E2TG 9/29/2021 - The Middle - The Middle Mix (Constellations Remix)

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One week from today!  The 5 Spot 6:00pm!

 

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E2TG 9/29/2021 - Something Goes Here -

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If you are going to be in the Nashville area on Wednesday October 6, please come out to The 5 Spot.  I will be hosting my first show in nearly two years, and it is going to be a great one.  Bill Bloomer is an American ex-pat living in France and currently on tour in the US. Bloomer first came to our attention with the release of his 2018 album Jubilee. Boasting a remarkable backstory and the songs to back that up, he quickly became a favorite here at E2TG.  His 2019 release Bounty further solidified that status.  We are thrilled to have him for a rare Nashville appearance. 

Rounding out the bill, we have a full-band set from Nashville's own Stuffy Shmitt  who recently released the Deluxe Edition of his 2020 album Stuff Happens (called More Stuff Happens). When I first met Stuffy - at The 5 Spot - I wasn't sure what to think. A few years later, I am still not sure what to think, but I know he is one of the best songwriters around. His magic is that his offstage (and sometimes onstage) persona will get you totally off your guard and then he will devastate you with his music. Like Bloomer, his songs come directly from his life experience.  Stuffy always puts together a top-notch band made up of some of the best that Nashville has to offer. 

Most of the information is on the poster or at the Facebook Event - here. 

 

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E2TG 9/27/2021 - Featured Friday on Monday (Fresh Start) - Bloodlight Mix (The Grand Design Remix)

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Okay - a combination of things: Americana, work, lack of sleep, mood - forced me to kind of punt on the blog for the end of last week. 

I do have a brand new Featured Friday Playlist - which I am unveiling a couple of days late. 

As always enjoy! Give our Playlist a follow if you are so inclined, and if you find music you love, give the band or artist some support.
 

 

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E2TG 9/22/2021 - Fishing for Truth - No More Mix (What I Want Remix)

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It is becoming obvious that this week is not going to be good for blogging like I want to... 

So - below is the next segment of our Featured Friday Playlist recap - please check out the songs.  Sorry I don't have time to write short summaries of each song/artist, but there is some great music so check it out. 

Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 4 - short version) (songs 30-36):

30. "Here We Go Again" by The Right Here

31. "Past is Prologue" by Shakespeare & the Blues

32. "Illusion Turns to Dust" by Lost Weekend

33. "Primrose" by Mums Favourite

34. "Charlatans" by Derision Cult

35. "Maggie" by Seafoam Green

36. "Gold" by Red Clay Revival 

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E2TG 9/21/2021 - Americana-fo-fanna - seventeen mix (Always Lie Remix)

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Short on time!  Please come to Dee's on Saturday and say hello and hear some killer tunes 

Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 3 - the third part) (songs 23-29):

23. "La nuit pour nous deux" by Gabriel Naim Amor

First up, we have the lead single from a new compilation album to benefit homicide survivors. The album is called Luz de Vida II: A Compilation to Benefit Homicide Survivors which will be out November 5 and features contributions from Calexico, Dr. Dog, Amos Lee, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, and more.  Gabriel Naim Amor is a French born, Parisian musician who moved to Tucson, Arizona in 1997.

24. "Oddball" by The Baboon Show

Next up, we have a song for all the Oddballs in your life via Swedish punk rock band The Baboon Show. 

25. "Filament" by Chris Robley

We previously featured Chris Robley on his song "Sandra" - dedicated to Sandra Bland. Now, his new album A Filament In the Wilderness of What Comes Next is out now, and we have what is essentially the title track.  An amazing song - I am loving this album. 

26. "Kill for the Sound" by Infamous Stiffs

Next up, we have the title track from the recent album by the California punk band. The band, which formed in 2019, is made up of veterans of the California punk scene. 

27. "Yesterdays - Dance Remix" by Sarah Caltieri

Next  up, we have the dance remix of the latest single from this award-winning UK artist. 

28. "Fight or Flight" by Beyond the Grey

Next up, we have the latest single from this Kansas City hard rock band. 

29. "Ladies Night" by Cravism x Maya Diegel

Singapore-France chill-hop/R&B duo are back in the playlist with their most recent single. 

 

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E2TG 9/20/2021 - Music City Monday - Sweet Krazy Mix (Coal Train Remix)

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Hard to believe it, but Americana Week is here. The return to a live event will different - proof of vaccine or negative test will be required, I expect - but don't know - that there will smaller crowds in general. But, there is still going to be a lot happening - and one event, I am particularly excited about is the Magnolia Roads - American Roots Saturday & Backyard Campfire Sessions.  I will be teaming up with the incredible Emily Hansen of Magnolia Roads to co-emcee the event which boasts 20+ musical acts on two stages - including several E2TG favorites - like Jon Latham, Allen and Keshia of LadyCouch, The Natchez Tracers, Renee Wahl & The Sworn Secrets, Chip Greene, Mike Younger, David Newbould, The Minks, Don Gallardo, Tim Easton, Amelia White, Ted Russell Kamp, and more. 

The show goes from 11:30am until 8pm at Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge.  The schedule and details can be found  here - stop by or hangout all day. 

Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 2 - what comes after the first part) (songs 16-22):

16. "Reaches of the Universe" by Coyote Man

Chicago based Progressive, instrumental band with the lead track from their new album. 

17. "Happy Place" by Louise Cappi

From the new album. Hope, whose title took on new meaning in the wake of Hurricane Ida. Louise Cappi is based in New Orleans. 

18. "Underneath Your Spell" by Ewan MacFarlane

Single from the forthcoming debut solo album by the Glascow music legend. 

19. "Burning House of Love" by Jesse Dayton

Austin Texas singer-songwriter Jesse Dayton with a cover of the X song. 

20. "Come Back Jimmy" by Matthew James Adkins

Michigan's Matthew James Adkins returns to the playlist with a track from his just released album Stoned on My Own. 

21. "When The Lights Went Out" by Bailey Tomkinson

Next up, the latest single from the UK-based singer-songwriter. 

22. "The Ballad of K69996 Roma" by Nick Hudson

And finally, Nick Hudson (who E2TG may know from Academy of Sun) just released his new EP K69996roma, and we have the lead and sort of title track to close out this segment of the Playlist. 

 

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E2TG 9/17/2021 - Featured Friday - Calumet Queen Mix (All in All Remix)

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E2TG 9/16/2021 - Beginnings and Endings - Louder Than Hell Mix (Just a Shame Remix)

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Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 3 - an abrupt ending) (songs 22-27):

22. "After the Storm" by Spike Middleton

First up today, we have the new single from Nashville-based producer and artist Spike Middleton. 

23. "Bubble Girl" by Tara Vern

Next up, we have the lead track from the new album by this guitar-playing ex-lawyer originally from Sydney, Australia and now based in Portugal.  The album is called I Tried To Drown My Sorrows But The Bastards Learnt To Swim.

24. "Struck Gold" by ANC4

Next up, we have a new single from the Swedish power-pop quartet ANC4 (Arvidson & Nilsson Combo Four). 

25. "The Dirties" by Lone Wild

Next, we have the latest single from the band Lone Wild, who made Nashville home in 2020. 

26. "Minds" by Fabels

Next up, we have the title track from the new album from this Australian band that formed in 2010.

27. "Equality" by Abie Toiber

And, we close out the playlist with a great new single from singer-songwriter Abie Toiber who was born in Mexico City and who has lived in the USA and Israel. 

        

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EE2TG 9/14/2021 - Back on Track - Freak of Nature Mix (Can't Hide Remix)

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Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 2 - again) (songs 16-21):

16. "West Reservoir" by Alice Hubble

First up today, we have the lead track from Hexentanzplatz by UK synth pop artist Alice Hubble. 

17. "Treasures" by Astral Brain

Next up, we have the second single from the forthcoming The Bewildered Mind album by this Swedish dreampop duo. 

18. "Words to Live By, Suits to Die In" by Queen's Pleasure

Next, we have the title track from the debut album by this garage rock band from Amsterdam. 

19. "Open Chest" by Sitrekin

Next, we have a new single from Danish - Kirstine Stubbe Teglbjærg - whose song on the Twilight Saga soundtrack hit 100 million streams. This is a wonderful song with diverse influences. 

20. "Half In, Half Out" by The Kundalini Genie

Next up, we have the title track from the forthcoming fifth album by this Scottish psychedelic rock band. 

21. "Family Tables" by IVORY BLUE

And, we close his section of the playlist with the latest single from this singer-songwriter from  Kansas City, Missouri.  A great way to take us out for the day. 

 

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E2TG 9/14/2021 - Playing Catch Up (or Ketchup) (or Catsup) - It's Okay Mix (Future Looks Fine Remix)

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I am back after taking a couple of days off.  In order to get back on track, we will skip the shuffle today and jump right into the Featured Friday Playlist recap (below the jump).  

 

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E2TG 9/09/2021 - Long Road Ahead - Nervous Work of Art Mix (Knocked Down Remix)

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Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 4 - the end?) (songs 26-29):

26. "The Magazine" by Diamond Hands

First up in our last segment - we have a track from the 4th full-length album by this Southern California band. 

27. "Sacred Regard" by Rachel Fannan and Jacob Miller

Next up, we have the new single from the collaboration between progressive folk artist Jacob Miller and rock singer-songwriter Rachel Fannan from Portland. 

28. "Lonely" by Micki Balder

Next up, we have the new single from Colorado folk artist Micki Balder. 

29. "Bad in a Good Way" by Brian Bulger

And, to close us out today, we have the latest single from Springfield, MO singer-songwriter Brian Bulger. This song combines folk, indie, and pop elements. A pretty chill tune to take us out for the week. 

