This is pretty big news: the legendary singer-songwriter Sal Valentino is going to be our in-studio guest on Twirl Radio on Saturday, April 23, 2011, at 4:30 p.m. Pacific! (But catch the whole show–4:00-6:00 p.m. Pacific, www.twirlradio.com, for our usual great mix of music.) Sal’s early fame came as vocalist for the 1960′s band The [...]
Featured Artist Fall 2009: Maxi Dunn
When life hands you lemons, you make lemonade. Ever hear that American saying before? In October, I sampled some of the finest lemonade I’d ever gotten my hands on. What makes good lemonade? A touch of sour. An overall sweetness. And finally, a great, memorable aftertaste. In this case, the lemonade is the brand new [...]
Featured Artist June/July 2009: Laurie Biagini
Ever make a decision that you regret? Here’s mine. When I bought my car, I forgot to buy a convertible. I can already hear you thinking, “what ARE you talking about?” Well, it’s summer, I’m in California, and I’m driving around, blasting Laurie Biagini’s CD Ridin’ The Wave on my car stereo. But I’m not [...]
Featured Artists April 2009: Goodfinger
A few years ago, I received a 5-song EP from New York City band Goodfinger. Its tight rock songs practically burst out of my CD player, screaming “play me on the air!” So I did. These songs promised so much. Here we are in 2009, and Mike, the drummer sent me their full length debut, [...]
Featured Artist March 2009: Tish Hinojosa
It’s been several months since I’ve had a Featured Artist here on Twirl Radio. It was starting to feel almost like a self-imposed semi-retirement from doing interviews. Kind of a rut. So what would it take to break this cycle? How about an interview with none other than the legendary singer-songwriter Tish Hinojosa, the Twirl [...]
Featured Artist January 2008: Lisa Phenix
Twirl Radio has scoured the country, and sometimes the world, to bring you the finest music from the rock era. It’s fun finding this unlikely stew of sounds which blend so nicely on the radio. But to start off the new year, I didn’t need to travel any farther than my hometown of Sacramento to [...]
Featured Artist December 2007: Stephen Fearing
His music doesn’t kick your butt. Rather, it sweeps over you and stuns you with beautiful melodies, personal lyrics, pristine guitar playing, and distinctively warm baritone vocals. Either way, same effect. You’re still knocked out by how good Stephen Fearing is. And he’s the Twirl Radio Artist of the Month for December 2007! Born in [...]
Featured Artist October 2007: Rich McCulley
Okay, everybody. Throw away your preconceived notions of what you thought Americana music was supposed to sound like. Rich McCulley, the Twirl Radio Artist of the Month for October 2007 has just released Cerro Gordo. And this changes everything. For the better! About a decade ago, Fresno native Rich was in a band called Sparklejet, [...]
Featured Artist August 2007: Amanda Walker
What comes gently drifting out of New Orleans like a comforting, warm cup of cafe au lait on a cold winter’s day? Why, the soft alto voice of Amanda Walker, the Twirl Radio Artist of the Month for August 2007, of course. And like that familiar cup of joe, Amanda’s songs soothe and warm you [...]
Featured Artist July 2007: Birgit
I know what you’re thinking…because I thought it too. I have to admit, when the True Stories I Made Up CD arrived in my mailbox at the radio station, I found it hard to get past the album photos of the lovely Birgit, the Twirl Radio Artist of the Month for July 2007. As a [...]
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