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Week 3 of the Rod Picott residency at The 5 Spot in East Nashville was last night. Brian Ritchie (solo and not the guy from Violent Femmes) opened. Really loved his songs and his voice. Over the course of this residency, I have gone from being a casual fan of Mr. Picott (who I first saw at Americana in (I think) 2012) to being a huge fan. He was backed by Tim Blankenship on drums, Duane Blevins on bass, and Sergio Webb on guitar. As he tends to do, Sergio Webb worked some kind of voodoo magic with his instrument that blows me away every time. Rod Picott's songs are wonderful.
A highlight for tonight is the CD Release for Don Gallardo's Hickory album which has been out overseas for some time but is finally getting released stateside. An amazing line-up with Caleb Caudle, Matt Haeck, and Lani Ford opening. No cover with door prizes by sponsor Good People Brewing Co.
You know, I have been getting so much music sent my way recently (and I am not AT ALL complaining) that I was seriously thinking about suspending Throwback Thursday in favor of adding another "featured music" day (name not determined)... but then today's shuffle came up... and I'm like, nah, it's all good.
Showing posts with label The Clash. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Clash. Show all posts
Thursday, July 21, 2016
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Throwback Thursday Morning Shuffle - It Really Gets Me Off Mix
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May 18! #E2TG 5 Year Anniversary Spectacular at The 5 Spot!
Another day at the State Park... or at least half a day. Long drive home - GPS diverted me around traffic and on an interesting tour of West Nashville. I listened to 35 songs from the Throwback playlist and feeling adventurous, I am presenting 23 of those songs for you today. Minimal verbiage today. I think all but two of the actual songs are found in video form in the playlist. The other two are substituted by the same artist. Go!
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May 18! #E2TG 5 Year Anniversary Spectacular at The 5 Spot!
Another day at the State Park... or at least half a day. Long drive home - GPS diverted me around traffic and on an interesting tour of West Nashville. I listened to 35 songs from the Throwback playlist and feeling adventurous, I am presenting 23 of those songs for you today. Minimal verbiage today. I think all but two of the actual songs are found in video form in the playlist. The other two are substituted by the same artist. Go!
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Throwback Thursday Morning Shuffle - Ounce for Ounce Mix
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Well - as I get ready to write today's blog post, the news about the death of Prince at age 57 has just come to me. This is very sad news, and I am not sure at this point what else to say. Rest easy, sir, and thank you for the gift of your music.
I'll just move on into my shuffle - 'cause it is what I do.... This is throwback Thursday, and we have a really nifty shuffle - even though it includes one non-throwback song...
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Well - as I get ready to write today's blog post, the news about the death of Prince at age 57 has just come to me. This is very sad news, and I am not sure at this point what else to say. Rest easy, sir, and thank you for the gift of your music.
I'll just move on into my shuffle - 'cause it is what I do.... This is throwback Thursday, and we have a really nifty shuffle - even though it includes one non-throwback song...
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Wednesday Morning Music Shuffle - Zombies of Death Mix
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E2TG moves into the mid-week. The rain has stopped for now, and I actually think I saw a patch of blue sky for a second, but it's gone now...
We have a nifty shuffle that features some friends, a cover, a variety of styles of music, and a classic track from 1979. Boom!
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E2TG moves into the mid-week. The rain has stopped for now, and I actually think I saw a patch of blue sky for a second, but it's gone now...
We have a nifty shuffle that features some friends, a cover, a variety of styles of music, and a classic track from 1979. Boom!
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Tuesday Morning Music Shuffle - Play it Billy Mix
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Blah... the dreary weather continues, and I am still not feeling 100% wonderful, but here at Ear to the Ground we press on.....
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Blah... the dreary weather continues, and I am still not feeling 100% wonderful, but here at Ear to the Ground we press on.....
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Wednesday Morning Music Shuffle - The Pause That Refreshes Mix
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Had a good time hanging out at The Basement and watching Darrin Bradbury with Tim Carroll and Cameron Carrus wow the crowd...
To the shuffle...
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Had a good time hanging out at The Basement and watching Darrin Bradbury with Tim Carroll and Cameron Carrus wow the crowd...
