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No shuffle yesterday. I blame Trump... No, seriously...
Appropriately enough, we return with a Topical Thursday Shuffle - continuing our broadly defined and unspecified Topic.
So, basically, in some cases the songs fit my topic - at least in my mind. In others I imagine some person or group of people saying the title in a specific context that would fit my topic.
As always, I am not ascribing any belief or opinion to anyone but myself... Meanwhile, some cool music for a very cold Thursday morning commute.
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Thursday, March 16, 2017
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Thursday Morning Music Shuffle - Like a Cash Machine Mix
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Whew... it's been quite a week. Thanks for hanging with me as my schedule has been off... We seem to be back on schedule.
Enjoyed some fine Nashville music last night at The Family Wash. Nellie Clay, Megan Palmer, and Russell Thompson - all backed by an amazing band made up of Adam "Ditch" Kurtz on pedal steel and guitar, Aaron Shafer-Haiss, and Jonathan Beam.
Today's E2TG "Earie" Award is called the "Hall of Fame" Award. It recognizes long-time E2TG favorite artists who made significant achievements in 2015.
1. The End Men - I was first introduced to The End Men around January 2012. They immediately caught my attention and have been a favorite band of mine ever since. 2015 saw the release of their latest album, Terms and Conditions which found the band's sound enhanced by the addition of a sax player. They still melt faces. In addition, they had a successful European tour and partnered with the the comic book East of the West for a song/comic collaboration of epic proportions.
2. Valued Customer - Valued Customer have been on my radar since at least October 2012 (maybe earlier). They are one of the most creative and unique bands I have ever encountered. Combining wildly inventive experimentation, classically trained musicianship, and some pretty deep Eastern spirituality. The diversity of their musical knowledge and tastes puts me to shame. Although, their next album hugecup is not due until next year, the band treated us with byugecup which are b-sides from the new album - which blew me away.
To the shuffle:
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Whew... it's been quite a week. Thanks for hanging with me as my schedule has been off... We seem to be back on schedule.
Enjoyed some fine Nashville music last night at The Family Wash. Nellie Clay, Megan Palmer, and Russell Thompson - all backed by an amazing band made up of Adam "Ditch" Kurtz on pedal steel and guitar, Aaron Shafer-Haiss, and Jonathan Beam.
Today's E2TG "Earie" Award is called the "Hall of Fame" Award. It recognizes long-time E2TG favorite artists who made significant achievements in 2015.
1. The End Men - I was first introduced to The End Men around January 2012. They immediately caught my attention and have been a favorite band of mine ever since. 2015 saw the release of their latest album, Terms and Conditions which found the band's sound enhanced by the addition of a sax player. They still melt faces. In addition, they had a successful European tour and partnered with the the comic book East of the West for a song/comic collaboration of epic proportions.
2. Valued Customer - Valued Customer have been on my radar since at least October 2012 (maybe earlier). They are one of the most creative and unique bands I have ever encountered. Combining wildly inventive experimentation, classically trained musicianship, and some pretty deep Eastern spirituality. The diversity of their musical knowledge and tastes puts me to shame. Although, their next album hugecup is not due until next year, the band treated us with byugecup which are b-sides from the new album - which blew me away.
To the shuffle:
Friday, May 15, 2015
Friday Morning Music Shuffle - The Thrill is Gone Mix
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Of course, the dominant news of the day is the passing of B.B. King, and my Facebook feed is filled with people from all different genres of music weighing in on the passing of this legend. King's death comes just days after the death of a much lesser known Blues singer named Captain Luke Mayer at the age of 87 and serves as a reminder that we are losing/have lost so many of the greats of the modern music era. I do not see a need to compare and contrast the lives and careers of B.B. King and Captain Luke (at least not here and now), just to say how grateful I am that the music will endure. Which means I am grateful for all the groups and people who are making sure that the music lives on. And for me that means, the preservationists and historians and traditionalists as well as those who are continuing to innovate to keep all forms of Roots music (no matter how broadly that term is defined) a living breathing thing.
R.I.P. B.B. King and Captain Luke. Thank you for the gifts of your music.
