E2TG 8/16/2021 - Music City Monday - Frames Mix (Holy Hangover Remix)

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Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 2) (songs 13-19):

13. "The Easy Way Out" by Ronan Furlong

Irish singer-songwriter Ronan Furlong kicks us off with his latest single - which brings him back to E2TG. 

14. "Today I Ride Alone" by Gary Hector

From American Trash - which we previously featured, we have another track from this Americana artist from Trinidad and Tobago. 

15. "You Never Made It That Far" by Keeley

Bay Area singer-songwriter Keeley also is a return artist with her latest. 

16. "Said Your Name" by Film School

We next have the second single from the forthcoming We Weren't Here (September 24) from this long-running L.A. shoegaze band. 

17. "My Radio" by Curt Chambers

Next up, we have the lead track from the recent 85 South EP from this Philadelphia native who mixes authentic hip-hop, r&b, and country. 

18. "The Gallery" by Lindsay Jarman

Next up, we have the third single and title track from the debut album by this Atlanta based singer-songwriter. The album is due out Friday. 

19. "Diogi" by Los Blancos

And, we close out this segment of music with a track from the new EP by this Welsh band  (yes another band from Wales - I feel like I'm becoming a Welsh music blog, but there has been so much great music, I am not complaining). This new EP was created during quarantine and features each band member contributing the sound.  

 

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E2TG 8/21/2020 - Featured Friday - Lizard Brain Mix (Holding On Remix)

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As predicted, this week's playlist is over 2 hours and contains 38 new and recent songs from across the musical spectrum and from all around the world. The first eight songs are highlighted below.  We will highlight the rest of the Playlist over the next week in this space. 

 

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E2TG 8/14/2020 - Featured Friday - Opening Night Mix (Roses Remix)

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It is Friday, and that means it is time for another Featured Friday Playlist!  This week's list is slightly shorter than recent weeks but it is jam packed with wonderful music - as usual, our selections come from all over the world, cross almost every conceivable genre.  Because the list was short, there are some special treats in this week's list that might otherwise not have made the list. I hope you enjoy and please follow the list on Spotify if you are so moved. 

We recap the first six songs after the jump, and we will recap the rest of the list all next week in this space. 

Peace out!
 

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E2TG 7/31/2020 - Featured Friday - Just Feels Right Mix (Up to No Good Remix)

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I don't have a ton of time, but I think we have a great Featured Friday Playlist this week.  I little shorter than the past few weeks, but it is jammed back with some great music. Check it out and follow.  Our recap begins below the jump with the first seven songs. 
 

   

Wednesday Morning Music Shuffle - Just Fine Mix

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I don't have a whole lot to say today... let's jump into the shuffle...

Featured Friday Morning Music Shuffle - Sharpest Marble Mix

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First off - ICYMI because I posted so late yesterday.  Here is the link to yesterday's shuffle and "Earie" Awards...

Today's "Earie" Award category is either called, "The Hall of Fame Part II" Award or the "E2TG Survivor Series" Award or something.  Over the 4 1/2 year history of E2TG, I have been fortunate to get to know and write about a ton of really awesome and talented artists.  As most people reading this know, making music and trying to be heard in 2015 is a challenging proposition. It is easy to get burned out or for more lucrative opportunities to take precedence.  This award is meant to recognize long time favorites of this blog who are still out there doing their thing and making vital and interesting music.

1.  Killing Kuddles - from Atlanta - Elwood "Killing" Kuddles first caught my attention a few years ago with his blending of punk and folk or folk and punk - which I hereby dub.. "Polk" (because "Funk" means something else).  In 2015, Kuddles released the Sinking Ship EP which pushed his signature sound forward.  I love his slightly twisted humor and the way his music makes me happy.  Very happily, I made a Black Friday purchase that included a Killing Kuddles t-shirt, stickers, patches, and buttons. 

2.  The Danbury Lie - originating from Connecticut, I think he's kind of a citizen of the world now.  The Danbury Lie holds the distinction of being the third most tagged band in E2TG history.  Like so many Connecticut artists, he is extremely prolific.  In 2015 alone, he released Scattered Moments of Connection, Choose Your Delusion, Shallow Cuts (kind of a Greatest Hits collection), and the DVD (with accompanying soundtrack) called Whispers to Oblivion.  And he is already at work on a new project schedule for early next year.  His music is unique and amazing. It is an interesting mix of experimental metal, out there folk, and something harder to define.  Whispers to Oblivion is a chronicle of his cross-country drive over the summer.  It is an amazing video which manages to give the viewer insight into The Danbury Lie's world.  I would recommend it even if I didn't make a voice-only cameo appearance.

