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Whew! It feels like the calm before the Americana storm. This is Americana Fest week in Nashville. I got to bed early last night - for likely the last time this week. I am working on keeping a positive attitude. The things that don't matter: 1. missing something 2. somebody thinking I'm not going to the "cool" events 3. Trying to outdo other people or myself with endurance.
Things that matter: 1. Seeing as many out of town friends (including those I've never met in person) 2. Discovering "new to me" music. 3. Supporting friends - when I'm able. 4. Having a good time 5. Not making myself sick (like last year).
Announcement: I will helping to host an event coming up tomorrow night at The Radio Cafe featuring E2TG favorites Amelia White and Mark Huff - plus a couple of up and coming UK artists. Doors at 7 - music at 7:30 - $5.00 cover.
What better way to start the week in Nashville that is just like any other week in Nashville - except more intense - than with a "Music City Monday" shuffle. Covering music both new and old by a cross-section of the talented folks who have and/or do call Nashville home.
"More Than I Could Afford" by Zach Schmidt
Eagerly anticipating some new music from Pittsburgh native and East Nashville favorite, Zach Schmidt - we start things off with a bit of a deep cut from his breakthrough album The Day We Lost the War."Shame on the Moon" by Rodney Crowell
A few years back, I caught Rodney Crowell at Station Inn for Americana Fest. I remember being struck by his humbleness and the absolute professionalism of him and his band. Rodney Crowell is an essential part of Nashville music. This is a song he wrote and recorded for his 1981 debut album. It was famously covered by Bob Seger for his album, The Distance, and Seger made it a hit song.
"Blue Souvenirs" by Amelia White
Speaking of Amelia White - who I am looking forward to seeing tomorrow night - we have the title track from her album which gave the name to her backing band. That band always includes some of Nashville's finest players. Tomorrow night, her band will feature Sergio Webb, Parker Hawkins, and Justin Amaral.
"Sivler Street" by Sad Baxter
The first time I saw Sad Baxer - they were serving as the backing band for Bill Eberle. The next time I saw them was at Betty's - last year - playing a bill that featured Brooklyn bands NOICE and The Regrets. NOICE featured E2TG favorite Samuel Michael Braverman. Sad Baxter recently released a new album called So Happy. This goes back to their 2016 album Weirdy.
"Softer Side" by Erica Blinn
When I get the chance to feature an artist, I always try to keep up with their journey as best as I can. We debuted Erica Blinn's song - "Dance with the One Who Brought You Hear" last year. Now, she is one of the hottest artists from the East Nashville scene. This is a track from her album Better Than Gold.
"Not the End" by Tim Carroll
In recent years, Tim Carroll's weekly Rock n Roll Happy Hour has become an official, unofficial part of Americana Fest. It's a great chance for out of town guests and locals to check out the best weekly show in Nashville. We have been featuring songs from Carroll's new album Keeping Time. This one goes back to his Look Out! Album.
"Benny Wore a Scowl" by Bill Lloyd
Next up, we have Bill Lloyd with a bit of a from his excellent Happening Now! album. Lloyd has been a big part of Nashville music for decades. His reach extends into Americana music and stretches to everything from country, rock, pop and more."Swimmin' Hole" by The Cactus Brothers
"Sweet Old-Fashioned Girl" by The Cactus Brothers
The Cactus Brothers and their predecessor Walk the West were Americana before Americana existed. Hell, they were alt-country before that was a thing. These two tracks are from the self-titled Cactus Brothers album. The Cactus Brothers will be reunting October 13 opening for White Animals, and their set will include some Walk the West songs.
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