tag:twiceasgood.org,2005:/blogs/news?p=2News2024-02-18T07:30:30-08:00Twice As Good 2XGfalsetag:twiceasgood.org,2005:Post/73532922024-02-18T07:30:30-08:002024-02-18T07:46:27-08:00Featured Performer for the SF Grammys Chapter Members Party!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/56114/8cc3d72e39f3fb274b16d091ed5ce316df8acc3a/original/img-1164.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_inline border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/56114/77f73d0f93dba5395dd574ea7bd339c8570a70d1/original/img-1218.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_inline border_" /><p>As a member of the Recording Academy Chapter of San Francisco, Paul and Rich were invited to perform at this year's annual membership party and nominee celebration to feature his blend of traditional style Pomo tribal music (indigenous music of the San Francisco Bay Area) from his song “Myanik Xe (Beautiful Music)”.</p>Twice As Good 2XGtag:twiceasgood.org,2005:Post/72524742023-08-05T09:39:55-07:002023-10-16T07:46:11-07:00New CD album, "The Second Coming," Releases September 5th<p><a class="no-pjax" href="/cd-s-merch" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="CD's/Merch"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/56114/67db65e75e3d87fd7e8c5aae2ea65ff23449fcf6/original/twice-as-good-the-second-coming-album-cover.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></a></p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/56114/2306d65f9346f1c5bc4945ead05b365057f00a02/original/copy-of-twice-as-good-the-second-coming.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="/cd-s-merch" data-link-type="page"><strong><u>Click to order!</u></strong></a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The 7th studio album by Twice As Good, the 10th album of 2XG Records, this collection of Blues, R&B, and Americana is sure to be a dancefloor rocker and a radio favorite! Available for purchase, download, and streaming on September 5th.</p>Twice As Good 2XGtag:twiceasgood.org,2005:Post/72317472023-06-24T10:44:12-07:002023-06-24T10:44:12-07:00"Midnight Friend" by Twice As Good; New Single Out Now!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/56114/d7c9bfedb8d1a7aca03086b4c5d9696055318f87/original/twice-as-good-midnight-friend-single-album-cover.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><p>New single by Twice As Good is out now! Listen to it here on our website, or on your favorite music streaming website. (Tidal, Spotify, AmazonMusic, AppleMusic, YouTube…)<br>This great old-school R&B/Soul music was originally performed by one of 2XG's friends and mentors, Jackie Payne, an SF Bay Area Soul Blues Man.</p>Twice As Good 2XGtag:twiceasgood.org,2005:Post/71724422023-03-15T19:28:59-07:002023-04-27T08:09:43-07:00Paul Steward selected as a YBCA 100 Honoree<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/56114/161ddcb7bf94f49fc2f29ae81730761113ee1cde/original/steward-paul-twitter-facebook-linkedin.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><p>The 2023 Yerba Buena Center for the Arts 100 List of Honorees have been selected and this year, Paul Steward will be awarded for his work in cultural and musical promotion and ambassadorship in his community and for serving as a Native American educator.</p>Twice As Good 2XGtag:twiceasgood.org,2005:Post/71241072022-12-16T12:15:21-08:002023-02-22T23:31:34-08:00Paul Steward interview by Epic TV Media and Mz Jackson Media Group MJMG<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vAJLybx76zo" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p>Twice As Good 2XGtag:twiceasgood.org,2005:Post/70525582022-09-03T10:22:57-07:002023-04-27T08:09:43-07:00World Champion available now!<p><a contents="Order Here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="album" href="/album/2286994/world-champion">Order Here</a></p>
<p>The new album World Champion is in stock and available to order now.</p>
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<p>2XG Records is proud to announce a third single release by the artist Paul Steward, his rendition of the 1968 Soul music classic, "Send My Baby Back" originally performed by Freddie Hughes, an SF Bay Area born and raised singer who passed away in January of 2022. His music, inspiration, and friendship will live on. Please enjoy this track!<br><br>Streaming on Spotify, AppleMusic, YouTube, Tidal, Pandora, Amazon, and all major music networks</p>Twice As Good 2XGtag:twiceasgood.org,2005:Post/69164582022-03-07T18:41:12-08:002023-04-27T08:00:54-07:00Live Streaming Concert for San Francisco State University<p>Register for free here to watch the concert (March 17th 2022, 7pm Pacific Standard Time)<br><a contents="https://sfsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpdO6vrDwjHdZH0GXJRSwexWYFVlZCgc5u" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://sfsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpdO6vrDwjHdZH0GXJRSwexWYFVlZCgc5u" target="_blank">https://sfsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpdO6vrDwjHdZH0GXJRSwexWYFVlZCgc5u</a><br> </p>
