Be sure to "Like" Ear to the Ground on Facebook!
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.
Featured Friday Playlist
