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I am old enough to remember when the newspaper came every evening (or morning), and there was news in the morning, maybe at noon, and in the evening. Local news usually followed the national news. If there was "Breaking" news they would interrupt the regularly scheduled program (I remember my great aunt hated when they did that during one of her shows). But, it was usually actual breaking news. Oh and Time and Newsweek came every week if you got them which we sometimes did.
I also remember when CNN started - I thought it was cool because of the possibility of digging deeper into stories. Like much of early cable television - there were some cool ideas and interesting possibilities, but most failed to live up to their potential. (Music Television rarely has music, Arts and Entertainment is mostly reruns of Law & Order, need I go on...)
I didn't have cable for many years and so I kind of lost touch, but I remember walking into a bank or somewhere that had a television with CNN on and seeing the banner with BREAKING NEWS and thinking something really important and serious was happening, and then realizing it was an insignificant non-event that further realizing that such banners ran pretty much 24 hours a day, every day.
Then, the proliferation of news and "news" on social media.
All that to say, the last seven months have been exhausting. My desire to stay informed sometimes - often leads me down disgusting rabbit holes (I have a hard time not reading the comments). This week has been horrible. No matter how hard I try, I keep getting sucked into this constant state of outrage. And, yes, I should be outraged (everyone of good conscience should be outraged) but I also know I need to take care of my mental and spiritual health. I think about the warnings on airplanes - you are supposed to put your own mask on before you try to help someone else. If I burn out, I cannot be useful to anyone or any cause.
I guess I'm saying - just because something new is "breaking" several times an hour, I want to stay informed - it is okay to put limits or look for places to get a summary (at some interval besides constant).
Anyway... that's what's on my mind.....
It is Thursday. Since May, we have set aside Thursday's to revisit some moments, songs, and artists who have been a part of E2TG from 2011 (when we started) to the present... .It's been good to revisit some old friends and to hear all these great songs along side each other.
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Thursday, August 17, 2017
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Wild Wednesday Morning Shuffle - Riddle Me This Mix
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I guess this is a good time to mention that I will be taking some time off next week. I will probably post some old E2TG shuffles over on the Facebook page during the week. Included in my time off is a trip to Athens, Georgia to check out E2TG Favorites The Foresters at the Athens Pop Fest. I am officially stoked about that.
Well, it is Wednesday - where we shuffle up all of the songs on my phone and see what comes up...
Today, we have some "current featured albums" and the return of some old friends...
Shall we check it out? Okay!
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I guess this is a good time to mention that I will be taking some time off next week. I will probably post some old E2TG shuffles over on the Facebook page during the week. Included in my time off is a trip to Athens, Georgia to check out E2TG Favorites The Foresters at the Athens Pop Fest. I am officially stoked about that.
Well, it is Wednesday - where we shuffle up all of the songs on my phone and see what comes up...
Today, we have some "current featured albums" and the return of some old friends...
Shall we check it out? Okay!
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Earie Tuesday Shuffle - The Penultimate Mix
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Look, I'm as ready as any of you to put 2016 behind me, but I have a little unfinished business. Besides, all of the great music put out and discovered was one of the best parts of an otherwise crappy year. So, I have the final batch of "Earie" Awards to hand out, and then later today, I will unveil the Band/Artist of the Year Award for 2016.
First off, one outside the shuffle.
The "Rockified Country" Award goes to Saint Luke's Drifters. I first met Mitch Laney of the band at a Richie Owens show a while back. Then, I saw his band play a show with Richie. Their sound reminds me at times of Jason and the Scorchers or the early Georgia Satellites when Dan Baird was a part of that band. But, they have some really unique qualities. I think they do country music better and more purely than either of those bands. And, when they rock, they bring it. Their live shows always yield awesome covers to go along with their original songs - like ones on their 2016 release Trials and Tribulations. The album was mixed by Eric Ambel (who by the way I got to briefly meet during Americana Fest this year).
