KDHX 88.1FM Presents Twangfest 12: June 4-7, 2008 http://twangfest.com June 4-7, 2008 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:20:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Twangfest 12: The Finale http://twangfest.com/twangfest-12-the-finale/ http://twangfest.com/twangfest-12-the-finale/#comments Sat, 07 Jun 2008 13:24:05 +0000 Roy http://twangfest.com/?p=78 After three packed and delirious nights of music, there’s only one way to top it: We bring it all back home to the original site of the very first Twangfest, Off Broadway, with an encore performance of the very first headliner: The Waco Brothers.

Don’t miss it!

]]> http://twangfest.com/twangfest-12-the-finale/feed/ Twangpin and Auction Update http://twangfest.com/twangpin-and-auction-update/ http://twangfest.com/twangpin-and-auction-update/#comments Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:53:39 +0000 Roy http://twangfest.com/?p=77 Don’t miss Twangpin at the Saratoga Lanes this Saturday, June 7, from Noon to 5pm.

Bowling, pool and music provided by KDHX programmer Al Swacker, of the Greaser’s Lunchbox.

$7.00 at the door. Proceeds benefit KDHX and Twangfest

Saratoga Lanes
2725 Sutton Ave.
Maplewood, MO
314.645.5308
Google Map

And thanks to everyone who has taken part in our eBay auction. Many auctions have ended, but there’s still about 100 great and rare music items left, including signed items by Wilco, Blue Mountain, Son Volt, Jay Farrar and much much more.

]]> http://twangfest.com/twangpin-and-auction-update/feed/ Twangfest bands live on KDHX http://twangfest.com/twangfest-bands-live-on-kdhx/ http://twangfest.com/twangfest-bands-live-on-kdhx/#comments Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:50:58 +0000 Roy http://twangfest.com/?p=76 Tune in to KDHX 88.1 FM in St. Louis on Friday, June 6 at 7:00 pm to hear some exclusive in-studio performances from Twangfest 12 bands Old 97s, Ha Ha Tonka, Caleb Travers and Miles of Wire.

Also, don’t miss the everybodyfields at 1:30 pm on Saturday, June 7 on Mid-Day Jamboree, and more performances between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm on Saturday on Coin-Operated Radio.

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Centro-matic @ Vintage Viny - Wed, June 4 6:00 pm

Charles Walker & the Dynamites @ Vintage Vinyl - Thurs, June 5 6:00 pm

Hayes Carll @ Euclid Records - Friday, June 6 5:00 pm

Old 97’s @ Vintage Vinyl - Fri, June 6 6:00 pm

]]> http://twangfest.com/twangfest-in-stores-2/feed/ The Twangfest Auction is back! http://twangfest.com/the-twangfest-auction-is-back/ http://twangfest.com/the-twangfest-auction-is-back/#comments Thu, 29 May 2008 18:42:28 +0000 Roy http://twangfest.com/?p=63 With a vengeance.

http://stores.ebay.com/Twangfest

We haven’t done one of these in a few years, so we’re making up for lost time.

We’ve got over a hundred items, tons of collectables, and many are signed!

All proceeds from this auction benefit Twangfest and KDHX Community Media in St. Louis.

Highlights include:

No Depression Vol 1. No. 1 The rarest of the rare! Signed by Jay Farrar.

Vinyl LP of Trace by Son Volt. Signed by Jay Farrar. Impossible to find. Whoah!

Signed Uncle Tupelo, No Depression Vinyl LP.

Signed Uncle Tupelo Vinyl Singles!

Mermaid Avenue vinyl, signed by Jeff Tweedy and John Stirrat!

Rare screen print concert posters, many signed, of Jeff Tweedy, the Avett Brothers, Todd Snider, Neko Case, Terry Adams, Kelly Hogan and the list goes on and on!

Scores of rare and out-of-print No Depression magazines.

Signed CDs and posters by the Bottle Rockets!

Signed Uncle Tupelo, Jay Farrar, Son Volt and Wilco posters and CDs!

Amy LaVere gift packs!

