The Twangtown Paramours PRESS
“It is a sign of great writing to put the listener exactly where the song wants them to be…each song is meticulously written and performed”
— Blues Matters Magazine, UK 2025
“Lead singer MaryBeth Zamer is a vocal force of nature – one of the most expressive vocalists I have heard in some time.”
— Music News Nashville 2010
“The music is acutely original. MaryBeth’s vocals should be required listening.”
— Americana Highways Magazine 2025
“In the performances’ acoustic majesty, we hear the Twangtown Paramours as we’ve not heard them before, thereby bringing into bold relief the depth of their messages and the beauty of their art”
— Absolute Sound 2025
“Impossible Not to Enjoy”
– Take Effects 2022
“Lewis’s original songs are the Paramours’ meat and potatoes, and what he’s done over threealbums is establish himself as an eloquent, insightful observer of relationship nuances.”
– Deep Roots Magazine 2022
“The best collection of songs they’ve ever written and recorded”
— Alternate Root Magazine 2025
A thoroughly enlightening, and enjoyable album, the winds of change are substantial and gladly profound.
— Liverpool Sound and Vision March 2025
“The Twangtown Paramours arrive on their long-awaited album with some new twists along with the expected high-caliber songwriting, arranging, and deeply felt vocals.”
— The Absolute Sound 2022
“I sat listening and lamenting not getting to this CD sooner – it’s really good. I like everything about it, from the packaging to the superb production and musicianship. I would hate to be the person charged with the responsibility of choosing which song to work as the single from this project.”
— No Depression, 2012
“The Twangtown Paramours bring a blend of thought-provoking lyrics with angelic vocals combined with well-accomplished musicians. What more could you ask for? I guarantee the Twangtown Paramours self-titled CD to be a welcome addition to any collection.”
— Dennis Double, co-host Writer’s Block, WDVX-FM, Knoxville, TN 2012
“These are professional musicians, with the dexterity and variety you’d expect from people with backgrounds like theirs. This CD will delight music lovers across a spectrum of genres.”
— John McLaughlin, Roots & Wings, WMUC-FM, College Park, MD 2010
“Great new songs, some touching, some just plain fun. These Paramours get better with every new release”
— Gene Shay, WXPN and MC of the Philadelphia Folk Festival, Philadelphia, PA, 2012
Contact Us - twangtownparamours@gmail.com