To the shuffle...
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Thursday Morning Music Shuffle - Check Maybe We Can Go to Arby's Mix
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Well now, how about that? 2013 Ear to the Ground Band of the Year, The End Men dropped the first two songs from their forthcoming new album, Terms and Conditions (due 4/21/2015). The bands' signature sound enhanced by the saxophone stylings of Matthew Elia. You can name your price and get a hold of "Morning Birds" and "East of West" and get some absolutely killer artwork for your desktop. Do it!
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Well now, how about that? 2013 Ear to the Ground Band of the Year, The End Men dropped the first two songs from their forthcoming new album, Terms and Conditions (due 4/21/2015). The bands' signature sound enhanced by the saxophone stylings of Matthew Elia. You can name your price and get a hold of "Morning Birds" and "East of West" and get some absolutely killer artwork for your desktop. Do it!
Friday, March 27, 2015
Friday Morning Music Shuffle - Among the Lost and Found Mix
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As I alluded to yesterday, I am heading out, and so I leave you with a shuffle and a related Video Playlist (with the songs or other songs by the same artist if the exact song could not be found on You Tube).... Enjoy.... see you next week!
As I alluded to yesterday, I am heading out, and so I leave you with a shuffle and a related Video Playlist (with the songs or other songs by the same artist if the exact song could not be found on You Tube).... Enjoy.... see you next week!
Monday, March 23, 2015
Monday Morning Music Shuffle - Just Another Story Mix
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#CXCW15 wrapped up this weekend.... Day 6, 7, 8 featured tons of great music... I feel like I am certain to leave some out, so please consider this a partial recap... visit couchbycouchwest.com to experience or re-experience the whole thing. Anyway, some of the highlights of the last three days included: Nikki Sue and the Bad News, Young America, Modern Day Poets (which includes members of the now defunct band Cupla), Joe Nolan, Darrin Bradbury, Two Cow Garage with Todd Farrell, and a second video of Miss Shevaughn and Yuma Wray doing a Superchunk cover.
Way more great music than I could keep up with, but the good news I can go back and try to see what I missed, and so can you... apologies to any FOE2TG (friends of ear 2 the ground) that I missed in my recaps...
#CXCW15 wrapped up this weekend.... Day 6, 7, 8 featured tons of great music... I feel like I am certain to leave some out, so please consider this a partial recap... visit couchbycouchwest.com to experience or re-experience the whole thing. Anyway, some of the highlights of the last three days included: Nikki Sue and the Bad News, Young America, Modern Day Poets (which includes members of the now defunct band Cupla), Joe Nolan, Darrin Bradbury, Two Cow Garage with Todd Farrell, and a second video of Miss Shevaughn and Yuma Wray doing a Superchunk cover.
Way more great music than I could keep up with, but the good news I can go back and try to see what I missed, and so can you... apologies to any FOE2TG (friends of ear 2 the ground) that I missed in my recaps...
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Tuesday Morning Music Shuffle - Sixty Two at Twenty Three Mix
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Welcome to Tuesday.... so, at some point in the past (for reasons which may have made since at the time), I signed up to get e-mail updates from one of the local television channels. I don't always read them, but today, I did... and there was a story about a music video addressing East Nashville gentrification. I had heard about this, so I actually clicked on the link and watch the video, and there was Ear to the Ground Artist of the Year and my friend, Darrin Bradbury lip-synching and acting like a champ... Here is a link to the article.
Welcome to Tuesday.... so, at some point in the past (for reasons which may have made since at the time), I signed up to get e-mail updates from one of the local television channels. I don't always read them, but today, I did... and there was a story about a music video addressing East Nashville gentrification. I had heard about this, so I actually clicked on the link and watch the video, and there was Ear to the Ground Artist of the Year and my friend, Darrin Bradbury lip-synching and acting like a champ... Here is a link to the article.
Friday, March 6, 2015
Friday Morning Music Shuffle - Barefoot on the Dancefloor Mix
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Traversed snow and ice and cold to witness the birth of a new East Nashville musical happening at the Mad Donna's Loft... a super-serious, super-cool songwriting thing (the name is still being bandied about), but who needs a name when you have Joe Fletcher, Brian Wright, and Darrin Bradbury playing their awesome songs to a small but dedicated audience of super-serious music fans (including some other great musicians). Here's to many more of these happenings and much better weather for them. Hats off to the awesome Terry Rickards for making this thing happen...
Since I traversed the snow last night, I kind of had to do it this morning... guilty conscience if I said I couldn't make it to work... but I had an awesome sound track for this slippery and frigid journey...
Traversed snow and ice and cold to witness the birth of a new East Nashville musical happening at the Mad Donna's Loft... a super-serious, super-cool songwriting thing (the name is still being bandied about), but who needs a name when you have Joe Fletcher, Brian Wright, and Darrin Bradbury playing their awesome songs to a small but dedicated audience of super-serious music fans (including some other great musicians). Here's to many more of these happenings and much better weather for them. Hats off to the awesome Terry Rickards for making this thing happen...
Since I traversed the snow last night, I kind of had to do it this morning... guilty conscience if I said I couldn't make it to work... but I had an awesome sound track for this slippery and frigid journey...
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Thursday Morning Music Shuffle - Bone In Mix
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Cold, cold morning. Sidewalks and some roads still icy.
Got a pretty interesting shuffle on tap... let's get to it.
Cold, cold morning. Sidewalks and some roads still icy.
Got a pretty interesting shuffle on tap... let's get to it.
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Wednesday Morning Music Shuffle - Call me Admiral Byrd Mix
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Yes, I chiseled my way out through the thick blanket of ice and crossed the frozen tundra to make it to work today. I only fell once, and I don't think anyone saw me, and anyway, I fell with the grace and dignity befitting of someone of my importance and position. (that is a joke by the way....)
I had a lovely collection of fine, fine music to accompany me on my treacherous journey....
Yes, I chiseled my way out through the thick blanket of ice and crossed the frozen tundra to make it to work today. I only fell once, and I don't think anyone saw me, and anyway, I fell with the grace and dignity befitting of someone of my importance and position. (that is a joke by the way....)
I had a lovely collection of fine, fine music to accompany me on my treacherous journey....
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Tuesday Afternoon Music Shuffle - Iced In Part II Mix
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Still at home, even more bored, but I did finally join seemingly everyone on my Facebook news feed and finally watched the SNL 40 special.
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Lesley Gore passed away yesterday. I can't even begin to count the number of times I've referenced her most famous song.
On to today's shuffle:
Still at home, even more bored, but I did finally join seemingly everyone on my Facebook news feed and finally watched the SNL 40 special.
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Lesley Gore passed away yesterday. I can't even begin to count the number of times I've referenced her most famous song.
On to today's shuffle:
Friday, February 6, 2015
Friday Morning Music Shuffle - A Real Double Duchess Mix
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"We Are Undone" by Two Gallants
"The Silent Orchestra" by Hamilton Leithauser
"Expressway to Your Heart" by Soul Survivors
"This Day" by Meat Puppets
"Riverside" by Julie Christensen Band
"Jimmy Hickey's Waltz" by The Waterboys
"Revolution Rock" by The Clash
"My Uncle Used to Love Me But She Died" by Roger Miller
"New Amsterdam" by Elvis Costello and the Attractions
"We Are Undone" by Two Gallants
The title track from the album of the same name... see what I did there? This folk duo are from San Francisco and their name is a reference to the title of a James Joyce story from The Dubliners. Grabbed this track from an ATO Records sampler, and I want to hear more.
"The Silent Orchestra" by Hamilton Leithauser
From Black Hours, the debut solo effort by the lead singer of The Walkmen.
"Expressway to Your Heart" by Soul Survivors
Some late Sixties' Philly Rhythm and Blues... Yeah! From When the Whistle Blows Anything Goes... yes it does...
"This Day" by Meat Puppets
Another from Forbidden Places, I am definitely under the influence of Meat Puppets.
"Riverside" by Julie Christensen Band
Ah! A last chance to plug tonight's show at The Family Wash. Julie is incredible and she has a killer band, so yeah... Nashville - get down there.
"Jimmy Hickey's Waltz" by The Waterboys
Instrumental from Fisherman's Blues. Shall we waltz?
"Revolution Rock" by The Clash
from the classic London Calling... I love this song and this sound.
"My Uncle Used to Love Me But She Died" by Roger Miller
I am a fan of absurdity. This song is purely absurd, and I love it.
"New Amsterdam" by Elvis Costello and the Attractions
Elvis Costello! Get Happy!! One of my favorite songs...
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Monday, January 26, 2015
Monday Morning Music Shuffle - I'm Not Down Mix
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Every other Sunday Night, an amazing cultural exchange program takes place in Nashville. The East Side Invasion at Bobby's Idle Hour features some of East Nashville's best songwriters holding court at the legendary Music Row watering hole. Curated and hosted by performing songwriter Lindsay Ellyn, the typical evening includes two songwriter rounds, a set from a featured artist, and a show closer by Darrin Bradbury. The night is a casual, laid-back affair that happens to include some of the best songwriters Nashville (East or West) has to offer. Plus, I'm usually home before eleven to get ready to face Monday morning. Come on out sometime. The next East Side Invasion is February 8.
In the shuffle today, we have some great songs by some of my heroes, another awesome track from a new Alt-Rock band that we have been featuring, plus something completely different... let's dig in!
Every other Sunday Night, an amazing cultural exchange program takes place in Nashville. The East Side Invasion at Bobby's Idle Hour features some of East Nashville's best songwriters holding court at the legendary Music Row watering hole. Curated and hosted by performing songwriter Lindsay Ellyn, the typical evening includes two songwriter rounds, a set from a featured artist, and a show closer by Darrin Bradbury. The night is a casual, laid-back affair that happens to include some of the best songwriters Nashville (East or West) has to offer. Plus, I'm usually home before eleven to get ready to face Monday morning. Come on out sometime. The next East Side Invasion is February 8.
In the shuffle today, we have some great songs by some of my heroes, another awesome track from a new Alt-Rock band that we have been featuring, plus something completely different... let's dig in!
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Tuesday Morning Music Shuffle - Invitation to Robbery Mix
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As you may or may not know, I create a playlist and let the Shuffle function determine the mix which I call my Morning Shuffle. Am I sometimes tempted to take control and create the mix myself? Sure. But, what I like about the Shuffle mode is the way randomness tends to parallel real life. Sometimes there seem to be patterns - like last week's day of several animal themed tracks in a row. Sometimes - like today - there is no discernible pattern. Just a collection of cool songs - old and new in a variety of styles and moods. You know kind of like life....
Today's shuffle emerges - after the JUMP
As you may or may not know, I create a playlist and let the Shuffle function determine the mix which I call my Morning Shuffle. Am I sometimes tempted to take control and create the mix myself? Sure. But, what I like about the Shuffle mode is the way randomness tends to parallel real life. Sometimes there seem to be patterns - like last week's day of several animal themed tracks in a row. Sometimes - like today - there is no discernible pattern. Just a collection of cool songs - old and new in a variety of styles and moods. You know kind of like life....
Today's shuffle emerges - after the JUMP
Friday, September 20, 2013
Friday Morning Music Shuffle - Don't Rush the Author Mix
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Good morning!
First of all, I must say that I had a blast hanging out at the Five Spot last night. Thanks for The Alternate Root for putting on the show, Ear to the Ground featured artist Mark Robinson for hosting, and all the great musicians for making such wonderful racket.
It was great meeting Mark Robinson and Sue Havlish in person.
It was nice hanging out with fellow blogger Too Much Country, Miss Shevaughn and Yuma Wray (Couch by Couchwest alum who we've posted about here - SPOILER ALERT: they may just happen to have a song into today's Shuffle...), and James Crawford (a fellow survivor of my hometown, who is about to put out an amazing record - much more to come about that).
It was one of those only in Nashville kind of nights. From Johnny Fritz's drummer working the door, to the great music from Mark Robinson, Dave Coleman of The Coal Men (who I also got to meet), Kevin Gordon, Jon Byrd, Eric Brace and Peter Cooper, Amelia White, and the amazing Tim Carroll closing out the evening.
