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Okay... a lot on my mind... the situation in Houston and surrounding areas is still weighing heavy on my mind. And I need to focus my mind more on the ways people are pulling together rather than the people who are tearing us apart.
Meanwhile, the storm itself is heading in our direction - tornado warnings are popping up to the west of Nashville, and heavy, heavy rain is expected over the next day or so. Nothing like what Houston got, but a lot of rain nonetheless.
I did make it to The 5 Spot last night and caught Lottie, the always awesome Levi Parham, and Flying Buffaloes. You may recall we premiered their single "Hey ;-) is for Horses" a little while back. This was my first chance to see them live, and they were great. Props to AGD for putting on a great show and getting a young crowd to an early show at The 5 Spot (I probably bumped the average age up by a good decade or so :-) )
It is Thursday, and as is our want, we offer up "Topical Thursday" and the topic of choice is E2TG - the first six years. A retrospective look at some of the bands/artists we have written about over the life of this blog...
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Thursday, August 31, 2017
Friday, January 22, 2016
Featured Friday Morning Music Shuffle - Snow Day Mix
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A rare snow day off work, but the shuffle must go on....
Had a blast last night before the winter weather descended... a night at The Family Wash for a pair of CD Release shows by two of my favorite East Nashvillians. Amelia White and The Blue Souvenirs (tonight featuring Sergio Webb, Justin Amaral, Megan Palmer, and Ron Eoff). Amelia's new album is called Home Sweet Hotel. Stone Cupid (Julie Christensen, Sergio Webb, Chris Tench, Bones Hillman, and Steve Latanation). Stone Cupid's new album is called The Cardinal. Amelia and band were wonderful as always, and Julie and Stone Cupid rocked the house.
To the shuffle:
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A rare snow day off work, but the shuffle must go on....
Had a blast last night before the winter weather descended... a night at The Family Wash for a pair of CD Release shows by two of my favorite East Nashvillians. Amelia White and The Blue Souvenirs (tonight featuring Sergio Webb, Justin Amaral, Megan Palmer, and Ron Eoff). Amelia's new album is called Home Sweet Hotel. Stone Cupid (Julie Christensen, Sergio Webb, Chris Tench, Bones Hillman, and Steve Latanation). Stone Cupid's new album is called The Cardinal. Amelia and band were wonderful as always, and Julie and Stone Cupid rocked the house.
To the shuffle:
Thursday, July 9, 2015
Thursday Morning Music Shuffle - Not Punk Mix
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So... even by Nashville standards, the middle part of this week has been an embarrassment of musical riches. I already recapped Tuesday night. Last night for me, began at The 5 Spot - the preeminent East Nashville dive bar for week one of Kevn Kinney's July Residency. Kinney in and of himself would have made the show noteworthy, but we was joined by Gibb Droll on guitar and E2TG favorite Shelly Colvin jumped in a couple of songs for background vocals, and Todd Snider was there to add some awesome harmonica to a couple of songs. The last song of the show included all of the above covering The Replacements' classic "Here Comes a Regular" which Kinney managed to morph into the refrain from Nirvana's "All Apologies". It was a truly magical moment which would have been more than enough to make the night complete... and that was all before 8:00....
After that show ended, I hoofed it over to The Basement East in time to see Tiffany Huggins Grant perform a short solo set of songs from her brand new album (which I'm sure you already own since I've been telling you about it...right?) Her incredible voice was in evidence.
By this point, rumors were circulating about the happenings back at The 5 Spot. Thanks for Mark Robinson and Sue Havlish for the lift back over there. It was the 2nd Anniversary of Jerry Pentecost's Country and Western Wednesday - on the 2nd Wednesday of every month features classic Country and Western covers performed by an awesome house band with stellar guest stars. For the anniversary show, they pulled out all the stops... I'll leave some awesome people off, but the guest included Derek Hoke, Cory Chisel, Elizabeth Cook, Amanda Shires, Bobby Bare Jr., Chance McCoy, Wayne Moss (of Barefoot Jerry), Jim Lauderdale, and incredibly the one and only Lucinda Williams. The club was packed out, but I had a good time connecting with friends and experiencing the moments...
Needless to say (or maybe needed to be said), I think I'm going to stay in tonight and recover... but the shuffle goes on and we have a good one today.... so....
