E2TG 1/27/2022 - Bleak Mid-Winter - Bad Attitude Mix (Montana Moon Remix)

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Today's Greetings from Nashville is up on the WXNA Archive.  LINK HERE.

6:00am Greetings from Nashville by Jason & the Scorchers on Still Standing (EMI/EMI Records (USA))

6:01am Lordhamercy by Nathan Evans Fox on Wasted Love (2648697 Records DK2)

6:05am You’re Never Gonna Go to Deep Space by Ryan Sobb and the Dead Mall on Carnival Shapes – EP (Ryan Sobb and the Dead Mall)

6:07am Kayla of Colorado by Darrin Bradbury on Get Up and Shine (Darrin Bradbury)

6:10am Suitcase of Leather by The Delevantes on Postcards from Along the Way (Capitol Nashville)

6:15am Tell It To The Judge by Derek Hoke on Southern Moon (Little Hollywood Records)

6:18am Pray for Rain (feat. The Blind Boys of Alabama) by Kristen Englenz on Ingénue (Saturn 5 Records)

6:22am Skating In Circles (feat. Joseph Jared) by Kristen Ford on Skating In Circles (feat. Joseph Jared) – Single (Strange Trajectory Productions)

6:27am Blueberry Hill by Cristina Vane on Nowhere Sounds Lovely (Red Parlor Records)

6:31am When I Was a Girl by Anne McCue on Yo-Yos, Marbles and a Piece of String (Flying Machine Records)

6:36am Marathon Shirt by Self on Subliminal Plastic Motives (Fat Possum)

6:42am Hearts That Hold Forever by Glass Cabin on Hearts That Hold Forever – Single (RIG Entertainment)

6:45am Sister Mercy by The Screamin’ Cheetah Wheelies on The Screamin’ Cheetah Wheelies (Atlantic Records)

6:51am Lonely Boy by Banditos on Visionland (Bloodshot Records)

6:57am L-O-V-E by Beegie Adair on Beegie Adair: The Collection (Green Hill Productions)

Tonight, I will be filling the role of Emcee for the late show at The 5 Spot featuring David Newbould and LadyCouch.  The show was organized by Magnolia Roads - and Emily from Magnolia Roads - who is based in Vegas - asked me to handle the intros.  Come on out,  Doors at 8:30 $10 Cover and proof of vaccine or negative test are required. 

Today's shuffle is fun.  We start with a Tim Lee 3 track and end with an RB Morris track.  Tim and Susan Lee have a long history of playing with poet and songwriter RB Morris. 

 

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E2TG 11/10/2021 - Mid-End Week Post - Told Mara Mix (The Swoop Remix)

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So, this will be my last post of the week.  With taking some time off and holidays in the coming weeks, I am probably going to put the Featured Friday Playlist on hold until the first of the year - when I will likely have a pretty big playlist to "catch up".  In the meantime, I will continue posting shuffles whenever I am able, and I will begin working on some Christmas playlists and seeing what sense I can make out of this year for some year-end wrap up posts. 

Stay Tuned. 

In the meantime, give this week's Playlist a spin, and checkout today's Shuffle after the jump. 

 

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E2TG 9/29/2021 - Something Goes Here -

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Poster by Mark Gerking

If you are going to be in the Nashville area on Wednesday October 6, please come out to The 5 Spot.  I will be hosting my first show in nearly two years, and it is going to be a great one.  Bill Bloomer is an American ex-pat living in France and currently on tour in the US. Bloomer first came to our attention with the release of his 2018 album Jubilee. Boasting a remarkable backstory and the songs to back that up, he quickly became a favorite here at E2TG.  His 2019 release Bounty further solidified that status.  We are thrilled to have him for a rare Nashville appearance. 

Rounding out the bill, we have a full-band set from Nashville's own Stuffy Shmitt  who recently released the Deluxe Edition of his 2020 album Stuff Happens (called More Stuff Happens). When I first met Stuffy - at The 5 Spot - I wasn't sure what to think. A few years later, I am still not sure what to think, but I know he is one of the best songwriters around. His magic is that his offstage (and sometimes onstage) persona will get you totally off your guard and then he will devastate you with his music. Like Bloomer, his songs come directly from his life experience.  Stuffy always puts together a top-notch band made up of some of the best that Nashville has to offer. 

Most of the information is on the poster or at the Facebook Event - here. 

 

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E2TG 9/01/2021 - September Song - Ark of Godiva Mix (City Lights Remix)

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We are approaching the official (and symbolic) end of summer with some cooler temperatures here in Nashville.  

Let's go with some September 1 music!

Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 4 - the penultimate post) (songs 21-24):

21. "Until the Summer Ends" by I Am Boleyn

First up today, we have the new single from a synth-pop artist who divides time between London and Stockholm.  I Am Boleyn grew up in St. Petersburg, Russia, went to Oxford to study history, and has been writing songs since she was young. 