Now let's do the final shuffle of 2016 for real, ya'll,,,
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Look, I'm as ready as any of you to put 2016 behind me, but I have a little unfinished business. Besides, all of the great music put out and discovered was one of the best parts of an otherwise crappy year. So, I have the final batch of "Earie" Awards to hand out, and then later today, I will unveil the Band/Artist of the Year Award for 2016.
First off, one outside the shuffle.
The "Rockified Country" Award goes to Saint Luke's Drifters. I first met Mitch Laney of the band at a Richie Owens show a while back. Then, I saw his band play a show with Richie. Their sound reminds me at times of Jason and the Scorchers or the early Georgia Satellites when Dan Baird was a part of that band. But, they have some really unique qualities. I think they do country music better and more purely than either of those bands. And, when they rock, they bring it. Their live shows always yield awesome covers to go along with their original songs - like ones on their 2016 release Trials and Tribulations. The album was mixed by Eric Ambel (who by the way I got to briefly meet during Americana Fest this year).
Now let's do the final shuffle of 2016 for real, ya'll,,,
Thursday, December 1, 2016
Wild Thursday Morning Shuffle - Someone Else Has That Number Mix
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So it is December. The last month of the year, and that means it is awards season. And that means it is time for the 2nd Annual Earie Awards. "The Earies" - "They sound odd, but they really aren't".
Continuing a tradition that dates back to... well last year... we present our first "Earie Award" for 2016 on December 1.
Just to explain for those new to E2TG, The Earie Awards are a completely subjective arbitrary way that I choose to honor some of the great music of the preceding year. There is no eligibility period, basically, even if an album came out in 2015, if it entered my consciousness in this year, it is eligible. And it is not specifically or exclusively albums that I honor. An artist/band that grabbed my attention with live shows or in other ways... eligible. Basically, it is "Earie" eligible if I say it is...
In 2015, the very first ever "Earie" went to Darrin Bradbury, who happened to have been our Artist of the Year in 2014. So, I thought I would continue that one year tradition by handing out the first award of 2016. The "Nice Guys Kick Butt and Then Write Sad Songs About It" Award goes to the one and only Jon Latham! Jon was our 2015 Artist of the Year. And in 2016, he continually showed why he was the absolute best choice for that award. In addition to recording his new album, unveiling some incredible new songs, leading bands at some of the best tribute shows in town, making his official Americana Music Fest showcase debut, backing other musicians, and sharing stages with Kevn Kinney, Aaron Lee Tasjan, and many more; Jon has continued to be one of the nicest and most humble people I have ever met. His new album, Lifers, is due in early 2017, and I predict it will be his breakthrough. I base that upon the bits I have heard and the songs that he has unveiled of late.
Congratulations, Jon! Jon is or will soon be heading to the Holiday Hangout in Arkansas, so I am accepting this award on his behalf, and I will be hocking it later today to get some scratch.
On to the shuffle. I still don't have a Throwback Thursday playlist, so stop asking me about it, jeez! I decided, just for the heck of it, to shuffle all the songs on my phone again. So, it is Wild Thursday. Who cares if the letters don't match...
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So it is December. The last month of the year, and that means it is awards season. And that means it is time for the 2nd Annual Earie Awards. "The Earies" - "They sound odd, but they really aren't".
Continuing a tradition that dates back to... well last year... we present our first "Earie Award" for 2016 on December 1.
Just to explain for those new to E2TG, The Earie Awards are a completely subjective arbitrary way that I choose to honor some of the great music of the preceding year. There is no eligibility period, basically, even if an album came out in 2015, if it entered my consciousness in this year, it is eligible. And it is not specifically or exclusively albums that I honor. An artist/band that grabbed my attention with live shows or in other ways... eligible. Basically, it is "Earie" eligible if I say it is...
