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Monday, November 18, 2019
Music City Monday Shuffle - Synchronicity Mix (Breakfast Remix)
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*Note: The video playlist at the bottom of the post attempts to closely approximate the shuffle I listened to on my way to work this morning. When a video for a song was not available, I substituted another song by the same artist. When I could not find any videos by an artist, I included a related video or did not include a video for that track. This blog may reference unreleased tracks, however, no unreleased music is ever included.
It is time for the WXNA Fall Pledge Drive! Please help support this independent, free-form, listener-supported, community radio station today. You can call (615) 933-9962 that's (615) 993-WXNA or you can visit wxnafm.org There are some fantastic "Thank You" gifts this time around, but more important, you will doing you part to getting great radio alive and well in Nashville.
Now, we are back in time for Music City Monday - exploring some of the music that makes Nashville Music City USA!
Let's go!
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*Note: The video playlist at the bottom of the post attempts to closely approximate the shuffle I listened to on my way to work this morning. When a video for a song was not available, I substituted another song by the same artist. When I could not find any videos by an artist, I included a related video or did not include a video for that track. This blog may reference unreleased tracks, however, no unreleased music is ever included.
It is time for the WXNA Fall Pledge Drive! Please help support this independent, free-form, listener-supported, community radio station today. You can call (615) 933-9962 that's (615) 993-WXNA or you can visit wxnafm.org There are some fantastic "Thank You" gifts this time around, but more important, you will doing you part to getting great radio alive and well in Nashville.
Now, we are back in time for Music City Monday - exploring some of the music that makes Nashville Music City USA!
Let's go!
Monday, September 16, 2019
Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - My Ego Mix
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*Note: The video playlist at the bottom of the post attempts to closely approximate the shuffle I listened to on my way to work this morning. When a video for a song was not available, I substituted another song by the same artist. When I could not find any videos by an artist, I included a related video or did not include a video for that track. This blog may reference unreleased tracks, however, no unreleased music is ever included.
And we are back! Americana Fest 2019 is officially over. I had a blast. I don't have time for any sort of official recap, but suffice it to say, I didn't see everything I wanted to see, I missed some great events put on by great people, I overdid it and had to bail on some stuff for the sake on my self... But, I had the time of my life, got to meet some of my biggest musical heroes, caught up with out-of-town friends, watched by friends kick all sort of ass on stages big and small.
Despite my jokes throughout the week, I didn't pace myself and I crashed and burned by the end of the weekend, and you know what, next year, I will probably do the same thing.
On we go!
The E2TG 8th Anniversary is now only 9 days away!
September 25 - Week 1: Ben Arthur + Conrad y Skordalia
October 2 - Week 2: Ryan Sobb + Don Gallardo
October 9 - Week 3: The Truehearts + Jason Erie
October 16 - Week 4: Josh Gray + Meghan Hayes
October 23 - Week 5: Microwave Mountain + The Big Dumb
Make your plans now!
On with the Music City Monday Shuffle!
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*Note: The video playlist at the bottom of the post attempts to closely approximate the shuffle I listened to on my way to work this morning. When a video for a song was not available, I substituted another song by the same artist. When I could not find any videos by an artist, I included a related video or did not include a video for that track. This blog may reference unreleased tracks, however, no unreleased music is ever included.
And we are back! Americana Fest 2019 is officially over. I had a blast. I don't have time for any sort of official recap, but suffice it to say, I didn't see everything I wanted to see, I missed some great events put on by great people, I overdid it and had to bail on some stuff for the sake on my self... But, I had the time of my life, got to meet some of my biggest musical heroes, caught up with out-of-town friends, watched by friends kick all sort of ass on stages big and small.
Despite my jokes throughout the week, I didn't pace myself and I crashed and burned by the end of the weekend, and you know what, next year, I will probably do the same thing.
On we go!
The E2TG 8th Anniversary is now only 9 days away!
