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The other day, I posted a rag tag collection of music called Fine, Fine Music. I kind of liked that so I decided to do it again. Song sometimes enter my head - either through hearing an old song on the radio, reading a mention, or just a random, unexplained earworm. Over the past few days, I have been collecting some of these as they pass through, and I created the video playlist which will be posted below.
I was going to just post without comment, but well, you know me (or you don't...) so... just quick, self-indulgent observations:
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
March 25, 2014 - The Basement - Nashville
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One is tempted to draw conclusions....
I don't get out to see live music as often as I would like. So lacking adequate empirical evidence, I can only offer anecdotal proof of my theorem that on any given night at any given venue in Nashville (and probably elsewhere, but I don't even have first hand anecdotal evidence of that), there is a ton of great music to be had - played by people you've heard of and people you are hearing for the first time.
Case in point: The Basement New Faces Night - Tuesday March 25, 2014.
There were six artists on the bill, and each brought a unique and ultimately satisfying set of music to the stage.
I wish I had time for a full review, but I've created a handy You Tube playlist of all the artists.
Included: Owen Danoff of Washington DC, Regan Lorraine from Nashville by way of Indiana, Kyle Adem from Knoxville, Geoff Koch from Nashville by way of St. Louis (which I must point out in my head I am pronouncing like the French do), Keelan Donovan from Nashville by way of Portland Maine, and the aforementioned Miss Shevaughn and Yuma Wray from California and DC.
Just a couple of notes in lieu of a full review:
Owen Danoff sounded like he was going to start of with a cover of John Mayer's "The Real World" and then actually said, "This is not a John Mayer song", and it wasn't. Combining a variety of styles into a sound that his own - a bit a of trivia - Danoff is the son of the writer(s) of "Afternoon Delight" and "Take Me Home Country Roads".
Regan Lorraine was joined by Jason Goforth, whose name was so familiar I had to look him up, and I saw where he played with Angel Snow - so I'm thinking that's where I heard of him. For the last song, Regan spent a lot of time tuning her guitar (and imploring the audience to talk while she did it). The tuning was worth it as the song sounded amazing and Goforth played a harmonica through a modified old telephone receiver (forgive my ignorance if this is a common thing) which sounded otherworldly and amazing.
Kyle Adem writes really great songs and has a unique and very listenable voice. I wanted to hear more.
Geoff Koch I really liked a lot and only wish I had something cool to say. Good songs, nice sound. It's not faint praise, I'm just lacking an interesting factoid. Maybe if he had fallen of the stage.... but I'm glad he didn't. Oh yeah! He closed with and epic song that was really cool!
Keelan Donovan was backed by a great sounding band, has a great charming stage presence, and he writes some evocative and at times humorous and human lyrics. It sounds like music you will be hearing everywhere sometime soon. I will definitely keep my eye out for other shows around town.
Miss Shevaughn and Yuma Wray. What to say? With awesome change of pace songs, powerful in both the quieter stanzas and when they blow out your eardrums and the walls. They are true road warriors and the near constant touring has served coalesced this bi-coastal band into a tight unit. Ace drummer Ben Tufts and bassist Derek Evry (a talented singer-songwriter in his own right) provide the rhythm for newlyweds Miss Shevaughn and Yuma Wray (Erin and Chris) who play and sing with power, passion, and purpose. They are also two really kind and generous people, and I'm glad I've gotten the chance to get to know them. They are touring and if (when) they come to your town, I urge (nay implore) you to go and see them.
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One is tempted to draw conclusions....
I don't get out to see live music as often as I would like. So lacking adequate empirical evidence, I can only offer anecdotal proof of my theorem that on any given night at any given venue in Nashville (and probably elsewhere, but I don't even have first hand anecdotal evidence of that), there is a ton of great music to be had - played by people you've heard of and people you are hearing for the first time.
Case in point: The Basement New Faces Night - Tuesday March 25, 2014.
I went out to see my friends and E2TG faves, Miss Shevaughn and Yuma Wray make a triumphant return to The Basement, celebrate their recent nuptials, and celebrate the release of their brand spanking new and awesome album Lean Into the Wind.