In 2015, the very first ever "Earie" went to Darrin Bradbury, who happened to have been our Artist of the Year in 2014. So, I thought I would continue that one year tradition by handing out the first award of 2016. The "Nice Guys Kick Butt and Then Write Sad Songs About It" Award goes to the one and only Jon Latham! Jon was our 2015 Artist of the Year. And in 2016, he continually showed why he was the absolute best choice for that award. In addition to recording his new album, unveiling some incredible new songs, leading bands at some of the best tribute shows in town, making his official Americana Music Fest showcase debut, backing other musicians, and sharing stages with Kevn Kinney, Aaron Lee Tasjan, and many more; Jon has continued to be one of the nicest and most humble people I have ever met. His new album, Lifers, is due in early 2017, and I predict it will be his breakthrough. I base that upon the bits I have heard and the songs that he has unveiled of late.
Congratulations, Jon! Jon is or will soon be heading to the Holiday Hangout in Arkansas, so I am accepting this award on his behalf, and I will be hocking it later today to get some scratch.
On to the shuffle. I still don't have a Throwback Thursday playlist, so stop asking me about it, jeez! I decided, just for the heck of it, to shuffle all the songs on my phone again. So, it is Wild Thursday. Who cares if the letters don't match...
Friday, October 28, 2016
Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - No Bees in the Breeze Mix
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This has been a pretty rough week, to be honest... I haven't been feeling particularly wonderful, but it is Friday, and for right now, I am feeling pretty okay.
Last night was one of those nights that really make me glad to live in Nashville. Zach Schmidt, who is one of the best people I know and a great songwriter/artist, too, held his CD Release party at imogene + willie over in 12th South. It was a wonderful, candlelit backyard party. A great atmosphere and an amazing line-up of performers including: Hugh Masterson, Becca Mancari, Jon Latham, Charlie Whitten, Joshua Black Wilkins, Brian Wright, Aaron Lee Tasjan, and more. Schmidt closed the evening with a full-band set. His album, The Day We Lost the War is out, and worthy of attention.
Another album that is out (as of today) is Aaron Lee Tasjan's Silver Tears. Tasjan who has been on an unstoppable upward trajectory since I became aware of his music may have just hit the hyper-drive. To celebrate the new album, he is, as I write this, conducting bus tour #12barblues and making stops (and performances) at 12 venues in and around Nashville. It all culminates tonight at 3rd and Lindsley. Brian Wright opens tonight's show and joins Tasjan on stage.
If all goes as planned, there will likely be no shuffles next week, but look for some posts from the highways...
By the way, not that I pay attention to things like this, but... as I am writing this, E2TG is 17 page views away from October 2016 being the highest page view month ever. Thanks for everyone who is reading.
On to the music shuffle....
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This has been a pretty rough week, to be honest... I haven't been feeling particularly wonderful, but it is Friday, and for right now, I am feeling pretty okay.
Last night was one of those nights that really make me glad to live in Nashville. Zach Schmidt, who is one of the best people I know and a great songwriter/artist, too, held his CD Release party at imogene + willie over in 12th South. It was a wonderful, candlelit backyard party. A great atmosphere and an amazing line-up of performers including: Hugh Masterson, Becca Mancari, Jon Latham, Charlie Whitten, Joshua Black Wilkins, Brian Wright, Aaron Lee Tasjan, and more. Schmidt closed the evening with a full-band set. His album, The Day We Lost the War is out, and worthy of attention.
Another album that is out (as of today) is Aaron Lee Tasjan's Silver Tears. Tasjan who has been on an unstoppable upward trajectory since I became aware of his music may have just hit the hyper-drive. To celebrate the new album, he is, as I write this, conducting bus tour #12barblues and making stops (and performances) at 12 venues in and around Nashville. It all culminates tonight at 3rd and Lindsley. Brian Wright opens tonight's show and joins Tasjan on stage.
If all goes as planned, there will likely be no shuffles next week, but look for some posts from the highways...
