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It's a day early, but tomorrow night, David Olney kicks off his 4 of 5 Wednesday night residency for August at The 5 Spot. (By the way the 5th week features Scott Miller). Olney's shows are always incredibly good, and his residency shows tend to be filled with epic moments of poetry, song and surprises. Late night tomorrow, is another edition of Joanna Barbera's Songs Not Silence showcases benefiting Thistle Farms. This time around Barbera herself will perform! Great time, great cause. Also at The 5 Spot.
Tonight: Tommy Womack (who we featured yesterday) will be playing The Family Wash as part of the weekly Short Sets series. It is also Pint and Pie night. So yeah!
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Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Friday, July 1, 2016
Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - Six Pack and a Bottle of Gin Mix
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Well, the weather has moderated somewhat in Nashville, and it was a very nice night to hang out on the patio at Drifter's in East Nashville and hear Tim Carroll and Luella play some cool tunes. Tim, Luella, and the band (Toby Caldwell and Cameron Carrus) will be at The 5 Spot tonight for Tim's weekly Rock 'n' Roll Happy Hour show (no cover (mind the tip jar) and cheap drinks). It is always one of my picks of the week, and this week in particular they will have the incredible Reeves Gabrels sitting in on guitar. Reeves played with David Bowie for several years, and he is currently the guitarist for The Cure who have been touring the US. I have seen him play with Tim and band before and he is awesome. Unfortunately, I cannot make it, but I do highly recommend it if you are able.
Before I went to Drifter's I caught some of the last week of Don Gallardo's month-long residency at The 5 Spot. His guest was Carey Ott, who was amazing. Don Gallardo and How Far West are simply one of my favorite bands around. Don Gallardo will be having his CD Release show in July at The Family Wash. More details will follow.
I should also mention that the radio show I co-host with Sue Havlish (Double Shot with Joe and Sue) will be on the air tomorrow morning at 11 (central time). Our theme this week, is "One Hit Wonders" and includes some folks that I bet you do not think about as one hit wonders (and some you may).
On Monday which is July 4, The East Nashvillian will be hosting Independence Day - a benefit for WXNA-LP (where Double Shot airs). The benefit will be held at The Family Wash in East Nashville and will run from Noon - 11:00pm. There is a $5 suggested donation, and music will be provided by various WXNA DJs - while others of us will be hanging out. Come spend the or an hour or so with us. Sue and I will be there at least from 12-2 (and I will likely be there most of the day). More info at the Facebook Event Page (HERE)
For the first time in over a week, I made time to add some new tunes to the playlists and a couple of those new tunes came up today. It is Featured Friday - for this first day of July.
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Well, the weather has moderated somewhat in Nashville, and it was a very nice night to hang out on the patio at Drifter's in East Nashville and hear Tim Carroll and Luella play some cool tunes. Tim, Luella, and the band (Toby Caldwell and Cameron Carrus) will be at The 5 Spot tonight for Tim's weekly Rock 'n' Roll Happy Hour show (no cover (mind the tip jar) and cheap drinks). It is always one of my picks of the week, and this week in particular they will have the incredible Reeves Gabrels sitting in on guitar. Reeves played with David Bowie for several years, and he is currently the guitarist for The Cure who have been touring the US. I have seen him play with Tim and band before and he is awesome. Unfortunately, I cannot make it, but I do highly recommend it if you are able.
Before I went to Drifter's I caught some of the last week of Don Gallardo's month-long residency at The 5 Spot. His guest was Carey Ott, who was amazing. Don Gallardo and How Far West are simply one of my favorite bands around. Don Gallardo will be having his CD Release show in July at The Family Wash. More details will follow.
I should also mention that the radio show I co-host with Sue Havlish (Double Shot with Joe and Sue) will be on the air tomorrow morning at 11 (central time). Our theme this week, is "One Hit Wonders" and includes some folks that I bet you do not think about as one hit wonders (and some you may).
On Monday which is July 4, The East Nashvillian will be hosting Independence Day - a benefit for WXNA-LP (where Double Shot airs). The benefit will be held at The Family Wash in East Nashville and will run from Noon - 11:00pm. There is a $5 suggested donation, and music will be provided by various WXNA DJs - while others of us will be hanging out. Come spend the or an hour or so with us. Sue and I will be there at least from 12-2 (and I will likely be there most of the day). More info at the Facebook Event Page (HERE)
For the first time in over a week, I made time to add some new tunes to the playlists and a couple of those new tunes came up today. It is Featured Friday - for this first day of July.
