E2TG 1/6/2021 - SNOMG - Go to Hell Mix (Last Call Remix)

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

 

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

6:01am In the Great Gettin’ up Mornin’ by The Fisk Jubilee Singers on The Great Camp Meeting (Peak Recordings)

6:04am A New Day Is Gonna Dawn (Acoustic) by Flying Buffaloes on A New Day Is Gonna Dawn (Acoustic) – Single (Flying Buffaloes)

6:07am Sunrise (I’m Gold) by Jeff Thorneycroft on Sunrise (I’m Gold) – Single (Jeff Thorneythroft)

6:13am Here and Now by Donna Frost on The Quarantine Sessions Vol. 2 (Donna Frost)

6:16am Leave You Later by Griffin Winton on Leave You Later – Single (Griffin Winton)

6:20am Past Blue Ribbons by Evan P Donohue on Page of Wands (Best Records)

6:25am Tickle the Scar (feat. Kid Brother) by Jon Worthy on I’m a Lunatic Baby – EP (Jon Worthy)

6:31am Talk About Love by Pat Gallagher on Songs from Coolsville (Sleazy Weasel Records)

6:34am I Kissed a Girl by Jill Sobule on Jill Sobule (Lava)

6:37am Mandola Rag by The Gypsy Hombres on NOUVEAU (TziganeSouth)

6:39am King Size Bed by Los Colognes on Working Together (Los Colognes)

6:47am This December by Ghost Town Remedy on This December – Single (Never Nude Records)

6:51am Yeti Vs. Poseidon by Fable Cry on Fable Cry (Scampy Records)

6:56am Watchman Tell Us of the Night (Instrumental) [feat. The Blue Buccaneers] by Tom Mason on Salmagundi (Gas Station Music)

Today, we wrap up our look back at 2021.  Ended up with just over two hours of songs I identified as favorites that I wasn't able to feature either here or on the radio as part of the year end wrap up.  Tomorrow, the first new Featured Friday Playlist of 2022. 

 

    Featured Friday Playlist

E2TG 10/6/2021 - Tonight's The Night - Sick of It All Mix (Deep Sea Diver Remix)

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TONIGHT!  This is not a drill!  A rare Nashville appearance by the one and only Bill Bloomer plus a full band show by the inimitable Stuffy Shmitt.  All that plus me!  $10 cover - proof of vaccine or negative test and ID required for entry,  Doors around 5:30 and music will start pretty promptly at 6pm.

Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 4 - penultimate) (songs 22-27):

22. "No Answers" by Elisa Nicolas

First up today, we have the first single after a 12 year hiatus from Canadian-born, Ohio based singer-songwriter Elisa Nicolas who is an Asian-American, LGBTQ+ artist working to promote inclusivity. 

23. "Liberation" by Arkells

Next up, we have the lead track from Canadian band Arkells new album Blink Once which was recored in L.A. and completed across the continent in Toronto. 

24. "Hurt" by Raveis Kole

Washington state duo Raveis Kole returns to the Playlist with their latest - a cover of the Nine Inch Nails song famously covered by the late great Johnny Cash. 

25. "Lately" by Lilly Hiatt

Next up, we have Nashville's own Lilly Hiatt with the title track from her forthcoming new album. 

26. "Like This - REMMI Remix" by Becca Mancari

Another Nashville favorite, Becca Mancari is up next with a remix of her song originally released on her album The Greatest Part. 

27. "Angel Complete" by The Persian Leaps

And we close this segment of music with a track from Drone Etiquette - the new EP by this Minneapolis based band. 

 

    Featured Friday Playlist

E2TG 5/26/2021 - Sometimes you feel like a nut... - Meds Mix (Owl Doom Remix)

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You know the drill - I am running short on time and a ton of music to get to today.. or no further ado... 

Featured Friday Playlist recap Part 4 (songs 23-28):

23. "Flute In Da Hood" by Ambulance On Fire

First up, we have the opening track from the debut EP by this Lithuanian alternative electroacoustic folk duo.  A really fascinated release worthy of your attention.  

24. "Hole In My Heart" by The Low Countries

Next up, we have the lead track from a new EP from UK band The Low Countries - some really lovely UK folk pop with a murky back story and a great sound. 

