E2TG 6/9/2021 - Trying to Decide What to Say Here - Talk to God Mix (Just Like Hank Remix)

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Featured Friday Playlist recap Part 4 (songs 26-32):

26. "Missing You" by Shutter

First up today, we have a track from the most recent album by this New Jersey based alternative rock band. 

27. "Hidden Drives" by Lanterna

A lovely instrumental track from this Illinois-based project - primarily featuring the music of Henry Frayne. 

28. "Belleville Blues" by Swift Silver

Swift Silver are a duo who have worked together over a decade between Mississippi and North Carolina. Their self-titled debut album, just released, was recorded in Kentucky with brothers Kenny and Hayden Miles (of Wayne Graham). 

29. "Rose + Crown" by AMMO

AMMO is a L.A. based multi-instrumentalist. She is also a rock and roll photographer who grew up in Los Angeles.  

30. "Set You Free" by Soulful Femme

Next up, we have a track from the full-length debut from the Pittsburgh duo of  Stevee Wellons and Cheryl Rinovato. The pair are aided by a college of blues greats. 

31. "Hey Hey" by Ro Halfhide

Next, we have the second single from the forthcoming Paint the Town (Due out July 9) by this singer-songwriter and producer based in Amsterdam.  I dig this song. 

32. "Farm on Mars" by Art Schop

Art Schop is the project of rock musician Martin G. Walker - who was born is the U.K. and currently based in Brooklyn. This wonderful track deals with the harsh realities of colonizing Mars from the perspective of one lonely farmer. A wonderful expansive track to take us out of this penultimate segment of this week's playlist. 

 

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E2TG 4/16/2020 - Are We There Yet? - Yip Mix ( No Tomorrow Remix)

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Are we there yet?  I find myself asking the question - not necessarily of anyone in particular, but more and more I find the answer contains another question. Where is there?

Words like "phased reboot" are being used and while no one can seem to agree on the right timeline, it seems as if in the future - near or far - we will begin to ease into a different phase of life. I avoided saying "back" because more and more it seems as if whatever comes next will be different than what we have known.

I do not have answers to any of the questions. I read enough to feel somewhat informed but not enough to go stark raving mad.  It does seem if we restart things too soon that we will very likely have a second wave of the virus.

But as for how soon is too soon or any of that, I do not feel qualified to answer.

Personally, I am doing well, but I know some people are suffering both from the ravages of the disease and the impacts of the shut downs/quarantines.

Final thought, we are all going through something traumatic. While it may be true that our particular situation is comparatively better than someone else's, the fact remains that trauma is trauma, and it is okay to react to that trauma. No one needs to apologize for their reaction. I go back again to the circles of grief. When deciding who to talk to about our struggles (and we should talk to someone), consider the other person's situation. For example, someone who has lost a loved one is probably not the right person to unload to about economic insecurities or struggles.  But, do unburden yourself with someone.

We have a nifty little shuffle today, and don't forget - a new Featured Friday Playlist debuts sometime after midnight (or in the morning if I fall asleep).

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