22. "Don't Follow Where They Lead" by Ed Ryan

Formerly of the 1970s power pop band The Rudies, Ed Ryan just  released his 4th album on the Kool Kat Musik label, and we have the title track. 

23. "Nite Vibes" by Joey Joseph

Cincinnati based Joey Joseph (Pomegranates) just released his sixth album in five years, and we have the title track. A cool, glam/disco vibe here. Cool stuff. 

24. "Never Go Home" by Payton Howie

And, we close this segment of the playlist with the new single from country singer Payton Howie. An ode to summer fun. 

 

 

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E2TG 7/29/2021 - Heatwave - Homeward Mix (Fretless Remix)

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Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 5 - The finale) (songs 23-26):

23. "Get Up" by Nevaeh Sky

First up, we have a recent single from this singer, songwriter, actress and model who is just 16 years old. Great song. 

24. "8th & Downtown" by Lucas Aaron

Next up, we have the recent single from this California psych-pop artist. I dig it. 

25. "Auslander" by Power of Dreams

This new single was recorded between Berlin, Bath, London, and Arizona. Auslander means foreigner in German. Written by Craig Walker about his experiences as a Irish man living in England, France, and Germany. 

26. "Wave Upon Wave" by Eve Goodman

And we close the playlist out with a lovely new track from this Welsh singer-songwriter. Wales strikes again with a great tune to take us out... 

 

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E2TG 4/16/2021 - Featured Friday - Raise a Banner Mix (Lead Balloon Remix)

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A huge Playlist of new and recent music this week... as always several genres and from all over the world.  Check it out on Spotify (and follow if so inclined) and/or follow along here as we recap the playlist down below and through the next week. 

 

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2018 E2TG Earie Awards - # 2 - Recap February 2018

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For your holiday shopping: The Drift - A Novel by Joe Wolfe-Mazeres Available at Amazon.com (Kindle edition also available)


Day 2 of the 2018 E2TG "Earie" Awards/Recap of 2018.  Today, our shuffle is focused on the February 2018 Playlist. As today's shuffle highlights - diversity was the rule at E2TG in 2018.  Let's go!

Trending Tuesday Morning Shuffle - Hair with a Spoon 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


I don't always go to Madison Guild Monday at Dee's, but when I do, I always have great hangs with friends, meet new people, and hear great songwriters (both familiar and unfamiliar).  Last night was no exception, and in fact it was exceptionally fun. Got to hear Shawn Conerton, Frankie Zwick, Weston Harris Hill, Sean Quinn, and another wonderful songwriter that I am not allowed to mention. 

I got three new CDs in the mail yesterday, and that pushed me to finally add some new music to the "New Music Playlist".  Of course, none of those new songs came up in today's shuffle, but soon!

In any event, we have some cool music to feature today - so let's go!

Trending Tuesday Morning Shuffle - Daisy Shotgun Mix

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This is just a couple of days away!   Make your plans now!

Check out Rayvon Pettis on Spotify
Check out Clark Paterson on Spotify 
Check out Griffin Winton (of The Big Dumb) on Spotify


Once your plans for June 7 are set - go ahead and mark your calendar for the rest of the E2TG Residency!

June 14 - We have Ben de la Cour opening, plus The End (Brooklyn) making a rare Nashville appearance, and Ted Drozdowski's Psychedelic Circus. 

June 21 - Brian Milligram will open for Microwave Mountain and The Coalmen. 

June 28 - Joanna Barbera opens for Eli Cook (Virginia) and Bee Taylor.  

These shows will be the most fun you are legally allowed to have before the sun goes down!  

I plan to have copies of my novel, The Drift, available for sale, and I will be reading short passages each week. 

$5.00 21+ (bring a valid ID - even if you are old like me). The 5 Spot is located in East Nashville at 1006 Forrest Avenue.  Doors should be open by 5:45pm or so.  Come early - we are jam packed with great stuff so we will aim to get started by 6:15 or so. 



Now, let's jump into this Trending Tuesday shuffle and see what it has in store for us!

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 - Haunted Apparition Mix

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Next week, I expect to start promoting the E2TG 7th Anniversary Residency at The 5 Spot coming in June.  For now, just go ahead and block off every Thursday in June from 6 to 8:30pm.  We have a great line up every week.  I'm still ironing out some final details... but it's time to get talking about this. I still can't believe it has been almost seven years (it will be seven years in mid-May) since I began this incredible journey.  Thanks to everyone who has joined me at some point along the way.

Well, let's see... today is 4/20, it's Record Store Day eve, it is #NationalSchoolWalkoutDay - on the 19th anniversary of the Columbine massacre which did not teach us the lessons it should have.

It is also #FeaturedFriday here at E2TG - the "New Music" playlist topped 600 songs earlier this week - it's just below that number now, but I already have some new music to add to it.  I may have to go in and cut some tracks from albums that have been around awhile and been featured pretty heavily. Or not... We shall see. 