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So... even by Nashville standards, the middle part of this week has been an embarrassment of musical riches. I already recapped Tuesday night. Last night for me, began at The 5 Spot - the preeminent East Nashville dive bar for week one of Kevn Kinney's July Residency. Kinney in and of himself would have made the show noteworthy, but we was joined by Gibb Droll on guitar and E2TG favorite Shelly Colvin jumped in a couple of songs for background vocals, and Todd Snider was there to add some awesome harmonica to a couple of songs. The last song of the show included all of the above covering The Replacements' classic "Here Comes a Regular" which Kinney managed to morph into the refrain from Nirvana's "All Apologies". It was a truly magical moment which would have been more than enough to make the night complete... and that was all before 8:00....
After that show ended, I hoofed it over to The Basement East in time to see Tiffany Huggins Grant perform a short solo set of songs from her brand new album (which I'm sure you already own since I've been telling you about it...right?) Her incredible voice was in evidence.
By this point, rumors were circulating about the happenings back at The 5 Spot. Thanks for Mark Robinson and Sue Havlish for the lift back over there. It was the 2nd Anniversary of Jerry Pentecost's Country and Western Wednesday - on the 2nd Wednesday of every month features classic Country and Western covers performed by an awesome house band with stellar guest stars. For the anniversary show, they pulled out all the stops... I'll leave some awesome people off, but the guest included Derek Hoke, Cory Chisel, Elizabeth Cook, Amanda Shires, Bobby Bare Jr., Chance McCoy, Wayne Moss (of Barefoot Jerry), Jim Lauderdale, and incredibly the one and only Lucinda Williams. The club was packed out, but I had a good time connecting with friends and experiencing the moments...
Needless to say (or maybe needed to be said), I think I'm going to stay in tonight and recover... but the shuffle goes on and we have a good one today.... so....
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Tuesday Morning Music Shuffle - Sleeping in the Monkey House Mix
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After posting about the heat yesterday, things inexplicably cooled off a bit yesterday evening (don't worry it is hot again today). While it was cooler, I took the opportunity to sit out on my deck and get some writing projects complete.
1. You may have seen The Ghoul Goes West in the shuffle over the past couple of months or so. And, you may have wondered just who is or are The Ghoul Goes West. Well, wonder know more. I did an extensive interview this Chris S. (chief Ghoul) and you can read it on No Depression right now.
2. Any time there is new music from an Ear to the Ground artist of the year, it is cause for much excitement around here. Darrin Bradbury, the reigning Artist of the Year, just released a new EP called The Story of Bob, and I have written a review of that album (hint - you should own it now!)
Tonight, if you in Nashville, I highly recommend heading to the Basement East around 7:00. Two of our country's best songwriters are appearing together and it should be a great night. Kevn Kinney (Drivin' and Cryin') and Peter Case in one night and the same stage. Epic!
We have a short but pretty darn sweet shuffle today - thanks to a quick commute and an eight minute instrumental song in the mix.
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After posting about the heat yesterday, things inexplicably cooled off a bit yesterday evening (don't worry it is hot again today). While it was cooler, I took the opportunity to sit out on my deck and get some writing projects complete.
1. You may have seen The Ghoul Goes West in the shuffle over the past couple of months or so. And, you may have wondered just who is or are The Ghoul Goes West. Well, wonder know more. I did an extensive interview this Chris S. (chief Ghoul) and you can read it on No Depression right now.
2. Any time there is new music from an Ear to the Ground artist of the year, it is cause for much excitement around here. Darrin Bradbury, the reigning Artist of the Year, just released a new EP called The Story of Bob, and I have written a review of that album (hint - you should own it now!)
Tonight, if you in Nashville, I highly recommend heading to the Basement East around 7:00. Two of our country's best songwriters are appearing together and it should be a great night. Kevn Kinney (Drivin' and Cryin') and Peter Case in one night and the same stage. Epic!
We have a short but pretty darn sweet shuffle today - thanks to a quick commute and an eight minute instrumental song in the mix.
Monday, May 11, 2015
Monday Morning Music Shuffle - Afterparty Mix
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Another week... last night, I experienced another amazing night of music on the east side of Music City. Allen Thompson and Darrin Bradbury opened up for the legendary Don Schlitz at the East Nashville Songwriter's Club.
Tonight, Darrin and Erin Rae will be joining Kelsey Waldon for week two of her residency at the new Basement East (The Beast).
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Another week... last night, I experienced another amazing night of music on the east side of Music City. Allen Thompson and Darrin Bradbury opened up for the legendary Don Schlitz at the East Nashville Songwriter's Club.