3. Pony Boy - When I first came into contact with the music of Marchelle Bradanini - aka Pony Boy - she was in Los Angeles, and I was very impressed by both her songs and her incredible voice. Since then, she has partially relocated to East Nashville (she lives 1/2 time here and in L.A.), and she has begun to received some well deserved attention. Pony Boy released Blue Gold this year, and I have seen it mentioned on some best of lists already.  And now, she has an "Earie".

Our last featured Friday shuffle of 2015 is on deck....

Featured Friday Music Shuffle - Sweethearts Gone Mix

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Okay... this has to be a fast one.  I walked over to the Southern Festival of Books during my lunch break (when I usually write and post the blog) to see Julie Christensen and part of Stone Cupid (Chris Tench and Sergio Webb). They killed it as usual.

Last night - quickly - some highlights: Week 2 Campfire Propaganda Residency... guests Ariel Buie and Actual Wolf.  Megan Palmer - on keyboard playing a new song and a John Moreland song. Nellie Clay with Actual Wolf, Tim Easton as usual, Brian Wright - fighting jet lag and killing it (with Aaron Lee Tasjan for a couple of songs), Darrin Bradbury and Megan Palmer - Darrin leading his own more of meditation...

Coverfest at Basement East!!!  Major props to Terry Rickards for putting this together.  Everyone was great, and I don't have time for a full report, but I will just say Los Colognes doing Bob Dylan's Infidels album in its entirety and nailing it and Allen Thompson Band as The Eagles were my absolute favorites (it was all good). The Eagles segment was so much fun!

Also, ICYMI - #E2TG posted the new single from Zachariah Red this morning. 
Check it out here.

Shuffle....

Featured Friday Morning Music Shuffle- Tray Tables Up Mix

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Well, it is FRIDAY!  Not only that, but I have a three day weekend ahead of me.  Some prelims before we get to the Featured Friday Shuffle...

Last night was another absolutely astonishing night of music at The 5 Spot in East Nashville.  First, it was week one of David Olney's September Residency. As always, the songs were fantastic and the band was tight.  Besides his usual band (Justin Amaral drums, Daniel Seymour bass, and Sergio Webb guitar), Olney was joined by Ward Stout (who played other stringed type instruments).  The highlight for me was when Olney played is signature song, "Deeper Well" and wrapped the song around a mind-blowing mashup of Bo Diddley and "Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

The late show at the Spot began with Reno Bo who was joined on guitar by Sadler Vaden (Jason Isbell's guitar player).  Then, Jesse Lafser played a spirited set that impressed me greatly.  The night ended with a magical jam that features Cordovas and featured Joe Firstman (who was at one time the band leader on Last Call with Carson Daly), Audley Freed (Black Crowes, Sheryl Crow), Steve Gorman (Black Crowes), and the always amazing Brian Wright.  Late in the set, Firstman turned over his bass to guest Pat Sansone (Wilco). The band performed an absolutely killer version of Neil Young's "Cortez the Killer", and then Firstman called up another guest, Jewel who joined the band for John Prine's "Angel from Montgomery".  An awe-inspiring end to a great night of music.

Other news, Nashville singer-songwriter Kevin Gordon released his new album, Long Gone Time today.  You should buy this album, but if you need convincing, you can check out my review which is up on No Depression.

Finally, an update on WXNA, the new low-power community radio station being created here in Nashville.  There are just 4 days left to donate and be a part of making this thing a reality.  Details below:





Well, I've run on a bit haven't I... we still have a shuffle to present....

Thursday Morning Music Shuffle - Struggle in Dark Corners Mix

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So last night - on my way to see Jon Latham play a killer set at The 5 Spot opening for Cody Brooks, who I saw for the first time and was blown away by - I encountered an overturned car (I hope everyone was okay), a slow moving train, and a couple of trucks inexplicably parked in the middle of the road.  But I made it and it was worth it.  I then resisted peer pressure and went home an wrote a review of an album that is coming out tomorrow.  I should have the review posted tonight or so, and I will let you know...

Tonight 90,000 people are supposed to descend upon downtown Nashville for several different events going on.  My advice - stay out of downtown and instead cross the river for week one David Olney's September residency at The 5 Spot. Last years, residency was absolutely incredible (one show began with a dramatic recitation of Kubla Khan for goodness sakes!). What will happen this time around? To quote Mr. Olney, "You never know."

Today's shuffle only contains 6 songs, but man oh man...

Tuesday Morning Music Shuffle - Burn, Burn, Burn Mix

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One of my absolute favorite people and one of Nashville's best songwriters, Jon Latham has completed his first album, Real Bad News.  Real Bad News is the name of the album.  The fact that he has completed it is real good news!  He has a Indiegogo campaign to help get the album out in physical form.   Here's the details...




On to the shuffle!