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Progressive Torch and Twang
Americana / Folk / Country

"This ain't no REO Speedwagon with a belt buckle!"

East Lansing, Michigan
United States

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Last Login:  6/25/2008
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   Progressive Torch and Twang: General Info
Member Since2/17/2007
Band Websiteimpact89fm.org/impact.mov
Band MembersDouglas Neal & Corrina Van Hamlin
InfluencesWhere do we start? Jimmie Rodgers and the Carter Family to Tom Waits and Nick Cave, passing all points in between...
Sounds LikeUncorking a bottle of moonshine at a wine tasting
Record LabelWDBM 88.9 FM
Type of LabelIndie




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   About Progressive Torch and Twang
This is the page for Progressive Torch and Twang, which has been broadcasting weekly since 1989 from the campus of Michigan State University. Since it’s early inception, it is has sought to draw the line between traditional roots music and the latest and greatest in new songwriters and neo-traditionalists.




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Progressive Torch and Twang's Friends Comments
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Eileen Prescott





Jun 26 2008 6:56 AM

Hi there,
Thanks for the add. I dig the sounds you've got here on your page. Enjoyed listening!
All the best to you with your music!
Cheers,
Eileen
LocalMusicLife.com





Jun 24 2008 5:59 PM

Thanks for the request. Support the Michigan local music scene or promote yourself with a free signup at localmusiclife. com. Create a profile, post your events, make announcements and much more. Check out our newest feature, the Booking Assistant, created to help artists find open gigs.
Sky Productions Inc





Jun 6 2008 2:20 AM

Nashville Record Producer





May 27 2008 7:34 PM


Hello from Nashville;
Thanks for being one of my MYSPACE friends and I wish you the best in your music career.

If you ever need original songs
or are interested in recording in Nashville
PHONE (615) 742 0666 or just sign up for my "FREE"
NASHVILLE COUNTRY MUSIC NEWSLETTER to keep up with
what's going on with Independent Country Music in Music City and gain a few contacts.
.
Just send a blank E Mail to subscribe to NEWSLETTER to
NashvilleShowcase@comcast. net
Sam Corbin





May 22 2008 9:07 AM

Thanks for having us on the show, we had a great time!!!
The Fabulous Heftones





May 19 2008 11:57 PM

A bonfire and a Weepers reunion? Best concert in East Lansing this week, for sure.

Thanks for the invite. Here's a photo:



Lynn
Arthur Autumn





May 17 2008 12:42 AM

Hello Doug and Corrina!

Just checking in to see how things are going...?

Miss the show lots!
Hope you guys are well...

Cheers...
Brent A.
Arthur Autumn





May 17 2008 12:41 AM

Hello Doug and Corrina!

Just checking in to see how things are going...?

Miss the show lots!
Hope you guys are well...

Cheers...
Brent A.
The Fabulous Heftones





May 13 2008 7:34 PM

Wowie, I'm listening right now and having the best time!

I'm such a fan...

LynnH
Ionia County Bluegrass Show





Apr 14 2008 12:53 AM

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moonshine annie





Mar 12 2008 1:32 PM

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charles





Feb 21 2008 5:06 PM

Thanks for the add!
cowboycharlie...
Ester of Ashland





Feb 21 2008 11:15 AM

rock on Torch and Twang!
Mark





Feb 21 2008 1:21 AM

Love the show with a capital L. You should be working for Sirius programming their country channels.
Chris Dorman





Feb 18 2008 11:02 AM

See you soon !!
Flatfoot





Feb 6 2008 12:31 PM

We had a blast last night - thanks for being so generous with your time.
Link Wray’s Raymen® Official MySpace Site





Jan 28 2008 10:57 PM

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Jan 26 2008 6:12 PM

just droppin in to say ,,,howdy,,,,,hot rod

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A.J. Downing





Jan 24 2008 4:42 AM

Be sure to stop by and check out the new album, "River of Life" It's avaiable on my profile!

Peace,
AJ
The Fabulous Heftones





Jan 21 2008 7:54 PM

Thanks for having us on your show Tuesday with Brandon, Laura and Rev. We had the best time ever, and lots of folks have told us that they heard it.

You guys really have a wonderful thing going on there. What a great show you do!!!

Let us know if we can do anything else for you, and we promise to make sure you know if we have a jam session over at our house.

Hugs,
Lynn & Brian
Capital Area Animal Rights Society





Jan 3 2008 7:45 PM

Just wanted to let you know about a local KFC protest in Okemos this Saturday, Jan. 5th, 11:45am-1pm. Come speak out to end the horrors these animals are forced to endure. Visit our space for more info about the demo and check out www.kentuckyfriedcruelty.com to find out what is wrong with KFC
Hope to see you there...

CAARS
Capital Area Animal Rights Society





Dec 30 2007 9:20 PM

Thanks for the Add! We are a new local animal rights group, check out our space...
Happy New Year!

CAARS
Aaron Childs





Dec 24 2007 7:08 AM

Happy Holidays!


A.C.
Chief Greenbud





Nov 25 2007 7:20 PM

Great music man!! Keep it up!!
Captain Sassafrass





Oct 1 2007 12:43 PM

Dear Progressive Torch and Twang,
I think I love you.
Sincerest wishes,
Claire.
Laura Bates & Brandon Foote





Sep 12 2007 10:05 PM

Dang Howdy! Man Alive! Mighty Fine!
Punk Peg





Aug 14 2007 10:16 AM

Hi Doug, Johnny says Hi too! Peg
CAPTAIN MIDNITE





Aug 12 2007 1:56 PM

VIVA ELANA JAMES

OO LA LA !!!
CAPTAIN MIDNITE





Jul 11 2007 8:57 AM

Douge,

Va-t-elle comment la France ? Appréciez-vous le vin et le fromage ?

Capitaine Midnight
Mark





Jul 2 2007 8:16 AM

Love the show. Play some Rhonda Vincent for me tongight please!
CAPTAIN MIDNITE





Jun 26 2007 7:02 AM

Whoops, the Captain spoke thru Martin, sorry, forgit who I'm logged in as...

BLESSED BE JR CASH !!!
Martin Portier





Jun 26 2007 6:55 AM

JR done took the wrong pills agin.
ELIZABETH COOK





Jun 22 2007 12:32 AM

Thanks for adding me - and glad you like my music!
Mikeymike





Jun 20 2007 5:31 AM

I'll spare you the picture of me in a bikini carrying a surf board on my head.
The Aimcriers





Jun 7 2007 5:41 AM

Great show - real quality programming, we love it.
Edu O





Jun 6 2007 4:26 PM

hi Progressive Torch and Twang

Thanks you for your support and your interest in my work.

Regards from paris

Edu O

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Octavia Winslow





May 12 2007 3:54 PM

Robbie Fulks played the most amazing show ever!!!!


Thanks T&T!!!!
Arthur Autumn





May 11 2007 5:44 PM

Hola,

Looking forward to stopping by the show!!!

Cheers...
Brent A.
Holly O'Reilly





May 3 2007 7:12 AM

thanks for being my friend. :-)
Jen Sygit





Apr 20 2007 11:15 AM

I love you more! Twang on!
Tahmineh





Mar 30 2007 4:19 PM

Mwah! I love you!
The Fabulous Heftones





Mar 19 2007 7:01 PM

We love you guys... We're honored to be in the first 10 friends. Woohoo! How cool is that???

Thanks for the invite.

LynnH for The Fab Heftones