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As we move forward into the 2017 Earie Awards, a few words to those who are new here or otherwise unclear:
1. While my categories are sometimes tongue-in-cheek, my admiration for the music and artists is genuine and true.
2. I don't do lists (Top Ten or otherwise).
3. Any rules or criteria are coincidental and subject to change at my whim.
4. I live in constant dread that I will leave someone out unintentionally, and I probably will. It's okay though - as far as I know no one has gotten a gig or recording contract based upon having won an "Earie".
5. It's really all in fun and just another opportunity for me to express appreciation for the awesome music and people who have come into my life thanks for E2TG.
Finally (not specifically Earier related), spread love as often as you can in any way that you can. The world can use all the love we can muster.
Onward to the shuffle (and more Earies):
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Showing posts with label Robert Finley. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Friday, September 1, 2017
Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - Dutch Baby Mix
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Harvey hit Middle Tennessee last night and today. Obviously nothing like Texas, but tornado warnings and flooding all around.
Meanwhile, it's a big day for a couple of E2TG favorites. 2015 E2TG Artist of the Year, Jon Latham, releases his long awaited follow-up to Real Bad News. Lifers is out on Cafe Rooster Records and available at a bunch of the usual places to find music.
Also, Ugggy (1/2 of 2016 Band of the Year, Valued Customer) releases his seventh mixtape in seven months today. It's called The H{ear}T Beet Tape. Expand you mind and your horizons.
Meanwhile, it's Friday and we have a pretty wild mix of songs from our "New Music" playlist to feature today....
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Harvey hit Middle Tennessee last night and today. Obviously nothing like Texas, but tornado warnings and flooding all around.
Meanwhile, it's a big day for a couple of E2TG favorites. 2015 E2TG Artist of the Year, Jon Latham, releases his long awaited follow-up to Real Bad News. Lifers is out on Cafe Rooster Records and available at a bunch of the usual places to find music.
Also, Ugggy (1/2 of 2016 Band of the Year, Valued Customer) releases his seventh mixtape in seven months today. It's called The H{ear}T Beet Tape. Expand you mind and your horizons.
"smoke to it. . . .
rap to it. . . .
nap to it . . .
peace to all the gods . . ."
Meanwhile, it's Friday and we have a pretty wild mix of songs from our "New Music" playlist to feature today....
Friday, June 16, 2017
Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - Florescent Thoughts Mix
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Well - here we are at Friday...
I am a bit short on time as I got out and enjoyed the weather at bit before the heat and humidity kicked in... I was 80% through my walk when it hit...
Let's jump to it! These are songs from the "New Music" playlist (i.e. songs we are specially featuring here. i.e. submissions, old friends, etc.)
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Well - here we are at Friday...
I am a bit short on time as I got out and enjoyed the weather at bit before the heat and humidity kicked in... I was 80% through my walk when it hit...
Let's jump to it! These are songs from the "New Music" playlist (i.e. songs we are specially featuring here. i.e. submissions, old friends, etc.)
Friday, April 7, 2017
Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - Downslide Mix
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Sleight of hand. Misdirection. Distraction. The con men all use these tricks to keep the "marks" from seeing what is really going on. Do not be mislead. Keep your eye on the ball. Focus. Resist.
Meanwhile, here is a song from 2013 #E2TG Band of the Year - The End Men which is sadly relevant once again.
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Okay. Last night, I headed out west - West Nashville that is... my first time at Betty's Grill. Probably my first show that far out west since Stone Fox closed. Pretty cool DIY venue.
A pretty cool line-up of rock and roll music - as the kids call it. Local band Sad Baxter opened the night with some grungy, thumping sounds. I dig them a bunch. I had previously seen them backing up Bill Eberle at Andrew Leahey's CD Release show last August.
Next up was The Regrets from Brooklyn. I had previously posted one of their tracks from a Mama Coco's Funky Kitchen compilation (btw, I don't remember all this stuff - the search box is my friend). I dug their music and expect to hear much more. The Regrets are currently on tour with another Brooklyn and MCFK related band, NO ICE who played next.
