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So, one idea I'm trying out, is on days when I don't shuffle from my "New Music" playlist (for example: Music City Monday or Wild Wednesday). I am going to feature some of the new music that has come my way.
Since today is Wednesday - and that is the day, I shuffle from all of the tracks saved to my phone, I thought I would features the brand newest music - in fact in came through my inbox just 36 minutes ago. How about a preview of "Scatter Me" by the new band TC(and sign)I (I still can't figure out how to type an "ampersand" without it messing up my HTML code. This is a new project featuring Terry Chambers and Collin Moulding of XTC! They have released an EP called Great Aspirations. This is the lead track:
Now - on to our shuffle: It's Wild Wednesday, so let's get Wild!
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Monday, October 2, 2017
Mondo Monday Music Shuffle - Werewolf with No Hair Mix
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Today, I have a very heavy heart about the mass shooting in Las Vegas. That it occurred at a music concert makes it doubly difficult. At this point, I do not know all of the facts about this shooting - and even if I did, I do not claim to have all of the answers about these recurring tragedies. I have beliefs and I know others have different beliefs when it comes to the various issues that surround situations like this. My wish is that we could, as a nation, step up and say, this is a horrible thing and we must commit to do whatever we can to prevent or at least minimize the chance of this happening again. And from there, we should all have an open mind and respectfully discuss the various issues and ideas and find where we can reach common ground. Too often, we begin with division and polarization and things go downhill from there.
Our leaders, who we elect to serve us, must be help accountable... they are the ones that must make the hard choices. They need to be making the best choices for the nation as a whole - not the best choices for the billion dollar industries and individuals who funnel money their way. (side note: Citizen United - Orwellian Doublespeak, if I've ever heard it, must be overturned)
Is it too soon after the tragedy to have these conversations? Maybe. But these events seem to happening so often lately that it is always too soon.
Right now, I will leave it at this: as in most issues, there are more sides than A or B - there are more than two possible solutions to consider. It is not us vs. them - it is us vs. us, and it should be us with us.
Sending love to Las Vegas and all who are hurting or angry or scared or confused. We, as a nation, can do better and we must do better. Again, I do not know all of facts about this shooting - and as is usually the case, there are many different issues at work here. I do believe that we are a resourceful people who can solve the underlying issues. The question is, will we?
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As I always do, I turn to music as a source of healing and a shelter from the storms of the world.
On Monday, we usually feature Nashville connected songs, however, due to the large number of "New Music" songs and the rapid approach of the end of the year, I have decided that for 4 of the 5 days for at least the next month, I am going to shuffle from the new music playlist. Wednesday will be Wild Wednesday - but every other day will feature "new music"
Besides, there is a bunch of Nashville-based music in the "new music" playlist - and some of those came up today.
Be sure to "Like" Ear to the Ground on Facebook!
Today, I have a very heavy heart about the mass shooting in Las Vegas. That it occurred at a music concert makes it doubly difficult. At this point, I do not know all of the facts about this shooting - and even if I did, I do not claim to have all of the answers about these recurring tragedies. I have beliefs and I know others have different beliefs when it comes to the various issues that surround situations like this. My wish is that we could, as a nation, step up and say, this is a horrible thing and we must commit to do whatever we can to prevent or at least minimize the chance of this happening again. And from there, we should all have an open mind and respectfully discuss the various issues and ideas and find where we can reach common ground. Too often, we begin with division and polarization and things go downhill from there.
Our leaders, who we elect to serve us, must be help accountable... they are the ones that must make the hard choices. They need to be making the best choices for the nation as a whole - not the best choices for the billion dollar industries and individuals who funnel money their way. (side note: Citizen United - Orwellian Doublespeak, if I've ever heard it, must be overturned)
Is it too soon after the tragedy to have these conversations? Maybe. But these events seem to happening so often lately that it is always too soon.
Right now, I will leave it at this: as in most issues, there are more sides than A or B - there are more than two possible solutions to consider. It is not us vs. them - it is us vs. us, and it should be us with us.
Sending love to Las Vegas and all who are hurting or angry or scared or confused. We, as a nation, can do better and we must do better. Again, I do not know all of facts about this shooting - and as is usually the case, there are many different issues at work here. I do believe that we are a resourceful people who can solve the underlying issues. The question is, will we?
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As I always do, I turn to music as a source of healing and a shelter from the storms of the world.
On Monday, we usually feature Nashville connected songs, however, due to the large number of "New Music" songs and the rapid approach of the end of the year, I have decided that for 4 of the 5 days for at least the next month, I am going to shuffle from the new music playlist. Wednesday will be Wild Wednesday - but every other day will feature "new music"
Besides, there is a bunch of Nashville-based music in the "new music" playlist - and some of those came up today.