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<p>"Double Down" is nominated for the Best Blues Recording category in the 2022 Native American Music Awards!<br><br>Please vote for Twice As Good</p>Twice As Good 2XGtag:twiceasgood.org,2005:Post/68105682021-11-15T13:23:40-08:002021-11-15T13:23:40-08:00Latest single, a Blues and Pomo music song<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/56114/e5ebe7be451b490fe85ca50c237d4f312a453a00/original/myanik-xe-black-album-cover.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>
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<p>Our newest song, "Myanik Xe (Beautiful Music)" by Twice As Good is out now, streaming on all major music websites. It is a blend of contemporary Blues and our traditional Pomo style beats and chants, sung completely in Southeastern Pomo dialect. Myanik (mee-ya-nick) means beautiful and Xe (hey with a grunt) means music.<br><br>You can hear the Pomo clapper stick keeping the steady beat, also making a guest appearance is Rich's younger brother / Paul's uncle Leroy Smith singing his own melody in the background of his hand-games gambling song "Way-wen-ah"</p>
<p><a contents="Click here to listen on YouTube!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/Z_9eeE-4p7U" target="_blank">Click here to listen on YouTube!</a></p>Twice As Good 2XGtag:twiceasgood.org,2005:Post/67944342021-11-01T18:09:25-07:002021-11-17T13:11:54-08:00Latest Single!<p>Paul's new single, "That's Where You Are," is out and streaming on all platforms. Written by the artist Slam Allen, this Gospel-tinged Blues/Rock song is a passionate vocal and guitar piece with a powerful groove.</p>
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<p>Listen now on <a contents="YouTube" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxPkPCsq6Lo" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, <a contents="Spotify" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7hm92c5mOKmaTNegeyXNV8?si=98eb7b9d7163405a" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a contents="AppleMusic" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/thats-where-you-are/1590191023?i=1590191025" target="_blank">AppleMusic</a>, <a contents="Line Music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://lin.ee/9Fym0FB" target="_blank">Line Music</a>, <a contents="Pandora" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://pandora.app.link/NjCj6snnQkb" target="_blank">Pandora</a>, <a contents="Amazon" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09JDJ48MS/ref=dm_ws_tlw_trk1" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, or you can find it on any major streaming platform. </p>Twice As Good 2XGtag:twiceasgood.org,2005:Post/67762812021-10-14T16:08:24-07:002022-03-16T02:28:48-07:00A Tribute to Jimmy Reed<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/56114/59e21d70ca213043aaaf7c5adf50d1298f5bddfa/original/honest-i-do-album-cover-compress.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>
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<p>Check out the latest single by Twice As Good, a cover of Jimmy Reed's "Honest I Do" with a unique spin of the 2XG style.</p>
<p>Listen on YouTube here: <a contents="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK0SCSXqDsY" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK0SCSXqDsY">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK0SCSXqDsY</a><br><br>Or find it on any of your favorite streaming services.</p>Twice As Good 2XGtag:twiceasgood.org,2005:Post/67426982021-09-10T16:41:18-07:002022-05-30T03:47:17-07:00New Music!<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://paul2xg.com/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/56114/daf2334e489b294a656062062fb79cb3c8367c78/original/cog-album-cover-2.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a></p>
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<p>A new single release by Paul, "Come on Girl" is out and available now on all streaming stations: <a contents="Spotify" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/2McDpvP4aceEnZnZJISKub" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a contents="iTunes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/come-on-girl-single/1580843947" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a contents="Apple Music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/come-on-girl-single/1580843947" target="_blank">Apple Music</a>, <a contents="YouTube" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkG3HowlWYE" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, <a contents="Pandora" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.pandora.com/artist/paul-steward/AR9z5lbbcqXJjhV" target="_blank">Pandora</a>, <a contents="Tidal" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://listen.tidal.com/artist/13940915" target="_blank">Tidal</a>, <a contents="Amazon" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amazon.com/Come-Girl-Paul-Steward/dp/B09CFT76YB/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=come+on+girl+paul+steward&qid=1631317235&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, and more! Listen now</p>