NO ICE is lead by Jamie Frey. They are a six piece band and they pretty much freaking rock. The band includes Sam Braverman of Logan X* (whose latest release we are spinning these days). About NO ICE - great songs, great energy. I had posted about them before - also from a MCFK comp - but man I am a fan now for real.
*It was great to finally meet Sam in person. He played me an unreleased Logan X song which sounds amazing. Look for new music from Logan X coming soon.
Closing the night was another local band, The Mumzees. They are very young (of course - most bands are very young to me....). The lead singer was wearing a The Fall t-shirt - which was a good sign, and wow! I don't get out to "punk" shows very often, and so, it is nice to be reminded that the
"kids" are still alright. It was loud and distorted and aggressive (at times), and it was awesome.
All in all, a nice change of pace for me, and nice to get out to a show - after spending most of the week working on stuff.
It's Friday - let's get right to the Featured Friday shuffle...
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Sleight of hand. Misdirection. Distraction. The con men all use these tricks to keep the "marks" from seeing what is really going on. Do not be mislead. Keep your eye on the ball. Focus. Resist.
Meanwhile, here is a song from 2013 #E2TG Band of the Year - The End Men which is sadly relevant once again.
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Okay. Last night, I headed out west - West Nashville that is... my first time at Betty's Grill. Probably my first show that far out west since Stone Fox closed. Pretty cool DIY venue.
A pretty cool line-up of rock and roll music - as the kids call it. Local band Sad Baxter opened the night with some grungy, thumping sounds. I dig them a bunch. I had previously seen them backing up Bill Eberle at Andrew Leahey's CD Release show last August.
Next up was The Regrets from Brooklyn. I had previously posted one of their tracks from a Mama Coco's Funky Kitchen compilation (btw, I don't remember all this stuff - the search box is my friend). I dug their music and expect to hear much more. The Regrets are currently on tour with another Brooklyn and MCFK related band, NO ICE who played next.
NO ICE is lead by Jamie Frey. They are a six piece band and they pretty much freaking rock. The band includes Sam Braverman of Logan X* (whose latest release we are spinning these days). About NO ICE - great songs, great energy. I had posted about them before - also from a MCFK comp - but man I am a fan now for real.
*It was great to finally meet Sam in person. He played me an unreleased Logan X song which sounds amazing. Look for new music from Logan X coming soon.
Closing the night was another local band, The Mumzees. They are very young (of course - most bands are very young to me....). The lead singer was wearing a The Fall t-shirt - which was a good sign, and wow! I don't get out to "punk" shows very often, and so, it is nice to be reminded that the
"kids" are still alright. It was loud and distorted and aggressive (at times), and it was awesome.
All in all, a nice change of pace for me, and nice to get out to a show - after spending most of the week working on stuff.
It's Friday - let's get right to the Featured Friday shuffle...
Friday, March 10, 2017
Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - Piano on His Chest Mix
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Blah... it's been a hard week, but it is finally Friday.
Next Wednesday should be interesting downtown... I think some presidential candidate is coming to Nashville. Funny, I thought we just had an election...
Well - last night was good for my soul. First at The 5 Spot - The Mark Robinson Band were as entertaining as ever and they really seemed to push themselves to some pretty exciting new directions. And then, I finally got to see Smoky White Devils. I think supergroup fits. They rocked the house with some groove heavy sounds. The bands members' credits include: The Mavericks, Raging Fire, The Movement, Dolly Parton, Lynyrd Skynrd, George Clinton, and Richie Owens and the Farm Bureau to name just some.
I left The 5 Spot and headed to The Family Wash to catch Nashville newcomer Rosa Pullman, Sally Jaye, and Megan Palmer. Collaborations of all three women occurred through the night. Sally Jaye was incredible. Her band included her husband E2TG Artist of the Year Brian Wright - who I always enjoy seeing play. Megan Palmer played some of my favorite songs of hers, and knocked it out of the park with her emotional song about her cancer diagnosis and recovery.
Much to recommend tonight - BARK are going to be a Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge. Plus there is another show which is come up in the shuffle. I will hanging with my daughter, and we will see what we are able to do.