By the way, not that I pay attention to things like this, but... as I am writing this, E2TG is 17 page views away from October 2016 being the highest page view month ever. Thanks for everyone who is reading.
On to the music shuffle....
Friday, October 14, 2016
Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - Subpoenas Ain't Setups Mix
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Man oh man, there is a lot of hatred and anger and fear and incivility in the world, and thanks to the power of social media/the internet, it is literally in our faces 24/7.
I'm a simple-minded man, and my solution is always music which heals and has the power to unite and to calm a troubled heart, mind, and soul. Peace. Please try to be kind - even to those who do not treat you kindly. Try... at least try.
Hey... The awesome Drew Kohl will be releasing his new EP which is called New Rain one week from today. You can take a listen over at No Depression.
We have reached the end of another work week... Here is the Featured Friday Shuffle for today...
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Man oh man, there is a lot of hatred and anger and fear and incivility in the world, and thanks to the power of social media/the internet, it is literally in our faces 24/7.
I'm a simple-minded man, and my solution is always music which heals and has the power to unite and to calm a troubled heart, mind, and soul. Peace. Please try to be kind - even to those who do not treat you kindly. Try... at least try.
Hey... The awesome Drew Kohl will be releasing his new EP which is called New Rain one week from today. You can take a listen over at No Depression.
We have reached the end of another work week... Here is the Featured Friday Shuffle for today...
Friday, September 9, 2016
Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - Impossible Mix
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And just like that it is Friday!
Well, week 2 of Mark Robinson's Showband and Rhythm Revue Residency at The 5 Spot sure lived up to my expectations!
The core band of Robinson, Daniel Seymour, and Rich Schell were phenomenal. They powered through original and classic tunes. I really dug guest #1, Mark Huff. Great songs and that Beatles cover was so good! Guest #2 was the legendary Webb Wilder. Wilder played songs from the last couple of albums plus some really interesting and wonderful cover selections. I first saw Webb Wilder play live close to 30 years ago, and it great to see him still making great music and here backed by this incredible showband. Robinson's run continues next Thursday with the one and only Davis Raines and the awesome singer/songwriter Tiffany Huggins Grant.
Let's just right into Feature Friday Shuffle - from the special "New Music" playlist.
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And just like that it is Friday!
Well, week 2 of Mark Robinson's Showband and Rhythm Revue Residency at The 5 Spot sure lived up to my expectations!
The core band of Robinson, Daniel Seymour, and Rich Schell were phenomenal. They powered through original and classic tunes. I really dug guest #1, Mark Huff. Great songs and that Beatles cover was so good! Guest #2 was the legendary Webb Wilder. Wilder played songs from the last couple of albums plus some really interesting and wonderful cover selections. I first saw Webb Wilder play live close to 30 years ago, and it great to see him still making great music and here backed by this incredible showband. Robinson's run continues next Thursday with the one and only Davis Raines and the awesome singer/songwriter Tiffany Huggins Grant.
Let's just right into Feature Friday Shuffle - from the special "New Music" playlist.
Friday, September 2, 2016
Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - Viva La Vita Mix
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Let's recap last night in live music (or at least the part I took in): The Mark Robinson Showband Residency got off to a stellar start. Mark Robinson is truly one of my favorite performers to see live. He delivers every single time. Guests Ted Drozdowski, Richie Owens, and Nick Kane were amazing, and when all four took the stage together, I thought the stage was either going to levitate or explode from all of the great guitar. I even added assistant guitar tech to my resume. Okay, all I did was hold a light for Richie Owens, but who doesn't embellish on resumes?