<p><a contents="paul2xg.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://paul2xg.com/">paul2xg.com</a><br>thank you everyone, and keep rockin'!</p>Twice As Good 2XGtag:twiceasgood.org,2005:Post/66018682021-04-12T13:07:16-07:002022-01-28T07:38:53-08:00Double Down album on the charts in Italy!<p>The new album, Double Down, is getting lots of radio play in Italy and charted in the top 25 on Radio Banda Larga network. Grazie!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/56114/b13895fd6266b50a688574e52922e943c8051cdb/original/italy-radio.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>Twice As Good 2XGtag:twiceasgood.org,2005:Post/65622832021-03-01T18:58:34-08:002022-05-29T21:57:21-07:00Album Review from Rootstime.be Radio Belgium<p>Our new CD, "Double Down" is getting great reviews from all around the world. Here's what they are saying in Belgium (in Dutch)</p>
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<p>A father-son duo who’ve been touring nationally since 2003, Twice As Good have seen more than their share of troubles since releasing their most recent album, That’s All I Need, seven years ago – surviving raging wildfires that charred California on an annual basis before coronavirus struck. But Rich Steward and son Paul are true blues survivors who set the nights ablaze with their own brand of tunes. </p>
<p>Members of the Pomo tribe who call Elem Indian Colony on the shores of Clear Lake north of San Francisco home, the Stewards – aka 2XG — are among the most decorated Native Americans performing today after learning their trade from Richard’s mother and Hank Gonzalez, an older cousin and country music star who enjoyed a large following in the region. </p>
<p>In addition to being semi-finalists in the 2016 International Blues Challenge, two of their previous albums took top honors in the Annual Indian Summer Music Awards, blending the blues of B.B. King, the soul of Al Green and the Indigenous rhythms of the reservation into a highly danceable style of music that’s all their own. </p>
<p>Recorded and mixed at Elevated Studios in Santa Rosa, Calif., and the seventh album in their career, Paul handles most of the instrumentation, switching off lead guitar, bass keys harmonica, tenor sax and drums and Richard on rhythm guitar. He shares vocals with Richard, who handles rhythm guitar. They’re augmented by one-song guest appearances from Kevin Stewart and Robert Reason on keys, Robert Watson on bass and Julius Johnson on drums. </p>
<p>Once the go-to set closer in Chicago, Freddie King’s familiar “Hide Away” kicks off the action, differing from the hundreds of previous covers because of the rapid-fire shuffle triplets from the bottom that drive it and clever turns during lead guitar breaks. The original, “Let’s Fall in Love,” takes the disc in another direction, opening with a brief keyboard intro that hints of a ballad before sliding quickly into a modern soul-blues that urges a lady to take a chance at romance – primarily because the couple are in the same room. </p>
<p>“Come and Get Your Love” — a No. 5 Billboard Hot 100 hit for the rock band Redbone, a mix of Mexican-Americans and members with Yaqui and Shoshone heritage – undergoes a pleasant, percussive update perfect for the dance floor before a sprightly, traditional take on Elmore James’ “Shake Your Moneymaker” and reimagined retelling of B.B.’s “I Like to Live the Love” in which Paul surprisingly eschews King’s familiar six-string runs to make the song far more than a simple cover – a welcome break from the norm. </p>
<p>The original “Walkin’” is a Steward original that’s built on the pattern of Jimmy Rogers’ Chicago blues, “Walking By Myself,” but differs enough in tempo, arrangement and lyrics to stand on its own. It gives way to a fresh, breezy rendering of Eddie Floyd’s ‘60s Memphis pleaser, “I’ve Never Found a Girl (to Love Me Like You Do),” which gets a jazzy update and a son-father call-and-response that would make the creator smile. </p>
<p>The original ballad, “Don’t Give Up on Love,” flows effortlessly to follow as it offers up a bit of hope for the brokenhearted as it urges a romantic partner to give the singer one more chance for redemption. A fairly faithful reading of John Lee Hooker’s “Boom Boom” offers up fresh instrumental breaks before Paul’s “I’m Placing My Bet” – a loping blues delivered by Richard – doubles down in its promise to live life to the fullest to close. </p>
