Taylor Who? – 5 Female Americana Music Artists
Since the release of her new album Red it’s been all Taylor Swift al the time (like that’s different.) I like what I know about Taylor Swift as a person and her diligence to her…
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Americana Music Conference & Festival Picks
Below you’ll find my picks for the 2012 Americana Music Conference showcases. This was one of the the toughest years to winnow down the performances I’m going to attend. And I still did a poor…
Americana Music Festival Announces Confirmed First-Round Performers
Though we might not always see eye to eye the Americana Music Association know how to put on a party. The Americana Music Festival & Conference is annually held in Nashville and this year will…
Record Store Day 2012 – Americana Music Picks
If you do live in a place with at least one independent record store, and love music, then you need to know about the upcoming Record Store Day. This internationally celebrated day is observed on…
Twang Nation South-By-Southwest Americana Mix
Circumstances conspired to keep me from attending the music (and tech/film) madness that is South-By-Southwest taking place March 13-18 in my home state of Texas. In lieu of standing toe-to-toe with strangers an having beer…
Twang Nation Podcast Episode 2
I am humbled by the responses to the first episode of my Podcast and the kind and encouraging emails, tweets and conversations from readers and musicians. So before the holidays kick into full gear I…
News Round Up: Listen to the New Reckless Kelly & Lydia Loveless
Austin’s The Band of Heathens will celebrate the success of their current album Top Hat Crown & the Clapmaster’s Son with a weekend of music in Denver on Fri.-Sat., October 7–8 at Cervante’s Other Side. …