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I am back. After a three day work-related trip, I am back and ready to officially close out the first half of 2017. Since, I missed a couple of days and still have tons of music to present, I will probably continue spinning from the "New Music" Playlist into next week before reverting back to our regularly scheduled programming.
Time is short... let's shuffle!
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Friday, June 30, 2017
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Wild Wednesday Morning Shuffle - Big Mouths and No Guts Mix
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Thought of the day: Sean Spicer's comments about Hitler and chemical weapons, might be justifiably dismissed as "poor word choice" (albeit of epic proportions) if it were not for the fact that there are Neo-Nazis working in the White House. Context is important....
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Just announced! Week 3 (out of 5) of the E2TG Sixth Anniversary - residency at The 5 Spot will be: David Olney with special guest Sergio Webb!!! Both will be playing full band sets on Wednesday May 17. These are early shows that will have you home (or off to another show) early. I am super excited to have both of these legends on the same stage on the same night.
Previously announced: Week 1 (May 3) - The Mark Robinson Band and Week 2 (May 10) - Jon Latham (Full Band) with special guests.
And we still have two more weeks to announce! Soon!
Things get wild on Wednesdays... here is a random shuffle taken from a list that includes every single song in my phone's memory. This one takes us around the world and back again.
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Thought of the day: Sean Spicer's comments about Hitler and chemical weapons, might be justifiably dismissed as "poor word choice" (albeit of epic proportions) if it were not for the fact that there are Neo-Nazis working in the White House. Context is important....
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Just announced! Week 3 (out of 5) of the E2TG Sixth Anniversary - residency at The 5 Spot will be: David Olney with special guest Sergio Webb!!! Both will be playing full band sets on Wednesday May 17. These are early shows that will have you home (or off to another show) early. I am super excited to have both of these legends on the same stage on the same night.
Previously announced: Week 1 (May 3) - The Mark Robinson Band and Week 2 (May 10) - Jon Latham (Full Band) with special guests.
And we still have two more weeks to announce! Soon!
Things get wild on Wednesdays... here is a random shuffle taken from a list that includes every single song in my phone's memory. This one takes us around the world and back again.
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Trending Tuesday Morning Shuffle - The Good Life Mix
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Okay - we are back after an extended weekend to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., and to think about the fights which are still going on and progress made and miles yet to go...
Since we last were together, I got to take in Crackerboots with my daughter for my birthday. Then Sunday night after his 3rd and Lindsley show was postponed, Darrin Bradbury and friends took over Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge. It was a really great night of music with Jon Latham, Rayvon Pettis, Sally Jaye, Jeremy Ivey, and Mr. Bradbury himself. Darrin's band included Laur Joamets who just 24 hours before had backed Sturgill Simpson on his incredible SNL performance (if you still have not seen that - go look that up NOW and then come back). His guests included Margo Price. It was all in all a typically stellar night of music in Nashville (well Madison).
Let's get to the shuffle - which is a little extended due to a (scheduled) detour I had to make on the way to work. This is a Trending Tuesday shuffle - heavily weighted to Nashville artists (past or present).
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Okay - we are back after an extended weekend to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., and to think about the fights which are still going on and progress made and miles yet to go...
Since we last were together, I got to take in Crackerboots with my daughter for my birthday. Then Sunday night after his 3rd and Lindsley show was postponed, Darrin Bradbury and friends took over Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge. It was a really great night of music with Jon Latham, Rayvon Pettis, Sally Jaye, Jeremy Ivey, and Mr. Bradbury himself. Darrin's band included Laur Joamets who just 24 hours before had backed Sturgill Simpson on his incredible SNL performance (if you still have not seen that - go look that up NOW and then come back). His guests included Margo Price. It was all in all a typically stellar night of music in Nashville (well Madison).
Let's get to the shuffle - which is a little extended due to a (scheduled) detour I had to make on the way to work. This is a Trending Tuesday shuffle - heavily weighted to Nashville artists (past or present).