<p>Available as a download from Spotify and other online sites or as a disc from the band’s website (address above), 2XG delivers an understated treat here for anyone with an ear for a good time. Upbeat and welcome in an era of doom and gloom. </p>
<p>Blues Blast Magazine Senior writer Marty Gunther has lived a blessed life. Now based out of Charlotte, N.C., his first experience with live music came at the feet of the first generation of blues legends at the Newport Folk Festivals in the 1960s. A former member of the Chicago blues community, he’s a professional journalist and blues harmonica player who co-founded the Nucklebusters, one of the hardest working bands in South Florida.</p>Twice As Good 2XGtag:twiceasgood.org,2005:Post/64971162020-12-11T10:20:18-08:002022-01-28T07:10:02-08:00Double Down, new studio album, Order the CD!<p>It's here! The new studio album we have been working hard on all year.</p>
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<p>Releasing digitally on 12/20/20; you can download it through iTunes and Amazon Music or stream it on Spotify, iTunes Music, YouTube Music, and all other platforms. </p>
<p>The CD is in production for release early next year. Follow the link to purchase and pre-order.</p>
<p><a contents="https://twiceasgood.org/product/611437" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://twiceasgood.org/product/611437">https://twiceasgood.org/product/611437</a></p>Twice As Good 2XGtag:twiceasgood.org,2005:Post/63883762020-07-21T09:00:51-07:002022-01-28T12:22:43-08:00New Recordings to Enjoy during the Shutdown<p> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/56114/ed347fcbbc280ecd30385ce531be40b9399ddd48/original/walkin-album-cover.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/56114/46db5cc990b559dfde0af52e318d50ca2bcb1f46/original/lets-fall-in-love-album-single-cover.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/56114/a50be684ece61ed1018776b56be71da0fe2777ac/original/dont-give-up-on-love-single-cover-image.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/56114/7fecbd8dd8a82b3c6c36ba4ae67a27c2de100f73/original/symm-album-cover.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></p>
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<p>four new singles out! During this pandemic shutdown, 2XG has been working hard in the studio to share new recordings for your listening enjoyment.</p>
<p>They are available to listen on Spotify, iTunes Music, YouTube, Tidal, and pretty music anywhere you can find music online. As well as right here on our website music player.</p>
<p>click on the channel names to access:</p>
<p><a contents="Spotify" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/7IxETYvxSlQKIX9mpsLYj6">Spotify</a></p>
<p><a contents="Apple Music / iTunes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/twice-as-good/id119658596?ign-mpt=uo%3D4">Apple Music / iTunes</a></p>
<p><a contents="YouTube Music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCx9WF9Ns7Kst1k3IFCNwe-g">YouTube Music</a></p>
<p> </p>Twice As Good 2XGtag:twiceasgood.org,2005:Post/59143412019-10-03T12:09:45-07:002023-03-30T14:39:46-07:00Featured musical artist at the Crocker Art Museum<p>October 20th, 2019 - Twice As Good will perform at the Crocker Art Museum of Sacramento California as the featured musical artist. The event is called, "We Are Here: A Festival of Contemporary Native American Art"</p>
<p>2XG will be performing their hits and classic show repertoire, as well as presenting some new songs.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/56114/c0f7f2a6f94c04ccdbdff7472eddb0a369628b03/original/crocker.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_xl justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>Twice As Good 2XGtag:twiceasgood.org,2005:Post/44738922016-11-18T12:57:05-08:002023-03-21T08:29:40-07:002XG in the Native American Almanac<p><span class="font_regular">We are honored to be referenced in the newly published 'Native American Alamanac' by Yvonne Wakim Dennis, A. Hirschfelder, and S. Flynn; published by Visible Ink Press <a contents="https://www.visibleinkpress.com/t159/Native-American-Almanac-More-Than-50000-Years-of-the-Cultures-and-Histories-of-Indigenous-Peoples" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.visibleinkpress.com/t159/Native-American-Almanac-More-Than-50000-Years-of-the-Cultures-and-Histories-of-Indigenous-Peoples" target="_blank">https://www.visibleinkpress.com/t159/Native-American-Almanac-More-Than-50000-Years-of-the-Cultures-and-Histories-of-Indigenous-Peoples</a> </span><br><br><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/56114/69a287618a071b6c1ef6a6dc317a92bacb700f7f/medium/1463750377-native-american-almanac.jpg?1479502532" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></span><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/56114/3ced65b37b41b8e2933fab705459fff2a89cc44f/large/2xg-almanac-page-001.jpg?1479502546" class="size_l justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>Twice As Good 2XGtag:twiceasgood.org,2005:Post/43300992016-08-17T18:48:21-07:002022-05-16T08:36:32-07:00Nominated for the 2016 Nammys<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://nativeamericanmusicawards.com/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/56114/2474e6045a49d99bdfcc9386af985d6301ead6ca/original/nama16-ad.jpg?1471484814" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Twice As Good 2XGtag:twiceasgood.org,2005:Post/43173982016-08-09T15:50:29-07:002021-11-17T13:20:31-08:002016 Best Blues/R&B Band by the Bohemian!!<p>Twice As Good has won the North Bay Bohemian newspaper's annual music awards, The North Bay Music Awards, for best Blues/R&B band!!<br><br>2XG was founded in Santa Rosa in 2003 and now we are proudly recognized as a revered and well known band of the region.<br><br>2XG thanks their fans for their support and friendship through the years and dedicates their achievements to them.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/56114/7631aa78cb25d8855ef769ad61b53af717e6846d/medium/north-bay-bohemian-logo.jpg?1470782980" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/56114/2e70bd6b263842d9a649baa929cc11b92035fca4/original/0001.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_xl justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>Twice As Good 2XGtag:twiceasgood.org,2005:Post/40209632016-02-02T12:23:00-08:002022-04-14T03:37:08-07:00Semi Finalists at the 2016 International Blues Challenge2XG made big waves and impressed many down on Beale Street, Memphis TN, this past week for the 32nd annual International Blues Challenge.<br><br>They performed all the way to the semi-finals, and their powerful and soulful show had both judges and fans alike grooving to the Blues! Thank you to all the fans for support and donations.<br><br>While they were down South, 2XG also paid tribute to the King of the Blues one last time with a visit to his final resting place. Long live the King!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/56114/fd9dd0bd22c58c10fa1f455e60272701b29ff35a/medium/img-0213.jpg?1454444545" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" />Twice As Good 2XGtag:twiceasgood.org,2005:Post/39241852015-11-11T10:48:30-08:002022-01-03T12:14:55-08:00Representing the Clear Lake Blues Society at the Memphis International Blues ChallengeTwice As Good has won the regionals of the Clear Lake Blues Society and will represent them in competition at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN. January 26th through 30th.<br><br>We are honored and will play our best!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/56114/5215c50e3f708dd2039dc986eda2ddf41bff179c/medium/dsc-2864.jpeg?1447440025" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" />Twice As Good 2XGtag:twiceasgood.org,2005:Post/38087072015-08-07T15:51:09-07:002022-01-03T12:15:39-08:00Finalist in the 2015 Indian Summer Music Awards<p>Twice As Good's latest CD, "That's All I Need," on their own 2XG records has been nominated/selected as a finalist in the Indian Summer Music Awards for the Blues Category. The ISMA's are presented by the Indian Summer Festival of Milwaukee WI and Rockit Records. Held annually at Summerfest Grounds/Henry Maier Park, Milwaukee.<br><br>We thank our fans, and hope that those attending the Indian Summer Festival this year root for us!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/56114/5b2fd3e40819e6e33e2b95b8d3cb3c8c6cc5a9f1/medium/isma.jpg?1386280464" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/56114/433adec2286a17d928c16a8aa000dbba99778845/medium/cover-of-thats-all-i-need.jpg?1406157957" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>Twice As Good 2XGtag:twiceasgood.org,2005:Post/36260772015-03-26T16:22:32-07:002022-08-12T03:18:48-07:00Nominated for the IMA'sThe 14th Annual Independent Music Awards, produced by the Music Resource Group, announced the nominees for this years awards and 2XG is proud to announce our CD, "That's All I Need" has been nominated in the Blues Album category!!<br><br>The IMA's have a feature for which the public (all you wonderful fans) can vote for us in the Vox Populi (People's Voice) selection by registering with the site <a contents="www.independentmusicawards.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.independentmusicawards.com/" target="_blank">www.independentmusicawards.com</a> and then rating our CD in our category with a 5-star rating. We hope you do!<br><br>We are honored and would we thank the IMA organization for their recognition; and our fans for their encouragement, support, and appreciation. We dedicate our achievements to you!