Friday, January 15, 2016
Featured Friday Morning Music Shuffle - 100 Miles Mix
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I am desperately in need of a second, third, or fourth wind as my Birthday week rolls on. Last night was so much fun. The newly opened The Pub at The Basement East has it's Grand Opening last night, and as always Grimey and company know how to throw a party better than just about anyone I know. A ton of cool people doing covers... CCR style. I missed a ton of great music socializing and eating and stuff, but what I saw and heard was amazing. Grimey and Friends opened with a set of CCR songs and others followed with covers of bands whose names start with either C or R. Grimey's guests included Bill Eberle and Alanna from Alanna Royale.
The night ended with an out of this world set of Clash and Replacement songs by an ad-hoc band fronted by the legendary Joe Blanton and with the equally legendary Jonathan Bright on guitar. It was a great way to end my birthday rocking out to some of the songs that helped shape my musical tastes.
Tonight: I will somehow suck it up and make two more stops on my birthday week tour. First of all I will be at the Happiest Place on Earth... no not Disney - Tim Carroll's Rock and Roll Happy Hour at The 5 Spot. Next, I will head over to The Basement East for Coverfest. More cool covers from some of Nashville's best.
ICYMI: I posted my review of Zachariah Red's new album, Backbone which was released today.
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I am desperately in need of a second, third, or fourth wind as my Birthday week rolls on. Last night was so much fun. The newly opened The Pub at The Basement East has it's Grand Opening last night, and as always Grimey and company know how to throw a party better than just about anyone I know. A ton of cool people doing covers... CCR style. I missed a ton of great music socializing and eating and stuff, but what I saw and heard was amazing. Grimey and Friends opened with a set of CCR songs and others followed with covers of bands whose names start with either C or R. Grimey's guests included Bill Eberle and Alanna from Alanna Royale.
The night ended with an out of this world set of Clash and Replacement songs by an ad-hoc band fronted by the legendary Joe Blanton and with the equally legendary Jonathan Bright on guitar. It was a great way to end my birthday rocking out to some of the songs that helped shape my musical tastes.
Tonight: I will somehow suck it up and make two more stops on my birthday week tour. First of all I will be at the Happiest Place on Earth... no not Disney - Tim Carroll's Rock and Roll Happy Hour at The 5 Spot. Next, I will head over to The Basement East for Coverfest. More cool covers from some of Nashville's best.
ICYMI: I posted my review of Zachariah Red's new album, Backbone which was released today.
Monday, January 4, 2016
Monday Morning Music Shuffle - Steal Away Mix
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Welcome to 2016, #E2TG Style! Well, the "Earies" are over, and no more "Red Cup" songs to be played. We are back to a good old fashioned Morning Music Shuffle...
First a brief recap of the what has transpired since I last posted, and a sneak peak of what is to come.
New Year's Eve Eve - I headed to The Family Wash to see Wild Ponies open for Don Gallardo. It was an amazingly Nashville-typical night of awesome music.
I posted a mega-Video Playlist "Earies" wrap up. New Years Eve, I headed to the legendary Exit/In to ring in the new year - no frill style with some good friends and cool music. Aaron Lee Tasjan and his killer band which included #E2TG Artist of the Year Jon Latham knocked it out of the park (or some other sports metaphor). Chris Knight was awesome, and he really could have cared less about midnight.
New Year's Day was a Friday which meant a trip out to The 5 Spot to ring in 2016 with another outstanding Tim Carroll Rock and Roll Happy Hour.
After that, I kind of dug in and did some writing - the results of which will be out soon.
Tonight! Tonight! The month-long Darrin Bradbury Residency kicks off at The Basement East. The kick off should be out of this world amazing. With 2014 Artist of the Year Bradbury being joined by 2015 Artist of the Year Jon Latham and Artist of the Always Aaron Lee Tasjan. Darrin will be backed by an amazing band. Seriously, this is a "Don't Wanna Miss" event.
Now onto the shuffle...
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Welcome to 2016, #E2TG Style! Well, the "Earies" are over, and no more "Red Cup" songs to be played. We are back to a good old fashioned Morning Music Shuffle...
First a brief recap of the what has transpired since I last posted, and a sneak peak of what is to come.
New Year's Eve Eve - I headed to The Family Wash to see Wild Ponies open for Don Gallardo. It was an amazingly Nashville-typical night of awesome music.
I posted a mega-Video Playlist "Earies" wrap up. New Years Eve, I headed to the legendary Exit/In to ring in the new year - no frill style with some good friends and cool music. Aaron Lee Tasjan and his killer band which included #E2TG Artist of the Year Jon Latham knocked it out of the park (or some other sports metaphor). Chris Knight was awesome, and he really could have cared less about midnight.
New Year's Day was a Friday which meant a trip out to The 5 Spot to ring in 2016 with another outstanding Tim Carroll Rock and Roll Happy Hour.
After that, I kind of dug in and did some writing - the results of which will be out soon.
