E2TG 5/14/2021 - Featured Friday & Music City Monday - No No Mix (Sixteen Tons Remix)

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I am back after an unexpected day off... 

Well, I alluded to this last post, and then circumstances forced my hand... I don't think doing a full recap of the Featured Friday Playlist is feasible given my return to live music.  I was under the weather Friday and so today, we will present the brand new Featured Friday Playlist which debuted last Friday. 

Follow the Playlist on Spotify and check it out each Friday for a new playlist.  Also, follow E2TG on Instagram and view the stories to catch a glimpse of the songs and maybe hear a snippet. 

Meanwhile, we will be hitting somewhat random, somewhat not highlights here.   More changes to come as I figure it out. 

Here is the first part of the Playlist:

1. "Prufrock's Pickup Line" by Cold Equations

2. "Glory Glory" by Lindsay Ellyn

3. "Wide Awake 5AM" by Megan Palmer

4. "First Curse (I Can't Hide)" by Tayls 

We start the playlist this week with four of my favorite local musicians/songwriters. I met Cold Equation's Drew Kohl and Lindsay Ellyn around the same time - in late 2014. Kohl has recently moved to Nashville from Georgia with his Young America bandmate Taylor Alexander.  Ellyn has moved from New York City and was working an her first EP.  It was a heady time for me- meeting a ton of talented people and really immersing myself in the Nashville music community for the first time. Kohl has now released three fantastic songs under his new moniker, and Ellyn - who ended up marrying Kohl's old band mate, released her full-length debut on Friday. This song is a stunning rerecording one of my favorite songs of hers with vocals by the talented Kiely Connell and Jason Eskridge (of Sunday Night Soul fame). 

 I think I formally met Megan Palmer shortly after meeting Kohl and Ellyn. I first saw her  playing fiddle for Tim Easton and then Darrin Bradbury, but from the first time I heard her own songs I was captivated. It wasn't until later that I learned she had a full-time career as a palliative care nurse, and this is the second single in a row where she deals head-on with that part of her life. I was fortunate enough to see Megan in person for the first time in over a year on Thursday night and I heard her and Bob Lewis perform.

I am not sure if I have every properly met Taylor Cole, and I was much later to hearing his music with his band Tayls, but over the last year in particular his music has connected with me. An Instagram post he made about this song could have been written by me. It was uncanny. 

5. "Change in Me" by Eddie Turner

Blues guitarist born in Cuba, raised in Chicago and now based in Denver, Colorado. 

6. "All I Want (feat. Jake Shears)" by Boys Noize

7. "Runnin' Free" by Jeff Crosby

New single from the singer songwriter who divides time between Nashville and Boise Idaho.

8. "Let Me Let Go" by Dentist

9. "Old Mill" by Soo Line Loons

We featured a couple of early singles but the self-titled third album by this Minneapolis band is out now. 

10. "Happy Every Day Leaning Latin Mix" by Aaron J. Trumm

11. "Every Day I Have the Blues" by Will Johns

12. "Where The Wind Cuts Your Skin" by Nature's Neighbor

13. "Sabor" by Dallas String Quartet and Jesus Molina

14. "Ticket for Two - Radio Edit" by Morten Remar

15. "Second Life" by Molino

16. "Stuck in Quarantine" by Jeremie & the Delicious Hounds

17. "Your Name" by Artio

18. "Wish You Well" by Scott Rocco

19. "Her Love" by Joe Wright

(More songs tomorrow)

Since this is my first post of only writing about some of the songs, I feel compelled to say that all of the music is fantastic and if I had unlimited time I would do each track justice. I strongly encourage you to listen to as much of the playlist as you can and if you hear something you like - find out more. If you can't find more information, please hit me up and I was steer you in the right direction. Music, these days, is easy to consume to fully appreciate it and experience it, takes effort - but it is worth it.

 

    Featured Friday Playlist

E2TG 3/23/2020 - Music City Monday - Strange Design Mix (Come Our Time Remix)

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Running late... but want to get this posted. Everything is askew. I sincerely hope everyone is well. It is sad to see that the response to this pandemic which for a brief time seemed to have united us has turned into a political matter. We are for sure experiencing something that most (if not all of us) have never experienced before. To some, understandably perhaps, some actions seem extreme. As I have heard said, if were to take extreme actions and the result was that it seemed like overkill - that would have been the point of the extremely action.

This should not be political. The virus doesn't care if you are a Democrat or Republican or Libertarian or Socialist or Anarchist.

There are also legitimate concerns about how some may use the situation to seize greater control over individual liberty.

I think back to almost two weeks ago when The 5 Spot decided to close. They were not ordered to do that - that order would have come days later, but the decision was made based upon the best information and for the good of the community.

And there is the difficulty and the balance and the dilemma. For some people, it takes a government order to do the right thing. And, then there is the cries of government overreach. And then there is legitimate government overreach - like suspending Habeas Corpus - which seems to have little to do with controlling the spread of the virus.. maybe.  It is all too much sometimes.

Ah - let's just play some good Nashville music!

By the way, David Olney would have been celebrating a birthday if he were still with us (and oh, how I wish he was still with us), but instead, we are remembering him and his incredible legacy.