After the show ended, a group of us headed a few blocks over to The Basement East for the Louisiana Flood Benefit. Lot's of awesome Louisiana music performed by an extraordinary line-up of musicians. Kevin Griffin of Better Than Ezra was the first act I saw (I missed the first act of the night). Better Than Ezra (the long-running New Orleans band has a foundation that does tons of amazing things in the Pelican State. All proceeds from last night's show went to that foundation to be earmarked for flood relief. Details about the foundation can be found here. Chuck Mead lead an all-star band (including Fats Kaplin on accordion) including the Cajun music standards "Diggy Liggy Lo" and "Joli Blon" plus the "faux" but essential Cajun song by Hank Williams "Jambalaya". Next, the phenomenal Will Kimbrough who as then joined by Emmylou Harris!!!!! Emmylou sounded soooo good. Next up was Robyn Hitchcock and Emma Swift. I've been seeing Robyn around the neighborhood a bunch recently (which feels really weird to say), but this was the first time I have seen him perform in a while. Fantastic stuff! Next up Chase McGillis with a band billed as The Mini Meters. Doing Meters covers which had everyone moving. Patrick Sweany was up next, and he was as incredible as always. He brought up Kevin Gordon for a couple of songs and then gave up the stage for Gordon and his band to close out the night in fine style. The vibe and the people and the music were all incredible and made for a magical night.
It is Friday!!!!!! Tonight, Tim Easton is celebrating the release of his new album American Fork with an outdoor show at Fond Object (6:00pm). The weather is about perfect. Ariel Bui and Erin Rae and the Meanwhiles open the night.
Time for some featured Friday music:
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Let's recap last night in live music (or at least the part I took in): The Mark Robinson Showband Residency got off to a stellar start. Mark Robinson is truly one of my favorite performers to see live. He delivers every single time. Guests Ted Drozdowski, Richie Owens, and Nick Kane were amazing, and when all four took the stage together, I thought the stage was either going to levitate or explode from all of the great guitar. I even added assistant guitar tech to my resume. Okay, all I did was hold a light for Richie Owens, but who doesn't embellish on resumes?
After the show ended, a group of us headed a few blocks over to The Basement East for the Louisiana Flood Benefit. Lot's of awesome Louisiana music performed by an extraordinary line-up of musicians. Kevin Griffin of Better Than Ezra was the first act I saw (I missed the first act of the night). Better Than Ezra (the long-running New Orleans band has a foundation that does tons of amazing things in the Pelican State. All proceeds from last night's show went to that foundation to be earmarked for flood relief. Details about the foundation can be found here. Chuck Mead lead an all-star band (including Fats Kaplin on accordion) including the Cajun music standards "Diggy Liggy Lo" and "Joli Blon" plus the "faux" but essential Cajun song by Hank Williams "Jambalaya". Next, the phenomenal Will Kimbrough who as then joined by Emmylou Harris!!!!! Emmylou sounded soooo good. Next up was Robyn Hitchcock and Emma Swift. I've been seeing Robyn around the neighborhood a bunch recently (which feels really weird to say), but this was the first time I have seen him perform in a while. Fantastic stuff! Next up Chase McGillis with a band billed as The Mini Meters. Doing Meters covers which had everyone moving. Patrick Sweany was up next, and he was as incredible as always. He brought up Kevin Gordon for a couple of songs and then gave up the stage for Gordon and his band to close out the night in fine style. The vibe and the people and the music were all incredible and made for a magical night.
It is Friday!!!!!! Tonight, Tim Easton is celebrating the release of his new album American Fork with an outdoor show at Fond Object (6:00pm). The weather is about perfect. Ariel Bui and Erin Rae and the Meanwhiles open the night.
Time for some featured Friday music:
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Trending Tuesday Morning Shuffle - Thin Ice Mix
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Ugh... a summer cold got to me yesterday, but I am back at it today...
For the record, this is not a "gym" and there are no pokey's or man's or whatever here... we just have some cool tunes. No app needed... just enjoy.
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Ugh... a summer cold got to me yesterday, but I am back at it today...
For the record, this is not a "gym" and there are no pokey's or man's or whatever here... we just have some cool tunes. No app needed... just enjoy.
