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Remember when we had a President who was not under investigation for obstructing justice? Good times!
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Had a blast last night at Music City Roots! Note to myself: it's not really that bad driving down there.
Peter Cooper hosted and opened show with a song. It's always good to hear Peter Cooper - even if it is just one song.
E2TG favorites Adrian + Meredith were the first guest act. Every time I see them, I am more and more impressed, and they sure won over the crowd at the Factory in Franklin.
Sean McConnell was next. I was not that familiar with his music - though he has a quite a following. Great voice, great playing, catchy songs.
Mark Robinson Band - another E2TG favorite was smoking as always - doing some of my favorite songs of theirs. Somehow, no matter the line-up, Mark Robinson always has a killer band and he is - a consummate entertainer in the truest sense of the word.
New Orleans legend Walter Wolfman Washington closed the show. Smooth rhythm and blues music that was dripping in New Orleans charm and history. Backed by a great band - Washington has roots back to many of the New Orleans legends - like Ernie K. Doe for example, and it is great to hear him still making great music in 2017.
The closing "jam" was a treat. I have to say, I had never seen someone clogging to a blues song, but I have now thanks to Meredith (of Adrian + Meredith). All that and I was home not long after ten.
As you may know by now, we are still "celebrating" the sixth anniversary of this blog via a special playlist I created. Basically, I went through my entire collection of music and selected one song from each artist that I determined was an E2TG alumnus. It gets complicated - I admit. Back in the early days of the blog, I had "Bands of the Week" "Bands of the Month" "Featured Artists" and the like. I considered any band/artist that fit one of those categories to be part of the E2TG "Family" (whether they liked it or even knew about it). Later, I decided just to keep writing about bands but not worry about designations. Nowadays, I get music submitted to me from a variety of sources. I still think about the bands I write about as "family" - albeit a very extended family. Of course, in some cases I never really connected with the band/artist - or I have lost touch in the intervening years, or whatever... but in any event, I went through all of the artists I had songs for - and the ones that I deemed E2TG artists were added to this playlist. 450 in all originally. Every Thursday, we shuffle that list - we'll do it until I get tired or it or we run out of songs - which ever comes first.
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Thursday, June 15, 2017
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
WTF Wednesday Morning Shuffle - Planet Earth Mix
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Like many (but not all, I know) of my friends, I am devastated and saddened and confused by what has transpired. I am kind of, but not totally, at a loss for words right now. I do know this... I am not moving to Canada or anywhere else because of what has happened. (As tempting as that thought may be). And I hope none of my friends who feel so compelled do either (although as I said, I understand the thought). The fact is that right now, the very people who feel so compelled are needed now more than ever. Anyone in a minority (racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, disability) needs us.
Here is a little truth bomb. That factors that lead to this outcome (be that ignorance, fear, bigotry of any kind, anger) those factors did not begin with one man - they were exploited and revealed. Those who reject all of those things... we now have a better idea of how big a fight we have.
And for the record, to me, this is not about politics. I understand and respect that we all have different out looks. I may not support fiscal conservatism, but I understand it and accept that it is a valid viewpoint. What I cannot understand or accept as a valid viewpoint - is misogyny, mocking the disabled, xenophobia, homophobia, racism, etc.). Maybe, I am an eternal optimist, but I choose to believe that the majority of people who voted for that candidate (who opening displayed and supported those things) did not do so for those reasons directly - but rather for reasons I cannot begin to fathom but which I could at least accept on some level.
I also understand that not everyone who reads E2TG will agree with what I have just written. E2TG has always been and will continue to be about music and the power it has to uplift and move and comfort and to transform.
So, again, I turn to music.... I have not created (and may not create) a "Wild Wednesday" playlist. Rather, today's shuffle includes every single song currently residing on my phone memory card.
Also, just for today, I changed the name of the shuffle... because, seriously, WTF!
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Like many (but not all, I know) of my friends, I am devastated and saddened and confused by what has transpired. I am kind of, but not totally, at a loss for words right now. I do know this... I am not moving to Canada or anywhere else because of what has happened. (As tempting as that thought may be). And I hope none of my friends who feel so compelled do either (although as I said, I understand the thought). The fact is that right now, the very people who feel so compelled are needed now more than ever. Anyone in a minority (racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, disability) needs us.
Here is a little truth bomb. That factors that lead to this outcome (be that ignorance, fear, bigotry of any kind, anger) those factors did not begin with one man - they were exploited and revealed. Those who reject all of those things... we now have a better idea of how big a fight we have.
And for the record, to me, this is not about politics. I understand and respect that we all have different out looks. I may not support fiscal conservatism, but I understand it and accept that it is a valid viewpoint. What I cannot understand or accept as a valid viewpoint - is misogyny, mocking the disabled, xenophobia, homophobia, racism, etc.). Maybe, I am an eternal optimist, but I choose to believe that the majority of people who voted for that candidate (who opening displayed and supported those things) did not do so for those reasons directly - but rather for reasons I cannot begin to fathom but which I could at least accept on some level.
I also understand that not everyone who reads E2TG will agree with what I have just written. E2TG has always been and will continue to be about music and the power it has to uplift and move and comfort and to transform.
So, again, I turn to music.... I have not created (and may not create) a "Wild Wednesday" playlist. Rather, today's shuffle includes every single song currently residing on my phone memory card.
Also, just for today, I changed the name of the shuffle... because, seriously, WTF!
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Trending Tuesday Morning Shuffle - Who Needs a Song Mix
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I hope everyone in America had a happy fourth of July. I know that other countries don't celebrate the fourth of July - I'm not sure, but I think it just jumps from July 3 to July 5 in those other countries... ;-)
I had a wonderful day yesterday celebrating Nashville's independent spirit as embodied by the amazing folks of WXNA-LP. The Family Wash and Garage Coffee was a great host location. From all indications the event was a complete success. I was there for nearly twelve hours and got to meet so many wonderful folks. The night ended with a group of us lighting sparklers in the parking lot and watching the downtown fireworks from an East Nashville alley. WXNA DJs were spinning cool tunes all day, and it was wonderful to see so many friends and supporters come out. Hopefully a few Family Wash patrons learned about the station.
In the one month that WXNA has been on the air, it has been really exciting to see the energy level surrounding the station, and I am more than proud and pleased to play even a small part. A gap has been filled and Nashville has been improved. I've heard people talk about buying a radio or downloading the TuneIn App (including some who never download apps).
If you haven't had the chance, tune in to 101.5 FM (inside the Briley - as I have heard people say) or via wxnafm.org or via the TuneIn app. There are 52 original, local programs playing music selected by the individual DJs - not selected by a marketing firm or a corporate entity. The music runs an amazingly wide range of styles, genres, eras, etc.
Onward, it is Tuesday. We play songs that come from the Trending Tuesday playlist.
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I hope everyone in America had a happy fourth of July. I know that other countries don't celebrate the fourth of July - I'm not sure, but I think it just jumps from July 3 to July 5 in those other countries... ;-)
I had a wonderful day yesterday celebrating Nashville's independent spirit as embodied by the amazing folks of WXNA-LP. The Family Wash and Garage Coffee was a great host location. From all indications the event was a complete success. I was there for nearly twelve hours and got to meet so many wonderful folks. The night ended with a group of us lighting sparklers in the parking lot and watching the downtown fireworks from an East Nashville alley. WXNA DJs were spinning cool tunes all day, and it was wonderful to see so many friends and supporters come out. Hopefully a few Family Wash patrons learned about the station.
In the one month that WXNA has been on the air, it has been really exciting to see the energy level surrounding the station, and I am more than proud and pleased to play even a small part. A gap has been filled and Nashville has been improved. I've heard people talk about buying a radio or downloading the TuneIn App (including some who never download apps).
If you haven't had the chance, tune in to 101.5 FM (inside the Briley - as I have heard people say) or via wxnafm.org or via the TuneIn app. There are 52 original, local programs playing music selected by the individual DJs - not selected by a marketing firm or a corporate entity. The music runs an amazingly wide range of styles, genres, eras, etc.
Onward, it is Tuesday. We play songs that come from the Trending Tuesday playlist.
Friday, November 6, 2015
Featured Friday Morning Music Shuffle - Usually From a Can Mix
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Had a good time last night celebrating Andrew Leahey's birthday at The 5 Spot. Darrin Bradbury was on point with a set that featured some old favorites and some excellent new (and newish) songs. Lauren Farrah was most excellent - I have been fortunate enough to catch her a few times recently, and she kills it every time. And the birthday boy rocked this house with his incredible band, The Homestead - playing several songs from his record which is due out in April.
On to the shuffle: Almost every Friday is Featured Friday on #E2TG. Which means, I shuffle songs from a playlist (a subset of the regular playlist) loaded with songs from artists/albums that I want to spotlight. Here is the latest....
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Had a good time last night celebrating Andrew Leahey's birthday at The 5 Spot. Darrin Bradbury was on point with a set that featured some old favorites and some excellent new (and newish) songs. Lauren Farrah was most excellent - I have been fortunate enough to catch her a few times recently, and she kills it every time. And the birthday boy rocked this house with his incredible band, The Homestead - playing several songs from his record which is due out in April.
On to the shuffle: Almost every Friday is Featured Friday on #E2TG. Which means, I shuffle songs from a playlist (a subset of the regular playlist) loaded with songs from artists/albums that I want to spotlight. Here is the latest....
Friday, August 28, 2015
Featured Friday Morning Music Shuffle - The Black Bruce Wayne Mix
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Well... another work week is just about done... Since it is Friday, it means it is time for Featured Friday in which we shuffle songs from a smaller subset of our usual playlist. This subset includes mostly songs from albums released this year which have been sent or given to me to include at Ear to the Ground.
Let's just do it....
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Well... another work week is just about done... Since it is Friday, it means it is time for Featured Friday in which we shuffle songs from a smaller subset of our usual playlist. This subset includes mostly songs from albums released this year which have been sent or given to me to include at Ear to the Ground.
Let's just do it....
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Tuesday Morning Music Shuffle - Pretty Vacant Eyes Mix
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Okay... so I'm running late with today's shuffle, but I have a good reason. At lunch, when I usually finishing writing this thing and get it posted to the Ear to the Ground Facebook Page (which you should "Like" if you haven't but I digress), I went to the Downtown Public Library to see a songwriting round with Marshall Chapman, Mary Gauthier, and Malcolm Holcomb - because that is what we do at lunchtime in Nashville....
Onward, I have to be quick - I'm heading out in a bit to see three people I've featured on Ear to the Ground at $2 Tuesday at The 5 Spot in East Nashville - Joe Nolan, Angela Easterling, and Carl Anderson are all on the bill. Did I mention it's $2 Tuesday?
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Okay... so I'm running late with today's shuffle, but I have a good reason. At lunch, when I usually finishing writing this thing and get it posted to the Ear to the Ground Facebook Page (which you should "Like" if you haven't but I digress), I went to the Downtown Public Library to see a songwriting round with Marshall Chapman, Mary Gauthier, and Malcolm Holcomb - because that is what we do at lunchtime in Nashville....
Onward, I have to be quick - I'm heading out in a bit to see three people I've featured on Ear to the Ground at $2 Tuesday at The 5 Spot in East Nashville - Joe Nolan, Angela Easterling, and Carl Anderson are all on the bill. Did I mention it's $2 Tuesday?
Friday, July 31, 2015
Feature Friday Music Shuffle - Swim to Japan Mix
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Here we are at the end of the work week!
I had such a massively fun time last night at The Basement East. Two shows, six full band sets, seeing and hanging out with some of my favorite people. Music-wise: Nancy Terzian and the Leg Men, Stone Cupid featuring Julie Christensen rocked the early show. Lauren Farrah, Raelyn Nelson Band, Darrin Bradbury leading Hot Garbage (which included Margo Price on Drums and Andrew Leahey on Guitar), and Brian Wright closed the night with four very different but all incredible sets.
Onward, we have our second installment of the newly repurposed Featured Friday... enjoy!
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Here we are at the end of the work week!
