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Well it is 2017, but here at E2TG we still have some unfinished business to complete for 2016. So, I'm taking advantage of a couple of days off to award my final group of Earie Awards. Tomorrow, I may or may not have a few more, but I will definitely be awarding Band/Artist of the Year. Remember, unlike last year, the Artist/Band of the Year may or may not have already received an Earie this year, so you will have to stay tuned. Betting lines are open... void where prohibited.
I do want to take a second to once again thank every one who reads, reposts, shares, comments, "likes", and otherwise supports me in making E2TG happen. I am encouraged by the fact that December, November, and October 2016 were the 1. 2. and 3. best months for page views in the entire 5 1/2 year history of this blog. In fact, December 2016 blew every previous month out of the water. I am humbled and filled with gratitude, and I am looking for a new year of opportunities and great music.
First, a couple of non-shuffle "Earies" to give out:
1. The "After I Died" award goes to Bashful Hips. This often enigmatic and unique artists released the awesome "After I Died, I've Never Felt So Alive", I was fortunate to be able to make it to the CD release show earlier this year. Bashful Hips also had the opportunity to play shows and tour with some of his favorite artist. For my part, I am grateful to have his cool and original sounds in my shuffle.
2. The "Treeline is Not a Limit" award goes to Tim McNary. McNary is another of those artists (like Ben de le Cour and Josh Morris) who I wrote about back in the early days of the blog and then reconnected with in a very coincidental way. His album, Above the Trees was one of my favorites of the year, and I always love seeing McNary live. He has a wonderful, rich voice that brings his song to life.
Now to the shuffle - since I didn't commute anywhere this morning, I listened to tunes while I tried to do some organizing around here....
