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Monday, January 10, 2022
Thursday, January 6, 2022
E2TG 1/6/2021 - SNOMG - Go to Hell Mix (Last Call Remix)
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Today's Greetings from Nashville is up on the WXNA Archives. HERE
6:00am Greetings from Nashville by Jason and The Scorchers on Still Standing (EMI/EMI Records (USA))
6:01am In the Great Gettin’ up Mornin’ by The Fisk Jubilee Singers on The Great Camp Meeting (Peak Recordings)
6:04am A New Day Is Gonna Dawn (Acoustic) by Flying Buffaloes on A New Day Is Gonna Dawn (Acoustic) – Single (Flying Buffaloes)
6:07am Sunrise (I’m Gold) by Jeff Thorneycroft on Sunrise (I’m Gold) – Single (Jeff Thorneythroft)
6:13am Here and Now by Donna Frost on The Quarantine Sessions Vol. 2 (Donna Frost)
6:16am Leave You Later by Griffin Winton on Leave You Later – Single (Griffin Winton)
6:20am Past Blue Ribbons by Evan P Donohue on Page of Wands (Best Records)
6:25am Tickle the Scar (feat. Kid Brother) by Jon Worthy on I’m a Lunatic Baby – EP (Jon Worthy)
6:31am Talk About Love by Pat Gallagher on Songs from Coolsville (Sleazy Weasel Records)
6:34am I Kissed a Girl by Jill Sobule on Jill Sobule (Lava)
6:37am Mandola Rag by The Gypsy Hombres on NOUVEAU (TziganeSouth)
6:39am King Size Bed by Los Colognes on Working Together (Los Colognes)
6:47am This December by Ghost Town Remedy on This December – Single (Never Nude Records)
6:51am Yeti Vs. Poseidon by Fable Cry on Fable Cry (Scampy Records)
6:56am Watchman Tell Us of the Night (Instrumental) [feat. The Blue Buccaneers] by Tom Mason on Salmagundi (Gas Station Music)
Today, we wrap up our look back at 2021. Ended up with just over two hours of songs I identified as favorites that I wasn't able to feature either here or on the radio as part of the year end wrap up. Tomorrow, the first new Featured Friday Playlist of 2022.
Featured Friday Playlist
Friday, October 1, 2021
E2TG 10/1/2021 - Featured Friday Playlist - Started Building Mix (Navy Blue Remix)
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Please join us on Wednesday October 6 at 6pm at The 5 Spot in East Nashville as E2TG presents: Bill Bloomer and Stuffy Shmitt (full band). It will be the first show we have hosted in nearly two years and promises to be a great night of songs and music. $10 cover, 21+, proof of vaccination or negative test required, and doors will open by 5:30pm. Music will start promptly at 6, so do not be late.
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Time for another Featured Friday Playlist. A busy week, so the list is a bit shorter than usual, eventually I will catch up - maybe. Regardless, we have some great new and recent music in the mix.
Featured Friday Playlist
Monday, June 7, 2021
E2TG 6/7/2021 - Music City Monday - Shallow Graves Mix (Hard Times Fell Remix)
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Back to it after a very nice weekend.
Featured Friday recap Part 2 (Songs 12-18):
12. "My Father Took Me Everywhere" by Chris Connelly & Monica Queen
First up, we have the first single from the ambitious and inspired new album from Chris Connelly (who has worked with Ministry, Revolting Cocks and more). The album - called My Birthday Poems is due out on June 15 and is a fictionalized account of the relationship between Scottish poet George Mackay Brown and his muse Stella Cartwright.
13. "Don't Look Down" by Doug Kistner
Next, we have a solo single from keyboardist Doug Kistner - known for his work withTrans-Siberian Orchestra, John Waite, and more.
14. "Third Street" by Annie Keating
Brooklyn based singer-songwriter Annie Keating just released her new album Bristol County Tides on June 4. This is the lead track from the album. Great stuff.
15. "Working Man's Dread" by The Contraptionists
Next up, we have the title track from the new album from L.A. based The Contraptionists, who bill themselves as a two-man, one-man band.