I had such a massively fun time last night at The Basement East. Two shows, six full band sets, seeing and hanging out with some of my favorite people. Music-wise: Nancy Terzian and the Leg Men, Stone Cupid featuring Julie Christensen rocked the early show. Lauren Farrah, Raelyn Nelson Band, Darrin Bradbury leading Hot Garbage (which included Margo Price on Drums and Andrew Leahey on Guitar), and Brian Wright closed the night with four very different but all incredible sets.
Onward, we have our second installment of the newly repurposed Featured Friday... enjoy!
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Tuesday Morning Music Shuffle - Hot Where We're Going Mix
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ICYMI, I posted my review of For a Thousand Miles, the new album by Patrick Kinsley and A Fistful of Dollars which was released today. You can read it by navigating to the last entry on this blog or read it at No Depression. The No Depression piece leaves out some information of interest to Nashville readers - namely that the Album Release Show for this album will be tomorrow night (7/15) at 8:00 p.m. at the original Basement.
The shuffle today is ready, so let's get to it!
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ICYMI, I posted my review of For a Thousand Miles, the new album by Patrick Kinsley and A Fistful of Dollars which was released today. You can read it by navigating to the last entry on this blog or read it at No Depression. The No Depression piece leaves out some information of interest to Nashville readers - namely that the Album Release Show for this album will be tomorrow night (7/15) at 8:00 p.m. at the original Basement.
The shuffle today is ready, so let's get to it!
Monday, June 15, 2015
Monday Morning Music Shuffle - Heart Space Mix
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There is a buzz of activity in the Ear to the Ground offices, but I wanted to take the time to try to help spread the word about a couple of things:
A pair of great Nashville musicians/songwriters have recently suffered some pretty serious injuries which could keep them out of commission for an extended period. For anyone, this would be bad, but for a professional musician this can be devastating. In both cases, friends and fans are joining forces to help.
Allen Thompson of the Allen Thompson Band suffered a serious injury to his vertebrae. You can help out and find out more by clicking here.
Singer-songwriter Tommy Womack (Daddy, Government Cheese) was seriously injured in an automobile accident late last week. You can help him by clicking here.
In better news, Darrin Bradbury just dropped his latest EP, The Story of Bob. I'll have more on this later, but check it out here.
Finally, I have been busy on the No Depression front with several live reviews, an album review - and much more on the horizon. I don't cross post everything, so if you want to keep up with adventures over there. Here is the link to my Contributions at NoDepression.com.
Now to the shuffle of the day:
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There is a buzz of activity in the Ear to the Ground offices, but I wanted to take the time to try to help spread the word about a couple of things:
A pair of great Nashville musicians/songwriters have recently suffered some pretty serious injuries which could keep them out of commission for an extended period. For anyone, this would be bad, but for a professional musician this can be devastating. In both cases, friends and fans are joining forces to help.
Allen Thompson of the Allen Thompson Band suffered a serious injury to his vertebrae. You can help out and find out more by clicking here.
Singer-songwriter Tommy Womack (Daddy, Government Cheese) was seriously injured in an automobile accident late last week. You can help him by clicking here.
In better news, Darrin Bradbury just dropped his latest EP, The Story of Bob. I'll have more on this later, but check it out here.
Finally, I have been busy on the No Depression front with several live reviews, an album review - and much more on the horizon. I don't cross post everything, so if you want to keep up with adventures over there. Here is the link to my Contributions at NoDepression.com.
Now to the shuffle of the day:
Friday, June 5, 2015
Friday Morning Music Shuffle - Masks That Pass for Faces Mix
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Well... I'm back. After feeling less than 100% all week, the percentages dropped dramatically Wednesday night into Thursday... but I'm back to feeling less than 100%. Actually, (knock on wood), I am feeling pretty darn close to 100%.
So it's time for our weekending shuffle and I think we have a good one...
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Well... I'm back. After feeling less than 100% all week, the percentages dropped dramatically Wednesday night into Thursday... but I'm back to feeling less than 100%. Actually, (knock on wood), I am feeling pretty darn close to 100%.
So it's time for our weekending shuffle and I think we have a good one...
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