Sarah Borges gift packs!

Son Volt gift packs!

As you can see, we’ve gone twangBay crazy.

Bid early and bid often. Many items end June 3rd and June 4th. But we’ll be rolling out more this week. So check back and stay tuned for more updates!

See you at Twangfest, June 4 - 7, 2008 in St. Louis.

http://stores.ebay.com/Twangfest

]]> http://twangfest.com/the-twangfest-auction-is-back/feed/ Four Night Pass “Dan Packs” Going Fast! http://twangfest.com/four-night-pass-dan-packs-going-fast/ http://twangfest.com/four-night-pass-dan-packs-going-fast/#comments Tue, 27 May 2008 17:03:47 +0000 Roy http://twangfest.com/?p=74 The deadline for online orders of the Friends of Twangfest “Dan Packs” — which includes the only 4 night pass to Twangfest — has passed.

But do not fear.

You can still get your Dan Pack at the Twangfest merch table at the venues on June 4 or June 5. Cost is $120. Cash or check.

Every Friends of Twangfest Dan Pack comes with:

* Admission to Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat nights of Twangfest
* One Twangfest t shirt - extra cool design to be revealed soon
* One Twangfest poster - ditto
* Your name or link on the thank you page on the Twangfest Website
* An invitation to a special reception at The Schlafly Tap Room on Wednesday, June 4 at 6:00 pm, including food and beverages
* Free admission to Twangpin bowling, pool and music event at the Saratoga Lanes on June 7
* A thank you from the stage during Twangfest

See you in St. Louis!

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More info here.

]]> http://twangfest.com/twangpin-returns/feed/ Single Tickets and Friends of Twangfest “Dan Pack” Now Available! http://twangfest.com/friends-of-twangfest-dan-pack-now-available/ http://twangfest.com/friends-of-twangfest-dan-pack-now-available/#comments Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:40:21 +0000 Roy http://twangfest.com/?p=60

Single night tickets are now available!

Friends of Twangfest

The only way to do Twangfest! Named after one of Twangfest’s greatest friends, Dan Bentele, the “Dan Pack” definitely packs a wallop:

  • Admission to Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat nights of Twangfest
  • One Twangfest t shirt - extra cool design to be revealed soon
  • One Twangfest poster - ditto
  • Your name or link on the thank you page on the Twangfest Website
  • An invitation to a special reception at The Schlafly Tap Room on Wednesday, June 4 at 6:00 pm, including food and beverages
  • Free admission to Twangpin bowling, pool and music event at the Saratoga Lanes on June 7
  • A thank you from the stage during Twangfest

Head over to the KDHX store and get yours today!

]]> http://twangfest.com/friends-of-twangfest-dan-pack-now-available/feed/ Confirmed Line-up and Auction http://twangfest.com/confirmed-line-up-and-auction/ http://twangfest.com/confirmed-line-up-and-auction/#comments Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:24:47 +0000 Roy http://twangfest.com/?p=59 Click here for the confirmed line-up.

The Twangfest Auction returns! Plan is to go live on May 25. We’ll have an incredible array of music collectables; stay tuned for details.

]]> http://twangfest.com/confirmed-line-up-and-auction/feed/ Twangfest 12 lineup sneak peek http://twangfest.com/twangfest-12-lineup-sneak-peek/ http://twangfest.com/twangfest-12-lineup-sneak-peek/#comments Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:58:49 +0000 Jason http://twangfest.com/twangfest-12-lineup-sneak-peek We know you’ve been holding your breath waiting for us to announce the lineup for Twangfest 12, and because we’re tired of that funny shade of blue you’ve turned, we wanted to let you know that Ha Ha Tonka, Charles Walker And The Dynamites, The Gourds, Chuck Prophet and Old 97’s are among the acts you’ll see when you join us June 4-7.

Keep an eye on the website for the complete lineup, Friends of Twangfest Dan Packs, hotel info and more in the near future.

UPDATE:

Just added: After 11 long years away, The Waco Brothers make their triumphant return to Twangfest on Saturday, June 7!

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