Let's shuffle!

Trending Tuesday Morning Shuffle - Dark Days Mix

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Had a great time the Julie Christensen and Stone Cupid CD Release Show last night at the Basement. Renee Wahl opened and she was fantastic as always.  And as expected, Stone Cupid rocked the house.  Julie Christensen delivered some powerful vocals and the songs - originals and covers by Darrin Bradbury, Tim Easton, and Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan hit all the right notes.  A Sad Clown is a wonderful followup to The Cardinal and it finds this veteran singer/songwriter/performer continuing to grow and develop.

I got home and was able to load three new albums into the shuffle.  Two of them show up here today. It is Tuesday and time to see what is "Trending" on E2TG.  We do that by shuffling up the "New Music" playlist.  Here is the result for today:

Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - Hey Hey Mix

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Reminded again how inspired I am by people with bold creative ideas - not only in music but in other forms of art. People who have a vision of something - regardless of their experience with that thing - and who pursue that vision with all of their heart. I think one of my weaknesses is self-doubt combined with a tendency to put too much stock in naysayers - people who tell you why you shouldn't or cant' do something.

My goal is to follow my visions no matter what. I'd rather fail spectacularly while attempting something big than succeed mildly while settling for something small. 

Just some thoughts on a Friday. 

Now, time to see what's our Featured Friday playlist shuffled up!

Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - My Compass Broke Mix

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Woohoo! I made it to the end of the week! 

Last night was Music City Roots - on the road at 3rd and Lindsley. I sure liked it being about 8 minutes away from my home rather than 30+ minutes.  (Their forthcoming new permanent home will be pretty close, too.).  As for the music, there was nothing at all to complain about. From Jim Lauderdale's opening song to the final jam of  "I Shall Be Released" it was great music all the way through. 

Kevin Gordon played some songs from his forthcoming album.  He's one of my favorite songwriters and performers. Backed by his usual stellar band.

Katie Pruitt - I'm not sure if I had seen her before, but she was on my radar.  Now I'm a fan.  She spoke her truth bravely and with grace and without apology.

Lillie Mae - played in a family band for many years, came to Nashville and cut her chops on Lower Broadway, played with Jack White, and she is now signed to Third Man Records. Great songs, well-played by Lillie Mae and her siblings.

DADDY closed the night. Will Kimbrough plus Tommy Womack - you cannot go wrong here. Backed by an incredible band and the golden tones of Lisa Oliver Gray.  The wit and wisdom of Tommy Womack  and the sharply focused songs of Will Kimbrough in a rock and roll setting.   

Tonight, I am going to see Pylon Reenactment Society.  The music of the legendary Athens band  Pylon as interpreted by the original lead singer and a new band.  You may recall, E2TG has been featuring the debut EP from Pylon Reenactment Society in recent months. I am stoked for this show!

It's Friday, and we have one final shuffle for the week- it comes from the New Music playlist... let's shuffle!

Trending Thursday Morning Shuffle - The Nothing Party Mix

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My two cents... actual value may vary... End Citizen's United (doublespeak if I've ever heard doublespeak - and I have).   Vote against any candidate who accepts money from the NRA or the gun lobby. Pass and enforce common-sense gun control.  Increase funding for our children. More teachers, more counselors.  Begin to have conversations about the role of guns in our society. The change in culture will take time and it will not be easy.

If you want to offer "thoughts and prayers" for the victims and their families, that is fine, but add some thoughts and prayers for effective and meaningful change in law and attitudes.

These are just ideas. What we are (and are not) doing is clearly not working. Shouting at each other on social media every time there is a mass shooting is clearly not working.   Protecting the lives of our children should not be partisan or divisive issue. How we go about doing that may be, but surely there is common ground.

I don't know... I'm once again heartbroken and numb and angry and frustrated. I've read that 80% of Americans - across party lines - support some kind of reform of gun laws. But our lawmakers ignore the 80% in favor of large donors who represent the gun lobby. That's why I think electoral reform - beginning with an end to Citizen's United is the place to start. Corporations are not people. People are people.  People are fallible, flawed entities, but in the end, I think most people want to keep our children safe. Corporations, by definition, only want to increase the profits of the corporation. That is their purpose.

Okay I'm done....
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It's Thursday - Let's see what's "Trending" at E2TG. As I left for work, I hit shuffle on the "New Music" playlist of my phone's music player. Here is what happened next...

Trending Tuesday Morning Shuffle - To Good to Be True Mix

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Moving along.  In case you missed by Facebook post, the #E2TG Facebook Page (see link above), just reached 1,200 "Likes". I'm grateful for everyone who reads E2TG. You are reading this and are not yet following us, I would like to personally invite you to hit that "Like" button.

Anyway, it's Tuesday and time to shuffle up the "New Music" playlist. I have a ton of new music I still need to add to my phone memory, but I also have a ton of music already in the "New Music" playlist.

Let's shuffle: