Mayer’s Playlist for Fall 2009, Part 3
Man, I’ve got some catching up to do. A heavy travel schedule has kept me from my monthly playlist duties. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve had the pleasure to visit some impressive places. Even better, I’ve...
View ArticleMayer’s Best of 2009 (the songs), Part 2
Arms & Legs and Flowers, Ian Hunter (from the New West Records release Man Overboard) It’s no accident that Ian Hunter gets two mentions on this list. The legendary singer-songwriter is a true rock...
View ArticleMonday Morning Video: Matt the Electrician Covers Journey
Austin’s Matt the Electrician has been known to do some killer covers, mostly of 1980’s pop classics. He delivers them with an earnestness that leaves one wondering how serious he really is… And a...
View ArticleMayer’s Playlist From June 2011, Part 2
ALBUMS OF THE MONTH: Queen of the Minor Key, by Eilen Jewell It is perhaps fitting that Dave Alvin and Eilen Jewell have just released new albums. Both are flagbearers of American roots music, adept at...
View ArticleFolk Alliance Conference 2015 – The Scene and The Sounds
Twangville made its first trip to the annual Folk Alliance Conference a few weeks ago. The event brought hundreds of musicians to Kansas City for four days of music. And more music. And more music....
View ArticleMonday Morning Video – Matt the Electrician Covers Rick Springfield
We’re going to keep with the covers theme this week. The video quality is a bit iffy on this one, but Matt the Electrician’s humor and personality shine on his cover of this Rick Springfield classic....
View ArticleMatt the Electrician on Drama-Free Touring, Breakfast Foods and Jet Packs
Matt the Electrician talks about "Jesse's Girl", "Rocky Raccoon" and writing his first song as an assignment for Mr. Loomis's high school English class.
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