Friday, January 13, 2017
Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - Got a Lot
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Whew! I've almost made it through my first five day work week since before Christmas... and next week, I am off on Monday!
Last night I circumnavigated the city to take in the constant variety of great music... beginning with Luella and Brian Ritchey at The 5 Spot for week 2 of Brian's residency. Then, across the river to The Country for Conrad y Skordalia opening for Maynard and the Musties. Then back across the river to the American Legion in Inglewood to catch the end of Stationwagon (a great band that features Charlie Whitten, Brett Resnick, and Pete Lindberg). And, then the triumphant return of Buck 'N' Stuff for the second week of their residency.
It is Friday - when we feature songs from the New Music playlist... We have some good one from future, recent, and kind of recent releases...
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Whew! I've almost made it through my first five day work week since before Christmas... and next week, I am off on Monday!
Last night I circumnavigated the city to take in the constant variety of great music... beginning with Luella and Brian Ritchey at The 5 Spot for week 2 of Brian's residency. Then, across the river to The Country for Conrad y Skordalia opening for Maynard and the Musties. Then back across the river to the American Legion in Inglewood to catch the end of Stationwagon (a great band that features Charlie Whitten, Brett Resnick, and Pete Lindberg). And, then the triumphant return of Buck 'N' Stuff for the second week of their residency.
It is Friday - when we feature songs from the New Music playlist... We have some good one from future, recent, and kind of recent releases...
Friday, December 2, 2016
Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - Little New York City Mix
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First things first... some housekeeping. Yesterday in my haste to kick off the "Earies" and post the shuffle, I failed to talk about the awesome "Songs of Love and Protest Show" hosted by Matt Haeck at The Family Wash on Wednesday. Featuring incredible performances by Haeck, Amy Speace, Wild Ponies, Jon Latham, Darrin Bradbury, Brian Wright, Zach Schmidt, Rayvon Pettis, and probably others that I am blanking on. The event was a kickoff for an upcoming compilation album with proceedings going to Planned Parenthood and the Southern Poverty Law Center. Stay tuned for updates.
Second, if you missed it, I posted a review/debut of Josh Morris' new album Can't Wait 'Til Now earlier today. Check it out HERE. And check out Josh Morris tomorrow night at The Country. Also tomorrow, across the river, Mark Robinson will be bringing a full band set to Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge - a relatively new venue in Madison. As always there is a ton of other stuff going on so get out and see some live local music this weekend.
Spontaneously and randomly this morning, I came up with the idea of awarding some "Earie" awards embedded in the shuffle. Truth is, I have so many awards I want to give out this is the best way to cover a bunch and then I can fill in others. So... let's begin with a Featured Friday Shuffle...
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First things first... some housekeeping. Yesterday in my haste to kick off the "Earies" and post the shuffle, I failed to talk about the awesome "Songs of Love and Protest Show" hosted by Matt Haeck at The Family Wash on Wednesday. Featuring incredible performances by Haeck, Amy Speace, Wild Ponies, Jon Latham, Darrin Bradbury, Brian Wright, Zach Schmidt, Rayvon Pettis, and probably others that I am blanking on. The event was a kickoff for an upcoming compilation album with proceedings going to Planned Parenthood and the Southern Poverty Law Center. Stay tuned for updates.
Second, if you missed it, I posted a review/debut of Josh Morris' new album Can't Wait 'Til Now earlier today. Check it out HERE. And check out Josh Morris tomorrow night at The Country. Also tomorrow, across the river, Mark Robinson will be bringing a full band set to Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge - a relatively new venue in Madison. As always there is a ton of other stuff going on so get out and see some live local music this weekend.
Spontaneously and randomly this morning, I came up with the idea of awarding some "Earie" awards embedded in the shuffle. Truth is, I have so many awards I want to give out this is the best way to cover a bunch and then I can fill in others. So... let's begin with a Featured Friday Shuffle...
