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Who Will Win the Americana Grammy (plus a Paul Kelly give-away!)

Tuesday, January 29, 2013 By Mayer Danzig

With the Grammy Awards scheduled to take place on Sunday 10 February, this seems a good time to see who the Twangville community would like to see win the Americana Award. To sweeten the pot, everyone who comments will be eligible to win a special prize package. So who do you think should win? Post […]

Filed Under: Americana, Contests Tagged With: Avett Brothers, Bonnie Raitt, John Fullbright, Mumford and Sons, Paul Kelly, the Lumineers

Best of 2012 – Chip’s Picks

Wednesday, January 09, 2013 By Chip Frazier

As it seems to be the case every year, there was way too much good music produced in 2012. I try hard to keep up with new releases, but it is often at the expense of time that would otherwise be spent on my favorites. However, for the purpose of  “cussing and discussing” here is my […]

Filed Under: Best of Year, Editors' Pick Tagged With: Alabama Shakes, Chris Knight, Mindy Smith, Sons of Bill, the Lumineers

Mayer’s Picks: Best Albums of 2012

Thursday, December 20, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

Most years there is one record that stands head and shoulders above the rest. Things were different this year as three albums vied for the top of my favorites list. I gave up trying to pick one – I’m declaring it a tie. #1 (tie). BRANDI CARLILE, Bear Creek Carlile recorded her latest release in […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Best of Year, Folk, Indie, Pop, Reviews, Rock Tagged With: Archie Powell and the Exports, Bahamas, Brandi Carlile, Chris Knight, Joe Pug, John Fullbright, Matthew Ryan, Shovels and Rope, the Lumineers, Whitehorse

Mayer’s Picks: The Best of 2012, So Far (The Albums)

Tuesday, July 10, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

You’ve got to love a year where this list is made up of so many young and emerging artists. Here, in no particular order, are some of my favorites from 2012. BARCHORDS, BAHAMAS Canadian singer-songwriter Afie Jurvanen unleashes a pop album that is simply sublime. The production has a textured feel anchored by the nuanced […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Best of Year, Downloads, Folk, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Archie Powell and the Exports, Bahamas, Brandi Carlile, Joe Pug, the Lumineers, Tim Gearan

Mayer’s Playlist for Spring 2012, Part 3

Thursday, June 07, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

ALBUMS OF THE MONTH The Lumineers, by The Lumineers I discovered the Lumineers thanks to, of all things, an airline who shall remain nameless. When they botched my return to Boston from a day gig work trip to LA, I found myself stranded in Denver. Others might have been upset, but I relished the chance […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Downloads, Folk, Indie, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Antonio Lulic, Archie Powell and the Exports, Brendan Benson, Filligar, Foy Vance, John Fullbright, Langhorne Slim, Lee Bains III, Marty Stuart, the Lumineers, World Party

SXSW 2012: The Sounds, Part 1

Tuesday, May 08, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

Bahamas Former Feist guitarist Afie Jurvanen, who performs as Bahamas, caught my ear with his second release earlier this year. Live he takes it to another level, creating an ambiance that makes his already strong songs even stronger. Part of the reason is the distinctive make-up of his band: electric guitar, drums and two back-up […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Downloads, Indie, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Streams, SXSW Tagged With: Bahamas, Bob Mould, James McMurtry, Lydia Loveless, Sugar, The Biters, the Lumineers, Tom Morello

Monday Morning Video: SXSW 2012

Monday, May 07, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

There are literally thousands of performances that take place across Austin during SXSW. Here is a small sampling for your listening and viewing enjoyment. See below for a detailed list of the performances in this video playlist. Tom Morello, “World Wide Rebel Song” from the New West day party Bahamas, “Caught Me Thinking” The Lumineers, […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Country, Pop, Reviews, Rock, SXSW, Videos Tagged With: Adam Duritz, Alejandro Escovedo, Bahamas, Barfield, Big Star, Bob Mould, Brendan Benson, Bruce Springsteen, Counting Crows, Frank Turner, Garland Jefferies, Glen Hansard, Kasey Anderson, Lucero, Lydia Loveless, Rolling Stones, Stone River Boys, Sugar, The Latebirds, the Lumineers, the Posies, Tom Morello, Wayne Kramer

SXSW 2012: The Scene

Tuesday, April 17, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

For me, the true harbinger of spring is the arrival of the SXSW Music and Media Conference in Austin, Texas. Or rather, spring begins for me when I arrive in Austin for SXSW. With upwards of 2,200 bands and 19,000 attendees, SXSW is the world’s premiere music conference. Even better, it is one heck of […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Indie, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Soul/R&B, SXSW Tagged With: 50 Cent, Antonio Lulic, Bahamas, Bob Mould, Bruce Springsteen, Counting Crows, Crystal Method, Ekykah Badu, Eminem, Frank Turner, Glen Hansard, Jesus and Mary Chain, Kenny Rogers, Lionel Richie, Skrillix, Snoop Dogg, Sugar, The Cult, the Lumineers, Thomas Dolby, Tom Morello, Wayne Kramer, Woody Guthrie

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