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Mayer’s Picks – More Favorites from 2023

Saturday, December 30, 2023 By Mayer Danzig

Terra Lightfoot

Here, in no particular order, are more favorites from 2023.

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Best of Year, Blues, Country, Outlaw Country, Pop, Rock, Singer/Songwriter Tagged With: Abby Hamilton, Buddy and Julie Miller, Buddy Miller, Carter Sampson, Deer Tick, Erin Viancourt, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Jerry Joseph, Jess Williamson, Jesse Daniel Edwards, Jesse Dayton, JOHN BAUMANN, Joshua Ray Walker, L.A. Edwards, Mark Erelli, Matthew Logan Vasquez, Nathan Mongol Wells, Restos, Samantha Fish, Shadwick Wilde, Terra Lightfoot, The Band Of Heathens, The Hold Steady, Vincent Neil Emerson

Mayer’s Picks – Best Songs of 2023, Part 2

Friday, December 29, 2023 By Mayer Danzig

I posted my list of favorite from the first half of 2023 back in June (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. Whatever Helps You Sleep, Abby Hamilton (from the Blue Gown Records release #1 Zookeeper (of the San […]

Filed Under: Americana, Best of Year, Blues, Country, Folk, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Videos Tagged With: Abby Hamilton, Allison Russell, Buddy and Julie Miller, Buddy Miller, Diane and the Gentle Men, Diane Gentile, Garrison Starr, Heather Horton, james maddock, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Jeff Plankenhorn, Jeremy Moses Curtis, Jerry Joseph, Jonah Tolchin, Joshua Ray Walker, Lauren Calve, Lydia Loveless, Margo Cilker, My Sister My Brother, Nathan Mongol Wells, Restos, Sean McConnell, Shadwick Wilde, Terra Lightfoot, William Matheny

Mayer’s Playlist for Fall/Winter 2023, Part 1

Thursday, December 28, 2023 By Mayer Danzig

Lydia Loveless

Toothache, Lydia Loveless (from the Bloodshot Records release Nothing’s Gonna Stand In My Way Again) Relationships are messy and few songwriters capture that fact better than Lydia Loveless. One need look no further than “Song About You”, the confessional ballad that opens their latest album. Against the backdrop that is mostly a lone electric guitar, […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Country, Folk, Gospel, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Soul/R&B, Videos Tagged With: Allison Russell, Blind Boys of Alabama, Buddy and Julie Miller, Buddy Miller, Diane Gentile, Erin Viancourt, Heather Horton, Jeff Plankenhorn, Lydia Loveless, Roger Joseph Manning Jr., Terra Lightfoot

Monday Morning Video – Terra Lightfoot

Monday, October 25, 2021 By Mayer Danzig

Don’t let the gentle beginning fool you, this song will give you a bigger jolt of energy than any caffeinated beverage drink. “Midnight Choir” is from Terra Lightfoot’s 2020 release Consider the Speed. Crank it up.

Filed Under: Rock, Videos Tagged With: Terra Lightfoot

Mayer’s Picks – Best Songs of 2020, Part 2

Wednesday, December 30, 2020 By Mayer Danzig

I posted my list of favorite from the first half of 2020 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. I Remember Everything, John Prine I Don’t Want This (Job Interview), Jackson Emmer (from […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Best of Year, Blues, Country, Folk, Outlaw Country, Playlists, Pop, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Soul/R&B, Streams, Videos Tagged With: Austin Lucas, Ben de la Cour, Bonnie Whitmore, Dan Israel, Daniel Romano, Garrett Owen, Isaac Hoskins, Jackson Emmer, Jerry Joseph, John Gorka, John Prine, Jon Snodgrass, Kathleen Edwards, Lee Bains III and the Glory Fires, Los Brujos, Matthew Ryan, Mickelson, Peter Parcek, Sam Morrow, Ted Russell Kamp, Terra Lightfoot, Thad Cockrell, The Jaded Hearts Club, The Northern Belle, Willie Nile

Mayer’s Picks – Best of 2020, the Albums

Wednesday, December 16, 2020 By Mayer Danzig

What a year it has been! Thankfully there’s been some great music to help sustain us. Here are my picks for the best albums of 2020. 11. Consider the Speed by Terra Lightfoot Another rock and roll tour de force from Terra Lightfoot.  Consider the Speed is brimming with fervent guitars and musical bravado, not […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Best of Year, Blues, Folk, Outlaw Country, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Singer/Songwriter Tagged With: Austin Lucas, Ben de la Cour, Christopher Paul Stelling, Jackson Emmer, Kathleen Edwards, Larkin Poe, Michael McDermott, Robert Vicent, Sam Morrow, Terra Lightfoot, Will Hoge

Mayer’s Playlist for Fall 2020, Part 4

Thursday, November 19, 2020 By Mayer Danzig

Called Out Your Name, Terra Lightfoot (from the Sonic Unyon Records release Consider the Speed) If you’re anything like me – especially in a year like this one – sometimes you just want a healthy dose of electrifying rock and roll.  Thankfully Terra Lightfoot is back to fulfill that desire and, perhaps, melt a few faces […]

Filed Under: Americana, Blues, Country, Folk, Outlaw Country, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Streams Tagged With: Bob Hillman, Dave Alvin, Drive-By-Truckers, Jerry Joseph, Sam Morrow, Terra Lightfoot, the Sideshow Tragedy

Terra Lightfoot on Drinking Good Coffee and What Makes Her Happy

Tuesday, October 27, 2020 By Mayer Danzig

Canadian rock and roll artist Terra Lightfoot recalls the time she ripped the strings off of her guitar and a day job as a dog-walker.

Filed Under: Interviews, Rock, Why It Matters Tagged With: Terra Lightfoot

Monday Morning Video – Massey Hall

Monday, June 08, 2020 By Mayer Danzig

Not sure how I missed this, but acclaimed Toronto music venue Massey Hall has shared some wonderful 30 minute excerpts from performances that they’ve hosted in the mid twenty-teens. There are plenty great ones from which to chose, from the New Pornographers, Whitehorse, the Rural Alberta Advantage, Sloan, Constantines, Japandroids, and more. I’m particuarly partial […]

Filed Under: Rock, Videos Tagged With: Daniel Lanois, Terra Lightfoot, Whitehorse

Americana 2019: Mayer’s Picks (Part 1)

Wednesday, September 25, 2019 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 annual 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 […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Americana Music Conference, Folk, Pop, Rock, Singer/Songwriter Tagged With: Christopher Paul Stelling, Goodnight Texas, Joe Pug, Steve Poltz, Terra Lightfoot, The Suitcase Junket, The Wood Brothers

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