Monday, October 17, 2016
Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - Road and a Flash of Lightning Mix
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Welcome to the working week... here is a musical recap of my weekend. Friday, enjoyed another Tim Carroll Rock and Roll Happy Hour show at The 5 Spot. Saturday, did a live show of Double Shot with Joe and Sue. Then, I listened to Gina Frary Bacon and Gregory Riggle's interview with Tim Carroll on Nashville U. Then, I headed to the Southern Festival of Books just in time to catch Tomi Lunsford's set. Then to Beared Iris Brewery in Germantown to catch a bunch of cool songwriters hosted by Tom Schreck. Saw some old friends, including Schreck, Ariel Bui, Kiely Schlesinger (back by Drew Kohl), and finally got to see Ben Douglas. Then, I headed to Douglas Corner Cafe to catch a round with Tom House, RB Morris, and Michael "Supe" Granda. David Olney was supposed to be a part of this, but he had to sit out under doctor's orders. It was a fine night, nonetheless, with three very distinct songwriters and some great stories.
Sunday night, after a kind of lazy day, I got the exact show I needed to energize my spirit. One of those incredible, unlikely Nashville nights. At the (still unofficial) reincarnation of one of Nashville's storied venues (Radio Cafe), I caught a set by local legend Greg Garing, plus a lively and fun set of punk rock from The Buddies. The Buddies are made up of two members of Black Vincent (including front man Coley Kennedy) from Michigan plus Nashvillian's Justin, Scott, and Kim Collins (Justin and the Cosmics, Smoking Flowers). And the night ended, it superb raucous style by a band billed as World's Greatest Eagle Scouts, but who reminded me a whole lot of Blackfoot Gypsies - I guess because it was... It was amazing seeing this band in such an intimate setting. At one point, the Collins' brothers brought a table and chairs on stage and sat and smoked and drank. Later, the whole bar was rolled up to the front of the stage. Beer cans were flying, people were dancing. It was a great way to end a Sunday night.
Now, we roll into Monday. Here at E2TG, that means we feature songs from the Music City Monday playlist - songs/artists/albums with some connection to Nashville. Let's go!
Be sure to "Like" Ear to the Ground on Facebook!
Welcome to the working week... here is a musical recap of my weekend. Friday, enjoyed another Tim Carroll Rock and Roll Happy Hour show at The 5 Spot. Saturday, did a live show of Double Shot with Joe and Sue. Then, I listened to Gina Frary Bacon and Gregory Riggle's interview with Tim Carroll on Nashville U. Then, I headed to the Southern Festival of Books just in time to catch Tomi Lunsford's set. Then to Beared Iris Brewery in Germantown to catch a bunch of cool songwriters hosted by Tom Schreck. Saw some old friends, including Schreck, Ariel Bui, Kiely Schlesinger (back by Drew Kohl), and finally got to see Ben Douglas. Then, I headed to Douglas Corner Cafe to catch a round with Tom House, RB Morris, and Michael "Supe" Granda. David Olney was supposed to be a part of this, but he had to sit out under doctor's orders. It was a fine night, nonetheless, with three very distinct songwriters and some great stories.
Sunday night, after a kind of lazy day, I got the exact show I needed to energize my spirit. One of those incredible, unlikely Nashville nights. At the (still unofficial) reincarnation of one of Nashville's storied venues (Radio Cafe), I caught a set by local legend Greg Garing, plus a lively and fun set of punk rock from The Buddies. The Buddies are made up of two members of Black Vincent (including front man Coley Kennedy) from Michigan plus Nashvillian's Justin, Scott, and Kim Collins (Justin and the Cosmics, Smoking Flowers). And the night ended, it superb raucous style by a band billed as World's Greatest Eagle Scouts, but who reminded me a whole lot of Blackfoot Gypsies - I guess because it was... It was amazing seeing this band in such an intimate setting. At one point, the Collins' brothers brought a table and chairs on stage and sat and smoked and drank. Later, the whole bar was rolled up to the front of the stage. Beer cans were flying, people were dancing. It was a great way to end a Sunday night.
Now, we roll into Monday. Here at E2TG, that means we feature songs from the Music City Monday playlist - songs/artists/albums with some connection to Nashville. Let's go!
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...
Monday, October 10, 2016
Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - Staring Contest Mix
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Another work week has begun. I took a quick weekend trip to visit family in Georgia. Heading into what could be a busy week. It seems like every five minutes, I get an event invite or notification, and they are all for the same day at roughly the same time. And course, they are almost all things I really want to do. I hope the cloning experiments begin to show some good results by mid-week.
It is Monday, and it is time to shuffle up the Music City Monday playlist. Looks to be a pretty diverse group of songs.... Let's go!
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Another work week has begun. I took a quick weekend trip to visit family in Georgia. Heading into what could be a busy week. It seems like every five minutes, I get an event invite or notification, and they are all for the same day at roughly the same time. And course, they are almost all things I really want to do. I hope the cloning experiments begin to show some good results by mid-week.
It is Monday, and it is time to shuffle up the Music City Monday playlist. Looks to be a pretty diverse group of songs.... Let's go!
Monday, September 26, 2016
Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - Shake Shake Shake Like a Rattlesnake Mix
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Okay... trying to catch my breath after Americana Fest... here is a quick wrap up. Friday, I did get off work around 2:00 and made it to Drifter's in time to catch the end of Marvin Etzioni's set - which was wonderful. Next up was Brian Langlinais who absolutely killed it was an amazing band that included Jim Hoke, Jonell Mosser, and Ron Eoff among others. Great swampy - Louisiana/Tennessee music...
After a quick trip to Fanny's House of Music with Jill Kettles and Alexander Wright (2Ton Bridge), I made my way to The 5 Spot to catch the first hour of Tim Carroll Rock and Roll Happy Hour - which started early for AMA. Off to WNXA to pick up the banner and fliers and ran into my friend Karen and Gabrielle Louise - who I have been posting about - great to get to meet her. Off to The Station Inn for a magical night - of introducing bands and telling people about WXNA. My highlight was getting to meet and introduce Syd Straw and to hear her sing some of my favorite songs of hers. "Think Too Hard", "Chasing Vapor Trails", "String of Pearls", and "Golden Dreams"... Another big highlight was hearing Tyler Childers and wondering why I was just discovering this incredible songwriter???? He brought the house down. Great playing from 10 String Symphony, Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley, and The Lonely Heartstring Band.
Saturday, I had a nice breakfast/brunch with a bunch of fine folks and then made to the Cafe Rooster launch party at Little Harpeth - and to catch some of the festival's MVPs like Darrin Bradbury, Jon Latham, Aaron Lee Tasjan etc. before I had to scoot. Sad that I was prevented from seeing Jon Latham, but happy of the reports of a packed house and an (as expected) kick ass set.
Final reflections: The term Americana music may bring to mind bad pop/rock bands that add a banjitar and don Western wear... Or some other loathsome thing... but my take for this year is that the Americana Music Association opened their doors to some of my favorite people (who also happen to be the best musicially - in my opinion)... The big umbrella seemed a little bit bigger this year, and I had an amazing time - even while missing out on ton of things due to lack of cloning and stuff.. As I posted last week - the festival started with covers of The Who, Blondie, and The Pogues - as it turned out - that beginning did seem to set the tone for a festival with some memorable and rocking moments.
With Americana Fest over, I headed back to The 5 Spot for a more typical East Nashville night at my favorite watering hole... caught the tail end of Sunday Night Soul (which I had heard good things about) and was blown away. Next up, a party put on my the good folks at Cosmic Thug Records (a label formed by super-producers Adam Landry and Justin Collins along with long time E2TG favorite Pony Boy. In typical East Nashville fashion, the show featured Carey Kotsionis, Lilly Hiatt, Pony Boy, Emma Swift and Robyn Hitchcock, T. Hardy Morris, Tristan, Justin and the Cosmics, and Smoking Flowers. Everyone was incredible. Pony Boy and Emma and Robyn each did Dylan covers. Lilly Hiatt was amazing as always, Tristan was next level good plus brought up Caitlin Rose. T. Hardy Morris was incredible guest John McCauley (Deer Tick)... Robbie from Deer Tick played a variety of instruments (keys, bass, drums) with several different artists. Justin and the Cosmics left nothing on or off the stage in an electrifying performance. Among the people who crowded the club were Bobby Bare Jr., Lucinda Williams, and many more great artists. Yep - pretty normal night on the East side.