Tonight! Tonight! The month-long Darrin Bradbury Residency kicks off at The Basement East. The kick off should be out of this world amazing. With 2014 Artist of the Year Bradbury being joined by 2015 Artist of the Year Jon Latham and Artist of the Always Aaron Lee Tasjan. Darrin will be backed by an amazing band. Seriously, this is a "Don't Wanna Miss" event.
Now onto the shuffle...
Friday, December 18, 2015
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....
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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....
Friday, November 20, 2015
Featured Friday Morning Music Shuffle - For Money or Against Your Will Mix
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And so it goes, and we reach the end of another work week here at #E2TG. Heading into the weekend just ahead of Thanksgiving here in the United States. There is a ton of great music happening this weekend at different venues. Choose your poison and get out there.
Among the shows coming up today and tomorrow (and no I cannot make it to all of these): Today: Joey Kneiser of Glossary is releasing a new record, and he will play this evening at Grimey's. Will Kimbrough is also he releasing a new record, and he will be playing The Basement at 7:00 with Nellie Clay opening. Today is Tommy Womack's birthday, and we will playing around 9:00 at The Family Wash. Also tonight, the East Nashville Underground: A Magical Reunion is going on at The Basement East. Plus there is the weekly, Tim Carroll Rock and Roll Happy Hour at The 5 Spot. Plus probably tons of other stuff.
Tomorrow night: One of this blog's favorites Mark Robinson Band will be playing an early show at The 5 Spot (6:00 start). Joey Kneiser will be playing that venue after that. Meanwhile, over at the Family Wash - Knoxville poet and songwriter R.B. Morris will be playing. Plus the aforementioned East Nashville Underground event continues at The Beast. and More...
We have a Featured Friday Shuffle that I am really happy about today... let's take a gander...
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And so it goes, and we reach the end of another work week here at #E2TG. Heading into the weekend just ahead of Thanksgiving here in the United States. There is a ton of great music happening this weekend at different venues. Choose your poison and get out there.
Among the shows coming up today and tomorrow (and no I cannot make it to all of these): Today: Joey Kneiser of Glossary is releasing a new record, and he will play this evening at Grimey's. Will Kimbrough is also he releasing a new record, and he will be playing The Basement at 7:00 with Nellie Clay opening. Today is Tommy Womack's birthday, and we will playing around 9:00 at The Family Wash. Also tonight, the East Nashville Underground: A Magical Reunion is going on at The Basement East. Plus there is the weekly, Tim Carroll Rock and Roll Happy Hour at The 5 Spot. Plus probably tons of other stuff.
Tomorrow night: One of this blog's favorites Mark Robinson Band will be playing an early show at The 5 Spot (6:00 start). Joey Kneiser will be playing that venue after that. Meanwhile, over at the Family Wash - Knoxville poet and songwriter R.B. Morris will be playing. Plus the aforementioned East Nashville Underground event continues at The Beast. and More...
We have a Featured Friday Shuffle that I am really happy about today... let's take a gander...
Friday, November 6, 2015
Featured Friday Morning Music Shuffle - Usually From a Can Mix
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Had a good time last night celebrating Andrew Leahey's birthday at The 5 Spot. Darrin Bradbury was on point with a set that featured some old favorites and some excellent new (and newish) songs. Lauren Farrah was most excellent - I have been fortunate enough to catch her a few times recently, and she kills it every time. And the birthday boy rocked this house with his incredible band, The Homestead - playing several songs from his record which is due out in April.
On to the shuffle: Almost every Friday is Featured Friday on #E2TG. Which means, I shuffle songs from a playlist (a subset of the regular playlist) loaded with songs from artists/albums that I want to spotlight. Here is the latest....
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Had a good time last night celebrating Andrew Leahey's birthday at The 5 Spot. Darrin Bradbury was on point with a set that featured some old favorites and some excellent new (and newish) songs. Lauren Farrah was most excellent - I have been fortunate enough to catch her a few times recently, and she kills it every time. And the birthday boy rocked this house with his incredible band, The Homestead - playing several songs from his record which is due out in April.
On to the shuffle: Almost every Friday is Featured Friday on #E2TG. Which means, I shuffle songs from a playlist (a subset of the regular playlist) loaded with songs from artists/albums that I want to spotlight. Here is the latest....
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Thursday Morning Music Shuffle - Lost in the Stars Mix
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So... yeah.... it was almost 80 yesterday in Nashville - on November 4. Don't worry, though, we are sure to have freeze in the near future. That is autumn in Nashville. I'm not sure if it is the volatile weather or allergies or what, but I have really not felt all that great this week. But, life goes on, and so do the Ear to the Ground Morning Music Shuffles....
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So... yeah.... it was almost 80 yesterday in Nashville - on November 4. Don't worry, though, we are sure to have freeze in the near future. That is autumn in Nashville. I'm not sure if it is the volatile weather or allergies or what, but I have really not felt all that great this week. But, life goes on, and so do the Ear to the Ground Morning Music Shuffles....
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