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Shelter From the Storm:
Last night's show at Dee's in Madison was so beautiful. I believe a ton of money was raised, the music was so impressively Nashville, a huge turn out. For me, it was my first time reconnecting my community since Tuesday morning's storm - and so many of them were there. It seemed like I couldn't turn around or turn a corner without seeing someone new. It is one thing to see a Facebook post saying someone was okay, but it was something else to see those people in the flesh and to hug them.
I honestly don't have much to say about the music - everything I heard was phenomenal and I know I probably missed more than I saw - there were so many people to hug and talk to. It was appropriate that Jon Latham acted as emcee. Not many have his ability to engage a crowd and not many can appreciate the significance of each of the musical guests.
Big thanks to Brian Wright, Sally Jaye, and Cafe Rooster Records for making this happen. Thanks to everyone for all of the hugs and kindness. And thanks to Dee's and their staff for being awesome.
I think it is important to say - even those of us who were minimally or only indirectly affected by the devastation are dealing with shock and loss. I am reminded of something I heard about the circles of grief. Basically (and simplified), it would be in appropriate for me to unburden my feelings about this tragedy with someone who suffered a significant and tangible loss due to the storm, but it is not only okay but important for me to talk to someone who was affected in the same way or less than I was affected. I don't know if I explained that well, but what I am trying to say is that I have no doubt that this disaster has affected me, and it is unhealthy for me to feel guilty for having those feelings.
Featured Friday Playlist
It is time to unveil this week's E2TG Featured Friday playlist:
- The much anticipated first song from Brian Wright and the Sneakups forthcoming Lapse of Luxury album - "Patrick's Crossing" is a great song.
- New music from Nashville's Mary Bragg
- Our first taste of Candlelight Blue by Zografi Music. We have featured Paul Zografi's music before - for this new release he enlists the help of some musician friends to present his songs. Long time E2TG favorites Drew Kohl and Kiely Connell are among the talented players
- The new single from long-time E2TG favorite Strange Majik (aka David from The Dead Exs - for really long-time E2TG readers)
- A track from the newly released album from another long-time E2TG favorite Dean Fields
- More new music from local favorites: Kristen Englenz, Caleb Caudle, and Sad Baxter
Check it out below:
- New E2TG submissions from Iron Mike Norton, 100 Mile House, Broads (with Millie Hirst). The Mystery Plan, Tiny Fighter, and African Head Charge.