Whew! On to the shuffle: Music City style!
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Okay... trying to catch my breath after Americana Fest... here is a quick wrap up. Friday, I did get off work around 2:00 and made it to Drifter's in time to catch the end of Marvin Etzioni's set - which was wonderful. Next up was Brian Langlinais who absolutely killed it was an amazing band that included Jim Hoke, Jonell Mosser, and Ron Eoff among others. Great swampy - Louisiana/Tennessee music...
After a quick trip to Fanny's House of Music with Jill Kettles and Alexander Wright (2Ton Bridge), I made my way to The 5 Spot to catch the first hour of Tim Carroll Rock and Roll Happy Hour - which started early for AMA. Off to WNXA to pick up the banner and fliers and ran into my friend Karen and Gabrielle Louise - who I have been posting about - great to get to meet her. Off to The Station Inn for a magical night - of introducing bands and telling people about WXNA. My highlight was getting to meet and introduce Syd Straw and to hear her sing some of my favorite songs of hers. "Think Too Hard", "Chasing Vapor Trails", "String of Pearls", and "Golden Dreams"... Another big highlight was hearing Tyler Childers and wondering why I was just discovering this incredible songwriter???? He brought the house down. Great playing from 10 String Symphony, Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley, and The Lonely Heartstring Band.
Saturday, I had a nice breakfast/brunch with a bunch of fine folks and then made to the Cafe Rooster launch party at Little Harpeth - and to catch some of the festival's MVPs like Darrin Bradbury, Jon Latham, Aaron Lee Tasjan etc. before I had to scoot. Sad that I was prevented from seeing Jon Latham, but happy of the reports of a packed house and an (as expected) kick ass set.
Final reflections: The term Americana music may bring to mind bad pop/rock bands that add a banjitar and don Western wear... Or some other loathsome thing... but my take for this year is that the Americana Music Association opened their doors to some of my favorite people (who also happen to be the best musicially - in my opinion)... The big umbrella seemed a little bit bigger this year, and I had an amazing time - even while missing out on ton of things due to lack of cloning and stuff.. As I posted last week - the festival started with covers of The Who, Blondie, and The Pogues - as it turned out - that beginning did seem to set the tone for a festival with some memorable and rocking moments.
With Americana Fest over, I headed back to The 5 Spot for a more typical East Nashville night at my favorite watering hole... caught the tail end of Sunday Night Soul (which I had heard good things about) and was blown away. Next up, a party put on my the good folks at Cosmic Thug Records (a label formed by super-producers Adam Landry and Justin Collins along with long time E2TG favorite Pony Boy. In typical East Nashville fashion, the show featured Carey Kotsionis, Lilly Hiatt, Pony Boy, Emma Swift and Robyn Hitchcock, T. Hardy Morris, Tristan, Justin and the Cosmics, and Smoking Flowers. Everyone was incredible. Pony Boy and Emma and Robyn each did Dylan covers. Lilly Hiatt was amazing as always, Tristan was next level good plus brought up Caitlin Rose. T. Hardy Morris was incredible guest John McCauley (Deer Tick)... Robbie from Deer Tick played a variety of instruments (keys, bass, drums) with several different artists. Justin and the Cosmics left nothing on or off the stage in an electrifying performance. Among the people who crowded the club were Bobby Bare Jr., Lucinda Williams, and many more great artists. Yep - pretty normal night on the East side.
Whew! On to the shuffle: Music City style!
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