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Blah... it's been a hard week, but it is finally Friday.
Next Wednesday should be interesting downtown... I think some presidential candidate is coming to Nashville. Funny, I thought we just had an election...
Well - last night was good for my soul. First at The 5 Spot - The Mark Robinson Band were as entertaining as ever and they really seemed to push themselves to some pretty exciting new directions. And then, I finally got to see Smoky White Devils. I think supergroup fits. They rocked the house with some groove heavy sounds. The bands members' credits include: The Mavericks, Raging Fire, The Movement, Dolly Parton, Lynyrd Skynrd, George Clinton, and Richie Owens and the Farm Bureau to name just some.
I left The 5 Spot and headed to The Family Wash to catch Nashville newcomer Rosa Pullman, Sally Jaye, and Megan Palmer. Collaborations of all three women occurred through the night. Sally Jaye was incredible. Her band included her husband E2TG Artist of the Year Brian Wright - who I always enjoy seeing play. Megan Palmer played some of my favorite songs of hers, and knocked it out of the park with her emotional song about her cancer diagnosis and recovery.
Much to recommend tonight - BARK are going to be a Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge. Plus there is another show which is come up in the shuffle. I will hanging with my daughter, and we will see what we are able to do.
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Wild Wednesday Morning Shuffle - Shout Mix
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So on International Women's Day, I am thinking about all the rad women in my life.
I think it is ridiculous that 17 years into the 21st Century, we are still fighting for equality for all people. I am grateful for the people who remind me to check my privilege. Privilege - male privilege, white privilege, etc - this is a real thing. It's not a liberal talking point, As a person who benefits from more than one type of privilege, what is important is that I consciously consider that privilege when I am acting and speaking. This may mean that I listen rather than talking or it may mean that I choose my words more carefully when I do speak.
Last night, I got to see Bee Taylor for the first time at The Basement East - as part of Whiskey Jam. We had become acquainted on Facebook and it was great to finally meet her. I am now a huge fan. Wonderfully soulful music.
After that I headed to The 5 Spot for $2 Tuesday. Several great acts, I saw Kristen Ford for the second time - awesome one-woman band - she uses loops to great effect. Fun. Derek Hoke and band sounded great as always, and it is always wonderful to see Andrew Leahey and the Homestead kick ass.
On we go - into Wednesday. This is always one of my favorite shuffles on the week. The other days, features randsom shuffles for specially curated playlists. Wild Wednesday is a shuffle of every single song in my phone's memory. This means, on any given Wednesday, you may hears songs that do not fit the other day's playlist. Or songs that inadvertently were left off of a playlist.
Enough blabbing - let's get on with the shuffle -
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So on International Women's Day, I am thinking about all the rad women in my life.
I think it is ridiculous that 17 years into the 21st Century, we are still fighting for equality for all people. I am grateful for the people who remind me to check my privilege. Privilege - male privilege, white privilege, etc - this is a real thing. It's not a liberal talking point, As a person who benefits from more than one type of privilege, what is important is that I consciously consider that privilege when I am acting and speaking. This may mean that I listen rather than talking or it may mean that I choose my words more carefully when I do speak.
Last night, I got to see Bee Taylor for the first time at The Basement East - as part of Whiskey Jam. We had become acquainted on Facebook and it was great to finally meet her. I am now a huge fan. Wonderfully soulful music.
After that I headed to The 5 Spot for $2 Tuesday. Several great acts, I saw Kristen Ford for the second time - awesome one-woman band - she uses loops to great effect. Fun. Derek Hoke and band sounded great as always, and it is always wonderful to see Andrew Leahey and the Homestead kick ass.
On we go - into Wednesday. This is always one of my favorite shuffles on the week. The other days, features randsom shuffles for specially curated playlists. Wild Wednesday is a shuffle of every single song in my phone's memory. This means, on any given Wednesday, you may hears songs that do not fit the other day's playlist. Or songs that inadvertently were left off of a playlist.
Enough blabbing - let's get on with the shuffle -
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