E2TG 4/18/2022 - Featured Friday/Music City Monday II - Let You Out Mix (Bringing Out the Dead Remix)

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Since I was off Friday, once again, we will double up and post the new Featured Friday Playlist and the Music City Monday shuffle today.   Be sure to check out the whole Featured Friday Playlist.  Here are the first 10 songs....

Featured Friday Playlist (songs 1 - 10)

1. "Love Me, Dear" by Danny Henry

The new single from California by way of Connecticut singer-songwriter Danny Henry ahead of his new albym Off-Vaudeville due out May 21

2. "Siren Song" by Jessye DeSilva

The lead track from the new album Landscapes by the Boston based singer-songwriter. 

3. "Colorblind (feat. Peter Groenwald)" by Mary Bragg

Former Nashville singer-songwriter now based in Brooklyn - her latest single is a duet with her co-writer.

4. "Low Down" by David Quinn

A track from the new album Country Fresh by the singer-songwriter based in rural Indiana. 

5. "Can't Fall in Love with You" by Derek Vanderhorst

From the debut album by L.A. based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. 

6. "The Book Woman's Daughter" by Ruby Friedman Orchestra

Portland, Oregon based singer-songwriter's latest single will appear in the trailer for a new novel of the same title by Kim Michele Richardson. 

7. "Wonderment" by Chastity Brown

Minneapolis based singer-songwriter with the first single from her new album Sing to the Walls due in June. 

8. "Space Race" by indifferentmonkey

A new single from UK based indifferentmonkey. 

9. "On the Third Time (feat. Joey Kneiser)" by Kissing Book

Portland band Kissing Book celebrates the 23rd anniversary of their debut album Lines & Colors - with this reimagined version of the lead track featuring Nashville's Joey Kneiser providing the vocals. 

10. "Talking Loud" by Ajay Mathur  

Swiss singer-songwriter with the title track from his fifth studio album. 

Today's Music City Shuffle is after the jump... 

 

    Featured Friday Playlist

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).  

 

    Featured Friday Playlist

Wild Wednesday Morning Shuffle - I Know Better Mix

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I had the chance to catch Martin Scorsese's new film Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story last night at the Belcourt - Nashville being one of 10 or 11 cities hosting this one-night only big screen showing.  The film debuts on Netflix today. I highly recommend it even if you are casual Bob Dylan fan. It is a remarkable bit of film making and some magical moments captured from the Rolling Thunder Revue tour.  I won't say any more, and I recommend against reading too much about the film before you see it.

I will say that members of the theater audience applauded several times following live performances and also laughed out loud on more than one occasion.

Today, I have an opportunity to cover a show at City Winery and to write a review. It has been a minute since I have done a formal live review - so look for that soon.


On to another "Wild Wednesday" shuffle. I think this one lives up to the name...

Wild Wednesday Morning Shuffle - Trouble in Transit Mix

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Wow!  So much to talk about, and so little time.  The finale of the Brian Wright and the Sneakups residency was nothing short of spectacular.  A large crowd filled with so many amazing musicians and songwriters. All of the shows were amazing. Brian Wright is an incredible songwriter and performer. His album Lapse of Luxury is guaranteed to be in the top tier. When I named him E2TG Artist of the Year a couple of years back, he already had a long and successful career behind him.  In some ways, he didn't fit the mold of my usual artists of the year (if I even have a mold), but I did it because at that point, he was busy backing other people and working behind the scenes at Cafe Rooster Records, and yet every time he played his own music (either solo or with a band), I was completely blown away.  I am glad to see him working on his own music.  Special guests last night were Nikki Barber of The Minks who performed one of her own songs, and Aaron Lee Tasjan who covered a classic Brian Wright song.

After that, I had the unexpected but wonderful opportunity to go to the Bluebird Cafe for a round featuring Stacey Earle, Mark Stuart (who is her husband), and two people represented in yesterday's shuffle (Jason Ringenberg and Peter Cooper).  I feel compelled to point out that my shuffles are all random, so it was pure coincidence that they were in the shuffle and that I got to go to the show.  Turns out, it was Jason's first time playing the storied venue.  Kind of hard to believe that one of Nashville music's most iconic figures had never played one of Nashville's most iconic rooms.  It was also a super rare chance to see Jason play while sitting down (you could tell it took effort for him not to bounce around).  Peter Cooper demonstrated not only his incredible skills as a songwriter but also his deep understanding and appreciation for Nashville music.  Stacey Earle is a name I've been following for decades in the Nashville music world. She is an wonderful songwriter, has a lovely voice, and is - as Jason said - one of the best rhythm guitar players around.  I wasn't familiar with Mark Stuart's music before last night, but now I want to be.