There were six artists on the bill, and each brought a unique and ultimately satisfying set of music to the stage.
I wish I had time for a full review, but I've created a handy You Tube playlist of all the artists.
Included: Owen Danoff of Washington DC, Regan Lorraine from Nashville by way of Indiana, Kyle Adem from Knoxville, Geoff Koch from Nashville by way of St. Louis (which I must point out in my head I am pronouncing like the French do), Keelan Donovan from Nashville by way of Portland Maine, and the aforementioned Miss Shevaughn and Yuma Wray from California and DC.
Just a couple of notes in lieu of a full review:
Owen Danoff sounded like he was going to start of with a cover of John Mayer's "The Real World" and then actually said, "This is not a John Mayer song", and it wasn't. Combining a variety of styles into a sound that his own - a bit a of trivia - Danoff is the son of the writer(s) of "Afternoon Delight" and "Take Me Home Country Roads".
Regan Lorraine was joined by Jason Goforth, whose name was so familiar I had to look him up, and I saw where he played with Angel Snow - so I'm thinking that's where I heard of him. For the last song, Regan spent a lot of time tuning her guitar (and imploring the audience to talk while she did it). The tuning was worth it as the song sounded amazing and Goforth played a harmonica through a modified old telephone receiver (forgive my ignorance if this is a common thing) which sounded otherworldly and amazing.
Kyle Adem writes really great songs and has a unique and very listenable voice. I wanted to hear more.
Geoff Koch I really liked a lot and only wish I had something cool to say. Good songs, nice sound. It's not faint praise, I'm just lacking an interesting factoid. Maybe if he had fallen of the stage.... but I'm glad he didn't. Oh yeah! He closed with and epic song that was really cool!
Keelan Donovan was backed by a great sounding band, has a great charming stage presence, and he writes some evocative and at times humorous and human lyrics. It sounds like music you will be hearing everywhere sometime soon. I will definitely keep my eye out for other shows around town.
Miss Shevaughn and Yuma Wray. What to say? With awesome change of pace songs, powerful in both the quieter stanzas and when they blow out your eardrums and the walls. They are true road warriors and the near constant touring has served coalesced this bi-coastal band into a tight unit. Ace drummer Ben Tufts and bassist Derek Evry (a talented singer-songwriter in his own right) provide the rhythm for newlyweds Miss Shevaughn and Yuma Wray (Erin and Chris) who play and sing with power, passion, and purpose. They are also two really kind and generous people, and I'm glad I've gotten the chance to get to know them. They are touring and if (when) they come to your town, I urge (nay implore) you to go and see them.
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Thursday, March 20, 2014
Fine, Fine Music (Cavalcade into Spring)
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Just a cavalcade of Fine, Fine music (some old and some new) - (heroes, friends, madmen, geniuses, and the like) - to herald the beginning of spring!
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Just a cavalcade of Fine, Fine music (some old and some new) - (heroes, friends, madmen, geniuses, and the like) - to herald the beginning of spring!
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Friday, March 14, 2014
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
#E2TG is not at SXSW (This is a CXCW plug by the way)
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If, like me, you are not at the South by Southwest confab (conflag?) (whatever), you probably have some good reasons. Can't get off work, lack of funds, the beer is too expensive, too many damn hipsters, it involves putting on shoes --- the list goes on.
For the last four years, there has been a great alternative to SXSW. I hope by now, you are familiar with Couch by Couchwest -where the beer is cheap and the only hipster is you. CXCW is an on-line music festival featuring a staggering number and variety of talented folks who submitted specially made videos specifically for the festival. Often, the videos feature couches. Often they don't. They may be filmed in bathrooms, kitchens, garages, on front or back porches, or in wide-open fields. Jonny Fritz when he still went by Jonny Corndawg recorded one from the inside of a drainage pipe.
The atmosphere
If you are a regular Ear to the Ground reader you probably already know about CXCW and I hope you've been keeping up. The festival is on day four, and if you haven't tuned it yet, you have some catching up to do. Go now to Couchbycouchwest.com.