25. "Mr. Wolf" by Hans Deville (feat. Andrew J. Davis)

Next up, we have the second single from the forthcoming Prophecies of the Lost (due out in August) from the lock-down album of the guitarist of the UK band King Prawn. Great stuff. 

26. "Infernal Heads" by CULT OF DOM KELLER

Latest single from the experimental rock group that formed in 2007. With elements of industrial and psych. I dig this.  

27. "I Better Run" by Napoleon (feat. Shane Told)

Next up, we have the new single from Toronto based alt-punk band Napoleon.  This track features Shane Told of Silverstein. Fast and noisy just the way I like it. 

28. "Moebius" by Trio Nilo

And, we close out this section of music with a new single from this Spanish progressive jazz - a wonderful instrumental track and a great way to take us out of the playlist for today. 

    Featured Friday Playlist

E2TG 5/7/2021 - Featured Friday - Pizza & Drugs Mix (Take Good Care Remix)

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A busy week for new music, and that means a jam packed Featured Friday Playlist.  If you want, you can check out the whole list which is embedded just below or you can follow along all week as I recap the list in five segments.  Part 1 is down below the jump covering the first 15 songs. 

It is also a good time to tell you that much of the music featured here is available on Bandcamp and that today Bandcamp is waiving revenue sharing to put more of the proceeds of purchases directly in the hands of the artists you and I love.  If you love independent music like I do, support the artists in the most direct way you are able. Bandcamp is one of the better avenues. 

 

 

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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. 

 

    Featured Friday Playlist

E2TG 8/19/2020 - Setting Course - Holy Mess Mix (72 Oz. Steak Remix)

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Whew... this week has been on a fast track for me. I realized that I never wrote my thoughts yesterday and now, I'm not sure what they were.. today, I am thinking about life as a journey and how I tend to be a bit aimless at times. But, I think it is good to have a destination in mind and to start off with a course set- it is just that along the way life happens and your course my change (and that change may be permanent) but that when that change happens it is good to reset your course - even if that means picking a new destination.  I don't think it is good to remain bound by decisions made at an earlier time when a person, their world, the world might have been different. 

I am saying this mostly for my self.  I tend to spend too much time overthinking and re-thinking my decisions, and I sometimes ask myself what would 18 year old (or whatever age) Joe think about where I am now, but I am here today to tell myself that that isn't a fair question. 18 year old Joe didn't have the experiences I have, he didn't know the state of the world in 2020 vs. 1984.  The fairer question is what does 54 year old Joe think about where I am in my life, and if he isn't happy with something - what can I do to change it? 

Today, we recap four more songs from this week's Featured Friday Playlist: Songs 14-17

14. "What More Could I Say?" by Ivan Moult

Welsh singer-songwriter Ivan Moult just released two new songs - two years after his Longest Shadow LP.  The airy track served as a great introduction of his music to me, and a great addition to our playlist. The other new song is called "Toxic".

15. "As a Matter of Fact" by The Furious Seasons

Next up, we have our first listen to La Fonda - the new album from Los Angeles folk rock trio, The Furious Seasons - led by singer-songwriter David Steinhart. This is a stunning song, and a great reminder of my why I do what I do - this is new-to-me music with decades of experience behind it, and it serves as a reminder of how much great music is left to be "discovered".

16. "Bikers" by Neighborhood Texture Jam

Thanks to a short Playlist this week, I was able to indulge myself and include this track celebrating the release of Funeral Mountain on streaming services. It is the debut album by the incendiary Memphis band - known for having a member dedicated to providing "texture" via 55 gallon oil drums, hubcaps and more. The album was released in 1990, and I can't remember if I had heard of the band during my short time in Memphis or if the cover/title/band name just caught my attention in the record store... but I do know that I was not prepared for what I was to hear. The band had the attitude and energy of punk, but there was so much more going on here. The lyrics were crass, offensive, shocking - at times funny but always dark, and I loved very minute of the album. 

17. "Never Die" by Soft Set 

I hope the extremely sharp turn didn't give anyone whiplash... we wrap up this segment of music with one side of the new 7" single from this Toronto melodic indie rock duo. The songs were  produced by Mark Gardener of Ride. This is their debut single. 

Tomorrow, we wrap up this week's Playlist with songs 18-21....
 