Friday, September 1, 2017
Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - Dutch Baby Mix
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Harvey hit Middle Tennessee last night and today. Obviously nothing like Texas, but tornado warnings and flooding all around.
Meanwhile, it's a big day for a couple of E2TG favorites. 2015 E2TG Artist of the Year, Jon Latham, releases his long awaited follow-up to Real Bad News. Lifers is out on Cafe Rooster Records and available at a bunch of the usual places to find music.
Also, Ugggy (1/2 of 2016 Band of the Year, Valued Customer) releases his seventh mixtape in seven months today. It's called The H{ear}T Beet Tape. Expand you mind and your horizons.
Meanwhile, it's Friday and we have a pretty wild mix of songs from our "New Music" playlist to feature today....
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Harvey hit Middle Tennessee last night and today. Obviously nothing like Texas, but tornado warnings and flooding all around.
Meanwhile, it's a big day for a couple of E2TG favorites. 2015 E2TG Artist of the Year, Jon Latham, releases his long awaited follow-up to Real Bad News. Lifers is out on Cafe Rooster Records and available at a bunch of the usual places to find music.
Also, Ugggy (1/2 of 2016 Band of the Year, Valued Customer) releases his seventh mixtape in seven months today. It's called The H{ear}T Beet Tape. Expand you mind and your horizons.
"smoke to it. . . .
rap to it. . . .
nap to it . . .
peace to all the gods . . ."
Meanwhile, it's Friday and we have a pretty wild mix of songs from our "New Music" playlist to feature today....
Tuesday, August 1, 2017
Trending Tuesday Morning Shuffle - Sour Worms Mix
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As a microcosm of what life is... the last few days have been filled with moments of pure joy while simultaneous grieving for friends and friends of friends who are suffering through unspeakable loss and pain and suffering. My hearts go out those who are facing some devastating and difficult times. My heart also goes out to those who are experiencing joy and moments of triumph. Life is and will always be filled with both.
I have been trying to ride my current good mood to getting some stuff done that I have put off for too long during some periods of less than good news. This often puts me at odds with myself - in that when I am in a good mood, I tend to want to get out and see people. Overall, this is a most excellent "problem" to have and much better than the days when I don't want to do anything at all.
Americana Fest just announced their full line-up. As it tends to be, the week is kind of like typical Nashville on steroids. Every year, though, the steroids seem to be just a little bit stronger. The list is a wonderful sampling of friends and heroes, and heroes who have become friends.... It's all less than two months away.
It is Tuesday, and on Tuesday we shuffle out of our "New Music" playlist... and we call it Trending Tuesday - because... well just because...
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As a microcosm of what life is... the last few days have been filled with moments of pure joy while simultaneous grieving for friends and friends of friends who are suffering through unspeakable loss and pain and suffering. My hearts go out those who are facing some devastating and difficult times. My heart also goes out to those who are experiencing joy and moments of triumph. Life is and will always be filled with both.
I have been trying to ride my current good mood to getting some stuff done that I have put off for too long during some periods of less than good news. This often puts me at odds with myself - in that when I am in a good mood, I tend to want to get out and see people. Overall, this is a most excellent "problem" to have and much better than the days when I don't want to do anything at all.
Americana Fest just announced their full line-up. As it tends to be, the week is kind of like typical Nashville on steroids. Every year, though, the steroids seem to be just a little bit stronger. The list is a wonderful sampling of friends and heroes, and heroes who have become friends.... It's all less than two months away.
It is Tuesday, and on Tuesday we shuffle out of our "New Music" playlist... and we call it Trending Tuesday - because... well just because...
Friday, July 14, 2017
Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - Drivin' Nails Mix
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As a music fan, I am aware of how amazingly fortunate I am to live here in Nashville. There is, of course, far too much live music going on every single night of the year for me to even see a small fraction of it all. On a given night, you may see up and coming (and established) singer-songwriters, world-class musicians, and incredibly talented bands.
Last night was such a night. It began with the second week of the Fats Kaplin Gang's two week run at The 5 Spot. Fats Kaplin was recently seen in the PBS show American Epic playing alongside Jack White and others for the American Epic Sessions. He has played on stage along side White and many others, but there is something special about seeing him do his own stuff on The 5 Spot stage. Joined by his wife - powerhouse singer Kristi Rose - along with the supremely talented Wes Langlois and Justin Amaral.
Next, I headed to The Family Wash to check out Stuffy Shmitt accompanied by Parker Hawkins. They sounded awesome. After that it was week one of the Jon Latham and Andrew Leahey residency. Their set started with a cover of Marshall Crenshaw's "Cynical Girl" (one of favorites) and continued with more great covers plus originals from both Latham and Leahey - all backed Jon's killer band Sean Quinn, Cory Nichols, and Raun Shultz.
This was an great night of music featuring supremely talented people, and it was in it's own amazing and unique and wonderful way just another night of music in East Nashville.
On with the shuffle. It is Featured Friday!
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As a music fan, I am aware of how amazingly fortunate I am to live here in Nashville. There is, of course, far too much live music going on every single night of the year for me to even see a small fraction of it all. On a given night, you may see up and coming (and established) singer-songwriters, world-class musicians, and incredibly talented bands.
Last night was such a night. It began with the second week of the Fats Kaplin Gang's two week run at The 5 Spot. Fats Kaplin was recently seen in the PBS show American Epic playing alongside Jack White and others for the American Epic Sessions. He has played on stage along side White and many others, but there is something special about seeing him do his own stuff on The 5 Spot stage. Joined by his wife - powerhouse singer Kristi Rose - along with the supremely talented Wes Langlois and Justin Amaral.
Next, I headed to The Family Wash to check out Stuffy Shmitt accompanied by Parker Hawkins. They sounded awesome. After that it was week one of the Jon Latham and Andrew Leahey residency. Their set started with a cover of Marshall Crenshaw's "Cynical Girl" (one of favorites) and continued with more great covers plus originals from both Latham and Leahey - all backed Jon's killer band Sean Quinn, Cory Nichols, and Raun Shultz.
This was an great night of music featuring supremely talented people, and it was in it's own amazing and unique and wonderful way just another night of music in East Nashville.
On with the shuffle. It is Featured Friday!
Monday, July 3, 2017
Manic Monday Morning Shuffle - Calculus Mix
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Well, it's July 3. Tomorrow is American Independence Day. I imagine many of us are not feeling much like celebrating. After all, our government has been hijacked by people who seem intent on destroying the basic principals on which this nation was founded... or at least that is how I feel about it. But, maybe it is important to celebrate...I've always had an uneasy relationship with the Fourth of July. There is a fine line between patriotism and jingoism. Right now, it is unclear if the American experiment is failing or just in the middle of a very difficult test. This year, I choose to celebrate the people who have and who are fighting for our freedom. All of our freedom. In the face of corruption and greed and fear and hatred and violence and boorish behavior and misogyny and homophobia - I celebrate those who practice and demonstrate love and compassion and acceptance.
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We are officially into the second half of 2017. As I promised last week, I am continuing this week to shuffle from the "New Music" playlist. Next week, we will go back to our regularly scheduled programming. But, as a compromise, I have added a bunch of new music to the playlist...
Let's shuffle!
Be sure to "Like" Ear to the Ground on Facebook!
Well, it's July 3. Tomorrow is American Independence Day. I imagine many of us are not feeling much like celebrating. After all, our government has been hijacked by people who seem intent on destroying the basic principals on which this nation was founded... or at least that is how I feel about it. But, maybe it is important to celebrate...I've always had an uneasy relationship with the Fourth of July. There is a fine line between patriotism and jingoism. Right now, it is unclear if the American experiment is failing or just in the middle of a very difficult test. This year, I choose to celebrate the people who have and who are fighting for our freedom. All of our freedom. In the face of corruption and greed and fear and hatred and violence and boorish behavior and misogyny and homophobia - I celebrate those who practice and demonstrate love and compassion and acceptance.
*********************************************************************************
We are officially into the second half of 2017. As I promised last week, I am continuing this week to shuffle from the "New Music" playlist. Next week, we will go back to our regularly scheduled programming. But, as a compromise, I have added a bunch of new music to the playlist...
Let's shuffle!
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Wild Wednesday Morning Shuffle - Dog on my Lap Mix
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The world and this country and many of my fellow humans having getting me down of late. I am trying to remember to find the beauty, to dance in the rain, to fight for the oppressed, to worry less about my own needs and wants, to be kind to strangers and friends alike, to bring light in whatever ways I am able, to find gratitude because I am a really lucky guy, to stop comparing myself to others, to stop worrying about what "they" have, to push myself to make the most of my good fortunes (and their are many), to be a better friend, a better family member, a better citizen, to remember that the best advice I've ever gotten sometimes took me years to fully absorb, to accept my own faults and limitations so that I better accept those in others.
Okay - we continue shuffling from the New Music playlist... it's still wild enough for me!
Be sure to "Like" Ear to the Ground on Facebook!
The world and this country and many of my fellow humans having getting me down of late. I am trying to remember to find the beauty, to dance in the rain, to fight for the oppressed, to worry less about my own needs and wants, to be kind to strangers and friends alike, to bring light in whatever ways I am able, to find gratitude because I am a really lucky guy, to stop comparing myself to others, to stop worrying about what "they" have, to push myself to make the most of my good fortunes (and their are many), to be a better friend, a better family member, a better citizen, to remember that the best advice I've ever gotten sometimes took me years to fully absorb, to accept my own faults and limitations so that I better accept those in others.
Okay - we continue shuffling from the New Music playlist... it's still wild enough for me!
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