E2TG 9/3/2021 - Featured Friday Funzone - Asheville Blues Mix (Dear Kate Remix)

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E2TG 6/25/2021 - Featured Friday - Counting Roaches Mix (Wild Horses Remix)

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As I expected, after a week off, we have a 65 song 4+ hour Featured Friday Playlist - and it is jam-packed with great music.  So, strap in... I have something in mind to get us through the next week, but as usual, we will start with the first segment - this time 15 songs - down below the jump.

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On we go!

 

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E2TG 5/10/2021 - Music City Monday & More - Drunk Dial Mix (Come & Get It Remix)

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Saturday, I got to catch Jason Ringenberg's first show in 14 months down on his farm.  With a threat of rain averted, it was a wonderful afternoon and early evening. I got to the farm early enough to visit with the chickens and the pony Tinkerbell, and to explore the grounds. 

Musically, the show was fantastic. Jason played several Scorchers' classics as well as tracks from his solo records including his most recent Rhinestoned.  On several tracks he was joined by the always incredible Fats Kaplin and Kristi Rose (who are long time collaborators who also appeared on the new album).  Ringenberg's daughters also joined him on his version of the hymn "Christ the Lord is Risen Today". And one of his daughters played flute and sang harmony on "Highway Songs".   

Jason had - as he does - a contest for the most obscure request of  song he had performed at some point. One of the requests was for a song that Farmer Jason had written several years before with a troupe of girl scouts - a couple of whom happened to be there.  When Jason confessed that he didn't remember a word of the song, the two young women got up and sang it. 

The show ended with guest guitar phenom Boone Hood joining on a fiery version of "Absolutely Sweet Marie".   

Several notable Nashville musicians were in attendance along with some hardcore fans and friends.  

Featured Friday Playlist recap Part 2 (songs 16-25):

16.  "Otherside of Town" by Nature's Neighbor

Illinois-based collective Nature's Neighbor returns to the Playlist with their latest single.  Their new album Otherside is due out this coming Friday. 

17. "Tired Eyes" by Ruby Bones

Next up, we have a track from the celebratory new album from these New Jersey rockers. The album is called Laser Tooth Tiger and it is out now. Check it out!

18. "Photos" by Ski Team

Next up, we have a gorgeous new track from this solo project of Brooklyn based singer-songwriter, producer, and guitarist Lucie Lozinski. 

19. "Wait" by Go Analog

Next up, we have a new single from this Columbus Ohio based rock band.  It is being released to celebrate the vinyl release of their EP Moonlight Gram which includes this song. Great stuff.

20. "Falling Out North St." by Cathal Coughlan

Next up, the new single from Irish musician Cathal Coughlan (The Fatima Mansions, Microdisney).  We have featured some earlier tracks, and I continue to enjoy this music. 

21. "Pay Attention" by Abby K

We shift gears and head to North Carolina for this new single from female-fronted hard rock/metal band based in Charlotte.

22. "Good Morning Sunshine" by Sunshine & The Blue Moon

Next up, some shimmering yet dark psychedelic grooves from this  Canadian band.  Their new album Born 2 Boogie is out in June, and I can't wait to hear more from this band. 

23. "Silly Games" by The Supermercados

Next up, we have a cool recent single from this UK based band.  I'm digging it. 

24. "Lifestream - Luke Slater's 7th Plain Remix" by Johannes Motschmann

Next up, we find out what happens when a neo-classical composure teams with a techno DJ. Spoiler alert: It is utterly fantastic. 

25. "Song for Pete" by Skidders

And, we close out with a track from a veteran English session musician off his just released new acoustic album Family & Friends.  And great tune to close out this segment of music. 
 

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E2TG 4/2/2021 - Featured Friday - Peggy Mix (Sharp Remix)

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Time for another Featured Friday Playlist.  This is a fairly large list - thanks to taking a week off... But, we have a ton of great music spread throughout the whole playlist - so please check out the full list on Spotify (below) and give us a follow if you are so inclined. 