Ear to the Ground favorites like:
The Foresters
Sci-Fi Romance
MAKAR
Tim Lee 3
The Imperial Rooster
Tipi Valley
Todd Farrell, Jr.
Jeanette Lynne
(And probably some I'm forgetting (sorry!))
have already made an CXCW'14 appearance. Plus - we've been introduced to some amazingly talented folks who will more than likely grace our pages soon.
We expect to see The End Men, Miss Shevaughn and Yuma Wray, and much, much more the before the festival wraps up.
Among the most buzz-worthy moments so far has been Jamie Painter's cover of Jason Isbell's Cover Me Up which has earned a recommendation from Mr. Isbell himself. Oh and Two Mule Blues set shit on fire.
So, in conclusion, I get why you're not at South by Southwest. I'm not there with you, but why the heck aren't you at Couch by Couchwest? Shoes are optional and probably not encouraged.
If, like me, you are not at the South by Southwest confab (conflag?) (whatever), you probably have some good reasons. Can't get off work, lack of funds, the beer is too expensive, too many damn hipsters, it involves putting on shoes --- the list goes on.
For the last four years, there has been a great alternative to SXSW. I hope by now, you are familiar with Couch by Couchwest -where the beer is cheap and the only hipster is you. CXCW is an on-line music festival featuring a staggering number and variety of talented folks who submitted specially made videos specifically for the festival. Often, the videos feature couches. Often they don't. They may be filmed in bathrooms, kitchens, garages, on front or back porches, or in wide-open fields. Jonny Fritz when he still went by Jonny Corndawg recorded one from the inside of a drainage pipe.
The atmosphere
If you are a regular Ear to the Ground reader you probably already know about CXCW and I hope you've been keeping up. The festival is on day four, and if you haven't tuned it yet, you have some catching up to do. Go now to Couchbycouchwest.com.
Ear to the Ground favorites like:
The Foresters
Sci-Fi Romance
MAKAR
Tim Lee 3
The Imperial Rooster
Tipi Valley
Todd Farrell, Jr.
Jeanette Lynne
(And probably some I'm forgetting (sorry!))
have already made an CXCW'14 appearance. Plus - we've been introduced to some amazingly talented folks who will more than likely grace our pages soon.
We expect to see The End Men, Miss Shevaughn and Yuma Wray, and much, much more the before the festival wraps up.
Among the most buzz-worthy moments so far has been Jamie Painter's cover of Jason Isbell's Cover Me Up which has earned a recommendation from Mr. Isbell himself. Oh and Two Mule Blues set shit on fire.
So, in conclusion, I get why you're not at South by Southwest. I'm not there with you, but why the heck aren't you at Couch by Couchwest? Shoes are optional and probably not encouraged.
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Filled Up at The Fillin' Station
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As a direct result of writing this blog, I have been fortunate to meet some incredible people....
Last night, I made the short drive from Nashville west down I-40 to Kingston Springs home of an awesome bar called The Fillin' Station which hosts a weekly Performing Writer Showcase.
More after the jump....
As a direct result of writing this blog, I have been fortunate to meet some incredible people....
Last night, I made the short drive from Nashville west down I-40 to Kingston Springs home of an awesome bar called The Fillin' Station which hosts a weekly Performing Writer Showcase.
More after the jump....
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
E2TG Dustin' off Cobwebs.... Part I
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Ug.. it's been a month or more since I posted... due to circumstances yada yada...
I hope to be back up to full speed ahead soon, but I need to dust off the cobwebs to share some things - some long overdue.
First of all - time is getting short (and I'm talking you bands and artists): CXCW '14 runs March 9-15, 2014 - location to be determined by you. There is still time to submit you video - check out the details here: Couch by Couchwest 2014
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Ug.. it's been a month or more since I posted... due to circumstances yada yada...
I hope to be back up to full speed ahead soon, but I need to dust off the cobwebs to share some things - some long overdue.
First of all - time is getting short (and I'm talking you bands and artists): CXCW '14 runs March 9-15, 2014 - location to be determined by you. There is still time to submit you video - check out the details here: Couch by Couchwest 2014
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