Danzig

I posted my list of favorite from the first half of 2017 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. Stone Age, David Ramirez (from the Thirty Tigers release We’re Not Going Anywhere) “Well […]

Filed Under: Americana, Best of Year, Country, Indie, Outlaw Country, Playlists, Pop, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Austin Hanks, Chris J Norwood, David Ramirez, Greg Klyma, Lee Bains III and the Glory Fires, Lydia Loveless, Susan Cattaneo, Tristen

Mayer’s Picks – Best Albums of 2017, Boston/Dallas Edition

Tuesday, December 19, 2017 By Mayer Danzig

I’ve had the pleasure to explore the music scenes of two cities this year – Boston and Dallas. Both have exceptionally vibrant music scenes. The albums below were my favorites from each city. Love it local. DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS Ronnie Fauss, Last of the True Fauss takes the listener on a short […]

Filed Under: Americana, Best of Year, Country, Folk, Indie, Pop, Rock Tagged With: Chris J Norwood, Dan Blakeslee, Greg Klyma, Ronnie Fauss, Susan Cattaneo, The Rationales, Vandoliers

Well You Heard About The Boston… Playlist, Part 1

Tuesday, August 29, 2017 By Mayer Danzig

Ex-Girlfriends Cost Less Money Than Ex-Wives, Greg Klyma (from the self-released Never Knew Caroline) There are some artists who are tireless students of music, constantly exploring the historical corners of country, blues and folk to better understand the anatomy of song. Greg Klyma is one of them. In fact, for several years he has brought […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Country, Folk, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Andy Santospago, Dan Blakeslee, Greg Klyma, Lisa Bastoni, Susan Cattaneo

In the Groove with Susan Cattaneo

Tuesday, June 13, 2017 By Mayer Danzig

Sometimes a project takes on a life of its own. Just ask Boston artist Susan Cattaneo. The Hammer and the Heart, her forthcoming release, started as a single album (to use the old vernacular) with the intent of collaborating with musician friends that she admired. Well, as the project progressed the list of collaborators grew […]

Filed Under: Americana, Rockabilly, Videos Tagged With: Bill Kirchen, Duke Levine, Susan Cattaneo, The Bottle Rockets

Music With a Purpose – Revived and Revitalized

Friday, February 10, 2017 By Mayer Danzig

Several years back I did a series about music released with an eye towards social impact or change. Called Music With a Purpose, it was one of the more enjoyable series that I’ve written. The starting point was some great music, made all the more significant given the underlying meaning. Well, the time has come […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, News, Pop Tagged With: Aimee Mann, Shakey Graves, Susan Cattaneo

Mayer’s Picks – Best Albums of 2014, Boston Edition

Wednesday, December 17, 2014 By Mayer Danzig

This has been a great year for music in and around Boston. I hesitate to break these out into a separate regional list as they would all feature prominently on my overall Best of 2014. That said, taken together they make a great statement on the vibrancy of the Boston music scene. GIRLS GUNS AND […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Best of Year, Country, Folk, Indie, Pop, Reviews, Rock Tagged With: Amy Black, Dan Blakeslee, Girls Guns and Glory, Sarah Borges, Smith and Weeden, Susan Cattaneo, The Curtis Mayflower, Will Dailey

The Twangville 2014 Release Preview, Boston Edition

Thursday, January 16, 2014 By Mayer Danzig

This is shaping up to be a great year of music in Boston. All the albums below will be unleashed to the world in January and February. Here’s hoping the following ten months are just as fruitful. RADIO SWEETHEART by SARAH BORGES If there’s such a thing as a rock star quality then Sarah Borges […]

Filed Under: Americana, Country, Indie, Jazz, Reviews, Rock, Soul/R&B Tagged With: Amy Black, Eilen Jewell, Girls Guns and Glory, Lake Street Dive, Sacred Shakers, Sarah Borges, Susan Cattaneo, The Curtis Mayflower

Hear It First – Susan Cattaneo’s “Lies Between Lovers”

Tuesday, December 10, 2013 By Mayer Danzig

After several years of writing songs to be sung by others, Susan Cattaneo decided to write for herself. The result is an album that has a classic feel, filled with songs that sound like timeless standards yet are infused with a contemporary freshness. From the heart-wrenching “Done Better” to the country swagger of “Worth the […]

Filed Under: Americana, Downloads, Reviews, Streams, Videos Tagged With: Susan Cattaneo

Really Rockin’ in Boston: A Special Playlist

Thursday, June 16, 2011 By Mayer Danzig

Here’s the latest installment of my playlist series highlighting the latest and greatest in New England music. Zero, Sea Monsters (from the Q-Dee Records single Zero b/w Don’t Make Me Wait) It’s about time that we let you in on a little Boston secret. They’re called the Sea Monsters and for over three years they’ve […]

Filed Under: Americana, Country, Downloads, Indie, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Boston Playlist, Carla Ryder, Charlie Chesterman, Christian McNeill, Ellis Paul, Jesse Dee, Joe Fletcher, Kingsley Flood, Michael J Epstein, Orbit, Sea Monsters, Susan Cattaneo, Tallahassee

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