One final note, I was a huge Atlanta Brave's fan back in the 1980s and early 90s.  I watched almost every game on TBS and knew all the players. Turns out that the daughter of the Braves' centerfield and base stealing phenom from those days - Brett Butler - was working the door at the Bluebird.  Peter Cooper announced that and then did a song he wrote that mentioned the double play combination of Ramirez to Hubbard to Chambliss.   He also performed possible my all time favorite baseball song - "Opening Day".

Onward into the shuffle!

2018 E2TG Earie Awards - # 3 - Recap March 2018

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Last night was the first ever WXNA Holiday Party - it was a swell affair and affirmed how lucky I am to be a part of this amazing group of people.

After that, I headed to The Basement for The Big Dumb CD Release Party.  It is hard for me to relate how much I love this amazingly talented group of musicians. In addition, not one, not two, but three past E2TG Artists of the Year were special guests for the show.  Rayvon Pettis, Darrin Bradbury, and Jon Latham.  I would put good money that this will not be the last you've heard about The Big Dumb this "Earie" season.

It's the end of the first full-week of December, and it is Day 3 of the 2018 Earie Awards.  The Earies are kind of like the Grammys - except they are nothing like the Grammys.

Today for our shuffle, we journal back to a more innocent time - March  2018......

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Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - I'm Not Perfect Mix

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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)

I am continuing to work on my Spotify playlists for E2TG.  So far, I have completed three - January - March 2018.  These are meant to be a cross-section of music I featured during those months - not necessarily music released in those months.   If you are interested, you can check out the playlists (links below)  and follow my personal profile to find out when new playlists are created.

E2TG January 2018
E2TG February 2018
E2TG March 2018
E2TG April 2018 (NEW!)


In case you missed it, last Friday, we premiered a new song, "Gloria" by Nashville singer-songwriter Benjamin Jason Douglas from his album First World Blues which is being released this coming Friday.  Check it out HERE !


Back out to The 5 Spot last night to see three of Nashville's finest:  Erica Blinn and her killer band, Patrick Kinsley and a Fistful of Dollars, and Adrian + Meredith.  A solid night of music with some good hangs.


Well - for me at least - this week has flown by, and here it is Friday.  I'm just going to jump right into our final shuffle of the week - it is Featured Friday - where will shuffle up the "New Music" playlist to see what comes up.  Some of the songs today have been in the "New Music" list for some time, and MAYBE it is time for a refresh of that list, BUT these are all great songs - so who am I to complain?

Let's shuffle!

Trending Thursday Morning Shuffle - Village and Wall Mix

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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)

I am continuing to work on my Spotify playlists for E2TG.  So far, I have completed three - January - March 2018.  These are meant to be a cross-section of music I featured during those months - not necessarily music released in those months.   If you are interested, you can check out the playlists (links below)  and follow my personal profile to find out when new playlists are created.

E2TG January 2018
E2TG February 2018
E2TG March 2018
E2TG April 2018 (NEW!)


In case you missed it, last Friday, we premiered a new song, "Gloria" by Nashville singer-songwriter Benjamin Jason Douglas from his album First World Blues which is being released this coming Friday.  Check it out HERE !

Last night, I was alerted to a last minute show add at The 5 Spot.  It was a fun hang with some friends.  On the bill was the one and only Booray, Bob Lewis, and Benjamin Jason Douglas (who's song "Gloria" we recently premiered.  It's always a pleasure to see Booray, Bob Lewis is getting set  to release an album - and he gets better every time I see him, and it was my first time seeing a full-band set from Ben Douglas - and he was incredible. Plus there were great sets from   two "new to me" artists: Noah Jackson and Baby Velvetron. 

Tonight, I will be heading back to The 5 Spot for a show that features the awesome Erica Blinn (you may recall we premiered a song for her a while back), a band called Wanderers, plus Patrick Kinsley and a Fistful of Dollars - plus a closing set (and live album recording) by Adrian + Meredith.  You may recall Kinsley and Adrian + Meredith were on the bill for our 5th Anniversary show in May 2016.

Anyway, it is Thursday - and we dive back into the "New Music" playlist for our Trending Thursday shuffle.

Let's go!

Wild Wednesday Morning Shuffle - Cure for Myopia Mix

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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)

This is the first "Wild Wednesday" shuffle since May 30!  So, a reminder - "Wild Wednesday" simply means we shuffle up all the songs on my phone. In addition to the "New Music" playlist, my phone also contains a variety of other songs  - songs that were once in a "New Music" playlist, songs from the E2TG archives (i.e. songs by long-time E2TG  faves) and other random songs from other sources... (classic, rare, and sometimes weird tracks).    If you think of a Venn diagram.  Songs on my phone memory is a big circle and the "New Music" playlist is a smaller circle completely contained in the bigger circle.

Now that I have over-explained - lets' get right to the shuffle.   Time is short - so I will keep my comments to a minimum.  Let's go!

Trending Thursday Morning Shuffle - A Multitude of Nostrils Mix

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THE DRIFT (A Novel by Joe Wolfe-Mazeres - creator of E2TG) is available now!)



Well, we are back after a mid-week Fourth of July holiday. It has been insanely hot around here (and other places I know). If you have to be out: stay hydrated, find shade, and be careful.

With the holiday, we are back with another "Trending" shuffle - this for a Thursday.  We have a couple of first listens and some other goodies... let's shuffle!

Trending Tuesday Morning Shuffle - American Tail Mix

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Well, tomorrow is Independence Day in the U.S. tomorrow. So, no shuffle. Honestly, I'm not feeling very patriotic - not that I am ever really the patriotic type. Still, I supposed that we, as a nation, once fought a tyrant and won...

Anyway, it is Tuesday and time to dig back into our "New Music" playlist for the first time July.

Let's shuffle!

Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - Head Upon My Pillow Mix

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Thanks to everyone who came out last night to the E2TG Residency at The 5 Spot.  And a BIG thanks to Ben de la Cour, The End Men, and Ted Drozdowski's Psychedelic Circus - you all killed it!

Next show is Thursday June 21:

E2TG prides itself on being musically diverse and inclusive, and I think next week's E2TG Residency show will showcase that very well.

Brian Milligram is going to open the show with a solo set. Brian is a tremendous songwriter and great person. He wears his heart on his sleeve, and he doesn't pull punches.

The Coal Men have been part of the Nashville music community for several years, and to me they are at the top of their game. Their most recent album Pushed to the Side is a favorite of mine.  Dave Coleman is a respected producer and sideman - in addition to leading this fine band. I most recently saw him backing up Mark Huff.

A year or so ago, everyone started telling me I needed to see and hear Microwave Mountain. I kept missing opportunities to see them, but finally the stars aligned, and I saw them open for Buck n Stuff during their 2017 Residency at The American Legion, and I was suitably blown away. Their latest release Sick Licks is out now. Don't miss this opportunity to see them before the sun goes down.

Why don't you do ahead and clear your schedule and make your plans now to get to The 5 Spot by six o'clock. With this jammed packed line-up, we will get started right away, and you do not want to miss a moment.

It is finally Friday, and we have a Featured Friday playlist to take us all into the weekend.  Enjoy!

Wild Wednesday Morning Shuffle - Worry, Worry, Super Scurry Mix

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My novel, The Drift is out now!  Paperback or Kindle (Buy the paperback and get a Kindle version for just $.99)

E2TG 7th Anniversary Residency is coming in June to The 5 Spot!

Week 1 June 7:  Clark Paterson, The Big Dumb, Rayvon Pettis

Week 2 June 14: The End Men, Ted Drozdowski's Psychedelic Circus, Ben de la Cour

Week 3 June 21:  Brian Milligram, Microwave Mountain, The Coal Men

Week 4 June 28: Joanna Barbera, Bee Taylor, Eli Cook

As you may be aware, for the past two years, I have been fortunate enough to co-host a radio show (Double Shot with Joe and Sue) along with my good friend Sue Havlish on WXNA-LP Nashville. This experience has been one of the most wonderful of my life. 

WXNA went on the air just under two years ago. It is a low-power, all-volunteer community, non-profit radio station, and it has taken this city by storm. I am so proud to be a part of it. It is time for the Spring Pledge Drive.  WXNA is People Powered Radio and relies on the generous support of the community to keep things going.  You investment (small or large) pays off everyday - by helping the station to keep on providing a home for independently programmed shows covering a variety of musical genres and topics of interest and benefit to the community.  The drive runs through Saturday at midnight. You can donate at wxnafm.org or by calling 615-933-WXNA (9962). 

Well it is Wednesday - time for some Wildness E2TG Style.  Wednesday is the day we shuffle up all the songs which are current saved into my phone's memory.  As usual it is a mix bagged of past and current music spanning the globe and the decades.

Let's shuffle!

Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - When It All Comes Down Mix

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Time is marching on... we've reached the end of another week of E2TG.

By the way, tomorrow, on WXNA (101.5fm in Nashville or wxnafm.org everywhere), my radio show that I do with my dear friend Sue - Double Shot with Joe and Sue will be celebrating our 100th show!  I hope you can tune in!  Double Shot kicks off at 11:00am (Central Time).

Today, we have our Featured Friday shuffle - shuffling songs from our "new music" playlist of albums/artists/songs we are featuring here on E2TG.

Go!

Trending Thursday Morning Shuffle - Wide-Eyed Fishing Mix

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In case you missed the last two posts, E2TG will be celebrating our first 7 years with a Residency every Thursday in June at The 5 Spot.  These EARLY shows kick off at 6:00pm, and we have stacked line-ups every week, so you will want to get there early.

Week 1:  Rayvon Pettis, The Big Dumb, and Clark Paterson
Week 2: The End Men, Ted Drozdowski's Psychedelic Circus, plus a special guest opener TBA

Onto Week 3!  I am stoked to get the opportunity to present two of my favorite bands and one of my favorite songwriters in one incredible night.  I am especially excited to be able to showcase the diversity of talent making music in this city.

Microwave Mountain: With raucous energy and rocking good vibes, Microwave Mountain are red hot right now.  On the heels of the 4/20 - release show for Sick Licks, Jamie Timm and company will be playing a pretty rare early show. You will not want to miss this.

The Coal Men:  Led by guitarist, songwriter, producer extraordinaire Dave Coleman, The Coal Men have been making music together since 1999.  Their latest album is called Pushed to the Side. They are definitely one of my favorite local bands - great songs and a great sound. Editors note: The Poster above erroneously lists "The Coal Men" has "The Coalmen" - I apologize for the error and will be fixing the graphic as soon as I am able.

Brian Milligram:  Opening the night will be one of my favorite songwriters here in town, and one that many of you may be seeing for the first time. Be sure to get their early - Milligram brings a punk spirit to his songs.  His sometimes caustic nature belies a tenderness that comes through his lyrics.


Tomorrow, we will reveal our guests for the 4th and final week.  Stay tuned!


On to our shuffle for this Thursday!

I'm not sure if I have ever been as excited about the line-up of artists in my "New Music" playlist as I am right now. So much new music from new artists and veteran performers - covering just about every genre and style of music imaginable.  Today's shuffle is a good cross-section of that diversity!

Trending Thursday Morning Shuffle - Salvation with Horns Mix

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Guess what, I'm running short on time again. It's been a rough week at the old day job.

It was great seeing Patrick Kinsley and a Fistful of Dollars last night at Dee's.  Also great seeing Lynn Taylor and the Barflies  and also Daniel Walker. Just a  fun night of music. I realized that over the course of the evening I got to see and talk to at least seven people who have performed at an E2TG Anniversary Show over the last two years.  The 7th Anniversary shows are coming in June, and the E2TG elves are hard at work getting ready to make the announcements.

Tonight is the Buck N Stuff CD Release show at the American Legion in Inglewood. This will be one for the book!

On to the Trending Thursday Shuffle.... strap yourself in because this one promises to be a wild ride.

Trending Thursday Morning Shuffle - Square Boy Mix

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In my job, I am expected to know what I am talking about, and to ask questions to find out what I do not know. If I routinely made up answers, I would likely lose my job.  I assume this is true of other people I know who have jobs. So, my honest question is, why should the "leader of the free world" be held to a lower standard?

That's all I have for now... I could say a bunch more, but let's get  to the music....
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I headed to Dee's last night and caught great sets from Adrian + Meredith and Adrew Adkins and his great band.  They are two of my favorites.  Dee's is such a cozy and friendly spot to hang.

It is Thursday - finally - and we jump back into a couple of days of shuffles from the "New Music" playlist to round out the week.  We have a few first listens today - including some new and forthcoming releases that I am super excited about...

Let's shuffle!