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

Tuesday, July 19, 2011 By Mayer Danzig

Stacy C’Mon, Maxim Ludwig & the Santa Fe Seven This song has held a permanent place on my music rotation since I first saw Ludwig and crew light up an afternoon crowd with it at SXSW. It’s simply impossible to not get caught up in the sheer enthusiasm of the “na na na” chorus. Audio […]

Filed Under: Americana, Downloads, Playlists, Pop, Rock, Streams Tagged With: American Gun, Bob Walkenhorst, J Ralph, Marc Carroll, Maxim Ludwig, Maxim Ludwig & the Santa Fe Seven, Sea Monsters, the Mooncussers, the Rainmakers

Mayer's Playlist for Mar/Apr 2011

Thursday, April 28, 2011 By Mayer Danzig

ALBUMS OF THE MONTH: A Day at the Pass, by Jill Sobule and John Doe What happens when you take two distinctive singer-songwriters and put them in the studio for a day with a group of talented musicians. Get your hands on a copy of this stellar release and you’ll have your answer. The collection […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Country, Downloads, Indie, Playlists, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Andy Clockwise, Chris Colepaugh, Dave Stewart, Eric Brace, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Jill Sobule, John Doe, Patty Griffin, Peter Cooper, poi dog pondering, Ted Russel Kamp, The Biters, the Rainmakers, Tom T Hall

Monday Morning Video: The Return of the Rainmakers

Monday, April 18, 2011 By Mayer Danzig

Long-time followers of Twangville should be familiar with Bob Walkenhorst, one of my favorite songwriters. I first heard Walkenhorst as lead singer and primary songwriter for the Rainmakers. Well, 25 years since their first album — and 15 years since their most recent album — the Rainmakers have returned with a new release. Learn and […]

Filed Under: Rock, Videos Tagged With: Bob Walkenhorst, the Rainmakers

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Polls

What is your favorite new release for week of September 25?

  • Ian Noe – Canyon Falls Trailer Band (30%, 13 Votes)
  • Mary Gauthier – Reckoning (12%, 5 Votes)
  • West Texas Exiles – Hotel Tomorrow (9%, 4 Votes)
  • Leon Bridges – Happiness Anytime (7%, 3 Votes)
  • Hermanos Gutiérrez – Los Ojos Del Cóndor (7%, 3 Votes)
  • Wade Bowen – The Version of Me You Get (5%, 2 Votes)
  • The Brook & The Bluff – Lookout Pond (5%, 2 Votes)
  • Israel Nash – Sweetheart of the Rodeo (5%, 2 Votes)
  • Restos – In Plain View (5%, 2 Votes)
  • The Yawpers – enswell! (2%, 1 Votes)
  • Bob Schneider – The Bullet And The Gun (2%, 1 Votes)
  • Noel McKay – Songs About Bad People (2%, 1 Votes)
  • Pony Bradshaw – Through a Glass Darkly (2%, 1 Votes)
  • Bill Scorzari – Sidereal Days (Day 2) (2%, 1 Votes)
  • Humbird – Morning When It Comes (2%, 1 Votes)
  • Dallas Burrow – Modern Day Vagabond (2%, 1 Votes)
  • Joy Oladokun – Hope Is a Heavy Thing (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Garrison Starr – The Gospel Truth (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Joseph Arthur – You’re Not a Ghost Anymore: HEART (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Brother Bird – The Lodge in Miller County (0%, 0 Votes)
  • The Heists – Break & Mend (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Jeffrey Halford & the Healers – Used Parts (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Mac Cornish – Wayfaring Woman (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Lizz Wright & Kenny Banks – Nearness (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Robin Trower – Shine (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Blue Ren – Unbecoming (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 43

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