September 25 - Week 1: Ben Arthur + Conrad y Skordalia
October 2 - Week 2: Ryan Sobb + Don Gallardo
October 9 - Week 3: The Truehearts + Jason Erie
October 16 - Week 4: Josh Gray + Meghan Hayes
October 23 - Week 5: Microwave Mountain + The Big Dumb
Make your plans now!
On with the Music City Monday Shuffle!
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Wild Wednesday Morning Shuffle - On the Village Green Mix
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*Note: The video playlist at the bottom of the post attempts to closely approximate the shuffle I listened to on my way to work this morning. When a video for a song was not available, I substituted another song by the same artist. When I could not find any videos by an artist, I included a related video or did not include a video for that track. This blog may reference unreleased tracks, however, no unreleased music is ever included.
Wild Wednesday is here! On Monday, we feature Nashville music- past and present. On Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, we feature new music - mostly music submitted to us for featuring. Wednesday, all bets are off. These are just cool tunes and sounds that have somehow made there way onto my phone memory card. There may be some new music, but there will also be... well, show not tell - let's shuffle!
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*Note: The video playlist at the bottom of the post attempts to closely approximate the shuffle I listened to on my way to work this morning. When a video for a song was not available, I substituted another song by the same artist. When I could not find any videos by an artist, I included a related video or did not include a video for that track. This blog may reference unreleased tracks, however, no unreleased music is ever included.
Wild Wednesday is here! On Monday, we feature Nashville music- past and present. On Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, we feature new music - mostly music submitted to us for featuring. Wednesday, all bets are off. These are just cool tunes and sounds that have somehow made there way onto my phone memory card. There may be some new music, but there will also be... well, show not tell - let's shuffle!
Monday, March 18, 2019
Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - Say it With Flowers Mix
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Hey! I'm back! I almost forgot how to do one of these shuffles...
We have an exciting week coming up - culminating in a really awesome video premiere on Friday. So stay tuned.
To kick things off, we have a spectacular Music City Monday - all songs with some connection to Nashville (aka Music City USA).
Let's get right to it!
Be sure to "Like" Ear to the Ground on Facebook!
Hey! I'm back! I almost forgot how to do one of these shuffles...
We have an exciting week coming up - culminating in a really awesome video premiere on Friday. So stay tuned.
To kick things off, we have a spectacular Music City Monday - all songs with some connection to Nashville (aka Music City USA).
Let's get right to it!
Monday, October 15, 2018
Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - Fist Fight 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!
Now, it is Monday - a very wet and gloomy commute this morning, but some awesome tunes to get me through. Let's shuffle!
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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.
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!
Now, it is Monday - a very wet and gloomy commute this morning, but some awesome tunes to get me through. Let's shuffle!
Monday, October 1, 2018
Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - The Drake 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 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!)
Wow! It's October now! The month starts on a Monday, which means we have our first Music City Monday of October. Music City Monday is when we explore the rich and varied music made by people who have, do, or will call Nashville home. Okay, not really the "will" part - if I included people who could potentially move to Nashville at some point, I could literally included any living musician... hmm... but no! Just those who do or have called Nashville home. The songs included are new and not so new and cover a wide variety of styles.
Let's shuffle!
Be sure to "Like" Ear to the Ground on Facebook!
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)
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!)
Wow! It's October now! The month starts on a Monday, which means we have our first Music City Monday of October. Music City Monday is when we explore the rich and varied music made by people who have, do, or will call Nashville home. Okay, not really the "will" part - if I included people who could potentially move to Nashville at some point, I could literally included any living musician... hmm... but no! Just those who do or have called Nashville home. The songs included are new and not so new and cover a wide variety of styles.
Let's shuffle!
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Wild Wednesday Morning Shuffle - Horse and Carriage Mix
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Well... the state of the world and all has me a little down and anxious, and quite frankly pissed off.
And, as I always do, I seek out solace in music.
Last night it was the final show of Bill Lloyd's 3 out of 4 week November residency. I was captivated as ever by his grasp of the nuances of what makes a great pop song. And his choices of covers were fun. The audience was treated to a couple of songs by songwriting great Buddy Mondlock.
