DEFINITION: Alternative country - umbrella term
for a wide array of performers from the late 1960s to the present, who,
generally working outside of the Nashville country mainstream, have reinterpreted
and enhanced traditional country music styles, and themes by incorporating
a variety of modern musical and non-musical influences Modern Twang:
An Alternative Country Music Guide and Directory is the only sourcebook
dedicated to the alternative country movement - a movement the Chicago
Tribune aptly described:
"If you think of country music as big hair,
big hats, and slick production, then clearly, you've missed out on the
alternative country revolution."
Modern Twang, the definitive alternative
country sourcebook and guide is divided into ten sections:
Alternative country performers A-Z: an alphabetical
listing of alternative country performers a to z, including over five hundred
acts, with complete discographies.
Terms: An alphabetical listing of terms to get
you "in the know" about alternative country
Compilations/soundtracks: A comprehensive guide
of alternative country "must haves"
Record industry - resources/labels: An invaluable
resource for both fans and artists
Print and online publications: Where to subscribe
for alt.country knowledge and happenings
WWW pages: Cool places to check out alt.country
on the web Online mailing lists: an extensive collection of online alt.country
outlets
Venues in the US and international: where to
play, hear, and see alternative country all around the globe
Festivals and other annual events: a thorough
listing of national and international events
Radio and television: where to see, hear, and
promote alternative country
Modern Twang is thorough, comprehensive,
meticulously researched, and the first of its kind -- an absolute must
for performers, enthusiasts, publicists, promoters, managers, journalists,
fans, musicians, and music lovers.
Modern
Twang: