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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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Showing posts with label Owen Campbell. Show all posts
Friday, June 30, 2017
Friday, May 5, 2017
Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - Swimming to Normal Mix
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Look. Illness doesn't have a political affiliation. It doesn't care if you are a Democrat, Republican, Independent, Green, Libertarian, Communist, Democratic Socialist, Anarchist, Capitalist, or whatever. We are living pretty deep into the 21st Century now. Medicine has advanced greatly. Our healthcare system has been broken for a long time. There are legitimately many different approaches to tackling this important and complex issue. (And yes, I would hope the majority of Americans recognize that it is a complex and complicated issue). By any standards, in my opinion, the bill passed by the House of Representatives should be taken as an affront to the American people. The people who voted for this legislation (some without having read it) and who celebrated its passage - need to be held accountable when they are up for reelection. I wish I had more faith in the electorate to do that. This bill is bad for everyone except the most wealthy. Everyone else, should be outraged. We can do better, we must do better. #Resist #Persist.
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It is Friday, and it is time we dig into our "New Music" playlist and see what the shuffle brings up... it's a gray, rainy day here in Nashville. I hope the sun is shining wherever you are.
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Look. Illness doesn't have a political affiliation. It doesn't care if you are a Democrat, Republican, Independent, Green, Libertarian, Communist, Democratic Socialist, Anarchist, Capitalist, or whatever. We are living pretty deep into the 21st Century now. Medicine has advanced greatly. Our healthcare system has been broken for a long time. There are legitimately many different approaches to tackling this important and complex issue. (And yes, I would hope the majority of Americans recognize that it is a complex and complicated issue). By any standards, in my opinion, the bill passed by the House of Representatives should be taken as an affront to the American people. The people who voted for this legislation (some without having read it) and who celebrated its passage - need to be held accountable when they are up for reelection. I wish I had more faith in the electorate to do that. This bill is bad for everyone except the most wealthy. Everyone else, should be outraged. We can do better, we must do better. #Resist #Persist.
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It is Friday, and it is time we dig into our "New Music" playlist and see what the shuffle brings up... it's a gray, rainy day here in Nashville. I hope the sun is shining wherever you are.
Friday, March 31, 2017
Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - Milky Way Mix
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Here we go... It is Friday... and yes, a white supremacist is still holding a position of power in the White House - along with unqualified family members of President. This is somehow okay to people who believed this president would "drain the swamp". If any swamp was drained, it was replaced with a cesspool. Just saying.
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Ah, but music. Last night - one of the most rewarding and well-done shows of the year (and in a while). Richie Owens celebrated 25 years of his band Richie Owens and the Farm Bureau. The show opened with a reunion Owens' 1980s band The Movement. They sounded wonderful and really seemed to be having a great time. It definitely took me back to my 30 somewhat years.
Next, the history of The Farm Bureau was told beginning with the original line-up and then past and present members entered and exited the stage playing music from every era of the band, the most recent line-up performed a few songs and then everybody returned for one of the bands signature songs that has spanned the band's history. Throughout Richie Owens narrated the shifting tides and times. Just about perfect. The Farm Bureau will be playing Muddy Roots this fall, but otherwise, Richie will be devoting his musical time to Smokey White Devils and an acoustic project that I can't remember the name of. So, in some ways this was a farewell show for now at least.
After I left that show at The 5 Spot, I headed down Main Street to The Family Wash in time to catch Megan Palmer with Jonathan Beam and Paul Niehaus - sounding amazing, followed by Russell Thompson with Sergio Webb plus David Conrad and Rebecca Weiner-Tompkins (of Conrad y Skordalia), and ending with Sergio Webb backed by David and Rebecca.
The bad storms spared Nashville, and so here we are...
Show alert: Tomorrow night - April 1 is the CD Release and Art Show for the latest album by Nashville legend David Olney. Brock Zeman (who produced the album) will open and be joined by his regular sideman Blair Hogan. You really want to be at this show - whether you know it or not.
It's Friday, and that means a Featured Friday Shuffle...
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Here we go... It is Friday... and yes, a white supremacist is still holding a position of power in the White House - along with unqualified family members of President. This is somehow okay to people who believed this president would "drain the swamp". If any swamp was drained, it was replaced with a cesspool. Just saying.
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Ah, but music. Last night - one of the most rewarding and well-done shows of the year (and in a while). Richie Owens celebrated 25 years of his band Richie Owens and the Farm Bureau. The show opened with a reunion Owens' 1980s band The Movement. They sounded wonderful and really seemed to be having a great time. It definitely took me back to my 30 somewhat years.
Next, the history of The Farm Bureau was told beginning with the original line-up and then past and present members entered and exited the stage playing music from every era of the band, the most recent line-up performed a few songs and then everybody returned for one of the bands signature songs that has spanned the band's history. Throughout Richie Owens narrated the shifting tides and times. Just about perfect. The Farm Bureau will be playing Muddy Roots this fall, but otherwise, Richie will be devoting his musical time to Smokey White Devils and an acoustic project that I can't remember the name of. So, in some ways this was a farewell show for now at least.
After I left that show at The 5 Spot, I headed down Main Street to The Family Wash in time to catch Megan Palmer with Jonathan Beam and Paul Niehaus - sounding amazing, followed by Russell Thompson with Sergio Webb plus David Conrad and Rebecca Weiner-Tompkins (of Conrad y Skordalia), and ending with Sergio Webb backed by David and Rebecca.
The bad storms spared Nashville, and so here we are...
Show alert: Tomorrow night - April 1 is the CD Release and Art Show for the latest album by Nashville legend David Olney. Brock Zeman (who produced the album) will open and be joined by his regular sideman Blair Hogan. You really want to be at this show - whether you know it or not.
It's Friday, and that means a Featured Friday Shuffle...
Friday, January 27, 2017
Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - More Fish Than You Mix
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Running short on time... Another awesome Nashville night of music. First Allen Thompson and Brian Ritchey (backed by Sheriff Scott and the Deputies closing out Ritchey's month-long residency at The 5 Spot. Then, it was off to the American Legion in Inglewood for Microwave Mountain (who proved worthy of the buzz they have been generating here in Nashville) and Buck N' Stuff (who closed out their own month-long residency in fine style).
Featured Friday is here and as I said, time is short... let's go!
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Running short on time... Another awesome Nashville night of music. First Allen Thompson and Brian Ritchey (backed by Sheriff Scott and the Deputies closing out Ritchey's month-long residency at The 5 Spot. Then, it was off to the American Legion in Inglewood for Microwave Mountain (who proved worthy of the buzz they have been generating here in Nashville) and Buck N' Stuff (who closed out their own month-long residency in fine style).
Featured Friday is here and as I said, time is short... let's go!
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Trending Tuesday Morning Shuffle - Kay Pasa Mix
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According to my Facebook memories, the Blogger/Blogspot version of E2TG is 5 years old right about now. (For the first 6-7 months, the blog was hosted on the now defunct site Posterous). Just thought I would mention that.
Embedding the "Earie" Awards in the shuffles has worked well for the most part. Expect some non-embedded "Earies" as we move forward. Also, just to address it... sometimes, a "non-winner" may tend to stand out which is not my intention. I have a very clear (if unstated) concept of the "Earies" and it does not necessarily have anything to do with the quality of the music. Basically, I don't include music that I don't like on E2TG. That being said, I may be spreading the awards out more thinly going forward so... if your favorite band doesn't win one day, keep tuning in.
It is Tuesday and we have some "trending" music from our "New Music Playlist"...
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According to my Facebook memories, the Blogger/Blogspot version of E2TG is 5 years old right about now. (For the first 6-7 months, the blog was hosted on the now defunct site Posterous). Just thought I would mention that.
Embedding the "Earie" Awards in the shuffles has worked well for the most part. Expect some non-embedded "Earies" as we move forward. Also, just to address it... sometimes, a "non-winner" may tend to stand out which is not my intention. I have a very clear (if unstated) concept of the "Earies" and it does not necessarily have anything to do with the quality of the music. Basically, I don't include music that I don't like on E2TG. That being said, I may be spreading the awards out more thinly going forward so... if your favorite band doesn't win one day, keep tuning in.
It is Tuesday and we have some "trending" music from our "New Music Playlist"...
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Trending Thursday Morning Shuffle - Skinny Jeans and Bad Hair Mix
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Okay... here we go. The good thing about starting you work week on Wednesday is that you suddenly find yourself at Thursday! First things first.
Really enjoyed night one of Amelia White's September Residency at The 5 Spot. Jesse and Noah opened with some new songs, some old songs, and a nifty Donovan cover. Amelia White and the Blue Souvenirs were awesome as always - Parker Hawkins, Fran Breen, Paul Neihaus, and Dave Coleman. We really are spoiled here in Nashville by all the great players. Amelia debuted some new songs in addition to playing some of my favorites. She threw in an awesome cover of "Silver Wings" - a song by the late Merle Haggard that I was introduced to by The Knitters.
Tonight, Mark Robinson's September Residency at The 5 Spot continues. The band will include Rick Schell and Daniel Seymour, and the special guests will be Mark Huff and Webb Wilder! Seriously, do not miss this show if at all possible!
Since, I missed Trending Tuesday, and since I have an overabundance of "new music", I am going to forgo Throwback Thursday for this week only and present a rare Trending Thursday shuffle... enjoy!
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Okay... here we go. The good thing about starting you work week on Wednesday is that you suddenly find yourself at Thursday! First things first.
Really enjoyed night one of Amelia White's September Residency at The 5 Spot. Jesse and Noah opened with some new songs, some old songs, and a nifty Donovan cover. Amelia White and the Blue Souvenirs were awesome as always - Parker Hawkins, Fran Breen, Paul Neihaus, and Dave Coleman. We really are spoiled here in Nashville by all the great players. Amelia debuted some new songs in addition to playing some of my favorites. She threw in an awesome cover of "Silver Wings" - a song by the late Merle Haggard that I was introduced to by The Knitters.
Tonight, Mark Robinson's September Residency at The 5 Spot continues. The band will include Rick Schell and Daniel Seymour, and the special guests will be Mark Huff and Webb Wilder! Seriously, do not miss this show if at all possible!
Since, I missed Trending Tuesday, and since I have an overabundance of "new music", I am going to forgo Throwback Thursday for this week only and present a rare Trending Thursday shuffle... enjoy!
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Wild Wednesday Morning Shuffle - Always Carry a Purse Mix
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A few things on my mind:
1. My mind has been on my parent's home state of Louisiana and the devastating flooding which has affected several different parts of the state. One of my cousins had to be rescued from her home and essentially lost everything. One story out of many.
2. Reflecting on my post yesterday about seeing so many good friends and how their dreams are coming true, and realizing that in the midst of all this, there are people who are struggling to hold on to their dreams (or struggling just to get by and survive)... which got me thinking of the unprecedented growth that Nashville has seen over the past few years, and that while some people have thrived and benefited from that growth, others have suffered. No answers to any of it, just thoughts.
3. On a completely different note, Facebook told me that one year ago today, the E2TG Facebook Page hit 300 likes. Today, the count stands at 834 and countig. I am humbled and mystified and grateful for all of the support.
4. I feel like I need to acknowledge that there is another (at least one) music blog/website whatever that uses Ear to the Ground has their name. From what I can tell, we started at about the same and apparently, just coincidentally came up with the same name. It isn't really that big a deal yet, but as I look to expand and grow my site, I see the need to address it. As you have probably noticed, I have been heavily emphasizing the "E2TG" designation. This will likely continue and eventually the E2TG title may replace "Ear to the Ground" on-line and in print. This blog will always be "Ear to the Ground" as long as it continues. And for the record, if you are talking about "E2TG", it is pronounced, "Ear to the Ground". :-)
5. Three events tonight that I want to highlight. I do not think I can physically do all three but not saying it is not possible... 1. Scott Miller (6-8) at The 5 Spot. 2. Steve Poltz with special guest Megan Palmer!!!! at City Winery. (7-?) 3. The star-studded tribute to Ryan Adam's Cold Roses album at The Basement East. (8-?)
Todays Wild Wednesday shuffle contains several songs from new and newish releases (and future releases). Plus some of the usual "Wild Wednesday Wackiness".
Be sure to "Like" Ear to the Ground on Facebook!
A few things on my mind:
1. My mind has been on my parent's home state of Louisiana and the devastating flooding which has affected several different parts of the state. One of my cousins had to be rescued from her home and essentially lost everything. One story out of many.
2. Reflecting on my post yesterday about seeing so many good friends and how their dreams are coming true, and realizing that in the midst of all this, there are people who are struggling to hold on to their dreams (or struggling just to get by and survive)... which got me thinking of the unprecedented growth that Nashville has seen over the past few years, and that while some people have thrived and benefited from that growth, others have suffered. No answers to any of it, just thoughts.
3. On a completely different note, Facebook told me that one year ago today, the E2TG Facebook Page hit 300 likes. Today, the count stands at 834 and countig. I am humbled and mystified and grateful for all of the support.
4. I feel like I need to acknowledge that there is another (at least one) music blog/website whatever that uses Ear to the Ground has their name. From what I can tell, we started at about the same and apparently, just coincidentally came up with the same name. It isn't really that big a deal yet, but as I look to expand and grow my site, I see the need to address it. As you have probably noticed, I have been heavily emphasizing the "E2TG" designation. This will likely continue and eventually the E2TG title may replace "Ear to the Ground" on-line and in print. This blog will always be "Ear to the Ground" as long as it continues. And for the record, if you are talking about "E2TG", it is pronounced, "Ear to the Ground". :-)
5. Three events tonight that I want to highlight. I do not think I can physically do all three but not saying it is not possible... 1. Scott Miller (6-8) at The 5 Spot. 2. Steve Poltz with special guest Megan Palmer!!!! at City Winery. (7-?) 3. The star-studded tribute to Ryan Adam's Cold Roses album at The Basement East. (8-?)
Todays Wild Wednesday shuffle contains several songs from new and newish releases (and future releases). Plus some of the usual "Wild Wednesday Wackiness".
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