E2TG 7/19/2021 - Over a quarter of a century by one - Man in Mask Mix (The Big One Remix)

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Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 2) (songs 16-23):

16. "Cataclysm" by Toshio Band

First up, we have a new track from this Brooklyn based neo-noir band for an imagined anti-hero cowboy film. Cool track. 

17. "Only Physically" by Saca

Next up, we have a recent single from this melodic pop-rock band from Czechia. 

18. "Break Even" by 1st Base Runner

Next, the new single from this Austin-based singer-songwriter. 

19. "Hostage" by Milwin

Next up, we have the latest single from this DJ and producer from Sweden. 

20. "Forgiveness is Nothing Like I Thought It Would Be" by Steve Dawson

Next up, we have a track from the forthcoming solo album by the lead singer of the Chicago band Dolly Varden. Great song. 

21. "Hear Your Voice" by Mark Elliott

Next up, we have the latest single from this Nashville based singer-songwriter. 

22. "Slime Zone" by SNAILS

Shifting gears dramatically, we have the latest from this internationally know bass music DJ and producer. I dig this one. 

23. "Time to Get Away" by CoCo Zandi

And we close out this segment of music with the new single from the forthcoming solo debut album by Alexander Beggins - 1/2 of the duo Wild Child - under the name Coco Zandi. A great track and a wonderful way to close out this second part of our Featured Friday recap. 

 

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E2TG 2/8/2021 - Music City Monday - The Ghost Mix (Uncanny Moon Remix)

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Major announcement time!  Ear to the Ground Radio is coming to WXNA in Nashville on February 23!  That's right - after nearly 10 years - E2TG is officially going on the air!  Look for the same eclectic mix of genres and geography as you find in this space every single day!  Every Tuesday at 6am (Central Time) starting February 23.  The shows will be available on the archive.  It will be hosted by the inimitable DJubilee who will also continue to host Greetings from Nashville every Thursday at 6am.

Featured Friday Playlist - Songs 11-17

11. "One Job Lost" by Oli-J; Jon Worthy (single - 2021)

E2TG Favorite Jon Worth collaborating with songwriter/producer Oli-J.

12. "Keep That Promise" by Jason Ringenberg (single - 2021)

Single from the forthcoming new album Rhinestoned by the legendary Jason!

13 "Plague Year Blues" by Sci-Fi Romance (from From the Plague Year - 2021)

Long-time E2TG favorite with a track from his plague year album. 

14. "New Day - Single Mix" by Webb Wilder (single - 2021)

Single from the Last of the Full-Grown Men. 

15. "Twenty Nothing - Single Mix" by False Heads (single - 2021)

Single mix of a track from It's All There But You're Dreaming by the fast-rising UK band we first featured several years back. 

16. "Diamonds" by The Burnt Pines (from The Burnt Pines - 2021)

Located in Boston, Massachusetts and Lisbon, Portugal - this Trans-Atlantic folk-pop band recently released the self-titled debut, and this is the lead track. 

17. "Rebel Girl" by Mike Watt; The Black Gang (single - 2021)

Recorded for the Kill Rock Stars 30th Anniversary - Mike Watt and The Black Gang take on the Bikini Kill's "Rebel Girl"  - We are seventeen songs deep into this week's playlist - stay tuned for what comes next. 

 

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E2TG 1/13/2020 - Music City Monday and More - Side of The Road Mix (Side of the Road Remix)

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I hope everyone had a good weekend. We are back, and today mark's the return of Music City Monday.  To refresh your memory. This is a massive, every expanding playlist of new and not-so-new songs by artists with a connection to Nashville (and occasionally artist who I thought had a connection to Nashville but didn't - oops!).  The Shuffle is below.

Some notes about this new incarnation of E2TG: 

1. Show listings: I have attempted, in the past, to compile a gig guide/concert calendar, whatever, and found it was too daunting a task.  Typically, I highlight upcoming events that are on my mind. If you want an event featured, please e-mail me at e2tgmusic@gmail.com and I will do what I can. Provide as much information as you can (Who, what, when, where, how much, what time etc.) and a graphic if you have one.

2. Featured Friday: A Spotify Playlist that refreshes every week - updates usually on Friday. Please follow. Basically, a compilation of new and recently released music that has caught my attention.

3. Release listing: This is a non-comprehensive list of recent, current, and upcoming releases (singles, EPs, and LPs).  If your release is not listed (even I have know you very well) e-mail me at e2tgmusic@gmail.com with the name and release date. If you have a preferred link - send me that. 
I compiled the list from recent e-mails and then have been adding releases as they occur to me. I plan to add links (if available) soon. Eventually, I will start rotating off the older "recent" releases, but right now, I am catching up from the end of the year. I also will likely started adding some sort of commentary/mini-review (but not really)/information about some of the releases.


Events of Note: 

Tonight, Madison Guild Monday at Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge will be hosted by Maynard and the Musties and featuring Javi Jones (of The Big Dumb), Steve Knudson, Val Levine, Paisley Fields, Luella, and more.

Tomorrow night is my birthday, and I will celebrating at The 5 Spot.  The early show is week two of the India Ramey Residency with Tim Easton, Wild Ponies, and a Special Surprise Guest.  $2 Tuesday follows with Anana Kaye, Derek Hoke and ? (but it is always a wonderful lineup). Come hang with me if you are in town.