Tonight, Darrin and Erin Rae will be joining Kelsey Waldon for week two of her residency at the new Basement East (The Beast).
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Wednesday Morning Music Shuffle - Those Who Do Not Play to Lose Mix
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Made it to mid-week. I am seriously thinking about finally producing Volume 2 of Ear to the Ground Presents... details coming soon...
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Made it to mid-week. I am seriously thinking about finally producing Volume 2 of Ear to the Ground Presents... details coming soon...
Shuffle!
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Tuesday Morning Music Shuffle - Sunburn at Night Mix
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It is Tuesday. A bit tired today after a night of great music. The Nashville Conundrum was in full effect, but one thing I didn't say yesterday, is that I've learned that it is okay to feel bad for the shows you missed - especially when it means missing the show of a friend, but in the end, when you've made your choice, you should expend more energy appreciating the show you did see than you do regretting the show(s) you missed. Life is kind of like that, too, I think.
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It is Tuesday. A bit tired today after a night of great music. The Nashville Conundrum was in full effect, but one thing I didn't say yesterday, is that I've learned that it is okay to feel bad for the shows you missed - especially when it means missing the show of a friend, but in the end, when you've made your choice, you should expend more energy appreciating the show you did see than you do regretting the show(s) you missed. Life is kind of like that, too, I think.
Friday, March 20, 2015
Friday Morning Music Shuffle - Stand in Line to Die Mix
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Greetings... I am in a much better place than yesterday. Still a little rushed, but I can get through this shuffle...
First up my recap of CXCW15 Day 5: I am way behind on my couchin', but there was an awesome Irish showcase that featured the legendary Glen Hansard. Plus videos from my friend Eli Rhodes who plays with Todd Farrell and the Dirty Birds and also writes some amazing songs of his own. Look for a solo record soon. #E2TG favorites Tim Lee 3 return to the couch with another great video, and the closing video of the day came from Nashville's own Will Kimbrough playing a song he wrote with Sam Baylor from Will's legendary band Will and the Bushmen. Sam passed away this week. Life is short, ya'll...
Greetings... I am in a much better place than yesterday. Still a little rushed, but I can get through this shuffle...
First up my recap of CXCW15 Day 5: I am way behind on my couchin', but there was an awesome Irish showcase that featured the legendary Glen Hansard. Plus videos from my friend Eli Rhodes who plays with Todd Farrell and the Dirty Birds and also writes some amazing songs of his own. Look for a solo record soon. #E2TG favorites Tim Lee 3 return to the couch with another great video, and the closing video of the day came from Nashville's own Will Kimbrough playing a song he wrote with Sam Baylor from Will's legendary band Will and the Bushmen. Sam passed away this week. Life is short, ya'll...
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Wednesday Morning Music Shuffle - Swallowing the Ocean Mix
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#CXCW15 rolls on... Day 3 brought tons more videos including some of E2TG's all-time favorites... Among the many great clips were some from old friends like Sci-Fi Romance, MAKAR, and Imperial Rooster. Plus an explosive clip from relatively new friends Two Mule Blues. Head to the couch and visit couchbycouchwest.com to get in on the fun. By the way, they are still accepting submissions so get to videoing and get it done!
#CXCW15 rolls on... Day 3 brought tons more videos including some of E2TG's all-time favorites... Among the many great clips were some from old friends like Sci-Fi Romance, MAKAR, and Imperial Rooster. Plus an explosive clip from relatively new friends Two Mule Blues. Head to the couch and visit couchbycouchwest.com to get in on the fun. By the way, they are still accepting submissions so get to videoing and get it done!
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Thursday Morning Music Shuffle - Snow Day Live Mix
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Off work today - I thought I would semi-live blog today's shuffle....
Numerologists will note that before today's shuffle, my active playlist stands at six hundred sixty six. Make of that what you will, but beside any other connotations, the playlist is a large as it has ever been, and I hope it generates an interesting mix of music. I don't know if it will, but I have high hopes because I know the songs that make up the playlist. I just don't yet know the order they will come out... so without further ado... let's get ready to shuffle...
Off work today - I thought I would semi-live blog today's shuffle....
Numerologists will note that before today's shuffle, my active playlist stands at six hundred sixty six. Make of that what you will, but beside any other connotations, the playlist is a large as it has ever been, and I hope it generates an interesting mix of music. I don't know if it will, but I have high hopes because I know the songs that make up the playlist. I just don't yet know the order they will come out... so without further ado... let's get ready to shuffle...
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