Switching gears (completely):
Avant Guard Dogs are the best band you've never heard. That's right, you've never heard them. No, it was not them who played the party at your frat house before their first album ever came out. No, you don't own a bootleg import of their unreleased first single on pink vinyl in it's original cover. What the band does have going for them is some amazing album covers. Take a gander HERE (where you will also see classic album covers by The Shambles and Quivering Brains. All of these covers were designed by the amazing Ron Ruelle (Dizzy Gillespie, Tony Bennett). Seriously, if you need graphic design work - check him out.
Let's get to the music:
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Good morning!
First of all, I must say that I had a blast hanging out at the Five Spot last night. Thanks for The Alternate Root for putting on the show, Ear to the Ground featured artist Mark Robinson for hosting, and all the great musicians for making such wonderful racket.
It was great meeting Mark Robinson and Sue Havlish in person.
It was nice hanging out with fellow blogger Too Much Country, Miss Shevaughn and Yuma Wray (Couch by Couchwest alum who we've posted about here - SPOILER ALERT: they may just happen to have a song into today's Shuffle...), and James Crawford (a fellow survivor of my hometown, who is about to put out an amazing record - much more to come about that).
It was one of those only in Nashville kind of nights. From Johnny Fritz's drummer working the door, to the great music from Mark Robinson, Dave Coleman of The Coal Men (who I also got to meet), Kevin Gordon, Jon Byrd, Eric Brace and Peter Cooper, Amelia White, and the amazing Tim Carroll closing out the evening.
Switching gears (completely):
Avant Guard Dogs are the best band you've never heard. That's right, you've never heard them. No, it was not them who played the party at your frat house before their first album ever came out. No, you don't own a bootleg import of their unreleased first single on pink vinyl in it's original cover. What the band does have going for them is some amazing album covers. Take a gander HERE (where you will also see classic album covers by The Shambles and Quivering Brains. All of these covers were designed by the amazing Ron Ruelle (Dizzy Gillespie, Tony Bennett). Seriously, if you need graphic design work - check him out.
Let's get to the music:
After the JUMP
Friday, August 2, 2013
Friday Morning Music Shuffle - Yapping Dog Mix
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Well - no school today - so back to my "summer" commute and a longer set of music...
Jump to get to it!
Monday, September 17, 2012
Monday Morning Music Shuffle - Back to Reality Mix
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Well, here we go... another week... I am so exhausted but in a good way. The Americana Music Festival has finished up, and I was able to hear some incredible music, meet some amazing people and just generally walk around star-struck most of the weekend.
I've added two posts about my experience - more to come.
But, here at ole Ear to the Ground, what we do mostly is just tell you what we are listening to everyday and a little bit about the songs and the artists. So, let's get right to the shuffle:
First up, we have a song we introduced to you back on August 21st when we talked to The Cosmonauts. Cold Harbor is the new song by the band,and the first not related to the Daniel Raincourt storyline. A video is promised soon, and there is a teaser which we have for you below:
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Well, here we go... another week... I am so exhausted but in a good way. The Americana Music Festival has finished up, and I was able to hear some incredible music, meet some amazing people and just generally walk around star-struck most of the weekend.
I've added two posts about my experience - more to come.
But, here at ole Ear to the Ground, what we do mostly is just tell you what we are listening to everyday and a little bit about the songs and the artists. So, let's get right to the shuffle:
First up, we have a song we introduced to you back on August 21st when we talked to The Cosmonauts. Cold Harbor is the new song by the band,and the first not related to the Daniel Raincourt storyline. A video is promised soon, and there is a teaser which we have for you below:
We just are not getting tired of The Bluefields' debut album, Pure. Ain't Nothin' Wrong sounds like a great, lost Royal Court of China song. It just seems like Joe Blanton, Warner E. Hodges and Dan Baird had a blast making this record.
Couldn't find a video for Ain't Nothin' Wrong - so here is Repair My Soul
Finally we offer up a Combat Rock era b-side by The Clash. First Night Back in London was the b-side to Know Your Rights and appears on the 1993 compilation reissue Super Black Market Clash.
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