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Of course, the dominant news of the day is the passing of B.B. King, and my Facebook feed is filled with people from all different genres of music weighing in on the passing of this legend. King's death comes just days after the death of a much lesser known Blues singer named Captain Luke Mayer at the age of 87 and serves as a reminder that we are losing/have lost so many of the greats of the modern music era. I do not see a need to compare and contrast the lives and careers of B.B. King and Captain Luke (at least not here and now), just to say how grateful I am that the music will endure. Which means I am grateful for all the groups and people who are making sure that the music lives on. And for me that means, the preservationists and historians and traditionalists as well as those who are continuing to innovate to keep all forms of Roots music (no matter how broadly that term is defined) a living breathing thing.
R.I.P. B.B. King and Captain Luke. Thank you for the gifts of your music.
Monday, April 6, 2015
Monday Morning Music Shuffle - Hangin' Downtown Mix
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After a long, productive weekend, I am back at the work week - shuffle thing....
ICYMI: my latest two live reviews are up on No Depression. You can read the first part of my recap of the Safety Harbor Song Fest. (Part II coming soon) And my Review of Friday nights Humming House hometown record release celebration.
On to the shuffle:
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After a long, productive weekend, I am back at the work week - shuffle thing....
ICYMI: my latest two live reviews are up on No Depression. You can read the first part of my recap of the Safety Harbor Song Fest. (Part II coming soon) And my Review of Friday nights Humming House hometown record release celebration.
On to the shuffle:
Friday, February 20, 2015
Friday Morning Music Shuffle - Heck of F-f-friend Mix
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After Tennessee's Icepocalypse kept me in for most the week, I ventured out into the cold last evening to check out a new consignment store called Hang the Moon in East Nashville and to hear some of my favorite people play music. I just caught the tail end of the set by Tim Carroll and Luella Wood but what I heard was (as usual) awesome. The Western Shore were next delivering an awesome set of their unique style of Americana music, and the night wrapped up with the super-duo of Lindsay Ellyn and Taylor Alexander doing a set of some of Lindsay's great songs augmented by some classic country songs. These two voices are amazing together.
Meanwhile, more snow and ice are on tap followed by heavy rain tomorrow... joy! What the hey, we have music to present!
After Tennessee's Icepocalypse kept me in for most the week, I ventured out into the cold last evening to check out a new consignment store called Hang the Moon in East Nashville and to hear some of my favorite people play music. I just caught the tail end of the set by Tim Carroll and Luella Wood but what I heard was (as usual) awesome. The Western Shore were next delivering an awesome set of their unique style of Americana music, and the night wrapped up with the super-duo of Lindsay Ellyn and Taylor Alexander doing a set of some of Lindsay's great songs augmented by some classic country songs. These two voices are amazing together.
Meanwhile, more snow and ice are on tap followed by heavy rain tomorrow... joy! What the hey, we have music to present!
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Wednesday Morning Music Shuffle - Paint the Daytime Black Mix
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Good morning, my review of last nights throw down at 3rd and Lindsley with Dave Pahanish and Panfish, Leroy Powell, and George Shingleton is live on No Depression. In other news, sleep is totally overrated.
Short on time and it's not Thursday so I can't do three word Thursday, so let's do this thing!
Good morning, my review of last nights throw down at 3rd and Lindsley with Dave Pahanish and Panfish, Leroy Powell, and George Shingleton is live on No Depression. In other news, sleep is totally overrated.
Short on time and it's not Thursday so I can't do three word Thursday, so let's do this thing!
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Tuesday Morning Music Shuffle - Just a Coward Mix
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A frosty, cold morning here in Nashville. I needed some tunes to heat things up, and as usual my shuffle mode did not let me down.... let's get to the mix o' the day
A frosty, cold morning here in Nashville. I needed some tunes to heat things up, and as usual my shuffle mode did not let me down.... let's get to the mix o' the day
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Wednesday Morning Music Shuffle - Pretty as a Prayer Book Mix
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In the midst of a busy week of music. Had the opportunity to hang out with some friends, watch some talented friends make music, and be introduced to some music I haven't heard before. Tonight, it is Darrin Bradbury playing at the Stone Fox on the west side of Nashville.
In the midst of a busy week of music. Had the opportunity to hang out with some friends, watch some talented friends make music, and be introduced to some music I haven't heard before. Tonight, it is Darrin Bradbury playing at the Stone Fox on the west side of Nashville.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Tuesday Morning Music Shuffle - Leather and Chrome Mix
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Back at it after a long weekend.... some days, you just don't feel it, but you press on and music always helps.
Back at it after a long weekend.... some days, you just don't feel it, but you press on and music always helps.
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