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All of this happened a long time ago when the world was a very different place. Of course, none of us knew that at the time.
(From The Drift - A Novel by Joe Wolfe-Mazeres) Available at Amazon.com (Kindle edition also available)
"If I can just get though this work week, without getting killed or caught..." (with apologies to Guy Clark.)
Last night, a great night of music at The 5 Spot. I saw Mike Cullison and his relatively new band The Lucky Dogs. Mike is a great songwriter - we have featured his music here at E2TG. The Lucky Dogs are a great band featuring Michael Ross, Bobby Kent, and more. Great selection of covers and original tunes - including a few written with Mark Robinson.
After that, I hung around for part of the 2nd ever Pizza Collective showcase. The Pizza Collective is a group of songwriters who meet once a week, eat pizza, and bring in a new song to play for the group. I loved what I heard, and wish I could have stuck around for the rest, but I was way too tired. Did get to see J.R. Wyatt, Becca Richardson, a great cello player named Zan Berry. I look forward to catching more of their shows.
I need to tell you about an event coming up Saturday - also at The 5 Spot. After The Fats Kaplin Gang, stick around for Spoons of Diamond. It is a tribute to Neil Diamond - feat. the one and only Black Diamond (Nashville's own Neil Diamond impersonator). More importantly, this is a fundraiser - organized by Jason - an employee of The 5 Spot. I'll let him tell you about it:
"Neil Diamond was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease this year.
Liftware.com is a company that has developed “smart spoons”
that allow people with Parkinson's Disease, Cerebral Palsy and, many other disabilities, the independence of feeding themselves with more confidence.
These spoons, with accessories, cost around $300-$350, depending on the particular disability and, spoon handle needed. They're not covered by Medicare, Medicaid or, majority of private insurance.
The funds raised will be used to purchase more of these “smart spoons.”
If this device will improve your quality of life, you should have one, no matter your ability to afford one. As someone with Cerebral Palsy, I know firsthand that life with a disability comes with added struggles and, expenses. Also, as a guy who is so completely comfortable with having CP that I go by the nickname of “Shakes,” I can say that the first time to use this spoon was a life changing moment. I can't imagine how it would affect someone who isn't as comfortable with their own disability! Therefore, I find people who would benefit from this technology and,
simply give them one, with accessories.
After all, there's already enough “red tape” and “hoops to jump through” in today's world...and, who doesn't enjoy a nice bowl of soup?
Your friend,
Shakes
gofundme.com/shakes37206"
Shakes gave my daughter, whose diagnoses includes CP, one of the "smart spoons". This should be a great night for a great cause.
Now, we jump back into the "New Music" playlist. I am now way, way behind in adding new music to the list, but there is still a ton of music already added. Let's shuffle!
"Equinox" by Fred Abong
We start with our second listen to Homeless - the forthcoming album by Fred Abong (Belly, Throwing Muses). I am really digging this album, and this track was a great way to start my morning.
"Hellfire" by Ben Bostick
Next, we have the first of three title tracks in the shuffle. Ben Bostick is a California-based songwriter originally from South Carolina. The songs on Hellfire where written during a yearlong weekly residency in downtown L.A. with his band. The songs were influenced by the energy of the bar, and that energy shines through. The album was produced by John Would (Warren Zevon, Fiona Apple).
"Life in the City" by Andrew Reed
We continue to move through If All The World Were Right by singer-songwriter Andrew Reed. This is one of my favorite songs on the album.
"Cancelled" by The Electric Grandmother
We've reached the penultimate track we have to feature from the latest album by Washington D.C. duo, The Electric Grandmother. This is the title track to that album - an allegory of sorts. Mary Alice and Pete celebrated their 15th Anniversary yesterday - so it is fitting that the shuffle brought up this song today. The Electric Grandmother is one of the most unique and original bands, I've had the pleasure of featuring here. I really hope to catch one of their multi-media live shows some time soon.
"Back on Level Ground" by Ten Penny Gypsy
Another duo - this time from Arkansas - we have a wonderful song from the self-titled album by Justin Patterson and Laura Lynn Danley - who perform as Ten Penny Gypsy. The album was produced and recorded by Anthony Crawford (Sugarcane Jane, Willie Sugar Capps) at his studio in Alabama.
"Anything" by The Scrags
Our third title track comes from Swedish rock/punk band - The Scrags. As a long-time fan of punk and post-punk music, it is always good to have music like this in my shuffle.
"Perfect Day" by Trent Agecoutay
Trent Agecoutay - the Canadian/First Nations singer-songwriter has really caught my attention with his album Now... And Then. I love this song. It tells a wonderful story - it is filled with truthful emotions, and it is just flat-out a great song.
"The Nineteen Eighties" by Chris J. Connolly
Moving Maps is another album that has captured my attention. Connolly writes strong songs, and his unique (and beautiful) vocals add another layer to the music. A great way to close out this shuffle.
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