Tonight, I am making the drive down to Franklin for Music City Roots. 2014 E2TG Artist of the Year Darrin Bradbury will be making his second appearance on that program. If you can't get to Franklin you can listen and watch on-line. Also on the bill is Cordovas - one of my favorite bands to see live.
By the way, Darrin's band will include Cameron Carrus on bass, Megan Palmer on fiddle, and Laur Joamets on guitar.
By the way, if I can make it back in time, Maynard and the Musties (who I have been playing quite a bit recently) are playing at Springwater tonight with Nashville Non Prophets (featuring members of St. Luke's Drifters), and singer-songwriter Steven Knudson.
The shuffle today - as we do on Wednesday's comes from a random shuffle of all of the songs saved to my phone currently. We call it "Wild Wednesday" not just 'cause the results are often wild, but because the shuffle is like a wildcard - it can be anything.
Let's shuffle!
Be sure to "Like" Ear to the Ground on Facebook!
Well... the state of the world and all has me a little down and anxious, and quite frankly pissed off.
And, as I always do, I seek out solace in music.
Last night it was the final show of Bill Lloyd's 3 out of 4 week November residency. I was captivated as ever by his grasp of the nuances of what makes a great pop song. And his choices of covers were fun. The audience was treated to a couple of songs by songwriting great Buddy Mondlock.
Tonight, I am making the drive down to Franklin for Music City Roots. 2014 E2TG Artist of the Year Darrin Bradbury will be making his second appearance on that program. If you can't get to Franklin you can listen and watch on-line. Also on the bill is Cordovas - one of my favorite bands to see live.
By the way, Darrin's band will include Cameron Carrus on bass, Megan Palmer on fiddle, and Laur Joamets on guitar.
By the way, if I can make it back in time, Maynard and the Musties (who I have been playing quite a bit recently) are playing at Springwater tonight with Nashville Non Prophets (featuring members of St. Luke's Drifters), and singer-songwriter Steven Knudson.
The shuffle today - as we do on Wednesday's comes from a random shuffle of all of the songs saved to my phone currently. We call it "Wild Wednesday" not just 'cause the results are often wild, but because the shuffle is like a wildcard - it can be anything.
Let's shuffle!
Monday, October 24, 2016
Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - Lovin' Me Again Mix
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Blargh... nothing like a nasty stomach bug to put the kibosh in plans... I'm feeling better... just a little queasy sometimes.. but I will push on and no details will be offered.
Jumping into the new week just some random tidbits... I am going to be getting a new phone soon and will eventually be moving all the songs to it and recreating playlists. Fortunately, the old phone is still functional, so I can continue to use it during the transition. Also, I am plotting a vacation, and I am hoping to post some missives from the road. More to come...
It is Monday in Music City (and other places)... here are some tunes with a Nashville connection...
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Blargh... nothing like a nasty stomach bug to put the kibosh in plans... I'm feeling better... just a little queasy sometimes.. but I will push on and no details will be offered.
Jumping into the new week just some random tidbits... I am going to be getting a new phone soon and will eventually be moving all the songs to it and recreating playlists. Fortunately, the old phone is still functional, so I can continue to use it during the transition. Also, I am plotting a vacation, and I am hoping to post some missives from the road. More to come...
It is Monday in Music City (and other places)... here are some tunes with a Nashville connection...
Monday, September 26, 2016
Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - Shake Shake Shake Like a Rattlesnake Mix
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Okay... trying to catch my breath after Americana Fest... here is a quick wrap up. Friday, I did get off work around 2:00 and made it to Drifter's in time to catch the end of Marvin Etzioni's set - which was wonderful. Next up was Brian Langlinais who absolutely killed it was an amazing band that included Jim Hoke, Jonell Mosser, and Ron Eoff among others. Great swampy - Louisiana/Tennessee music...
After a quick trip to Fanny's House of Music with Jill Kettles and Alexander Wright (2Ton Bridge), I made my way to The 5 Spot to catch the first hour of Tim Carroll Rock and Roll Happy Hour - which started early for AMA. Off to WNXA to pick up the banner and fliers and ran into my friend Karen and Gabrielle Louise - who I have been posting about - great to get to meet her. Off to The Station Inn for a magical night - of introducing bands and telling people about WXNA. My highlight was getting to meet and introduce Syd Straw and to hear her sing some of my favorite songs of hers. "Think Too Hard", "Chasing Vapor Trails", "String of Pearls", and "Golden Dreams"... Another big highlight was hearing Tyler Childers and wondering why I was just discovering this incredible songwriter???? He brought the house down. Great playing from 10 String Symphony, Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley, and The Lonely Heartstring Band.
Saturday, I had a nice breakfast/brunch with a bunch of fine folks and then made to the Cafe Rooster launch party at Little Harpeth - and to catch some of the festival's MVPs like Darrin Bradbury, Jon Latham, Aaron Lee Tasjan etc. before I had to scoot. Sad that I was prevented from seeing Jon Latham, but happy of the reports of a packed house and an (as expected) kick ass set.
Final reflections: The term Americana music may bring to mind bad pop/rock bands that add a banjitar and don Western wear... Or some other loathsome thing... but my take for this year is that the Americana Music Association opened their doors to some of my favorite people (who also happen to be the best musicially - in my opinion)... The big umbrella seemed a little bit bigger this year, and I had an amazing time - even while missing out on ton of things due to lack of cloning and stuff.. As I posted last week - the festival started with covers of The Who, Blondie, and The Pogues - as it turned out - that beginning did seem to set the tone for a festival with some memorable and rocking moments.
With Americana Fest over, I headed back to The 5 Spot for a more typical East Nashville night at my favorite watering hole... caught the tail end of Sunday Night Soul (which I had heard good things about) and was blown away. Next up, a party put on my the good folks at Cosmic Thug Records (a label formed by super-producers Adam Landry and Justin Collins along with long time E2TG favorite Pony Boy. In typical East Nashville fashion, the show featured Carey Kotsionis, Lilly Hiatt, Pony Boy, Emma Swift and Robyn Hitchcock, T. Hardy Morris, Tristan, Justin and the Cosmics, and Smoking Flowers. Everyone was incredible. Pony Boy and Emma and Robyn each did Dylan covers. Lilly Hiatt was amazing as always, Tristan was next level good plus brought up Caitlin Rose. T. Hardy Morris was incredible guest John McCauley (Deer Tick)... Robbie from Deer Tick played a variety of instruments (keys, bass, drums) with several different artists. Justin and the Cosmics left nothing on or off the stage in an electrifying performance. Among the people who crowded the club were Bobby Bare Jr., Lucinda Williams, and many more great artists. Yep - pretty normal night on the East side.
Whew! On to the shuffle: Music City style!
Be sure to "Like" Ear to the Ground on Facebook!
Okay... trying to catch my breath after Americana Fest... here is a quick wrap up. Friday, I did get off work around 2:00 and made it to Drifter's in time to catch the end of Marvin Etzioni's set - which was wonderful. Next up was Brian Langlinais who absolutely killed it was an amazing band that included Jim Hoke, Jonell Mosser, and Ron Eoff among others. Great swampy - Louisiana/Tennessee music...
After a quick trip to Fanny's House of Music with Jill Kettles and Alexander Wright (2Ton Bridge), I made my way to The 5 Spot to catch the first hour of Tim Carroll Rock and Roll Happy Hour - which started early for AMA. Off to WNXA to pick up the banner and fliers and ran into my friend Karen and Gabrielle Louise - who I have been posting about - great to get to meet her. Off to The Station Inn for a magical night - of introducing bands and telling people about WXNA. My highlight was getting to meet and introduce Syd Straw and to hear her sing some of my favorite songs of hers. "Think Too Hard", "Chasing Vapor Trails", "String of Pearls", and "Golden Dreams"... Another big highlight was hearing Tyler Childers and wondering why I was just discovering this incredible songwriter???? He brought the house down. Great playing from 10 String Symphony, Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley, and The Lonely Heartstring Band.