16. "Delicate Strong" by Scott Standley
Next up, we have a track from the debut solo album Victoria from this Austin native. The album combines Texas indie with neo-soul. The influences both traditional and modern come from an authentic place, and that shines through on this album.
17. "Gone" by Desai (feat. Claire Donzelli)
Next up, we have a new single from this sixteen year old singer-songwriter and producer who is based in Washington D.C. Here he teams with fellow indie singer-songwriter Claire Donzelli who a native of Palo Alto, California. The song was written two years ago.
18. "Bewildered" by Ender Bender
And we close with a new single from Rome based, former L.A. residentEddie Olguin who records as Ender Bender. A great way to take us out of this segment of the playlist.
Featured Friday Playlist
Friday, December 18, 2020
E2TG 12/18/2020 - Featured Friday - Digital Daze Mix (Computer of Love Remix)
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And, I am back. Just in time for another Featured Friday Playlist. This one covers two weeks and is extra long as a result. Things look pretty slow for next week with Christmas - so I may take two weeks to recap this one. In any event, I am starting with the sixteen songs - below the jump. Be sure to check out the Playlist and Follow it on Spotify. We are fortunate to have a good number of followers. I try to make each week's Playlist as diverse as possible with an emphasis on independent artists. A reminder - the order of the Playlist while not entirely random (and not entirely planned either) is not a ranking - just an order.
Featured Friday Playlist
Friday, November 27, 2020
E2TG 11/27/2020 - Featured Friday - Make a Mess Mix (Dark Castle Remix)
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Quick post today. This week's Featured Friday Playlist is a little shorter than it has been in recent weeks. Partially due to the holiday and partially due to me being behind.
Down below, we will featured the first sevn songs on the playlist. We will feature the rest next week in this space:
Featured Friday Playlist
Friday, November 20, 2020
E2TG 11/20/2020 - Featured Friday -
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Whew! It is Friday! We have a brand new Featured Friday Playlist - which you can check out below.
Our weekly recap kicks off today after the jump with the first 8 songs.... We will recap the rest of the playlist in this space beginning on Monday.
Featured Friday Playlist
Friday, October 30, 2020
E2TG 10/30/2020 - All Hallow's Eve Eve - The Wrong Side Mix (Creep(y) Remix)
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A convergence of happenings... still in a pandemic (and into a new wave), the U.S. elections are coming Tuesday, tomorrow is Halloween (and a full moon!), we fall back on the clocks, and I don't know, I'm sure there is more.
Oh yeah, it is Friday, and we have another Featured Friday Playlist here at E2TG. I continue to be blown away by the amount of music being released. We have to end this pandemic and get my musician friends back on the road touring so this poor music blogger can rest... just kidding, but I do want my friends to get back to it.
Featured Friday Playlist
Monday, March 16, 2020
E2TG 3/16/2020 - Music City Monday in the Time of COVID-19 - Thing of Beauty Mix (Randy Rhodes' Flying V Remix)
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Music im the time of COVID-19....
As we settle into this new normal, it seems as if nearly every aspect of our daily lives is disrupted. The virus and the efforts to contain it are having major effects on many peoples livelihoods and lives. E2TG is a music blog, so my focus, but I want to make it clear that I am not dismissing what many, many people outside of music are going through.
We are all faced with difficult decisions. I mentioned last week that my favorite regular hang out made the decision on Thursday to close for at least a month. This was not an easy decision, and it would have been understandable if they had chosen not to do so. On Sunday, the Metro Nashville Health Department and Mayor - declared a health emergency and asked music venues to close and restaurants to reduces capacity. A group of downtown honky-tonks decided to file suit to remain open.
Now, I have friends who make a living playing music on Broadway, however, I do find it interesting that one small venue made the decision to shut down voluntarily - while other (larger) venues are fighting in court to stay open. To me, it is further evidence that the tourist parts of Nashville are not really a part of our community. Maybe that is harsh, and I do acknowledge that many Nashvillians work and perform at these venues.
I don't know - I think trying to reduce the number of deaths, trying to protect vulnerable parts of our community is important and I applaud those who are doing their part, and to the best of my ability I want to support those folks. I will share again the GoFundMe for The 5 Spot.
Many artists are starting to do virtual shows on-line with venmo, paypal etc for tip jars. Check those out. If you hear your favorite artist doing a show - consider a tip - even if you aren't able to tune in. As I mentioned before, buy merc, buy physical copies of music (even if you plan to keep listening on a streaming service). Find a way to support these independent artists and venues at least to the extent you would if the venues were open. And for goodness sake, stay in if you are able, practice all of the guidelines if you do have to go out.
Music is my primary community, and I hope my community sticks together and supports each other through this time. Meanwhile, E2TG will keep doing what we do. Enjoy.
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Music im the time of COVID-19....
As we settle into this new normal, it seems as if nearly every aspect of our daily lives is disrupted. The virus and the efforts to contain it are having major effects on many peoples livelihoods and lives. E2TG is a music blog, so my focus, but I want to make it clear that I am not dismissing what many, many people outside of music are going through.
We are all faced with difficult decisions. I mentioned last week that my favorite regular hang out made the decision on Thursday to close for at least a month. This was not an easy decision, and it would have been understandable if they had chosen not to do so. On Sunday, the Metro Nashville Health Department and Mayor - declared a health emergency and asked music venues to close and restaurants to reduces capacity. A group of downtown honky-tonks decided to file suit to remain open.
Now, I have friends who make a living playing music on Broadway, however, I do find it interesting that one small venue made the decision to shut down voluntarily - while other (larger) venues are fighting in court to stay open. To me, it is further evidence that the tourist parts of Nashville are not really a part of our community. Maybe that is harsh, and I do acknowledge that many Nashvillians work and perform at these venues.
I don't know - I think trying to reduce the number of deaths, trying to protect vulnerable parts of our community is important and I applaud those who are doing their part, and to the best of my ability I want to support those folks. I will share again the GoFundMe for The 5 Spot.
Many artists are starting to do virtual shows on-line with venmo, paypal etc for tip jars. Check those out. If you hear your favorite artist doing a show - consider a tip - even if you aren't able to tune in. As I mentioned before, buy merc, buy physical copies of music (even if you plan to keep listening on a streaming service). Find a way to support these independent artists and venues at least to the extent you would if the venues were open. And for goodness sake, stay in if you are able, practice all of the guidelines if you do have to go out.
Music is my primary community, and I hope my community sticks together and supports each other through this time. Meanwhile, E2TG will keep doing what we do. Enjoy.
Featured Friday Playlist
Monday, July 8, 2019
Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - A Hundred Times Yeah! Mix
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We are back! Let's see... Friday, I headed to Tennessee Brew Works to catch a pair of Kerrville New Folk Festival winners: Aaron Smith from Arkansas and Justin Farren from California as they kicked off a run of shows up the East Coast. Great beer, great food, and great hangs with new and old friends.
From there, I headed to The Basement to catch Matthew Paige (of Blackfoot Gypsies) - I believe my first time seeing him solo - he was fantastic, then Darrin Bradbury, and then Jeremy Ivey (recently signed to ANTI records (as was Darrin) with his band The Extraterrestrials. A wonderful night of music and another reminder of why Nashville is still a cool place to be a music fan.
Now, it is time to jump into another week of shuffles, and as always, we kick things off with shuffle from my Music City Monday Spotify playlist - compromised of new and older music from people who do or did once call Nashville home.
Let's just shuffle!
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We are back! Let's see... Friday, I headed to Tennessee Brew Works to catch a pair of Kerrville New Folk Festival winners: Aaron Smith from Arkansas and Justin Farren from California as they kicked off a run of shows up the East Coast. Great beer, great food, and great hangs with new and old friends.
From there, I headed to The Basement to catch Matthew Paige (of Blackfoot Gypsies) - I believe my first time seeing him solo - he was fantastic, then Darrin Bradbury, and then Jeremy Ivey (recently signed to ANTI records (as was Darrin) with his band The Extraterrestrials. A wonderful night of music and another reminder of why Nashville is still a cool place to be a music fan.
Now, it is time to jump into another week of shuffles, and as always, we kick things off with shuffle from my Music City Monday Spotify playlist - compromised of new and older music from people who do or did once call Nashville home.
Let's just shuffle!
Monday, June 3, 2019
Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - Jesus and Jim Morrison Mix
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Greetings from Nashville! It is Monday and time for Music City Monday. Exploring all things Nashville - Past and Present!
Let's get right to it!
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Greetings from Nashville! It is Monday and time for Music City Monday. Exploring all things Nashville - Past and Present!
Let's get right to it!
Monday, April 29, 2019
Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - Since You've Been Gone Mix
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Well, the 2019 Edition of the Magnolia Roads American Roots Hoedown IV is in the books. Over two nights, 13 acts featuring at least 54 artists performed. There was also a silent auctions which raised money for the Ben Eyestone Fund of Music Health Alliance, a COMMUnity Canvas - collaborative painting, and just a ton of fun.
Thank you to Emily Hansen of Magnolia Roads for letting me be a part of this. I got to see old friends like The Truehearts, Chris Wilson, Don Gallardo, Mike Younger, Rich Mahan, and Lady Couch; people that I saw at previous Magnolia Roads events - like Jenny Lee West, Arkansas Dave, Bonnie Blue, and Jason Daniels; and some new folks like Bryan Haraway, FunkyJenn, and Jeff Mix.
Until next time!
Now, we jump right into another fantastic Music City Monday shuffle! Let's do it!
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Well, the 2019 Edition of the Magnolia Roads American Roots Hoedown IV is in the books. Over two nights, 13 acts featuring at least 54 artists performed. There was also a silent auctions which raised money for the Ben Eyestone Fund of Music Health Alliance, a COMMUnity Canvas - collaborative painting, and just a ton of fun.
Thank you to Emily Hansen of Magnolia Roads for letting me be a part of this. I got to see old friends like The Truehearts, Chris Wilson, Don Gallardo, Mike Younger, Rich Mahan, and Lady Couch; people that I saw at previous Magnolia Roads events - like Jenny Lee West, Arkansas Dave, Bonnie Blue, and Jason Daniels; and some new folks like Bryan Haraway, FunkyJenn, and Jeff Mix.
Until next time!
Now, we jump right into another fantastic Music City Monday shuffle! Let's do it!
Monday, April 22, 2019
Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - Fade or Don't Mix
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Magnolia Roads American Roots Hoedown IV is almost here! I hope, if you are in Nashville, you will make plans to attend. It is doing to be a truly memorable two nights of music and more. Here is the line-up: (Magnolia Roads' Emily runs a tight ship, so expect these times to be pretty darn accurate).
American Roots Hoedown IV Night One April 26, 2019:
9:00-9:35 The Truehearts
9:50-10:30 Chris Wilson & The Heresy
10:45-11:35 Don Gallardo & How Far West
11:50-12:40 Funkyjenn & The Fringe Benefits
American Roots Hoedown IV Night Two April 27, 2019:
6:00-6:20 Jenny Van West
6:25-6:45 Bryan Haraway
6:50-7:10 Jason Daniels
7:15-7:35 Mike Younger
7:45-8:30 Arkansas Dave
8:45-9:30 Jeff Mix & The Songhearts
9:45-10:30 Rich Mahan Band
10:45-11:30 Bonnie Blue
11:45 Silent Auction winners announcement
11:55pm-1:10 Lady Couch
We have a great big Music City Monday shuffle. With all the insanity coming to Nashville this week, with the NFL Draft and the Marathon, it is important to remember that and why Nashville truly is Music City USA. There are those who want to obscure or dilute that fact, and in rebuttal, I offer up - this shuffle!
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Magnolia Roads American Roots Hoedown IV is almost here! I hope, if you are in Nashville, you will make plans to attend. It is doing to be a truly memorable two nights of music and more. Here is the line-up: (Magnolia Roads' Emily runs a tight ship, so expect these times to be pretty darn accurate).
American Roots Hoedown IV Night One April 26, 2019:
9:00-9:35 The Truehearts
9:50-10:30 Chris Wilson & The Heresy
10:45-11:35 Don Gallardo & How Far West
11:50-12:40 Funkyjenn & The Fringe Benefits
American Roots Hoedown IV Night Two April 27, 2019:
6:00-6:20 Jenny Van West
6:25-6:45 Bryan Haraway
6:50-7:10 Jason Daniels
7:15-7:35 Mike Younger
7:45-8:30 Arkansas Dave
8:45-9:30 Jeff Mix & The Songhearts
9:45-10:30 Rich Mahan Band
10:45-11:30 Bonnie Blue
11:45 Silent Auction winners announcement
11:55pm-1:10 Lady Couch
We have a great big Music City Monday shuffle. With all the insanity coming to Nashville this week, with the NFL Draft and the Marathon, it is important to remember that and why Nashville truly is Music City USA. There are those who want to obscure or dilute that fact, and in rebuttal, I offer up - this shuffle!
Monday, August 6, 2018
Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - Chocolate Milk and Cigarettes Mix
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All of this happened a long time ago when the world was a very different place. Of course, none of us knew that at the time.
(From The Drift - A Novel by Joe Wolfe-Mazeres) Available at Amazon.com (Kindle edition also available)
I am continuing to work on my Spotify playlists for E2TG. So far, I have completed three - January - March 2018. These are meant to be a cross-section of music I featured during those months - not necessarily music released in those months. If you are interested, you can check out the playlists (links below) and follow my personal profile to find out when new playlists are created.
E2TG January 2018
E2TG February 2018
E2TG March 2018
E2TG April 2018 (NEW!)
In case you missed it, Friday, we premiered a new song, "Gloria" by Nashville singer-songwriter Benjamin Jason Douglas from his album First World Blues which is being released this coming Friday. Check it out HERE !
Back to the shuffle. We have another Music City Monday shuffle- which comes from our Music City Monday Playlist on Spotify.
Let's get right to the shuffle!
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All of this happened a long time ago when the world was a very different place. Of course, none of us knew that at the time.
(From The Drift - A Novel by Joe Wolfe-Mazeres) Available at Amazon.com (Kindle edition also available)
E2TG January 2018
E2TG February 2018
E2TG March 2018
E2TG April 2018 (NEW!)
In case you missed it, Friday, we premiered a new song, "Gloria" by Nashville singer-songwriter Benjamin Jason Douglas from his album First World Blues which is being released this coming Friday. Check it out HERE !
Back to the shuffle. We have another Music City Monday shuffle- which comes from our Music City Monday Playlist on Spotify.
Let's get right to the shuffle!
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
E2TG 7th Anniversary Residency Preview Shuffle - Month of Thursdays Mix
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TOMORROW! The E2TG 7th Anniversary Residency kicks off at The 5 Spot in East Nashville.
The show starts at 6:00pm. The music should get underway no later than 6:15pm (since we have a ton of great music on tap). Clark Paterson will kick things off with a full-band set. Followed by Rayvon Pettis and The Big Dumb (including a set of The Big Dumb doing their own music).
I decided to create a Spotify playlist to showcase some of the great music we have in store of you in June. I was listening to some of it last night, and we have some pretty amazing artists and music in store (if I do say so myself).
For the month of June, I will be forgoing our usual "Wild Wednesday" shuffle to feature a very special E2TG Residency Shuffle... Let's get started!
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TOMORROW! The E2TG 7th Anniversary Residency kicks off at The 5 Spot in East Nashville.
The show starts at 6:00pm. The music should get underway no later than 6:15pm (since we have a ton of great music on tap). Clark Paterson will kick things off with a full-band set. Followed by Rayvon Pettis and The Big Dumb (including a set of The Big Dumb doing their own music).
I decided to create a Spotify playlist to showcase some of the great music we have in store of you in June. I was listening to some of it last night, and we have some pretty amazing artists and music in store (if I do say so myself).
For the month of June, I will be forgoing our usual "Wild Wednesday" shuffle to feature a very special E2TG Residency Shuffle... Let's get started!
Monday, June 19, 2017
Manic Monday Music Shuffle - Punchline Mix
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Hello Reader!
Well - I had the realization that we have just two weeks of shuffles left and then the first half of 2017 will be over. It's been a busy year so far. I know New Years is the traditional time to make life changes (or at least to talk about it), but I like to think of June 30 as kind of halftime for the year. In my limited knowledge of football, it seems like teams that are good at making halftime adjustments tend to do better (overall). Okay sports analogy over. Anyway, as I sit here on the verge of the 2nd half of 2017, I noticed I have over 300 songs in my "New Music" playlist. All (with one or two exceptions) represent music that was submitted to me in one form or another in relatively recent months. I also noticed that some recent additions have been underplayed - the nature of the random shuffle, and there are also some stragglers (one or two songs from albums nearly or over one year old). It seems like a good time to tidy up the playlist, but before I do, I thought I would dedicate the next two weeks to just playing songs from the "New Music" playlist to clean it out a little naturally.
This would normally be Music City Monday - but as I suspected over half of the songs in this shuffle would have fit that playlist, too.
Let's shuffle!
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Hello Reader!
Well - I had the realization that we have just two weeks of shuffles left and then the first half of 2017 will be over. It's been a busy year so far. I know New Years is the traditional time to make life changes (or at least to talk about it), but I like to think of June 30 as kind of halftime for the year. In my limited knowledge of football, it seems like teams that are good at making halftime adjustments tend to do better (overall). Okay sports analogy over. Anyway, as I sit here on the verge of the 2nd half of 2017, I noticed I have over 300 songs in my "New Music" playlist. All (with one or two exceptions) represent music that was submitted to me in one form or another in relatively recent months. I also noticed that some recent additions have been underplayed - the nature of the random shuffle, and there are also some stragglers (one or two songs from albums nearly or over one year old). It seems like a good time to tidy up the playlist, but before I do, I thought I would dedicate the next two weeks to just playing songs from the "New Music" playlist to clean it out a little naturally.
This would normally be Music City Monday - but as I suspected over half of the songs in this shuffle would have fit that playlist, too.
Let's shuffle!
Thursday, June 8, 2017
Topical Thursday Morning Shuffle - Old Bones Mix
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Well, we sure do live in interesting times. Interesting is an interesting word. It can be positive, negative, or neutral... or even ironically. Time will tell, how "interesting" these times are, but from this up-close perspective, it sure is interesting. #Comey #DumpTrump #Resist #Persist
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So, last month, as you may know, E2TG turned six years old. It has been quite a ride to be sure. To celebrate, I created a 450 song "retrospective" playlist of music that have been featured in some way on this blog. That is basically 450 different artist - with allowances that some may be crossovers (solo acts vs. bands they were in/ people in two or more bands etc.) It has been fun revisiting all of the great music. I have lost touch with some of these fine folks and in some cases, I cannot find updated information, but they were all a part of getting me to this point, and while I am not entirely sure that I know where "this point" is, I do know that a whole bunch of good stuff is happening and has happened because I started writing this blog. My point being that every step along the way was important, and I am grateful of ALL of the awesome music I have encountered. Today's shuffle spans the six years pretty effectively - picks up on some rare cuts from the past, and well - rocks. In many cases, I could not find a video of the particular song today, but I think I got at least something to represent each artist.
Let's shuffle!
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Well, we sure do live in interesting times. Interesting is an interesting word. It can be positive, negative, or neutral... or even ironically. Time will tell, how "interesting" these times are, but from this up-close perspective, it sure is interesting. #Comey #DumpTrump #Resist #Persist
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So, last month, as you may know, E2TG turned six years old. It has been quite a ride to be sure. To celebrate, I created a 450 song "retrospective" playlist of music that have been featured in some way on this blog. That is basically 450 different artist - with allowances that some may be crossovers (solo acts vs. bands they were in/ people in two or more bands etc.) It has been fun revisiting all of the great music. I have lost touch with some of these fine folks and in some cases, I cannot find updated information, but they were all a part of getting me to this point, and while I am not entirely sure that I know where "this point" is, I do know that a whole bunch of good stuff is happening and has happened because I started writing this blog. My point being that every step along the way was important, and I am grateful of ALL of the awesome music I have encountered. Today's shuffle spans the six years pretty effectively - picks up on some rare cuts from the past, and well - rocks. In many cases, I could not find a video of the particular song today, but I think I got at least something to represent each artist.
Let's shuffle!