    Featured Friday Playlist

E2TG 7/24/2020 - Featured Friday - Highway 10 Mix (Press Animal Remix)

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It is Friday, and we have another Featured Friday to bring you. This week's list consists of 34 songs and about 2 hours and 8 minutes of music - spanning multiple genres and locations...  We will begin our recap of the list with the first 8 songs below the jump.  We will continue the recap with songs 9-34 on Monday - Thursday next week.

Have a great weekend!

    Featured Friday Playlist

E2TG 2019 Recap - Part 10 - Big Ol' Party Mix (Apathetic Moon Remix)

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Wow!  This year is winding down quick.  Let's jump into Part 10 of our End of 2019 Recap.

Trending Tuesday Morning Shuffle - Demagogue Mix

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Time is short, so I am going to get right to it.  It is Tuesday - let's check out our Trending Tuesday shuffle!  Sorry to have to be so short-winded today.

Trending Thursday Morning Shuffle - White Riot Mix

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Happy International Clash Day!




My favorite radio station WXNA has several Clash-themed shows today.  Plus, tonight at Grimey's WXNA DJs will be spinning Clash and Clash-related tunes, and there will be a special performance by Nashville's favorite Clash tribute band - Tommy Gun - featuring Tommy Womack!


Meanwhile, Nashville legend Jason Ringenberg celebrates the release of his new album at The 5 Spot - kicking off a month-long residency.   Later, Amelia White - celebrates the release of her new album at Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge with Sally Jaye and guest Will Kimbrough.


The volume of great new music coming out already this still fairly new year has been staggering.  Just the music I have to feature is incredible. So, let's dive into the Trending Thursday Shuffle!

Trending Tuesday Morning Shuffle - Seeing Red Mix

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Here we go again.  It's Trending Tuesday. My time is short - so let's go!

Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - Sop it Up Mix

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I am kind of short on time today, so let's just jump headlong into the Featured Friday shuffle.

I think I'm pretty much done explaining what each days shuffle means so if you have questions, ask.

Trending Tuesday Morning Shuffle - Taken Away Mix

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E2TG's connection to Darrin Bradbury goes back to 2012 when his old band Big Wilson River was a "Featured Artist". What I didn't know is that the band was in their final days, and I never really connected with them - although I had several mutual friends.  Fast forward to late 2013 when one of those mutual friends Papa Tunes (who was a vital part of the early days of E2TG) sent me a message that Darrin was moving to Nashville and that I should keep an eye out for him. I immediately went out and found some music he had out on Bandcamp - mainly a collection of demos called The Almost Great Crepes. I was utterly blown away by his songwriting.

Darrin moved to Nashville with bassist Cameron Carrus (Buck N Stuff, Tim Carroll, Nikki Bluhm etc) and lived for a time in a car in the parking lot of a Wal Mart. He also started playing every open mic in town and meeting fellow musicians and songwriters.

Early 2014, Darrin went out on an extended tour and my life kind of fell apart.  Meanwhile, his songs started showing up in my shuffle - like every day.  Finally, in the Spring of 2014, I met Darrin in person.  In the Fall of 2014, I followed Darrin to open mics of every kind imaginable. Through him, I met a bunch of people. I began to dig myself out of a personal hole and E2TG was revitalized.

We had a lot of late night, early morning conversations when he was working the back door at The 5 Spot.

Last night, on my birthday - no less - I learned (officially) that Darrin had signed to ANTI- Records out of L.A. - the home of Tom Waits, Mavis Staples, Wilco, and so many more. I could not be more proud of him. I claim no part in his success, but I am grateful to have been along for what has been an incredible journey.

As is always the case, the road ahead is filled with unknowns, but I will happily follow along and see where and how it goes.


I need to add - there is no formula for success and I do not consider myself to have any particular skill in assessing who will or will not be a "success" (whatever that term means). I simply write about music I like and love. In the 7 and a half years of E2TG, I have written about artists/bands who I thought were incredible who are now no longer making music. I knew Darrin Bradbury was something special, but I didn't know if anyone else would ever see and know that. I am happy that it appears that some have.


Back to the here and now.   I am super-stoked about the variety and quality of the music in my new "Trending" playlist.  It's Tuesday - so let's shuffle!