E2TG 4/27/2020 - Music City Monday - Dark Glasses Mix (Cold Remix)

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Time marches on... we are now into the final week of April, and although so the decision to start reopening some things is happening in some areas, we are still a long way off from many music related functions from opening, and that is assuming that we do not have a resurgence in cases.

I know many people and small businesses are suffering. For those us who are faring relatively well, the need can be overwhelming.  My best advice is to support the venues and artists that mean the most to you and do so in a way that makes sense for your situation. I have tried (emphasis on tried) to match my giving to the money I would have been spending if I was able to out. Everyone's situation is different, and so there is no wrong answer here.

Mostly, what I want my readers to hear - is that regardless of the orders and openings in your area, it is important to be safe and to still stay home as much as you can.  No matter which models or philosophies that you chose to believe, it is clear that we are not at the end of this pandemic, and the possibility exists for a comeback. At a minimum follow the guidelines of health officials regarding masks and social distancing. We are all restless and eager to get back to "normal", but to rush this will only delay things and will likely cost people their health and their lives.

Meanwhile, I am going to do my part to feature some new and not so new music here from the comfort of my home.

Time for another Music City Monday!

    Featured Friday Playlist

Music City Monday Shuffle

A fine mix of mostly fairly recent Nashville music. Enjoy!

"Cold" by Jen Starsinic (from Bad Actor)

Recent album from the singer-songwriter who is a co-founder and co-director of Girls Write Nashville - a wonderful organization that provides mentoring and other programming to support and encourage girls and young women to thrive in the music industry.

"One Road Out (Angola Rodeo Blues)" by Kevin Gordon (from Tilt and Shine)

A track from Kevin Gordon's excellent latest album. 

"That Was Now, This is Then" by Joe Blanton (from Good, Bad, Right or Wrong)

If you are talking about Nashville rock and roll over the years, and you do not mention Joe Blanton, you have a big problem.  From The Ratz to The Enemy to Royal Court of China to The Bluefields (to recent reunions of everyone from Raging Fire to Walk the West) - plus so much more. Joe Blanton has been a constant and powerful presence in the history of rock music in Music City.

"Who Are You? Point To It!" by Ron Gallo (from Stardust Birthday Party)

Opening track - not so much a song - from the indie band originally from Philadelphia.

"The Magic Tree (Version 2)" by Steve Forbert (from The Magic Tree)

The second version of the title track to this fairly recent album by the singer-songwriter whose breakout hit was Romeo's Tune back in the late 70s. (Version 2 is not in YouTube - so the video is for version 1).

"Southwind" by Will Payne Harrison (from East Nashville Blues)

Singer-songwriter originally from south Louisiana. Harrison is a champion and cheerleader for his fellow indie Americana songwriters. 

"Takin' My Time" by Jon Worthy (from Something's Gotta Give)

Jon Worthy just released a new song - which can be found in this week's Featured Friday Playlist. This goes back to his 2019 album with his band The Bends.

"Granddad" by Sarah Potenza (from Monster)

Monster could refer to Sarah Potenza's voice. The one time Voice contestant is a powerhouse singer and songwriter. 

"Dark Glasses" by Bob Lewis (from End of an Error)

Before the quarantine, I would see Bob Lewis almost every week and sometimes multiple times a week. He is a fantastic singer-songwriter and an all-around good guy.  A great way to close out this shuffle.

VIDEO PLAYLIST

Recent and Upcoming Releases:

This Week

4/28 - Savannah Pope - "He Sees Me" (single)

4/?? - I Am A Rocketship - Ghost Stories (LP)
4/01? - Ten Penny Gypsy - Fugitive Heart (LP)

5/01 - BOAT - Tread Lightly (LP)

5/01 - Laura Cortese and the Dance Card - Bitter Better (LP)

5/01 - Cut Beetlez vs Nice Guys - CBNG (LP)

5/01 - Grenon - "Imaginary Friends" (single)

5/01 - Paul Nelson - "Dying to Forget" (single)

5/01 - Felixity - Love Sick (LP)

Last Week

4/19 - Ugggy - "Bicycle Day" (single)
4/20 - Tate and Silas- Rock and Roll (LP)

4/20 - Dopeknife - Breakbeats n' Vandalism (EP)
4/22 - Marco Bonvicini - "Where the Streets Have No Name" (single)

4/23 - The Kecks - "Modern Girls" (single)

4/23 - The Microdance - "Lovesick Kisses" (single)

4/24 - Nicole Boggs and the Reel - "I'm Gonna Break Your Heart" (single)

4/24 - Ben Bostick - Among the Faceless Crowd (LP)

4/24 - Kyle Lalone - Somewhere In Between (EP)

4/24 - Lazaris Pit - "You Don't Tag Me in Memes Anymore" (single)

4/24 - Goldman Thibodeaux and the Lawtell Playboys - title unknown (LP)

4/24 - Petter Carlsen - "Dogs" (single) 

4/24 - Chris Milam - Meanwhile (LP)

4/24 - Felixity - "Twisted Love" (single)

4/24 - The Kings Pond Shantymen - Hold Your Course (LP)

4/24 - 6TH CROWD - "You're Not An Island" (single)

4/24 - Sean Dampte - "Loose Guard" (single)

Next Week:

5/08 - Brian Wright and the Sneak-Ups - Lapse of Luxury

5/08 - Watch Clark - Backscatter Effect (EP)

Upcoming:

5/12 - Kory Quinn & Co. - The Blueroom (LP)

5/15 - Special Consensus - Chicago Barn Dance (LP)

5/15 - Zach Aaron - Fill Dirt Wanted (LP)

5/15 -  Secret Emchy Society - The Chaser (LP)

5/20 - Town Meeting - Make Things Better (LP)