Friday, April 22, 2016
Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - Boiling Over Mix
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Still reeling from yesterdays news of the sudden passing of Prince. I do not have a specific Prince story to tell. I wish I did. Being of a certain age, his music was a significant part of the soundtrack of my coming of age. He was without a doubt one of the greats. Certainly in terms of talent, but also in way his music cut across so many barriers. This, I think is a testament to the complexity of the man behind the music and to the power of the music itself. Even at times, I was feeling the most anti-mainstream in my musical tastes, I could not deny Prince. Even when I did not completely understand what he was doing, I could not deny Prince. Nashville is going to light up the Korean Veterans Bridge and Courthouse in purple tonight. Nashville is Music City and Prince was one of the most significant musicians of our time. Rest in Peace, Prince. Let's Go Crazy!
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Still reeling from yesterdays news of the sudden passing of Prince. I do not have a specific Prince story to tell. I wish I did. Being of a certain age, his music was a significant part of the soundtrack of my coming of age. He was without a doubt one of the greats. Certainly in terms of talent, but also in way his music cut across so many barriers. This, I think is a testament to the complexity of the man behind the music and to the power of the music itself. Even at times, I was feeling the most anti-mainstream in my musical tastes, I could not deny Prince. Even when I did not completely understand what he was doing, I could not deny Prince. Nashville is going to light up the Korean Veterans Bridge and Courthouse in purple tonight. Nashville is Music City and Prince was one of the most significant musicians of our time. Rest in Peace, Prince. Let's Go Crazy!
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Trending Tuesday Morning Shuffle - Ninety Nine and One Half Days Mix
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Hey! Lots on the horizon... keep checking back with us - in fact check back every day (at least once) and tell your friends to check back...
In case you missed it, The Grey A released their latest single this morning, and E2TG was on the case...
I will soon be making a big announcement about the Ear to the Ground 5th Anniversary Show (May 18 at The 5 Spot in East Nashville).
Today is Tuesday - where we take a look and listen to what is Trending over here at E2TG....
Be sure to "Like" Ear to the Ground on Facebook!
Hey! Lots on the horizon... keep checking back with us - in fact check back every day (at least once) and tell your friends to check back...
In case you missed it, The Grey A released their latest single this morning, and E2TG was on the case...
I will soon be making a big announcement about the Ear to the Ground 5th Anniversary Show (May 18 at The 5 Spot in East Nashville).
Today is Tuesday - where we take a look and listen to what is Trending over here at E2TG....
Friday, April 1, 2016
Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - April Fools Mix
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ICYMI: Read my latest manifesto here.
It's April 1 - no joke. Today, D. Boon would have been 58 years old. Hard to believe he had been gone for over 30 years. The music he made in his too short life was very important to me.
We have some Featured Friday music to kick off the fourth month of 2016
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ICYMI: Read my latest manifesto here.
It's April 1 - no joke. Today, D. Boon would have been 58 years old. Hard to believe he had been gone for over 30 years. The music he made in his too short life was very important to me.
We have some Featured Friday music to kick off the fourth month of 2016
Friday, August 21, 2015
Featured Friday Music Shuffle - Young Enough Mix
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Guess what? We've reached the end of another work week! Here's to the weekend!
Last night, I had the great pleasure of experiencing the second ever Aqua Velvet - Exotic Sounds in Country Music show. It was pretty fantastic. For a more detailed account. Check out my review over at No Depression.
Since it is Friday, we have a featured Friday Shuffle to take us all into the weekend... sit back and enjoy the "show"....
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Guess what? We've reached the end of another work week! Here's to the weekend!
Last night, I had the great pleasure of experiencing the second ever Aqua Velvet - Exotic Sounds in Country Music show. It was pretty fantastic. For a more detailed account. Check out my review over at No Depression.
Since it is Friday, we have a featured Friday Shuffle to take us all into the weekend... sit back and enjoy the "show"....
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