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/56114/44a291104e7588579ec7d8dc7c403f5d87119fb5/medium/ima.jpg?1427412093" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Twice As Good 2XGtag:twiceasgood.org,2005:Post/34682532015-01-15T09:54:27-08:002022-02-13T07:46:32-08:00Blues Blast Magazine Review of "That's All I Need"Hey, our latest CD got a good review from Blues Blast Magazine! Read below and remember to order your copy.<br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.bluesblastmagazine.com/twice-as-good-thats-all-i-need-album-review/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/56114/4912cacb4d8019fe843275d1dba8457807786a61/original/blues-blast-magazine-issue-9-3-january-15-2015-cd-review-page-001.jpg?1421344452" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a>Twice As Good 2XGtag:twiceasgood.org,2005:Post/32799212014-11-12T21:38:21-08:002022-01-03T12:06:19-08:00Winners of the Silicon Valley Blues Society's Band Challenge<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/56114/e40c69b21c03ab458faec899e4ce386d31cf6414/small/header-silicon-valley-blues-society-logo.jpg?1415856665" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/56114/8d3e580ed7376c10acb2ba33e77209d2c75164c7/medium/2xg-svblues.jpg?1415856695" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>After 3 great rounds of music with a competitive spirit, great bands, and great audiences, Twice As Good has elevated and won the 2014 Silicon Valley Blues Society's Band Challenge.<br><br>For their victory, they get a spot to perform at the 2015 San Jose Jazz Festival, the upcoming December Holiday Party for the Silicon Valley Blues Society, a cash prize, and some free studio time.<br><br>The boys, (Paul, Rich, Rob, Robert, and Bobby), would like to thank their fans and thank the Society the great opportunity. It has been fun and we look forward to sharing music and having more fun parties in the future.<br><br>Learn more about the society at: <a contents="SVBlues.org" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.svblues.org/" target="_blank">SVBlues.org</a> and consider joining the great organization that serves to preserve wonderful music.Twice As Good 2XGtag:twiceasgood.org,2005:Post/32434202014-10-21T13:52:35-07:002021-09-02T02:40:15-07:00Interview on Native America Calling Radio Show<a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.nativeamericacalling.com/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/56114/46be119dbe1f8642b14138d950d8a118fa1d5ffb/original/nac.gif?1413924199" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a><br><br>On Wednesday, October 22nd 2014, at 1pm Eastern time (10am Pacific) Paul & Rich will be speaking with Tara Gatewood the host of the national radio show Native America Calling. They will be discussing the music, the band, and 2XG's latest CD release 'That's All I Need.' Listeners can listen live on the internet by going to: <a contents="http://www.nativeamericacalling.com/nac_listen.shtml" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.nativeamericacalling.com/nac_listen.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.nativeamericacalling.com/nac_listen.shtml</a> and selecting on of the radio stations that broadcast it on the internet.Twice As Good 2XGtag:twiceasgood.org,2005:Post/32311182014-10-13T21:40:39-07:002022-02-15T04:43:26-08:00Nominated for a Nammy!!We are proud to announce that our 2012 CD, "Back To Clearlake Oaks," has been nominated for the 15th annual Native American Music Awards in the Blues Category.<br><br>The winner will be decided by popular vote, voting is open to everyone, so please vote for us by going to the official awards website:<br> <a contents="http://www.nativeamericanmusicawards.com/vote-now" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.nativeamericanmusicawards.com/vote-now" target="_blank">http://www.nativeamericanmusicawards.com/vote-now</a><br><br>Voting is open until November 12th. The Awards show is Friday November 14th in Salamanca, NY, at the Seneca Allegany Casino.<br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.nativeamericanmusicawards.com/vote-now" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/56114/9ee0309176fdbd26357565103b54007ed52a01a7/medium/native-american-music-awards1.jpg?1413261490" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></a><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/56114/d4360f50335771339cd0535534a3c704fd9fbb4d/medium/backtoclearlakeoakscover.jpg?1386255766" class="size_m justify_center border_" />Twice As Good 2XGtag:twiceasgood.org,2005:Post/31412652014-08-17T09:39:48-07:002021-09-28T13:26:03-07:00Concert at NMAI-Washington DC streaming on YoutubeHere's the live footage of Twice As Good performing in Washington DC at the historic National Museum of the American Indian on the capitol mall of the USA. The concert was in conjunction with the Living Earth Festival and the celebration of the museum's 10th Anniversary year.<br><br> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/TrG3T1i25Wg" width="400"></iframe>Twice As Good 2XGtag:twiceasgood.org,2005:Post/30947292014-07-23T16:29:08-07:002022-04-12T22:41:37-07:00New CD released!!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/56114/433adec2286a17d928c16a8aa000dbba99778845/small/cover-of-thats-all-i-need.jpg?1406157957" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><br><br><br>Twice As Good's 5th studio album, "That's All I Need," is out!<br><br>The Father & Son blues duo have gathered and recorded a collection of lively and soulful songs to present to their audience that boasts the theme of Love, that all anyone needs.<br><br>You can order your copy direct here from their website, or it will be available on iTunes shortly after release.Twice As Good 2XGtag:twiceasgood.org,2005:Post/27063162014-03-07T08:08:56-08:002021-07-28T16:56:10-07:00In the News, the Press Democrat!<span class="font_regular"><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20140307/entertainment/140309711#page=0" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/56114/55c866fd080d1f661b30a26198744a97db535ad6/medium/2xg-press-democrat-article-3-2014.jpg?1394208365" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>On the front page of section D, (Timeout) arts & entertainment,<br>Twice As Good receives kudos for their hard work and great music.<br>Read the article here: <a contents="The Press Democrat" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20140307/entertainment/140309711#page=0" target="_blank">The Press Democrat</a></span>Twice As Good 2XGtag:twiceasgood.org,2005:Post/22217512014-01-14T14:02:15-08:002022-01-03T12:13:53-08:00New Music VideoSee the new music video of our song, "Back to Clearlake Oaks", the title track off our last album that won the Indian Summer Music Award in the Blues Category. Produced by Ex'pression College. Thanks to Cody Flowers, Eddy Lerma, Jason Setla, and Christian Barber.<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="169" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/x2sEdO5KGZc?rel=0" width="300"></iframe>Twice As Good 2XGtag:twiceasgood.org,2005:Post/22217522014-01-13T22:00:00-08:002021-11-27T15:40:47-08:00Winner at Indian Summer Music Awards!! <a href="http://www.indiansummer.org/" target="_new"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/56114/5b2fd3e40819e6e33e2b95b8d3cb3c8c6cc5a9f1/original/isma.jpg?1386280464" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="250" width="250" /></a><br>Two songs from Twice As Good's latest CD (Back To Clearlake Oaks) were nominated for the Indian Summer Music Awards; an awards show that honors Native American musicians from the USA and Canada, held at the Indian Summer Festival in September in Milwaukee WI. <a href="http://www.indiansummer.org/" target="_new">http://www.indiansummer.org/</a><br><br>The song, "Good Evening, Good Night" WON the Blues Category.<br><br>and, the song, "Samba Dos Indios" was nominated in the Central and South American Indigenous Category.<br><br>Twice As Good performed at the 10th Annual ISMA's and at the Indian Summer Music Festival, held at Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, on September 7th. They would like to thank all their fans for their support.Twice As Good 2XGtag:twiceasgood.org,2005:Post/22217542014-01-12T22:00:00-08:002023-12-10T09:06:05-08:00New CD review in Living Blues Magazine Blues fans get your copy of the December 2012 issue (#222, Vol. 43, #6) of Living Blues Magazine!<br><br>Twice As Good has received their first album review in the magazine for their latest CD "Back To Clearlake Oaks". Writer Lee Hildebrand calls it "a winner" and an "extremely good program of music".<br><br><a href="http://digital.livingblues.com/publication?i=137169" target="_new">http://digital.livingblues.com/publication?i=137169</a><br><br><br type="_moz"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/56114/0d5f0217b43083738f4dd226e55259c91f286129/medium/living-blues.jpg?1386260152" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="400" width="300" />Twice As Good 2XGtag:twiceasgood.org,2005:Post/22217562012-10-16T22:00:00-07:002019-10-03T11:28:48-07:00Pictures from the Russian River Blues Festival Here's the 2XG band at the Russian River Blues Festival Sept 23rd 2012.<br>
Paul Steward (also seen with Robert Randolph & Taj Mahal)<br>
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<p><a href="https://vimeo.com/38062637">1st Annual American Indian Day Festival, pt. 2</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/miccosukeemagazinetv">Miccosukee Magazine</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>
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