Monday, April 24, 2017
Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - Downward Spiral and a Uphill Climb Mix
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Okay... Look, as I have been saying and saying... I do not like talking "politics" on E2TG. Although, my own leanings are decidedly to the left, and I consider myself a progressive, I do recognize that there is room on almost any issue for differing viewpoints, and I believe that (at least in theory) our strength as a nation comes from working together to find common ground - even if the outcome is not ideal for either "side". I also believe that the false "duality"of our current two party system does not leave room for nuances of opinions. (i.e. you are either for or against something. No middle ground allowed). However, where I feel I must speak out is on matters that I believe transcend (or should transcend) "politics". Right now, there is evil in the world. The rise of fascist and neo-fascists around the globe, the current situation for minorities of all kinds around the world... threats of genocide. If you don't know what I'm talking about, look around. The United States should be a global leader in opposing this things, but as things currently stand, we seem to be supporting the oppressors, and we are doing own forms of oppression. It is the rights of all people - especially those who are most at risk that makes me take up time and space out of my music blog to speak out.
Nevertheless, the fact that it is necessary in 2017 to have a march to support science. When did science become a political issue? (I am aware of the evolution vs. creation debates). When did suppressing scientific research and gagging scientists become okay?
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All right, well, ICYMI, last night, I revealed the details of the final week of the E2TG May Residency at The 5 Spot in East Nashville. I am so excited to have Amelia White and the Blue Souvenirs helping close out our month. And, joining them, all the way from Washington D.C. will be Fuzzqueen. Fuzzqueen is the current incarnation of Miss Shevaughn and Yuma Wray (who have been featured here for a few years). This promises to be, most likely, our most diverse night of music for the whole month. Fuzzqueen has suggested that ear plugs are in order. It will be a great way to end the month!
Meanwhile, it is Monday and we have a wonderful selection of Music City related songs for you...
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Okay... Look, as I have been saying and saying... I do not like talking "politics" on E2TG. Although, my own leanings are decidedly to the left, and I consider myself a progressive, I do recognize that there is room on almost any issue for differing viewpoints, and I believe that (at least in theory) our strength as a nation comes from working together to find common ground - even if the outcome is not ideal for either "side". I also believe that the false "duality"of our current two party system does not leave room for nuances of opinions. (i.e. you are either for or against something. No middle ground allowed). However, where I feel I must speak out is on matters that I believe transcend (or should transcend) "politics". Right now, there is evil in the world. The rise of fascist and neo-fascists around the globe, the current situation for minorities of all kinds around the world... threats of genocide. If you don't know what I'm talking about, look around. The United States should be a global leader in opposing this things, but as things currently stand, we seem to be supporting the oppressors, and we are doing own forms of oppression. It is the rights of all people - especially those who are most at risk that makes me take up time and space out of my music blog to speak out.
Nevertheless, the fact that it is necessary in 2017 to have a march to support science. When did science become a political issue? (I am aware of the evolution vs. creation debates). When did suppressing scientific research and gagging scientists become okay?
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All right, well, ICYMI, last night, I revealed the details of the final week of the E2TG May Residency at The 5 Spot in East Nashville. I am so excited to have Amelia White and the Blue Souvenirs helping close out our month. And, joining them, all the way from Washington D.C. will be Fuzzqueen. Fuzzqueen is the current incarnation of Miss Shevaughn and Yuma Wray (who have been featured here for a few years). This promises to be, most likely, our most diverse night of music for the whole month. Fuzzqueen has suggested that ear plugs are in order. It will be a great way to end the month!
Meanwhile, it is Monday and we have a wonderful selection of Music City related songs for you...
Monday, April 17, 2017
Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - This Heartbreak Town Gets Around Mix
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Whew! That three day weekend went by way too fast... Deep into planning the month-long E2TG Anniversary Party in May (which will be here soon!), working on Double Shot with Joe and Sue, and getting prepared to self-publish my first novel, The Drift (Follow The Drift on Facebook!). I did manage to get out a couple of times over the weekend. Friday, I met some friends at Dee's in Madison and saw Daniel Lawrence Walker, Russell Thompson, and a bit of The Hummingbyrds. I was going to go to the Country to see Zach Parks, Zach Red, and Drew Kohl, but I made the mistake of stopping by my apartment and my busy week caught up with me.
Saturday night, I caught The Wooly Mamas and long time E2TG faves - Year of October for a smoldering early show at The 5 Spot. Then, I headed to The Country to catch Sean Quinn and the Tremblers, Josh Morris and The Green Field, and more. Regular reader Sue will be interested to know that Sean Quinn did a cover of the Santo and Johnny classic "Sleep Walk". This song has been a staple in Mark Robinson's set. While I cannot guarantee that he will play that on May 3 when he kicks of the E2TG Anniversary residency at The 5 Spot, you come see and find out for yourself.
Onward - to the Music City Monday Shuffle!
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Whew! That three day weekend went by way too fast... Deep into planning the month-long E2TG Anniversary Party in May (which will be here soon!), working on Double Shot with Joe and Sue, and getting prepared to self-publish my first novel, The Drift (Follow The Drift on Facebook!). I did manage to get out a couple of times over the weekend. Friday, I met some friends at Dee's in Madison and saw Daniel Lawrence Walker, Russell Thompson, and a bit of The Hummingbyrds. I was going to go to the Country to see Zach Parks, Zach Red, and Drew Kohl, but I made the mistake of stopping by my apartment and my busy week caught up with me.
Saturday night, I caught The Wooly Mamas and long time E2TG faves - Year of October for a smoldering early show at The 5 Spot. Then, I headed to The Country to catch Sean Quinn and the Tremblers, Josh Morris and The Green Field, and more. Regular reader Sue will be interested to know that Sean Quinn did a cover of the Santo and Johnny classic "Sleep Walk". This song has been a staple in Mark Robinson's set. While I cannot guarantee that he will play that on May 3 when he kicks of the E2TG Anniversary residency at The 5 Spot, you come see and find out for yourself.
Onward - to the Music City Monday Shuffle!
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Trending Tuesday Morning Shuffle - Squish Mix
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Today, I am thinking about something I wrote way back when this current administration was brand new. As time goes by, and things seemingly get worse and not better, it has come to my mind again. The tendency to dismiss or distance once self from acquaintances or friends or even family members who support this current administration is understandable. And, I have not criticism or disagreement with anyone's decision in this regard, however, regardless of how we choose to handle individual and specific relationships, the fact is that as a nation - we must find someway to understand the thinking of those die-hard supporters. And it is a complex thing.. which I cannot even begin to address here. But, address this - we must. As important as it is to stand up for what I believe and to stand up for people who are genuinely and correctly frightened by current events - and all of that IS important. I think it is necessary to attempt to see what led some people to a different world view.
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Well last night, I unveiled the featured artist for the second week of the E2TG 6th Anniversary - May Residency at The 5 Spot. It is 2015 Artist of the Year, Jon Latham who will be rocking the house with a full band set. If you haven't seen Jon and his band, get ready. It will be loud and it will be awesome!
If you are in Atlanta tonight, Nashville's own Benchmarks will be playing at Vinyl with long time E2TG favorite Killing Kuddles.
It is Tuesday, and here at E2TG that means we dig into our "New Music" playlist and find out what is "Trending"
Be sure to "Like" Ear to the Ground on Facebook!
Today, I am thinking about something I wrote way back when this current administration was brand new. As time goes by, and things seemingly get worse and not better, it has come to my mind again. The tendency to dismiss or distance once self from acquaintances or friends or even family members who support this current administration is understandable. And, I have not criticism or disagreement with anyone's decision in this regard, however, regardless of how we choose to handle individual and specific relationships, the fact is that as a nation - we must find someway to understand the thinking of those die-hard supporters. And it is a complex thing.. which I cannot even begin to address here. But, address this - we must. As important as it is to stand up for what I believe and to stand up for people who are genuinely and correctly frightened by current events - and all of that IS important. I think it is necessary to attempt to see what led some people to a different world view.
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Well last night, I unveiled the featured artist for the second week of the E2TG 6th Anniversary - May Residency at The 5 Spot. It is 2015 Artist of the Year, Jon Latham who will be rocking the house with a full band set. If you haven't seen Jon and his band, get ready. It will be loud and it will be awesome!
If you are in Atlanta tonight, Nashville's own Benchmarks will be playing at Vinyl with long time E2TG favorite Killing Kuddles.
It is Tuesday, and here at E2TG that means we dig into our "New Music" playlist and find out what is "Trending"
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