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. 

        

    Featured Friday Playlist

E2TG 1/24/2020 - Featured Friday - Popeye's Beard Mix (Half Life Remix)

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Well, we made it to the end of another week which means it is time to refresh the E2TG Featured Friday Spotify Playlist.  This week's playlist features some brand new releases and some songs that have just made their way into my consciousness.  We have new music from David Dondero - one of our countries best songwriters, Zander Schloss - punk rock icon turned troubadour, Davis Raines - a highly regarded Nashville songwriter, Jen Starsinic - one of my favorite local writers, June Star - an Americana band from Baltimore MD, Ryan Dillaha - a Michigan based singer-songwriter, Mono Inc - Goth Metal band from Germany, Sunshine Boys - Chicago based power pop band that I saw last Saturday, Michael Zimmerman - surprise release from the Nashville based multi-instrumentalist who I first met as part of Nelson Zimmerman and Quinn, Party of Shine - a new hard rock band featuring Jeff Johnson of Jason and the Scorchers, Rebecca Turner - New Jersey based singer-songwriter, 12xPretty - Electro-pop outfit from Victoria BC, Electric High - hard rock/metal band from Bergen Norway, Mrs. Henry - new live album from the L.A. based band who did the Last Waltz tribute we have been featuring, Kailey Nicole - Nashville (by way of Vegas and L.A) singer-songwriter, and Three Rivers Project - electronica/synthwave project.  Check out the playlist below and please follow the playlist on Spotify if you would like. 

Also, check out the Release listing - we have a handful of albums coming out today (including some from our playlist) and some new additions to our list.   

And the shuffle is down below!

Trending Tuesday Morning Shuffle - Used High Heels Mix

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Nashville is changing rapidly.  It has been for several years now.  Cool old places are closing down and being replaced which much less cool places or being abandoned altogether.  It can be disheartening sometimes.

My roots here are deep, and I am not leaving anytime soon. So, what am I to do?

Fortunately, I am still reminded on a regular basis that Nashville is a great city for original, independent live music.  Take last night, I headed to Dee's in Madison - caught the tail-end of some fine world-class bluegrass (which happens every Monday), and then caught some awesome songwriters for this weeks edition of the Madison Guild Monday.

Hosted by Ryan Sobb, the night featured E2TG Artist of the Year (2017), Rayvon Pettis, the always amazing Jeremy Ivey, Bob Lewis and Megan Palmer - trading songs and backing each other, the wonderful Tommy Womack and Lisa Oliver Gray, Rayvon's talented sister Grace Pettis (filling in for the ailing Anna Joy Harris), and then Ryan Sobb.  Sobb's songs are witty and heartfelt - he is one of my favorite writers these days.  Then, Ryan did a  stunning cover of Tommy Womack's epic, classic "Alpha Male and the Canine Mystery Blood" - which knocked my socks off.

This was what Monday nights can look like in the Nashville area - if you know where to look.

On to the Trending Tuesday shuffle!

Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - Presto Mix

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It is Friday!  This week has about done me in, so I am ready for the weekend. 

Let's get right to our Featured Friday Shuffle!

Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - Ride or Die Mix

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Today, I would like to talk about the fund raising part of the Magnolia Roads American Roots Hoedown IV.  As I have mentioned, the show and the silent auction will benefit the Ben Eyestone Fund of the Music Health Alliance. Many of my Nashville readers know about Ben and this fund, but for those reading this who don't know, HERE is a link to some information about the fund.

I feel like this is becoming a pattern, but it has been another rough week, and I am so glad it is Friday. As I mentioned yesterday, I did add a bunch of new music to my playlist, and I did have to make some cuts to get down to 500 songs (which I have arbitrarily set as a limit for this playlist). Those songs removed are still on my phone, so they can show up on a future Wild Wednesday shuffle.

Anyway, let's get to it!

Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - Summer Wine Mix

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Whew!  It's the end of another week.  I am still struggling with not feeling great, and I ready for the up and down temperatures to give us a break for at least a few days.

Next week, I am going to jump headlong into promoting the Magnolia Roads American Roots Hoedown IV - which will be happening April 26 and 27 at The 5 Spot.  There are all sorts of sponsors, a silent auction, and other cool stuff. The shows are a benefit for the Ben Eyestone Fund at Musician's Health Alliance. The music is jam packed with great bands - including many E2TG Favorites. I am super stoked to a part of this year's "Hoedown".  Make your plans now!

Now, let's get right to the Featured Friday shuffle!

Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - Cardboard Suitcase Mix

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I'm not going to lie, it's been a rough week.  I am so glad it is Friday.  I've had a lot to talk about, but I haven't had the time or energy to do it. So, expect me to unload at some point.

As always, though, music is my solace.  We have an interesting shuffle to close out this week and to close out the month of March.  Let's dive in!

Wild Wednesday Morning Shuffle - Not Enough Time Mix

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Well, I picked the subtitle for this shuffle from the INXS song in the mix, but it sure is appropriate!

Let's just jump right in! It's Wednesday - time to get WILD.