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Twangtown Paramours
The music of The Twangtown Paramours has been called "Sophisticated Americana", and is a hybrid of the Nashville and Austin music scenes. This acoustic duo is known for their well-crafted and award-winning songs, top-notch lead singing, and fine harmonies. They have performed at nationally recognized venues such as Uncle Calvin's in Dallas, Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs, and the Bluebird Café in Nashville. They have opened for Joe Ely, Claire Lynch, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Carrie Newcomer, and Kim & Reggie Harris.
In July, 2012, the latest Twangtown Paramours studio album was released to radio and reached #2 on the Folk DJ Chart. Gene Shay said the following: "Great new songs, some touching, some just plain fun. These Paramours get better with every new release. PS. 'Chains' is brilliant!" At the end of 2012, John Platt of WFUV in New York City listed the album in his top 10 for the year; Lilli Kuzma of WDCB in Chicago listed the album in her top 5 for the year; and Deep Roots Magazine listed the album at #7 for the year. The record came in at #24 for the entire year on the Folk DJ Chart.
In April, 2013, The Twangtown Paramours were chosen for a second time to be finalists in the prestigious Kerrville New Folk contest. In May, 2012, the Twangers (technically, MaryBeth) won the Michael Terry People's Choice Award in the Wildflower Arts and Music Festival Songwriter Contest. In the autumn of 2011, they were awarded formal showcases at the Midwest and Southwest conferences of Folk Alliance International, and were picked as alternates for the Northeast conference. They were also chosen to do a Quad showcase at the same conference. In April, 2011, they were chosen as finalists in Kerrville New Folk contest. In February, 2011,the Twangers were named Artists on the Verge for 2011 by the Bluegrass Special magazine. In November, 2010, the duo was chosen by Wanda Fischer of WAMC in New York to be one of the emerging artists to showcase at NERFA.
The Twangtown Paramours' debut, self-titled album was #11 on the Folk DJ chart in August, 2010. It remained in the top 40 of the Cashbox Country Roots chart for the entire Summer of 2010, and was in the top 100 folk albums for 2010. Their songs were and can still be heard on over 70 Americana, Folk, and independent Country radio stations world- wide.
Recent performances include World Cafe Live in Philadelphia,The Stephen Talkhouse, Caffe Lena, and the Towne Crier in New York, The Bitter End in NYC, The Hurdy Gurdy, Outpost in the Burbs, and Music at the Mission in NJ, Moonlight on the Mountain in Birmingham, Charles & Myrtles in Chattanooga, the Midpoint Festival in Cincinnati, The Blue Plate Special in Knoxville, their own show at the Bluebird in Nashville, Athfest in Athens, GA, Uncommon Ground and Two Way Street Coffee House in Chicago, the Rev Room in Little Rock, AR, the Rooster's Wife in Aberdeen, NC, and Uncle Calvin's in Dallas. Current videos can be found on Youtube.
MaryBeth Zamer has sung professionally since the age of 18. Before moving to Nashville, she was a fixture of the local music scene in the Washington, D.C. area, where she fronted a popular bar band for several years. MaryBeth toured Europe, worked as a guest artist with several other bands, and sang background vocals for the band, Method Actor featuring Eva Cassidy. After relocating to Nashville, MaryBeth continued her musical career working as a demo singer for local songwriters, as a background vocalist for several new country artists, and working on her own projects, including serving as lead vocalist for the band Blue Martini. She now sings lead vocals for the Twangtown Paramours.
Mike T. Lewis has played guitar for a million and a half years, and bass for about half that long. He sometimes tours with Jimmie Dale Gilmore, playing upright bass. In 1997, Mike had a #1 pop hit in South Korea on Yang Pa's first album called "A Heartbeat Away". It sold over 800,000 units. In April, 2014, Mike signed an administrative publishing deal with Universal for all their Asian territories. More of his songs are presently being recorded by Korean artists for release later this year. He has also had songs recorded by independent artists in the U.K., Japan, and the U.S. Since 2000, Mike has owned and operated a studio in Nashville, producing albums and demos for up and coming performers as well as for people who should spend their money more wisely. And if you look very, very, very closely, sometimes you can see Mike playing a background acting role of songwriter, studio engineer, or roadie on ABC's "Nashville".
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LocationTrinity House Theatre (View)
38840 West Six Mile
Livonia, MI 48152
United States
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| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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