It is also Bandcamp Friday - so be sure to support your favorite independent artists by buying music and merch from them - Bandcamp is waiving all revenue sharing - so your money goes directly to the artists you love. 

We have a bunch of music to get to and time is short - so let's dive right in...

 

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E2TG 3/05/2021 - Featured Friday - For My Health Mix (Better Way Remix)

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ICYMI - Earlier today, we premiered and featured the new video and single from Dolour.  You can chek it out, HERE. 

It is time for a new Featured Friday Playlist (which you can stream and "Follow" below and we begin our week-long recap with the first ten songs down below the jump. 

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E2TG - Video Feature - "The Day Tom Petty Died" by Dolour/Shane Tutmarc

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Over the past couple of year, Shane Tutmarc has released some older previous unfinished songs under the name of  his Seattle band Dolour (The Royal We) and an incredible career retrospective that covered several different phases of his career (Written & Produced by Shane Tutmarc). Now, we are finally set to get an album of all-new songs - the first since Solar Twin's Pink Noise album in 2017.

The new Dolour album Televangelist is due out April 2.

E2TG 11/5/2020 - So...anyway... - The Snake Eye Mix (Lilies and Roses Remix)

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Well, I am officially off-kilter from all of the madness. I feel good that it took me this long... that's a joke... I've been off-kilter for a long, long time- but this morning, I forget to reset my weekly alarm for my radio show and thus missed the show - that is the first time that had happened. I am usually almost obsessive about checking and rechecking my alarm - but I am physically and emotionally exhausted this week. I am going to just accept that I needed the sleep and forgive myself for messing that up. 

In any event, it is Thursday and we still don't have an official winner in the Presidential election. As I said yesterday, regardless, we have work to do as a nation, but I am not at all certain we are eager or even willing to do that work.  It seems much easier to point fingers and place blame. 

I do have to also acknowledge something I read - it is unfair and unkind to call for unity without also acknowledging the on-going inequality. I think - all of us need to take  deep look inside.  On a brighter note, it was good to see the gains at the state and local level for people of color, women, and the LGBTQ+ community. Change has to start in our local communities and neighborhoods - and I mean real change - where we listen to our neighbors and respond with kindness - even if it is a tough love version of kindness. 

Social media can be a tool for organizing for that change, but I do not think it can be the forum. I believe this for several reason - the presence of agitators (or trolls if you will) who sow the seeds of acrimony and sabotage efforts at civil discourse, the ease in which hastily written words can by misconstrued - I have seen people who are on the same side of an issue argue in comments section because one misconstrued a comment by another or missed sarcasm or irony. And listen, I am a big fan of sarcasm, but I think one should be cautious using it in a public setting. We live in a strange time - where what is to me an absurd notion - is to someone else a viable theory. 

Enough - we have music!

Today - we wrap up our recap of this week's Playlist and can I point out again how good this week's list turned out - just take a look at the amazing songs that show up today to close out the list... Songs 25-29

25. "Dark Room" by Evan Isaac

We start things off with a new single from Pittsburgh based singer-songwriter Evan Isaac - from his forthcoming album Dogwood Dignitaries Listen to the Baby. Really cool sound. I look forward to hearing more.

26. "Choices We Make" by Richard X. Heyman

Next up, we have the brand new single from power pop icon Richard X. Heyman - of The Doughboys. Heyman's solo career began in the late 80s. This is a fantastic song.  

27. "Quite Alright" by Wheeler Del Torro (feat. Sidney Washington)

Next up, a powerful song featuring producer, musician, and DJ Wheeler Del Torro and singer Sidney Washington. This is the original track from a collection of remixes by Doug Gomez and Paul Adams.  A wonderful addition to the Playlist. 

28. "I Walked Away" by Strays Don't Sleep

Strays Don't Sleep are up next with their second release the EP A Short Film for a Long Story. The EP comes 15 years after the first album by the ambient folk band based in Nashville and featuring Matthew Ryan and Neilson Hubbard. Damn this is a great song.

29. "Hammer Hall" by The Wake

Columbus, Ohio based The Wake are back with their first album in 25 years -Perfumes and Fripperies. If I had heard this prior to reading the press release, I might have been convinced I was hearing a great lost bit of 80s goth awesomeness. It is vintage sounding in all the right ways. And a great way to close out another fantastic Featured Friday Playlist.  

Tomorrow - we are back with another brand new Featured Friday Playlist.  By the way, thanks to everyone who is Following the playlist on Spotify.  If you aren't, please consider it, thanks. 
 

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E2TG 11/2/2020 - Music City Monday and More - Normal Mix (Tasty Remix)

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Well, it is November. Tomorrow is election day 2020.  If you didn't early vote, please be sure to vote tomorrow. Here in Nashville some important points - unlike early voting - on Election Day you have to vote at your assigned polling place. Contact the Davidson County election commission or check their website to confirm that location. Make a plan. If possible ask a friend to go with you - better yet go as a group. Bring and wear you mask and bring a valid photo ID. You do not need the card issued by the election commission. If you happen to be in line when the polls close - stay in line. 

I know I am not alone in feeling especially anxious about this election. I am still mapping out my plan for election night and what may be a long several days. Take care of yourself. Pace yourself. Don't feel guilty about checking out for a while to listen to music or watch movies etc. as a distraction. No matter the outcome of the elections, it is important for people who care about other people to stick together. There is a long road ahead and it is dark, uncertain, and likely treacherous. But, it is passable and we will get through somehow. 

In meantime, I offer up some mostly Music City music for your Election Eve enjoyment. 

We pick up where we left off on Friday, with songs 10-14:

10. "The Mystery Of" by mssv

We start off this segment of music with the lead track from the album Main Steam Stop Valve with this band featuring Mike Baggetta, Stephen Hodges, and Mike Watt. This relatively new band formed in 2019 and were supposed to play Big Ears this Spring.  Great stuff. 

11. "Closer Now" by Carl Anderson

Next up, a new single from our old friend Carl Anderson.  Always great to hear new music from Carl, and this is a wonderful song. 

12. "John Carpenter" by Palm Ghosts

Nashville's Palm Ghosts are back with a new single - this one pays tribute to a film director who was a major part of my youth and young adult years. 

13. "Til It's Over" by Morgan Bosman

Next, the latest from Nashville's Morgan Bosman - another collaboration with our old friend Hayden Coleman. 

14. "Ashes" by Will Payne Harrison

And this segment closes out with another track from Will Payne Harrison off of his The Stratford Sessions EP. 

Tomorrow - we pick up with song #15 - the depth of this playlist is amazing. 

 

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E2TG 6/18/2020 - Featured Friday - Foolish and Blue Mix (Shelf Life Remix)

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Happy Juneteenth! 

So much on my mind on so many fronts. The world is on fire and changes are coming.  The old guard is trying to inflict as much damage as possible while they still can, and the apologist and enablers are wringing hands and trying to explain it all away.  The next five to eight months or more will not be easy.  I am already stressing out about election day. There is so much at stake.

It is Father's Day weekend, the first Father's Day since my Dad passed away. In general, lately, I am not a fan of holidays. It creates a lot of pressure on people whose lives don't conform to some socially accepted pattern.

Nashville is moving forward with reopening - going against their own roadmap - as cases and transmission rates increase. Most people seem to think that if they pretend it is all over - then it will go away.  Meanwhile, the right continues to push the idea that the pendemic is a media-driven hoax or exaggeration.

But, despite all this, overall, I am upbeat and optimistic about life. That could and probably will change, but I am enjoying it. 

Well, this week's Featured Friday Playlist is twice as long as last week's.  There were a bunch of new releases this week.  Our recap begins below with songs 1-7.  We will recap the rest next week in this space.

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