E2TG 10/29/2021 - Featured Friday - Painful Truth Mix (Shadow Hunters Remix)

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And just like that, we have reached the end of another week, and that means Featured Friday is back and that means, we have a brand new Featured Friday Playlist - this week's playlist includes mostly songs/albums released this week and last week as well as the usual songs from the last month or so that just reached our ears over the past two weeks.  Let's go!

Last night, I had the opportunity to check out the new Eastside Bowl - which for those of you who don't know is a new bowling alley, music venue, restaurant in Madison.  Last night's event was a multi-media event - They Came to Rock! - an alien music extravaganza - that was entertaining and fun. 

The music featured Anne McCue, Jamie Rubin, and others - plus guest Brian Wright. Featuring songs by Wright, Dave Coleman and more. Plus Wild Pony Telisha was part of the dance crew. 

Please check out the new Playlist below and support the artists you dig. We highlight ten of the songs below- but all of the songs are top-notch.  

 

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E2TG 10/28/2021 - Senses Working - Football Shaped Mix (Good Part Remix)

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Today's Halloween-centric Greetings From Nashville radio show is available on the WXNA archives. 

6:00am Greetings from Nashville by Jason and The Scorchers on Still Standing (EMI/EMI Records (USA))

6:02am Bored Young Ghost by My Politic on 12 Kinds of Lost (My Politic)

6:06am Your Heart to Haunt by Glossary on Feral Fire (Young Buffalo)

6:11am The Ghost by Ghost Town Remedy on Dry Spell (Never Nude Records)

6:15am Skeleton Crew by Webb Wilder on Hybrid Vigor (Island Records)

6:20am Skeleton Head by Diarrhea Planet on I’m Rich Beyond Your Wildest Dreams (Dine Alone Records)

6:25am Dig Two Graves by Anne McCue on Blue Sky Thinkin’ (Flying Machine Records)

6:30am Rider Ghost by Amelia White on Beautiful and Wild (White-Wolf Records)

6:34am Ghost Town by Jason And The Scorchers on Still Standing (EMI/EMI Records (USA))

6:38am Rock and Roll Halloween by Bobby Bare Jr. on Don’t Follow Me (I’m Lost) [Official Motion Picture Soundtrack] (Bloodshot Records)

6:41am To My Grave (feat. Fats Kaplin) by Wild Ponies on Galax (Gearbox Records)

6:46am Shallow Graves by India Ramey on Shallow Graves (India Ramey)

6:48am Halloween by Mcclendon on Mcclendon (Groover Obsessions)

6:54am American Gothic III: Pitchfork by Nashville Symphony Orchestra on Single (Naxos Special Projects)

It's the last day to check out the Featured Friday Playlist before it refreshes.  I am still figuring out how I am going to format E2TG going forward, the time has worked better for me this week- but it still needs some tweaking.  Stay tuned. 

Today's shuffle below:

 

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E2TG 10/27/2021 - Midweek Blunderings - Aliso Mix (Clarity Remix)

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We reached the mid-point of the week.  Last night, I made it out to Dee's for the latest edition of Darrin Bradbury's on-going songwriter's night - this week featured Alec Lang (who is pretty new to town and who I enjoyed), Angela Autumn (who was fantastic), and the always great Chelsea Lovitt. Plus Darrin and Irakli Gabriel who played a fun, loose set.  

Then, I headed over to The 5 Spot to catch the latest Swill TV - Live show - featuring the 9th episode of the music video series.  The live show featured performances by Caleb Hayden Christopher - a bartender at The 5 Spot making his stage debut at the venue - his songs were great and his stage presence was fantastic, Sophie and the Broken Things - who I caught one year ago on a livestream and who I have played on the radio.  Sophie's band included the multi-talented Dave Coleman and drummer Lemmy Hayes (Buck 'N' Stuff), and long-time E2TG favorite Tom Schreck with rare appearance of his band Tom Schreck Escapes!  

Tomorrow - catch the next edition of Greetings from Nashville - with a collection of songs that seem to fit the Halloween season. 