    Featured Friday Playlist

E2TG 2/10/2020 - Music City Monday - Pray for Rain Mix (Double Trouble Remix)

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Some random notes for a rainy Monday:

Great to catch Darrin Bradbury last night at 3rd and Lindsley.  Molly Martin opened, and she was fantastic.

Darrin played some new songs - which I dug plus some newer and older favorite.  He played an unplugged set (with a microphone stand he created with the help of Brian Milligram. No wires to the guitars ("because it is bad for the environment" so he said). It was a top-notch Darrin Bradbury set - he was engaged and engaging and as he often does - he had the audience's attention throughout.

I also got to hear some rough mixes of the next album. I can't tell you much, but... oh my, it is gonna be good.

I am preparing for Thursday's debut of Greeting from Nashville. I have the playlist nailed down and ready to go. I am excited because I have managed to have every band that played the first ever Nashville rock show that I attended (nearly 35 years ago) represented in some way on the show. Plus some newer favorites.  If you are up bright and early Thursday (at 6AM Central) you can catch me live on WXNA 101.5FM or wxnafm.org.  If you aren't awake at that time, you can catch it on the archive (also at wxnafm.org).

    Featured Friday Playlist

Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - In the Pink Mix

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A good weekend hanging with friends, listening to friends make music, celebrating the music of my friends, and then having a day to get things done and be creative.

Now, let's dive into the last week of June.  The year is almost half over! 

It is time for another Music City Monday.  Let's shuffle!

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!

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!

Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - Out in the Rain 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)

If you have read The Drift, please consider writing a review on Amazon. If you haven't read it, you can get your own copy through Amazon or if you are in Nashville, you can get them from me.

I am continuing to work on my Spotify playlists for E2TG.  So far, I have completed seven - January - July2018.  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 
E2TG May 2018
E2TG June 2018
E2TG July 2018
E2TG August 2018 (coming soon!)
E2TG September 2018  (coming soon!)

SAVE THE DATE!!!!!  Thursday, November 15, 2018 - We have a pretty cool event in the works.  More to come!


Another work week is upon us...

The world seems pretty sucky right now.  Votes are being suppressed and stolen, the free press is under attack, the government is trying to erase trans people.  For god's sake if any of these things bother you, VOTE!  Early voting is going on or starting soon in most places. VOTE early, vote on November 6. VOTE.  If you have the ability, convince other like-minded people to vote, offer to take someone to the polling place.  I am hopeful of a Blue Wave, but fearful that something will stand in the way...  If it doesn't happen, I am truly afraid for what will happen to this nation.

I have been saying for almost two years, I am not someone who wants to get political.  I believe that differing political opinions should be celebrated. I don't believe that what is happening now is political. Children in cages, white supremacists being emboldened, the rule of law being trashed, reporters being targeted and murdered.... These are not things that either conservatives or progressives should support.

God, I need some music now!  Here's a nifty shuffle of artists connected to Nashville, Tennessee.

Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - Dress Like Minnie Pearl Mix

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Best laid plans...  I started this like I do every day. I had a dental appointment at 11:30, and I planned to take the rest of the day off work. I hoped to make it home by like 2 or something, and I was going to finish this post and do a bunch of other things. Well, I just got home around 8:00pm.  But, this was such I good shuffle that I didn't want to let it go without posting it.

So, my written contribution will be minimal but enjoy.

Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - Look Out Mix

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And suddenly it is Monday!  (Very) light snow has given way to sunshine here in Nashville.

Saturday, Mark Robinson and his band rocked The 5 Spot.  I took my daughter, and we both had a blast.  We are both huge Mark Robinson fans. 

Monday, we check in with our Music City Monday shuffle.  All songs by artists who do or have called Nashville home. Spanning decades and genres - as we tend to do.  This is the only shuffle we do from a Spotify playlist.  If you want to browse that playlist which has over 800 songs (and counting), you do so HERE .

Let's shuffle!

Thursday Morning Music Shuffle - Hypnotized and Fascinated Mix

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It's the final couple of days of voting to help #E2TG 2013 Band of the Year The End Men win a slot on Mountain Jam Festival and other prizes.  Let's do this thing.  It just cost you an e-mail address (you can opt out of receiving other mail from GTR Store, and you can vote once a day - so today and tomorrow). Let's do this thing!  VOTE HERE

To the shuffle:

Monday Music Shuffle - Not Morning, Not at All Mix

Quick and easy - taking  a day off so no morning walk and therefore no morning shuffle, but I offer up a Wintry  Mix of Music for your comfort and joy....




Bruce Cockburn is legend wait for it.... ary.   Cry of a Tiny Babe came from his Nothing But a Burning Light Album.  



(click on picture to download a 1995 release from the Columbia Records Radio Hour featuring Bruce along with Lou Reed, Rosanne Cash and Rob Wasserman)




The Who perform Christmas from the rock opera, Tommy. "And Tommy doesn't know what day it is..."




(Click on album cover to buy the Deluxe Edition of Tommy by the Who)


And finally, more from The Walla Recovery's A Star, A Star Vol. 3 - it's the Christmas staple Angels We Have Heard on High.



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