E2TG 5/10/2022 - Moving Onward - Crawling Mix (Baba Yaga Remix)

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Today's Ear to the Ground radio show is up on the archive at wxnafm.org.  HERE is the direct link to the broadcast archive.

6:00am Sonny Boy by Owsley on Owsley (Giant)

6:01am Where Do I Belong by Sara Syms on Where Do I Belong – Single (Sara Syms)

6:05am Waiting on the End of the World with You by Alec Lang on Waiting on the End of the World with You – Single (Alec Lang)

6:08am The Heart of the Woman You Love by Bobby Corbin on The Heart of the Woman You Love – Single (3892878 Records DK)

6:13am Sleepwalkers by John Calvin Abney on Sleepwalkers – Single (Black Mesa Records LLC)

6:17am No One Has What We Have by Levi Parham on Sure, Okay, Great. (Wesley Levi Parham)

6:20am The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance by A Little Farther West on The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance – Single (Town & Country Records)

6:23am Bun E. Carlos by Silver Lake 66 on Bun E. Carlos – Single (Silver Lake 66)

6:28am Only the Killer by valorie miller on Only the Killer Would Know (Blackbird Record Label / Indie AM Gold)

6:33am Trust Fund Troubadour by Mick Mullin on Trust Fund Troubadour – Single (Mick Mullin)

6:35am Sea Isle City by Post-Skeleton on Sea Isle City – Single (Friend Club Records)

6:41am Child’s Play by Jack Shit on Child’s Play – Single (Devil’s Tower Records)

6:45am Treading Water by Dude Safari on Treading Water – Single (Dude Safari)

6:49am Demigods of Bedlam by Ponderosa Glee Boys on Demigods of Bedlam (Human Records)

6:56am Penhelion by Tone Ranger on Desert Rose (Animalia Music)

Today's shuffle is after the jump:

 

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E2TG 3/3/2022 - Third Time... - Way Home Mix (disclaimer Remix)

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Today's  Greetings from Nashville is up on the archive - celebrating Nashville artists with Louisiana connections.  Access the WXNA archive here...

6:00am Greetings from Nashville by Jason and The Scorchers on Still Standing (EMI/EMI Records (USA))

6:02am Boudreau’s Candy by Jimmy C. Newman on Louisiana Love (Playback Records)

6:04am Lake Charles by Lucinda Williams on Car Wheels On a Gravel Road (Island Mercury)

6:10am Louisiana Man by Doug Kershaw on The Cajun Way (Rhino)

6:15am Lous’iana Law by Will Rambeaux and the Delta Hurricanes on City Without a Subway (Neo)

6:19am Old Fashioned Two Step by Wayne Toups on Back to the Bayou (feat. Zydecajun) (Swallow Records)

6:22am Crowville by Kevin Gordon on Long Gone Time (Crowville Media)

6:24am Sing Me To the Other Side by Steve Conn on Flesh and Bone (Not Really Records)

6:31am Jubilee Britches by Les Kerr on Bay Street (O.N.U. Records)

6:35am Tucumcari Tonight by Brian Langlinais on Right Hand Road (Patoutville Records)

6:38am The Boy’s Gotta Go by Dirt Reynolds on Scalawag (Independent)

6:42am Paper Mills & Pine by Will Payne Harrison on Living with Ghosts (Will Payne Harrison)

6:49am Face Down Penny by Ben de la Cour on The High Cost of Living Strange (Flour Sack Cape)

6:52am Je Ne M’en Souviens Pas by Better Than Ezra on How Does Your Garden Grow (Elektra Records)

6:58am Passionola (feat. Eric Johnson) by Sonny Landreth on Elemental Journey (Landfall Records)

 

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E2TG 6/11/2020 - The Outcry, the Action, and the Reaction - Slow Hell Mix (The Gift Remix)

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So, we have seen the widespread protests across the country and around the world in response to the tragic and senseless death of George Floyd. We have also seen specific actions - such as the call to reinvent or "defund' the police. We have seen confederate statues being removed from public places, NASCAR banning the confederate flag, laws being proposed, people speaking out for the first time.

We have also seen the reaction - policy doubling down on brutality. Right wing politicians using racist and fascist language. Police targeting peaceful protesters and reporters. Trump is planning a hate rally in Tulsa on June 19th - the symbolism of the date and place are not lost on most of us.

Let's not forget voter suppression efforts by the GOP on State, Local, and National levels.

So, my question for today is now what? More protests? Major voter recruitment efforts - backed by legal challenges to voter suppression? Making sure voices are heard no matter what and no matter how...

All of the above maybe?  I am truly frightened by what is happening in this country and what so many are allowing to happen.

And, in the midst of all that COVID-19 cases are on the rise again.  Nashville is stuck in Phase II of our reopening because it seems like most people are acting like the whole thing is over.

I am just going to admit right now that I don't have a lot of answers, but I vow to keep asking questions and to keep shining a light into the darkness of the fascist regime holding our nation hostage.

Whew!  Okay - next week, I promise to say what I really feel...

Now, it is time to conclude our recap of this week's Featured Friday Playlist with the final five songs in the shuffle. Tomorrow, it will be time for a brand new Featured Friday Playlist!

22. "Promise of Tomorrow" by Turkeyfoot

The title track to the new album from Colorado based bluegrass band Turkeyfoot. The album have some purer bluegrass moments, but you can hear the bluegrass influences on this country song.  

23. "Low Way" by Robert Kuhn

Next up, we have a track released ahead of a new album called Persevere. Robert Kuhn is a singer-songwriter and surfer from Galveston, Texas. The album was made while recovering from a near fatal car accident. Then the pandemic hit and added a new level of perseverance.  I dig this song. 

24. "That's How I Roll" by Debra Power

Next up, we have a blues singer-songwriter and pianist from Calgary, Alberta, Canada with the title track of her new album. Nice to have some rollicking blues in the playlist. 

25. "Condolences" by Skanger

Next up, we have the debut single from this duo based in Dublin, Ireland. Colin Morris (Sunbear) and Mark Healy (The Josephs). The duo's influences mix shoegaze influences with the ambient/drone music of Brian Eno and others.  A nice change of pace for this playlist. 

26. "Dust" by Good Foxy

Last but not least, we have the new single from UK band Good Foxy. This a track from their new album Planets Over There.  A nice alternative rock song to round out the playlist.  

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E2TG 5/26/2020 - A Day in the Life But What Life? - Bubble Gum or Bad Karma Mix (Black Cat Remix)

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It is Wednesday already!  A rainy day in Nashville.  The news of the day is depressing and disheartening. It is one of those moments where I cannot believe we have gotten to the place we are. I try to be positive and hopeful, but today I am not feeling it.

I do know that music has ALWAYS been there for me, and I expect that nothing will change that.  So, let's get to what we do here!

And now our Featured Friday review continues with songs 13-17

13. "World on Fire" by  Blue Eyed Christ, En Esch, Mea Fisher

A state of the world statement from this Chicago based industrial electronic rock band. Hard and pretty cool.

14. "Bed of Sun" by Cap'n Marble

Indie pop duo from California who met in Boston at Berklee School of Music. Breezy and catchy.

15. "Truth Be Told" by The Attic Movement

UK based alternative rock band with a beautiful song. 

16. "Conipher's Song" by Lazaris Pit

Hardcore psychedelic post punk from Raleigh, North Carolina. Digging it. 

17. "Can't See the Light" by The Wolfhounds

The Wolfhounds formed in 1984 and were included on the C86 compilation. The broke up around 1990 but reunited in 2006 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of C86. This is their latest release. 

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E2TG 2019 Recap - Part 5 - Porchlight Mix (Arcadia Remix)

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I am back after an unexpectedly long weekend.  I was under the weather Friday and so I stayed home. 

I did make it out to the 14th Annual Get Behind the Mule: Tom Waits Tribute and Benefit at The 5 Spot on Saturday.  As always, it was an incredible event that raised money to support an organization that has been working to combat the issues of hunger in the Middle  Tennessee for as long as I can remember.  I actually have a 1985 vinyl compilation of local musicians that was done as a benefit for 2nd Harvest. 

This year's tribute featured several of my favorite local artists (like Sally Jaye - backed by Brian Wright and Jon Latham - all two E2TG Artists of the Year, and one member of an E2TG Band of the Year), Laura Rabell, Raygun, Tom Mason, Afton Wolfe, Annie McCue, Ned Hill, Anana Kaye, Kevin Gordon and more!  What a great night!

Back to the recap of 2019.  We still have 114 songs left (after today).  You can get a preview of what is still to come on these recaps by visiting the Spotify Playlist I created.

The list today is a good representation of the diversity of music we have been fortunate enough to feature over the course of 2019.  Some only made one appearance, and some are from albums that we returned to time and again. 

Let' go!

Wild Wednesday Morning Shuffle - Went Away for the Holiday Mix (Harmando Remix)

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  *Note: The video playlist at the bottom of the post attempts to closely approximate the shuffle I listened to on my way to work this morning. When a video for a song was not available, I substituted another song by the same artist. When I could not find any videos by an artist, I included a related video or did not include a video for that track. This blog may reference unreleased tracks, however, no unreleased music is ever included.

Moving on.  We've reached the mid-point of the week.  On Wednesday, we get wild at #E2TG - meaning we shuffle up all the songs I have collected over the years. It can be new songs and older songs, songs from albums we are now or have previously featured on E2TG, songs from my personal collection and odds and ends downloaded and saved over the years. Sometimes, songs come up and I have no idea when or how I added them.  It makes for a fun - wild mix of music - so sit back and enjoy.  (Note: a few songs were not available for the video playlist - so substitute songs by the same artists were added).

Trending Thursday Morning Shuffle - October Again Mix (Mama's Boy Remix)

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  *Note: The video playlist at the bottom of the post attempts to closely approximate the shuffle I listened to on my way to work this morning. When a video for a song was not available, I substituted another song by the same artist. When I could not find any videos by an artist, I included a related video or did not include a video for that track. This blog may reference unreleased tracks, however, no unreleased music is ever included.

And that's a wrap!  Thank you to everyone who came out.  Last night was a blast.  The Big Dumb and Microwave Mountain were fantastic. We had a good crowd and a good time.

Thanks to The 5 Spot for being awesome as always. Thanks to everyone who came out throughout the five weeks.  Thanks to Ben Arthur, Conrad y Skordalia, Ryan Sobb, Don Gallardo, Jason Erie, The Truehearts, Josh Gray, Meghan Hayes, The Big Dumb, and Microwave Mountain for making me look like I know what I am doing. 

I have something different in mind for 2020 and our 9th Anniversary, but I am going to take some time to absorb all the goodness of our 8th Anniversary,

Onward, time for another Trending Thursday Shuffle - let's go!

Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - Standing In For Joe Mix

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  *Note: The video playlist at the bottom of the post attempts to closely approximate the shuffle I listened to on my way to work this morning. When a video for a song was not available, I substituted another song by the same artist. When I could not find any videos by an artist, I included a related video or did not include a video for that track. This blog may reference unreleased tracks, however, no unreleased music is ever included.


Still counting down to the E2TG Residency

September 25 - Week 1: Ben Arthur + Conrad y Skordalia

October 2 - Week 2: Ryan Sobb + Don Gallardo

October 9 - Week 3: The Truehearts + Jason Erie

October 16 - Week 4:  Josh Gray  + Meghan Hayes

October 23 - Week 5: Microwave Mountain + The Big Dumb



But first, Americana Fest is approaching like a runaway train. The Festival keeps getting bigger and bigger. Now there are official showcases starting on Tuesday.  Lots of free parties, impromptu shows, unofficial events,

For readers not in the Americana world, Americana is kind of a catchall term for a variety of differing musical styles and genres all tightly or loosely connected to American roots music. Think country, folk, blues, soul, bluegrass, and rootsy sounding rock and roll.  From what I understand, the event started as more of a business conference with a few night time showcases, but the showcases now dominate the week  (it also used to be more of a long weekend event, but it is practically a week long event now). For sure, there is still a conference for folks still interested in that.

Anyway, enough about that - let's get to this Friday shuffle!