Saturday, I had a nice breakfast/brunch with a bunch of fine folks and then made to the Cafe Rooster launch party at Little Harpeth - and to catch some of the festival's MVPs like Darrin Bradbury, Jon Latham, Aaron Lee Tasjan etc. before I had to scoot. Sad that I was prevented from seeing Jon Latham, but happy of the reports of a packed house and an (as expected) kick ass set.
Final reflections: The term Americana music may bring to mind bad pop/rock bands that add a banjitar and don Western wear... Or some other loathsome thing... but my take for this year is that the Americana Music Association opened their doors to some of my favorite people (who also happen to be the best musicially - in my opinion)... The big umbrella seemed a little bit bigger this year, and I had an amazing time - even while missing out on ton of things due to lack of cloning and stuff.. As I posted last week - the festival started with covers of The Who, Blondie, and The Pogues - as it turned out - that beginning did seem to set the tone for a festival with some memorable and rocking moments.
With Americana Fest over, I headed back to The 5 Spot for a more typical East Nashville night at my favorite watering hole... caught the tail end of Sunday Night Soul (which I had heard good things about) and was blown away. Next up, a party put on my the good folks at Cosmic Thug Records (a label formed by super-producers Adam Landry and Justin Collins along with long time E2TG favorite Pony Boy. In typical East Nashville fashion, the show featured Carey Kotsionis, Lilly Hiatt, Pony Boy, Emma Swift and Robyn Hitchcock, T. Hardy Morris, Tristan, Justin and the Cosmics, and Smoking Flowers. Everyone was incredible. Pony Boy and Emma and Robyn each did Dylan covers. Lilly Hiatt was amazing as always, Tristan was next level good plus brought up Caitlin Rose. T. Hardy Morris was incredible guest John McCauley (Deer Tick)... Robbie from Deer Tick played a variety of instruments (keys, bass, drums) with several different artists. Justin and the Cosmics left nothing on or off the stage in an electrifying performance. Among the people who crowded the club were Bobby Bare Jr., Lucinda Williams, and many more great artists. Yep - pretty normal night on the East side.
Whew! On to the shuffle: Music City style!
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Wild Wednesday Morning Shuffle - Fake French Cafe Mix
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Well, I am back after an extra extended weekend. I was supposed to be back yesterday, but I had to see a man about a tooth. OUCH!
First a quick recap - the incredible run of live music last week continued: Friday: Erin Rae, Tim Easton, and Ariel Bui. Saturday: Ted Drozdowski, Gina Sicilia, and Jon Langford.
Back at the live music tonight as Amelia White's Residency kicks off with Jesse and Noah opening, and an awesome band backing Amelia White - that is at The 5 Spot. ICYMI- here is a link to my preview of the September Residencies at The 5 Spot.
Later at The 5 Spot - Broads and Brews Comedy Show benefiting Thistle Farms with tarot card readings, comedy, and music by Joanna Barbera and more.
On to the Wild Wednesday shuffle (shortened by technological glitches)
Be sure to "Like" Ear to the Ground on Facebook!
Well, I am back after an extra extended weekend. I was supposed to be back yesterday, but I had to see a man about a tooth. OUCH!
First a quick recap - the incredible run of live music last week continued: Friday: Erin Rae, Tim Easton, and Ariel Bui. Saturday: Ted Drozdowski, Gina Sicilia, and Jon Langford.
Back at the live music tonight as Amelia White's Residency kicks off with Jesse and Noah opening, and an awesome band backing Amelia White - that is at The 5 Spot. ICYMI- here is a link to my preview of the September Residencies at The 5 Spot.
Later at The 5 Spot - Broads and Brews Comedy Show benefiting Thistle Farms with tarot card readings, comedy, and music by Joanna Barbera and more.
On to the Wild Wednesday shuffle (shortened by technological glitches)
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