Album cover of Bob Lewis' End of an Error

    Featured Friday Playlist

Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - Gabba Gabba Hey! Mix

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  *Note: The video playlist at the bottom of the post attempts to closely approximate the shuffle I listened to on my way to work this morning. When a video for a song was not available, I substituted another song by the same artist. When I could not find any videos by an artist, I included a related video or did not include a video for that track. This blog may reference unreleased tracks, however, no unreleased music is ever included.



Well, my marathon week of live music is over, and although I was exhausted and as I predicted I rested up on Sunday, it was over all such an uplifting week - to spend time with people who inspire me.

Let's get straight into the Music City Monday shuffle!  We have some cool stuff!

Anne McCue and the Cubists at Grimey's 

Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - Drunk and Unknown Mix

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As promised, I am going to kick into a higher gear in telling you about the Magnolia Roads American Roots Hoedown IV - coming at the end of this month.

The show runs two consecutive nights at The 5 Spot in East Nashville.  I am thrilled to be a part of this and to work with the awesome Magnolia Roads! 

Both nights are a benefit for the Ben Eyestone Fund at the Musician's Health Alliance. There are some incredible silent auction items.

I will you to the Facebook event for all the details. 

Today, I wanted to focus in on Friday night April 26 (right after Tim Carroll Rock n Roll Happy Hour)

The lineup for the first night includes FunkyJenn and the Fringe Benefits, Don Gallardo and How Far West, Chris Wilson and The Heresy, and The Truehearts!

Tomorrow, we will focus on Saturday April 27 - which will begin at 6:00pm and go until late. The night two headliner is the one and only Lady Couch!

Event details HERE.

Now, it is Monday and we have another top-notch Music City Monday shuffle.  Let's hit it!

Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - Rolls off the Tongue Mix

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Just another manic Monday....

I am short on time - so let's get right to our Music City Monday shuffle!

Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - See Ruby Falls Mix

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For your holiday shopping: The Drift - A Novel by Joe Wolfe-Mazeres Available at Amazon.com (Kindle edition also available)


Wow! It's December..... It's about time to dive into the 2018 Earie Awards!  Is this the third annual Earier Awards?  I think that's right - maybe fourth annual - who knows... As always, it will different than prior years and I'll be making it all up as I go along...

But first, we missed last Music City Monday - so let's do this.  As always, this shuffle comes from my epic (and ever growing) Music City Monday Spotify Playlist   - The playlist is new and classic albums and songs from artist and bands who have or have had some connection to Nashville.  As you might imagine, it is a diverse combination of all kinds of music from musical friends, musical heroes, and the like. 

Let's shuffle!

Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - Out in the Rain 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)

If you have read The Drift, please consider writing a review on Amazon. If you haven't read it, you can get your own copy through Amazon or if you are in Nashville, you can get them from me.

I am continuing to work on my Spotify playlists for E2TG.  So far, I have completed seven - January - July2018.  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 
E2TG May 2018
E2TG June 2018
E2TG July 2018
E2TG August 2018 (coming soon!)
E2TG September 2018  (coming soon!)

SAVE THE DATE!!!!!  Thursday, November 15, 2018 - We have a pretty cool event in the works.  More to come!


Another work week is upon us...

The world seems pretty sucky right now.  Votes are being suppressed and stolen, the free press is under attack, the government is trying to erase trans people.  For god's sake if any of these things bother you, VOTE!  Early voting is going on or starting soon in most places. VOTE early, vote on November 6. VOTE.  If you have the ability, convince other like-minded people to vote, offer to take someone to the polling place.  I am hopeful of a Blue Wave, but fearful that something will stand in the way...  If it doesn't happen, I am truly afraid for what will happen to this nation.

I have been saying for almost two years, I am not someone who wants to get political.  I believe that differing political opinions should be celebrated. I don't believe that what is happening now is political. Children in cages, white supremacists being emboldened, the rule of law being trashed, reporters being targeted and murdered.... These are not things that either conservatives or progressives should support.

God, I need some music now!  Here's a nifty shuffle of artists connected to Nashville, Tennessee.

Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - In the Mail Mix

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Okay! It is Monday, and it's time for the first Music City Monday in a few weeks. Since it has been a while, I'll explain.  Unlike the other shuffles I post (which come from music saved to my phone0, Music City Monday comes from a constantly in progress  Spotify Playlist that I created. The purpose is to showcase music from Nashville's past and present, and to cover the many genres and styles of music that have originated in Nashville. It is not at all complete, and I am regularly making additions to the playlist.

If you want to check out the playlist for yourself, HERE IS A LINK

Let's just get to the music....

Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - Wait Here Mix

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ICYMI:  Please see my preview of the upcoming September Residencies at The 5 Spot!

I am short on time so I will jump right into it.  Mondays we take a moment to celebrate the amazing and diverse musical output of the city known for music. No "bro-country" here folks...

Saturday Night Music Shuffle - Clap Your Hands Mix

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Since I missed a couple of morning shuffles last week, I thought I would add in a special rare Saturday Night Music Shuffle....