5/22 - Victor Wainwright and the Train - Memphis Loud (LP)

5/22 - Lazaris Pit - Conifers (LP) 

5/22 - Beauty in Chaos (feat. Steven Seibold) - "Almost Pure" (single)

5/29 - Mick Hayes - My Claim to FAME (LP)

5/31 - Debra Power - That's How I Roll (LP)

6/05 - Nicole Boggs and the Reel - "None of Your Business" (single)

6/05 - People Without Shows and Inkswell - Plasma Platter (LP)

6/12 - Sammy Brue - Crash Test Kid (LP)

6/12 - Andrea & Mud - Bad News Darlin' (LP)

6/19 - Darlin' Brando - Also Too... (LP)

6/19 - Dolour - The Royal We (LP)

6/26 - The Special Pillow - World's Finest (EP)

6/26 - Dedicated Men of Zion - Can't Turn Me Around (LP)

6/?? - Mighty Brother - The Rabbit. The Owl (Double LP)

7/03 - Nicole Boggs and the Reel - None of Your Business (EP)

7/03 - Paul Nelson - Birmingham Woman (LP)

7/10 - Hurricane Ruth - Good Life (LP)

7/17 - The Bobby Lees - new album (LP)

7/?? - Tawny Ellis - Love Life (LP)

Recent:

3/18 - Marco Bonvicini - Colors (EP)

3/19 - Victor DeLorenzo - Tranceaphone (EP)

3/20 - Matt Wilson and His Orchestra - When I Was a Writer (LP)
3/20 - Chris Moyse - Bitter Ballads and Cynical Prayers (LP)

3/20 - Samuel Boller - Kingdom of the Sun (LP)
3/20 - The Blam Blams - "Isabella" (single)
3/20 - Jon Hassell - Vernal Equinox (reissue) (LP)

3/20 - Kid Be Kid - Lovely Genders (EP)

3/20 - Toni Sauna - Dead Flour (single)

3/20 - Ender Bender - "Star Killer" (single)

3/20 -  Strange Majik - 20/20 (LP)

3/20 - I YA TOYAH - Code Blue: Reloaded (LP)

3/23 - Sofia Talvik - "Meanwhile in Winnsboro" (single)

3/23 - Horace Green - Live from the Algoma Club (EP)

3/24 - Mighty Brother - "Naked Winter" (single)

3/24 - Eye Said So - "Blue Sunday" (single)

3/27 - Mayflower Madame - Prepared for a Nightmare (LP)

3/27 - The 81s - 2 Things and 118 Others (LP)

3/27 - Mayflower Madame - "Swallow" (single)

3/27 - Alienbaby Collective - F I S H B O W L / T E R R E S T R I A L (Double EP)
3/27 - Mairena - "Weird All the Time" (single)
3/27 - Lucille - Come on,Fly (LP)

3/27 - Nicole Boggs and the Reel - "Money" (single)

3/27 - Ben Reel - The Nashville Calling (LP)

3/27 - 100 Mile House - Love and Leave You (LP)

3/27 - Watermelon Slim - Traveling Man (Double Live LP)

3/27 - Lilly Hiatt - Walking Proof (LP)

3/27 - Porcelain Pink - "Sideways" (single)

3/27 - The Ocelots - Started to Wonder (LP)

3/27 - Harry Stafford - Gothic Urban Blues (LP)

4/01 - HMS Morris - "Poetry" (single)

4/02 - I Am A Rocketship - "My Nature" (single)

4/02 - Steve Forbert - "Rand" (Pandemic song) (single)

4/03 - Chip and the Charge Ups - Lightning in Our Veins (LP)

4/03 - Surrija - Surrija (LP)

4/03 - Stumbleine - Sink Into the Ether (LP)

4/03 - Neutrals - Rent Your House (EP)

4/03 - Clwb Fuzz - "No Heaven" (single)

4/03 - Weeks Island - Droste (EP)  

4/03 - The Mystery Plan - Zsa Zsa (LP)

4/03 - Tiny Fighter - Going Home (LP)

4/03 - Hallows - Subtle (EP)

4/03 - Ferdous - "Counting Stars" (single)

4/03 - Stick Crickets - "Eternal Suck" (single)

4/03 - Borrowed Chords - "Let Me Go" (single)

4/08 - Zilverbacks - The Dark Horse; At A Time When Time Was Irrelevant (LP)

4/06 - Sean Alan - "The Day That Brought the Whole World to Its Knees (single)

4/08 - ex-mothers - arrhythmia (EP)

4/09 - Ellison - "Sing" (single)

4/10 - Eliza Gilkyson - 2020 (LP)
4/10 - Dan Montgomery - Smoke and Mirrors (a phonographic memory) (LP)
4/10 - Pokey LaFarge - Rock Bottom Rhapsody (LP)

4/10 - The Dream Syndicate - The Universal Inside (LP)

4/10 - Nikavo - "Yummy Miami" (single)

4/10 - Soul Creole - "Trois Rangs" (single and dub mix)

4/10 - Lady Moon & the Eclipse - "Relationship" (single)

4/10 - Jovi Skyler - Jovi Skyler (EP) and "Gia" (single)

4/13 - Pilotcan - No More Shan Goodbye (LP)

4/15 - Je'Melody - Jaded (EP)

4/15 -Lobelia Lawson - Positive Song Project (EP)

4/16 - Destijl - Greatest Hits Vol. 2 (LP)

4/17 - Paul Burch and WPA Ballclub - Light Sensitive (LP)

4/17 - Le String Noise - Live Album (title ???) (LP)

4/17 - Aimee Steven - "Hell is a Teenaged Girl" (single)

4/17 - Monks Road Social - Humanism (LP)

4/17 - The Academy of the Sun - "The Parts That Need Replacing" (single)