News•Mar 9, 2026
Monday Morning Video – TopHouse
TopHouse, a Montana‑born band rooted in bluegrass, delivered a high‑energy live show in Boston that married intricate instrumentation with pop‑songcraft. Their performance featured the new track “I Don’t Want to Move On,” taken from the forthcoming 2025 album Theory and Practice, and was punctuated by dry, witty banter between songs. Critics praised the band’s ability to blend heartfelt lyricism with humor, creating a concert experience that feels both emotionally resonant and entertaining. The group is now touring across the United States, extending its reach beyond regional audiences.
By Twangville
News•Mar 9, 2026
Now & Then: Rose’s Pawn Shop’s American Seams and the Reach of Southern Rock Opera
Rose’s Pawn Shop releases American Seams, a live‑in‑studio album that blends bluegrass, rock, and country storytelling after two decades on the road. Produced by Eric Corne, the record captures a raw, communal sound that mirrors the band’s touring energy. The...
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News•Mar 6, 2026
Readers’ Pick: Rose’s Pawn Shop – American Seams
Rose’s Pawn Shop’s new album “American Seams” topped Twangville’s Readers’ Pick poll for the week of February 27, 2026, capturing 22 % of the 36 votes cast. The record also placed tenth in the broader Readers’ Tops Winter 2026 ranking. Although the sample size...
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News•Mar 5, 2026
From Busker to Believer: The Hard-Earned Songs of Slaid Cleaves
Slaid Cleaves, a Texas‑based Americana singer‑songwriter, recounts his rise from $600‑a‑month busking gigs to a sustainable independent music career. After quitting his minimum‑wage job, he spent years honing his craft on the streets of Cork and in Austin’s open‑mic scene,...
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News•Mar 4, 2026
Twangville Returns to NYC’s Cafe Wha? On April 1st
Twangville will host a showcase at NYC’s historic Cafe Wha? on April 1, featuring Lydia Loveless and debuting Will Dailey. The event continues the venue’s legacy of legendary performances. Loveless brings a decade‑spanning catalog, while Dailey presents his new album...
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News•Mar 4, 2026
Alan Williams – Floating On the Dreamline
Alan Williams is retiring from his professorship at the University of Massachusetts‑Lowell while releasing his third solo album, Floating On the Dreamline. The record spans indie‑rock, power‑pop, heavy‑metal, bossa nova, and piano ballads, reflecting his diverse musical background. Student collaborators from...
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News•Mar 3, 2026
Cody Diekhoff of Chicago Farmer on Upcycling Used Guitar Strings and Touring in “Barbara Streisvan”
Chicago Farmer (Cody Diekhoff) tours in a 250,000‑mile Chevy Express dubbed "Barbara Streisvan," currently undergoing rust repairs. His wife’s side business, Twice upon a Strings, upcycles his used guitar strings into jewelry sold at shows, with 20% of proceeds supporting...
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News•Mar 2, 2026
Monday Morning Video – Stephen Kellogg
Stephen Kellogg marked a career milestone by performing his 3,000th show, a feat that reflects more than eight years of nearly nightly touring. The landmark concert, show 2999, took place in New York City before the artist returned to Western Massachusetts...
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News•Mar 1, 2026
Now & Then: The Band of Heathens’ Country Sides and the Reach of Golden Smog’s Down by the Old Mainstream
The Band of Heathens released *Country Sides* on February 20, 2026, a self‑produced 11‑track record recorded in just over a week at their own Finishing School studio. The album leans on democratic vocal duties, barroom‑style piano, and a lean, road‑ready...
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