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Well, I am back after the long holiday weekend (Labor Day for those out of the US). Below, we continue our Featured Friday review - with a double dose - since there was no post yesterday and we still have to finish by Thursday. Plus a shuffle below the jump.
COVID-19-wise I am struggling. Numbers are looking better locally, but I am concerned about a long-feared second wave - especially if people slack off on precautions - which seems to be happening. Meanwhile, I am coming to terms with the fact that "normal" as I knew it before the pandemic may not exist whenever this thing does end. Some venues have closed and some friends are moving away (back home). Meanwhile, a lot of people are "getting back to normal"... but I am not able to visit my mother in her independent living facility, but as long as everyone can party and hold mass gatherings on Broadway, I guess every thing is okay... *sarcasm*.
I am struggling to find peace and direction and meaning, and for that I am relying - as I tend to do on music.
With the holiday, we need to get back on schedule - so we will cover songs 9-18 today! There are some fantastic songs in this segment of the playlist. Check it out!
9. "I Love You (Don't Laugh)" by Andre Salvador and the Von Kings
Next up, we have a track from the self-titled album by the Brooklyn based indie rock combo led by Tim Cheplick. Really digging this album so far. Check it out.
10. "Me and These Jeans" by Becky Warren
New music from Nashville singer-songwriter Becky Warren is a reason to celebrate. The military veteran's breakout 2016 debut War Surplus lead to a stint opening for The Indigo Girls. She followed up with Undesirable in 2018. This is the first taste from her new album The Sick Season which is available for pre-order now.
11. "Heavy Load" by Great Peacock
Next up, we have another single from the forthcoming Forever Worse Better (October 9) by one of Nashville finest bands.
12. "Shine Like a Friend" by John Calvin Abney
Tulsa singer-songwriter John Calvin Abney may be known to some for backing John Moreland, but don't sleep on his incredible songwriting. This is the first taste from his forthcoming Familiar Ground album which is due out November 20.
13. "Nyack" by Annie Dressner
Next up, we have a track from the brand new album by UK-based, NYC raised singer-songwriter Annie Dressner. The album, Coffee at the Corner Bar, is excellent. She has a large following in the UK, and I am happy to have this song in my weekly playlist. Check her out.
14. "Stitch in Time Saves Nine" by Parker Lee
We previously featured the track "Drunk" by this band from North Yorkshire. Now their EP Scrundle is out, and we another track from that release. Great stuff.
15. "Big Big Bad Bad John" by Rob Clarke and the Wooltones
Next up, we have a track from this band from Liverpool. The album is called Putting the L Back in Wooltones. It is out on the Kool Kat label. I am hearing some wonderful Brit-pop sounds here -with a little psych. Really enjoying this.
16. "Love After Midnight" by Jonathan Plevyak
Next up, we have the new single from Nashville based pop-rock singer-songwriter Jonathan Plevyak. The Baltimore native evokes nostalgic memories of summers past in this cool song.
17. "Frantic Mind" by The Star Prairie Project
Next up, we have a new single from the mind of Nolen R. Chew Jr. - who hails from Star Prairie, Wisconsin and who works with producers and musicians from LA to London. Really digging this track.
18. "Happening Now" by Social Gravy
We close out this long segment of music with a track from this Los Angeles based alt-rock duo. The duo features Belarusian musician Vee Borduokov and British producer and songwriter Brad Kohn. A nice way to close out this segment of music.
Tomorrow songs 19-22
Featured Friday Playlist
