E2TG 2/16/2022 - Ugh - Counting Up Mix (Madly Remix)

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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

E2TG 9/3/2021 - Featured Friday Funzone - Asheville Blues Mix (Dear Kate Remix)

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E2TG 6/3/2021 - Okay, I Guess - Whisky Pyramid Mix (Baby Remix)

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As I continue to feel my way through this "new normal" and try to reintegrate going out to shows with everything else I do - I am finding sometimes it comes down to a case of what I want to do vs. what I have to do. It seems simple at first - obviously do the things you have to do first and then if you have time do the things you want to do... I think I have lived my whole life (more or less) by this method (or at least tried). (Not to say I haven't blown off responsibilities - because of course I have). 

I guess one of my reflections after 14 months of quarantine is to reexamine thinking like this. I think the first thing I have to do is step back and ask - who has certain things "have" to be done.  Like - I have to eat, sleep, file my taxes, pay my bills, do my day job).  But, I know I also put all sorts of things on my myself and call then "have tos".  And then use them as an excuse to neglect myself and then later bemoan that I am too busy or don't have time to do things I want to do. 

So this reexamination must include how I prioritize things,  how I over-commit myself, and how I fail to either recognize or honor my own needs for rest or recreation or whatever. 

This is an on-going process for me, and honestly, I sometimes get it wrong. Okay - I often get it wrong, but I am trying and hopefully, I am getting better. 

Featured Friday Playlist recap Part 4 (the finale) (songs 30-37):

30. "Heat Death" by Pennies by the Pound

First up, we have the new single from this Finnish band that mixes classic and psyche rock in an interesting way. 

31. "Invisible World" by Tony Steele and The Massacre

Next up, we have a recent single from this Liverpool based band that has undergone massive upheaval since their last release. 

32. "The Fear" by Oui Plastique

Next up, we have some electronica out of Denmark. Cool stuff. 

33. "9 Til 9" by Tom Auton

Next up, we have the latest single from this Welsh singer-songwriter. Dig this a lot. 

34. "Left in the Dark" by Sharone

From Morbid Illusion - the latest album from this Denver-based goth/metal rock artist. 

35. "Mundane" by Fiona Brown

The latest from this Belgian singer-songwriter. A great tune. 

36. "Unbroken" by Arcade Stories 

Next up, we have the second single from this Australian musical project of 

Adam Djensen. 

37. "Within" by Nature of Wires; Machina X

And to close us out of the week, we have this collaboration between UK artists Nature of Wires and Anglo-Burmese duo Machina X. A great way to close out another wonderful playlist. 

 

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E2TG 8/31/2020 - Music City Monday - Kiss Somebody Mix (Nuclear War Remix)

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Happy Monday.  I am running short on time - so no preliminaries... just on to the music!

Today we cover songs 10-14 of this week's Playlist:

10. "Angel of Montgomery" by Raveis Kole

We start this segment of music off with the Bellingham, Washington based duo of Laura Raveis and Dennis Kole with their take on the John Prine classic. This new cover retains the spirit of the original while adding some fresh musical ideas to the the song. A great way to start this week.

11. "Mercury" by Andrew Leahey & the Homestead

E2TG and East Nashville favorite Andrew Leahey and his band have been steadily releasing new music for much of 2020, and they are back with yet another fantastic song. 

12. "The One You Love" by Rich Krueger

Last week, we had a new single from 2018 E2TG Artist of the Year, now he is back with his brand new album - The Troth Sessions. The Chicago physician turned award-winning folk singer has been garnering some well-deserved National attention. As I felt, when I made him Artist of the Year withing the first year I my having "discovered his music" (an award typically reserved for artists who have been on my radar for some time), Krueger is something special, and this new album just locks that concept into my mind. 

13. "TOS2020 - Single Version" by ReMission International

Next up, we have a remake of The Mission's classic song - from the second regular studio album. Here the song is performed by The Mission front man Wayne Hussey along with  member of The Cure, Siouxsie & The Banshees, Slowdive, Bauhaus / Love and Rockets, The Smiths, The Twilight Sad, Depeche Mode, The Cult, The Wonder Stuff, Gary Numan, Evi Vine, Midge Ure (Ultravox), Spear of Destiny / Theatre Of Hate, Beauty In Chaos, The Soft Cavalry, All About Eve, Guns N' Roses, Nine Inch Nails and Gene Loves Jezebel. The maxi-single is being released in support of front-line workers in the fight against COVID-19.

14. "Wanderer" by Jacob Everett Wallace

We close this segment of music with a new song from this singer-songwriter originally from Texas but now based in Oregon.  Jacob Wallace is currently an internationl travelling minister who is spearheading building a house of prayer in Orgeon. This song was written around a campfire in Oregon. 
 

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Wild Wednesday Morning Shuffle - Night Swimming Mix (Godflower Remix)

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  *Note: The video playlist at the bottom of the post attempts to closely approximate the shuffle I listened to on my way to work this morning. When a video for a song was not available, I substituted another song by the same artist. When I could not find any videos by an artist, I included a related video or did not include a video for that track. This blog may reference unreleased tracks, however, no unreleased music is ever included.

Fun night at The 5 Spot - with an early show featuring Sally Jaye, Stuffy Shmitt, and Bob Lewis and Megan Palmer. Some of the finest songwriters Nashville has to offer.  Then, $2 Tuesday with Grady Spencer, John Dennis, Derek Hoke, Mercury Blonde, and  Palm Palm.

Let's jump into the shuffle. It's Wednesday - time for a Wild Wednesday shuffle!

Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - One Man Show Mix

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  *Note: The video playlist at the bottom of the post attempts to closely approximate the shuffle I listened to on my way to work this morning. When a video for a song was not available, I substituted another song by the same artist. When I could not find any videos by an artist, I included a related video or did not include a video for that track. This blog may reference unreleased tracks, however, no unreleased music is ever included.


THIS IS NOT A WARNING!  ACT  NOW!  Secure your plans to kick off the E2TG Residency in style with Ben Arthur and Conrad y Skordalia this Wednesday at 6:00pm.  Book the babysitter, make your excuses for the boss, send your regrets for all of the conflicting events.

Seriously, this is going to be a fun five weeks, and I hope you can make some or all of them!


The E2TG 8th Anniversary is now only TWO DAYS AWAY!  

September 25 - Week 1: Ben Arthur + Conrad y Skordalia

October 2 - Week 2: Ryan Sobb + Don Gallardo

October 9 - Week 3: The Truehearts + Jason Erie

October 16 - Week 4:  Josh Gray  + Meghan Hayes

October 23 - Week 5: Microwave Mountain + The Big Dumb

Time for the Music City Monday shuffle! Only eight songs in the shuffle today (due to a couple of longer songs).  Let's get to it!

Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - Timeless Crawling Mix

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Well, we are in the midst of a heatwave. Heat index is expected to be over 100 the next two days. I don't have much in the way of relief to offer, but I do have some cool tunes. Get it cool... Sorry, the heat is getting to me.

Anyway, it's Monday, and we have a  sweet Music City Monday shuffle - so let's go!

"Buddha Blues" by Will Kimbrough

Will Kimbrough doesn't seem to know the term idleness. When he isn't producing albums (like the Steve Poltz album we have been featuring), he is backing people like Emmylou Harris (and playing on at least two albums we have been featuring - ESOEBO and Peter Rogan's latest albums).  And somehow, he found time to record and release his own album.  I Like It Down Here was released earlier this year, and it is a worthy addition to an impressive discography.  I have been a fan of Kimbrough's music for over 30 years going back to his band Will and the Bushmen. Our lives intersected in the 90s through our daughters, and I ran into his last week at the CD Release party for Amy Speace's new album (oh yeah, he played on that one, too!)

"Joy, the Mechanical Boy" by Self

Nashville had a thriving music scene in the 1980s - with bands like Jason and the Scorchers, Walk the West, Royal Court of China, Raging Fire, In Pursuit, Shadow 15, The Movement and more playing great live shows and flirting with national success.  By the early 90's, that scene had pretty much dissipated  - some folks moved on to songwriting, some moved away, and a few kept plugging away.  By the mid/early 90's, Music City was due to for a revival, and to a great extent that revival came by way of Matt Mahaffey and his band Self.  Mahaffey helped form Spongebath Records (with Seth Timbs, and Rick Williams), and that label became a center for music not only in the Murfreesboro/Nashville area, but for the entire South. This is the opening track from the second album by Self called The Half-Baked Serenade which was released on Spongebath in 1996.

"Little Old Town" by Eric Brace, Peter Cooper, Thomm Jutz

This years' Riverland album by the trio of Eric Brace, Peter Cooper, and Thomm Jutz was a kind of concept record about Mississippi - the river and the state. Little Old Town - from their previous release Profiles in Courage, Frailty, and Discomfort is also about a river - in this case the Stones River and about a town that now lies beneath.  

"One I Love" by Kevin Gordon

Next up, we have a track from Kevin Gordon's modern classic album Gloryland. One of Nashville's best. 

"Diana" by Little Bandit

Next up, we have another track from Breakfast Alone from Little Bandit. I absolutely love this album, and I really hope we have new music from Little Bandit soon!  

"Crawling At Your Feet" by Aaron Lee Tasjan

Aaron Lee Tasjan has released some new songs recently from Karma for Cheap Reincarnated.  This is a track from Karma for Cheap.  Aaron Lee Tasjan is one of the best things happening these days both in terms of music and in terms of his humanity.

"Child of the Wind" by Michaela Anne

Next up, we have a single from the forthcoming Desert Dove album which will be released on September 27  on Yep Roc Records. Great to hear this new music from singer-songwriter Michaela Anne. 

"This Girl of Mine" by The White Animals

Next up, we have another track from 3000 Nights in Babylon by one The White Animals.  This band were on the front edge of the 80s Nashville scene that I mentioned earlier. 

"Damian" by Sad Baxter

Next up, we have another track from Weirdy.  I just found out Sad Baxter is playing with my cousin's band (Summer Cannibals from Portland, Oregon) next week at The Basement. 

"Heartbreak" by Rayvon Pettis; Megan Palmer

Next, we have our first listen to Nothing Is Sweeter - the new joint effort from Megan Palmer and Rayvon Pettis.  Pettis takes the lead on this track.  Two of my favorites together!

"Timelessly" by Jim Hoke

And, we close things out with a track from the latest album by the multi-talented Jim Hoke - The Floating Zone was released last year, and it is really a tour-de-force for this musician/arranger/songwriter.  

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Wild Wednesday Morning Shuffle - Ruptured Spleen Mix

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Guess what!  It's Wednesday - time to get wild...

I am a little short on time - so let's go!

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!

Wild Wednesday Morning Shuffle - Dying Light Mix

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Time keeps moving along. This is the last week in March!  It's time for our Wild Wednesday Morning Shuffle.

Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - Sop it Up Mix

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I am kind of short on time today, so let's just jump headlong into the Featured Friday shuffle.

I think I'm pretty much done explaining what each days shuffle means so if you have questions, ask.

2018 E2TG Earie Awards - # 1 - Recap January 2018

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I took an unexpected day off yesterday to fight off a winter cold - hopefully sucessfully... And busy end of week and weekend ahead.   

Guess what!  It is time for the 2018 Earie Awards.  Looking back, I believe this is year 4 of the semi-prestigious awards.  For those new to the E2TG fold, The Earies (tagline: The Earies: they sound kind of odd, but they really aren't) began as a way to recap the great music featured on E2TG over the last year. I don't do Top Ten (or more or less) lists. I'm not opposed to the concept, but I know I would obsess forever about what to include and what to leave off. So, I opted for giving out a bunch of awards.

The award names are arbitrary and sometimes silly, but the sentiment behind them is sincere.  E2TG could not exist without the amazing music that comes my way every day.  The music I feature ends up being a fraction of that submitted, and those that become "E2TG favorites" are a fragment of that fragment.

This year, I am trying something new- out of necessity. As I have been receiving and featuring more and more music, it became harder for me to keep up with it all. One way, I dealt with that in 2018 is to create Spotify Playlists for each month highlighting some of the music featured that month.  See the bottom of this post for links to the Spotify Playlists. 

To kick things off, today's special "Earier" shuffle comes from the January 2018 E2TG playlist. Enjoy!

Trending Tuesday Morning Shuffle - Always Resist 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)

Last night, I made it out to Madison Guild Monday for the first time in a while.  Such a fun event - always hosted by a songwriter - last night it was Nick Nace.  I was late and missed Sean Quinn and some others, but I did get to see Chris Moyse, J.R. Wyatt, Nick Nace, and Jon Latham. Plus, I got a chance to hang with some wonderful people.  It was Kristen Englenz's birthday, and I figured out it was my half birthday.  

Well, yesterday was Music City Monday, but as we head into Trending Tuesday, we have a very heavily Music City-centric shuffle.   Let's just get to it!

Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - Seasons Songs Mix

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Well Week 1 of the E2TG 7th Anniversary Residency is in the books!  Thanks to all who came out. Special thanks to The 5 Spot, Clark Paterson and his great band, Rayvon Pettis, and The Big Dumb.  Inspiring music and good times.

We turn our attention to Week 2 coming up next Thursday, June 14th!

One of the best songwriters in Nashville, Ben de la Cour - who's most recent album is The High Cost of Living Strange will be stopping by to open the on his way to begin a Canadian tour.  Long time E2TG favorites, The End Men will be making a rare Nashville appearance. I believe this will be there first Nashville appearance since playing the Post-Americana all-day thing at The Basement a few years back. I am so excited for some of my Nashville friends to see and meet my Brooklyn friends.  Ted Drozdowski has recently started playing shows under the Ted Drozdowki's Psychedelic Circus moniker. He is a blues man - steeped in the traditions and yet willing to use those traditions a jumping off point for his otherworldly experimentation.  He has been hard at work on a new album, and I hope we hear some of his new music Thursday.

It is CMA and Bonnaroo weekend which means the temperatures have soared into the 90s.  Stay hydrated no matter what you do.

It's time for our Featured Friday shuffle. Currently, this shuffle comes from the "New Music" playlist - the same one I use for Trending Tuesday and Trending Thursday. I'm thinking of creating a Featured Friday playlist - with the idea that I can chose to "Feature" music that isn't technically "New" - which I already do - but I always feel like I have to disclaim.

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!

Trending Tuesday Morning Shuffle - Letters and Trains Mix

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E2TG 7th Anniversary Residency is coming in June to The 5 Spot!

Week 1:  Clark Paterson, The Big Dumb, Rayvon Pettis

Week 2: The End Men, Ted Drozdowski's Psychedelic Circus, Ben de la Cour

Week 3:  Brian Milligram, Microwave Mountain, The Coal Men

Week 4: Joanna Barbera, Bee Taylor, Eli Cook

Well, I'm back after a long weekend. I am actually working from home today so my shuffle was not during my commute as usual but I did have a shuffle and it was a good one.

We missed Music City Monday, but we do have a few Nashville artists in the shuffle:

Trending Thursday Morning Shuffle - Trouble By the Score Mix

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Always a good night, when I get to see two former E2TG Artists of the Year share a stage.  Darrin Bradbury and Jon Latham along with Nick Nace opened up their residency which will run every Wednesday for the rest of May.  Ryan Sobb opened the show.  It was my first time seeing this recent arrival in Nashville, and I was highly impressed.

Coincidentally, on this date in E2TG history 2017, Jon Latham was scheduled to play week 2 of our sixth anniversary residency, but he ended up in the ICU - so we made the night a benefit and raised some money.  That night both Nick and Darrin played.

It's Thursday, and time to delve back into the "New Music" playlist.  I'l running a little late today, so let's jump right in!

Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - Heart Grow Fonder Mix

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I had a good time last night representing WXNA at the BriteHeart Birthday Bash last night.  

BriteHeart’s mission is to engage, connect and empower citizens for positive change through voting and civic participation. BriteHeart connects individuals with organizations and organizations with resources.

#GetCivic

They had some great musical guests including Bill Eberle - whose new album is in our rotation.

The event was held in the East Nashville space of Helping Our Music Evolve - H.O.M.E..

This is a great new organization:

"HOME is a nonprofit community of music creators and music lovers. We’re here to help you with all things music-related. Whether you are a musician, producer, or music-biz professional, we have the space, resources, and networking opportunities you need to build your team and grow your career."

I also want to give a shout out to another organization that was represented at the event last night. Girls Write Nashville empowers youth in Nashville through mentorship, songwriting, production, and artistic community.  The organization was founded by Georgia English and Jen Starsinic.  I got to listen to some of the music - the music was impressive - made more so by reading that the youth making the music are in sixth and seventh grade.

Well - this difficult week is finally winding down... we have time for one final shuffle of the week.  This one features some of the fine, fine music that has come our way in recent weeks and months.

Dig!

Trending Tuesday Morning Shuffle - U Can Do Anything Mix

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Welcome to early spring in Nashville. Yesterday, we had warm temperatures and the threat of severe weather. Tonight, sub-freezing temperatures and a threat of light snow.

Anyway, the news of the day is depressing, the weather is a bit dreary, so how 'bout we just dive in to some music... Music helps.  It always helps....