E2TG 2/17/2022 - Rainy Day Music - Mendocino Mix (Diamonds Remix)

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Today's Membership Drive edition of Greetings from Nashville on WXNA is up on the archive.  You can listen and look into becoming a sustaining member of the stations at wxnafm.org.   HERE is a directly link to the show on the archive. 

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

6:03am Burdens Down (Live) by Kyshona Armstrong on Live from the Sanctuary (Kyshona Armstrong)

6:08am Thank Me Later by Devon Gilfillian on Black Hole Rainbow (Capitol Records)

6:12am I Wonder (feat. Patrick Dailey, W. Crimm Singers & Caroline Randall Williams) by Louis York on American Griots (Weirdo Workshop, LLC)

6:20am We Shall Be Free by Jason Eskridge on We Shall Be Free – Single (Jason Eskridge)

6:23am Quarantine Funk by Otto Gross on Quarantine Funk – Single (Otto Gross Music)

6:27am Frustrated by R.LUM.R on Afterimage – EP (PRMD)

6:32am Freedom by The New Respects on Before The Sun Goes Down (Credential Recordings (CRE))

6:35am South Gotta Change by Adia Victoria on South Gotta Change – Single (Atlantic Records)

6:39am Black Like Me by Mickey Guyton on Mickey Guyton – EP (Capitol Records Nashville)

6:44am Crazy Things by Lauren McClinton on Dawn (Lauren McClinton)

6:47am Feeling the Pain by The Shindellas on Hits That Stick Like Grits (Weirdo Workshop, LLC)

6:52am Break N’ Lude 1 by Daru Jones & Bobby J From Rockaway on One Mic & Drum Breakstrumentals (Fat Beats Records)

6:56am Sword and Stone by Victor Wooten on Sword and Stone (Vix Records)

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E2TG 2/9/2022 - Midweek Hustle - Trad Ghost Mix (Hey Tom Remix)

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Tune in tomorrow morning at 6am on WXNA wxnafm.org or 101.5FM in Nashville to hear a special edition of Greetings from Nashville - as we celebrate Nashville legend Mac Gayden and his work as a songwriter, producer, band member, session musician, and solo artist. 

A long daily shuffle follows - after the jump below. 

 

 

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E2TG 1/19/2022 - Don't They Know - Lethargy Mix (Tennessee Remix)

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Running late - so sorry no explanations - just enjoy the video playlist and check out the Featured Friday Playlist if you haven't already. 

 

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E2TG 3/10/2020 - David Olney (The Artist with a "Big A") - Make Do and Mend Mix (Peace of Mind Remix)

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The Artist with a "Big A"

Last night's Celebration of Life for David Olney was a  "not exactly somber"/"not exactly light-hearted" affair.  In many ways, the event was a perfect fit for the man.

Here are my impressions as they are coming to me as I write this.  The first word that came to mind as I arrived at the Belcourt Theater was community - that word has been on the fore-front of my mind lately anyway. But, I was struck by all the familiar faces I recognized waiting in line to enter, and that sense only increased as the night wore on. 

There were definitely some heavy-hitting in attendance.  Emmylou Harris arrived with The Road Mangler Phil Kaufman, Hayes Caryl showed up, Mary Gauthier and more. It was a packed house. 

The first thing I noticed was Olney's guitar with his trademark fedora balanced on top. The house band was David's band - Ward Stout, Sergio Webb, Daniel Seymour, and Justin Amaral.  They took the stage and played some of David's music as instrumentals - which was an emotional moment. 

(An aside - one recurring theme of the night was that David Olney was an Artist (with a capital "A").  Watching his band - both during the waiting period and during the celebration proper, I was struck with the feeling that not only was David Olney an Artist, but he surrounded himself with Artists. I have had the opportunity to witness Sergio Webb's guitar playing up close, and while I am not a musician, even I could recognize that there was something extraordinary about the way he coaxed sounds from his guitar. I have also had the chance to see Justin Amaral in various settings, and his talent and artistry is unquestioned - see him with The Fats Kaplin Gang if you need proof. Daniel Seymour, too have seen in a variety of settings, and seeing him play stand-up bass is treat no matter the style of music.  As far as I recall, I have only ever seen Ward Stout play with David Olney - but I recall when David first added him and how quickly he established himself as part of David's sound.  Nashville is filled with incredibly talented musicians, but it was clear to me last night that these artists where something special - and I sure hope they find many opportunities to play together in the future.  

The night was filled with performances and speakers.  The stories shared were a reminder of the way David Olmey touched peoples' lives. The musical performances were a testament to the greatest of his songs and to the way he inspired other artists. 

The musical guests were all amazing in their own way.  I feel like if I try to name some that I will forget another. 

I've run out of time - so there will be more later. Suffice it to say, that the event was yet another gift from the man who gave us all so much of himself. 

 

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E2TG 1/24/2020 - Featured Friday - Popeye's Beard Mix (Half Life Remix)

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Well, we made it to the end of another week which means it is time to refresh the E2TG Featured Friday Spotify Playlist.  This week's playlist features some brand new releases and some songs that have just made their way into my consciousness.  We have new music from David Dondero - one of our countries best songwriters, Zander Schloss - punk rock icon turned troubadour, Davis Raines - a highly regarded Nashville songwriter, Jen Starsinic - one of my favorite local writers, June Star - an Americana band from Baltimore MD, Ryan Dillaha - a Michigan based singer-songwriter, Mono Inc - Goth Metal band from Germany, Sunshine Boys - Chicago based power pop band that I saw last Saturday, Michael Zimmerman - surprise release from the Nashville based multi-instrumentalist who I first met as part of Nelson Zimmerman and Quinn, Party of Shine - a new hard rock band featuring Jeff Johnson of Jason and the Scorchers, Rebecca Turner - New Jersey based singer-songwriter, 12xPretty - Electro-pop outfit from Victoria BC, Electric High - hard rock/metal band from Bergen Norway, Mrs. Henry - new live album from the L.A. based band who did the Last Waltz tribute we have been featuring, Kailey Nicole - Nashville (by way of Vegas and L.A) singer-songwriter, and Three Rivers Project - electronica/synthwave project.  Check out the playlist below and please follow the playlist on Spotify if you would like. 

Also, check out the Release listing - we have a handful of albums coming out today (including some from our playlist) and some new additions to our list.   

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