 

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E2TG 10/26/2021 - Scary Season - 1920 Mix (Good Thing Remix)

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Today's Ear to the Ground radio show is up on the archive at WXNA

All the songs on today's show have or sound like they might have a Halloween theme to them. Almost all new music from Nashville and Beyond.

A reminder to please check out the Featured Friday Playlist below. 

On we go, today's shuffle is after the jump.

 

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E2TG 10/25/2021 - Music City Monday - Drinking to Forget Mix (Terrier Remix)

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And we are back!  I invite to check out the Featured Friday Playlist - I am letting last week's list continue on for this week, and I will work on an update for Friday.

I am still formulating a plan to allow E2TG to be more sustainable to my schedule/time while still featuring as much new music as I can. I will likely be phasing into the new format over the next couple of months - as we wind down 2021, prepare for the holidays, and look to 2022.

Yesterday, I headed to Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge as they are celebrating their 5th Anniversary.  The afternoon was filled with good people and great music from Sally Jaye, Darrin Bradbury and Irakli Gabriel, Jon Latham, Allen and Keshia of Lady Couch, and Brian Wright.   A great time was had by all and money was raised for SAFPAW

DJubilee (I) will be returning to the airwaves this week with a couple of "Halloween" themed shows (songs about scary things or that sound like they might be).  Tuesday on Ear to the Ground radio - mostly all-new music (mostly from the past few months) with themes related to Zombies, Ghosts, etc.  Thursday on Greetings from Nashville, we have an hour of local Nashville music - past and present with similar themes.    Both shows begin at 6am only on WXNA 101.5 or wxnafm.org

 

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E2TG 10/15/2021 - Featured Friday (pre-break) - Ska Song Remix (Burning Blues Remix)

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So as previously reported, I will taking break next week and then I will try to get back on track, but I am also contemplating another upgrade to E2TG (version 4.0 maybe?) so this break may be a time to do that.  In the meantime, we do have a new Featured Friday Playlist for your enjoyment.   Please check it out.  And the usual disclaimers and suggestions apply:  Support the independent artists you like in a tangible way.  

The first twelve songs are recapped below, but there is great stuff throughout the whole list - so check it all out. 

 

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E2TG 10/14/2021 - And Again... - Fast Car Mix (August Streets Remix)

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Today - we wrap up our Featured Friday Playlist for the week.  I will taking next week off. As of now, I think I will load a new Playlist as normal and feature the first several songs on Friday, but that could change. 

Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 5) (songs 20-22):

20. "Morning Birds" by The Embryos

First up, we have the opening track from the new album by this Chicago band.

21. "A Song is Way Above the Lawn" by Karen Peris

Next up, we have the title track of the new children's album by Pennsylvania singer-songwriter Karen Peris of The Innocence Mission. 

22. "Fallen Skies" by SHADE

And, we close out this week with the new single from this much talked about Manchester band. 

 

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E2TG 10/13/2021 - Something, something - Warrior Gene Mix (Singing Flame Remix)

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Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 4) (songs 17-19):

17. "Shelter" by Joakim Daal 

Up first today, we have the debut single by this Finnish-American singer-songwriter based in Helsinki. 

18. "Big Shot" by The Roomsounds

Next up, we have a track from Good Company (due out Friday) the new album by this Dallas based band. 

19. "Cocoon" by Annie Booth

And we close this brief segment of music with the lead single from the forthcoming second album Lazybody (due out Novemeber 19) by this Scottish singer-songwriter. 

 

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E2TG 10/12/2021 - Another Day Here on Earth - Sing Mix (Start Remix)

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Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 3) (songs 13-16):

13. "Cherry Red" by BadCulture

First up, we have the latest single from Nashville's BadCulture who I saw last week at the Ponce EP release show. 

14. "Lights" by Lost Tuesday Society

Next up, we have the new single ahead of the new album by Welsh folk-pop band Lost Tuesday Society. 

15. "Haunted House Blues" by Man Made Hills

Next up, we have a track from Lostboy - the new album from Brooklyn based singer-songwriter who records as Man Made Hills. 

16. "Alone for Now (Maybelline)" by David Austin

And, we close this segment of music with the new single from this nomadic singer-songwriter who is based in Nashville. Here he sings about the difficulties of finding a stable relationship while on the road. 

 

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E2TG 10/11/2021 - Music City Monday - Doin' Fine Mix (Free to Breathe Remix)

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Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 2) (songs 9-12)

9. "Learn to Lose" by LadyCouch

First up, we have a track from the recent and long-awaited debut album from the Nashville band led by Allen Thompson and Keshia Bailey. 

10. "OK I'll Believe Ya" by Microwave Mountain

Last week, we featured the first of five songs and videos in five days by the Nashville band led by Jamie Timm.  This week, we have the fifth song. 

11. "Strong" by Charles Wesley Godwin

Up next, we have the second single from the forthcoming album by this singer-songwriter and West Virginia native. The album, How the Mighty Fall, is due out next month. 

12. "Half-Life Wilderness" by Glass Dove

And, we close out this segment with the title track from the new album by this synth rock/indie pop artist from Nashville. 
 

 

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E2TG 10/8/2021 - Featured Friday - My Worries Mix (Human Condition Remix)

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We reached the end of another week, and that means a new Featured Friday Playlist. A bit on the short side this week as I have not had a lot of time to dig into my submissions.  The list, though short, is packed full of great music. Enjoy and as always support your favorite independent artists. 

 

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E2TG 10/7/2021 - Aftermath - South Dakota Mix (Stars Remix)

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Last night was fun!  Thanks to Bill Bloomer and Stuffy Shmitt and his great band (Chris Tench, Parker Hawkins, J.P. Rinvold, and Dave Colella).  Thanks to The 5 Spot and their great staff - Cody on sound make the show sound fantastic. Thanks to Mark Gerking for the cool poster.  Thanks to everyone who came out. 

Until next time!

Featured Friday Playlist recap (Part 5 - This is the end, my friend) (songs 28-33):

28. "Metamorphosis" by Cashavelly Morrison

We start the final segment of our Playlist with the title track from the recently released new album by West Virginia native and North Carolina based Cashavelly Morrison. 

29. "Rush Hour (Inadvertent Meditation for a Friend" by Speed the Plough

Next up, we have a track from Before & After Silence - the new pandemic recorded album from Toni and John Baumgartner founders of the veteran New Jersey based band Speed the Plough. 

30. "The Sunshine Saves Everyone" by The Junior League

Yesterday, we had Louisiana based The Junior League in our shuffle from their previous album.  Now, we have them in the Playlist with the lead track from their brand new album Bridge and Tunnel. 

31. "Recoil" by Semihelix

Austin dreampop trio Semihelix are up next with the title track from their new album. 

32. "Famous" by Xander Cameron

UK dark pop singer-songwriter Xander Cameron is up next with the lead track from his new South Stage Broadway EP. 

33. "Miss You Sober" by Subtle Mullets

And, we close out the Playlist with a great new single from this 5-piece band based in Sydney. 
 

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E2TG 10/6/2021 - Tonight's The Night - Sick of It All Mix (Deep Sea Diver Remix)

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Poster by Mark Gerking

TONIGHT!  This is not a drill!  A rare Nashville appearance by the one and only Bill Bloomer plus a full band show by the inimitable Stuffy Shmitt.  All that plus me!  $10 cover - proof of vaccine or negative test and ID required for entry,  Doors around 5:30 and music will start pretty promptly at 6pm.

Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 4 - penultimate) (songs 22-27):

22. "No Answers" by Elisa Nicolas

First up today, we have the first single after a 12 year hiatus from Canadian-born, Ohio based singer-songwriter Elisa Nicolas who is an Asian-American, LGBTQ+ artist working to promote inclusivity. 

23. "Liberation" by Arkells

Next up, we have the lead track from Canadian band Arkells new album Blink Once which was recored in L.A. and completed across the continent in Toronto. 

24. "Hurt" by Raveis Kole

Washington state duo Raveis Kole returns to the Playlist with their latest - a cover of the Nine Inch Nails song famously covered by the late great Johnny Cash. 

25. "Lately" by Lilly Hiatt

Next up, we have Nashville's own Lilly Hiatt with the title track from her forthcoming new album. 

26. "Like This - REMMI Remix" by Becca Mancari

Another Nashville favorite, Becca Mancari is up next with a remix of her song originally released on her album The Greatest Part. 

27. "Angel Complete" by The Persian Leaps

And we close this segment of music with a track from Drone Etiquette - the new EP by this Minneapolis based band. 

 

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E2TG 10/5/2021 - Come Out Tomorrow - Pajamazon! Mix (Dig In Remix)

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TOMORROW NIGHT!  The 5 Spot in East Nashville!  Bill Bloomer and Stuffy Shmitt presented by E2TG! 6PM!  $10! 21+!  Proof of COVID vaccine or negative test result (72 hours)! Be there!

Featured Friday Playlist recap (Part 3 - the next chapter) (songs 16-21):

16. "When the Shit Goes Down" by Nine Pound Hammer

First up today, we have the title track from the 8th studio album by the band that emerged from Owensboro, Kentucky in the mid/late 1980s.

17. "The Common Era" by Cindy

Next, we have the lead track from the third album, 1:2, by San Francisco band Cindy. 

18. "Somewhere Brighter" by Dan Friese

Next up, we have the title track from the new album from Oregon based singer-songwriter Dan Friese. 

19. "Beneath The Silver Maple" by Daryl Wayne Dasher

We dig back into Honky Tonk Ways - the new album from Nashville's Daryl Wayne Dasher. 

20. "Superperfection" by Film School

L.A.'s Film School recently released We Weren't Here - their sixth album. This is the lead track from that one. 

21. "Where's Jane Bond?" by Indifferentmonkey

And finally today, we have a track fresh from this morning's Ear to the Ground radio show - Lancaster, England's indifferentmonkey with a track released in conjunction with the new James Bond film.  

 

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E2TG 10/4/2021 - Music City Monday - Every Sunset Mix (Have You Ever? Remix)

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Have you locked down your plans to be at The 5 Spot on Wednesday for E2TG Presents Bill Bloomer and Stuffy Shmitt?  Make sure you have your vax card (or negative test - within 72 hours) and your photo ID. Plus the $10 cover.  Then show up before 6pm, grab a drink, and enjoy what promises to be a fantastic evening of songs. 

Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 2 - Where from here?) (songs 10-15):

10. "It's a Wonderful Lie" by The Great Leap Forward

First up, we have another track from Revolt Against the Age of Plenty by Manchester band The Great Leap Forward - the first album in nine years from Alan Brown (Big Flame). 

11. "Endless Greed" by Lucy Frantic

Next up, we have the debut single from this rock trio from Finland. 

12. "All About You" by The Super Moons

Next up, we have the lead off track from Real Life Heroes - the debut album by this Scottish who have released an EP and five singles (including this one) since 2018.

13. "Eyes of the Storm" by Ali Dineen

Next up, via Spirit House Sessions - we have a single from New York City based artist Ali Dineen.  The b-side is a cover of a Judee Sill song - which I dig on a lot of levels. 

14. "Rain Days" by Chris Fox & the Beasts

 Next, we have the title track from the debut release by this band based in New Jersey and the Catskills. 

15. "Touch Me Like a Teddybear" by Tom Rodwell

And, we close this segment of music with a new single from this English artist, presently based in New Zealand. A cool tune to close us out. 

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E2TG 10/1/2021 - Featured Friday Playlist - Started Building Mix (Navy Blue Remix)

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Please join us on Wednesday October 6 at 6pm at The 5 Spot in East Nashville as E2TG presents: Bill Bloomer and Stuffy Shmitt (full band).  It will be the first show we have hosted in nearly two years and promises to be a great night of songs and music.   $10 cover, 21+, proof of vaccination or negative test required, and doors will open by 5:30pm.  Music will start promptly at 6, so do not be late. 

Time for another Featured Friday Playlist.  A busy week, so the list is a bit shorter than usual, eventually I will catch up - maybe.  Regardless, we have some great new and recent music in the mix. 

 

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