 
 

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E2TG 9/8/2021 - Middle Earth - Half Light Mix (Second Fiddle Remix)

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Mid-week blues, greens, and other colors... 

Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 3 - An odd week) (songs 21-25):

21. "New Lovers" by Unicorn Domination

First up, we have a new single from Portland's Unicorn Domination on the Spirit House label. Spirit House moved their operation from Portland to Gainesville, Florida back in January. 

22. "5,000 Candles In the Wind (Bye Bye Li'l Sebastian)" by Mouse Rat

The Debut album by Pawnee, Indiana band Mouse Rat - is called The Awesome Album, and this is the lead track, and I have to say it is pretty darned awesome. 

23. "Falling" by Mike Walsh

Next up, we have the new single from this singer-songwriter from London via Madrid. 

24. "Millennial Nation" by Remain

Next up, we have the title track from the new album by Denton, Texas based rock band Remain. 

25. "artificial light" by VOTEFORSAMMO

And, we close out this segment of our playlist with a track from a single from the forthcoming Cheaper Entertainment by 19 year old London-based songwriter, producer, and singer Sammy Hodder who records as VOTEFORSAMMO.  A great song to close out this part of our playlist. 

 

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E2TG 9/7/2021 - Tuesday After the Holiday - It's Alright Mix (Happy Endings Remix)

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Late posting after a busy and eventful day.... 

Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 2 - We're Back) (songs 14-20):

14. "Ghosts of New York State" by Star Rover

First up, we have the first single from the forthcoming self-titled album from the New York City based avant-pop duo Star Rover. 

15. "Signify" by Tachys

Next up, we have the second single from Tachys which is an offshoot of the band Mew. 

16. "Hey Nora" by The Jukebox Romantics

Next up, we have a track from the forthcoming Fires Forming EP (due in December) from downstate New York band The Jukebox Romantics.

17. "Transmission" by Leonardo Das Cabrio

Next up, we have the latest single from the duo of Luis Da Silva & Lenny De Luca. Their music combines r&B, jazz, and experimental house music. 

18. "Steel Militia" by Erik Lunde

As we approach the twentieth anniversary of 9/11 - we have a track from Denver based Americana artist Erik Lunde - which deals with that horrific day and it's aftermath which is still being felt to this day. 

19. "Restore Us" by Permafrost

Next up, we have the new single from the post-punk band that formed in Norway in 1982. A great sounding song. 

20. "What's Up?" by baby chemist

Next up, we have a new cover of NYC indie-duo baby chemist.  It is a cover of the 4 Non Blondes classic "What's Up?"   A great cover to close out this segment of music. 

 

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E2TG 9/3/2021 - Featured Friday Funzone - Asheville Blues Mix (Dear Kate Remix)

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E2TG 9/02/2021 - Here We Are, Entertain Us - Pueblo Dust Mix (Out of the Blue Remix)

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I need some music.  Let's go... 

A new Featured Friday Playlist is coming at you tonight. 

Featured Friday Playlist recap (Part 5 - A Journey's End) (songs 25-28)

25. "Aloha" by CoCo Zandi

First up, we have a track from the just released As Simple as a Dream album by CoCo Zandi of Wild Child.

26. "Visions" by Jack Wakeman & The Dreamstriders

Next up, we have the debut single from this UK singer-songwriter and his band.

27. "Something in the Way" by Ari Vais & The Campbell Apartment

Next up, we have a compilation that marks the culmination of over 35 years of making music by this singer-songwriter who was born is Moscow who later settled in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

28. "Other Eden" by Ada Moreau

And, we close out the segment and the playlist with this recent single from the half Polish, half Dutch artist who is currently based in Stockholm, Sweden. 

         

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E2TG 9/01/2021 - September Song - Ark of Godiva Mix (City Lights Remix)

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We are approaching the official (and symbolic) end of summer with some cooler temperatures here in Nashville.  

Let's go with some September 1 music!

Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 4 - the penultimate post) (songs 21-24):

21. "Until the Summer Ends" by I Am Boleyn

First up today, we have the new single from a synth-pop artist who divides time between London and Stockholm.  I Am Boleyn grew up in St. Petersburg, Russia, went to Oxford to study history, and has been writing songs since she was young. 

22. "Don't Follow Where They Lead" by Ed Ryan

Formerly of the 1970s power pop band The Rudies, Ed Ryan just  released his 4th album on the Kool Kat Musik label, and we have the title track. 

23. "Nite Vibes" by Joey Joseph

Cincinnati based Joey Joseph (Pomegranates) just released his sixth album in five years, and we have the title track. A cool, glam/disco vibe here. Cool stuff. 

24. "Never Go Home" by Payton Howie

And, we close this segment of the playlist with the new single from country singer Payton Howie. An ode to summer fun. 

 

 

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