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Rainy morning in Nashville.
Had a fun night last night. Recorded Saturday's Double Shot show, made it to The Family Wash in time to catch most of Amelia White and Sergio Webb being awesome. Then headed to The 5 Spot for the first $2 Tuesday of the new year. Derek Hoke actually opened for a change and was accompanied by Paul Niehaus - wonderful. Adrian + Meredith always terrific. Vandoliers from Texas - really enjoyed, Erica Blinn - great set, and The Mulligan Brothers (Mobile, AL) closed things out in fne style. Great people and good times. One of my favorite hangs.
We have a Wild Wednesday shuffle which entails shuffling up every single song in my phone memory and seeing what comes up...
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Thursday, September 22, 2016
Throwback Thursday Morning Shuffle - Hurricane in My Pocket Mix
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So, Americana Fest 2016 is winding down... what's that? It's just Thursday morning... oh good god!
Night 2: After work, I made about a fifteen minute pit stop at my home to change clothes and grab a bite before heading to The 5 Spot to catch Renee Wahl and The Sworn Secrets open up Amelia White's Residency. Renee is one my absolute favorites, and I could listen to her all day long. Next up, Ted Russell Camp played a few and then joined the Blu Souvenirs for Amelia White's set. This week, Amelia was joined by Jon Byrd for several songs, and this is a combination I definitely want to hear more often.
As that show was ending, I headed across the river to The City Winery Nashville. There was a large East Nashville-centric contingent in the audience for Darrin Bradbury's Official Americana Fest Showcase debut. He was backed by a killer band - Derek Hoke, Megan Palmer, Cameron Carrus, and Matty Alger.
If I may... So, Darrin and I often recall the night we first met in person (at Bongo East) - he had just recently moved out of his car and into an apartment (which he would soon have to vacate after coming home from a tour and finding a bullet hole in his wall), and I was entering a new and uncertain phase of my life. But, last night I was recalling and even earlier time. As I have mentioned, I had written about Darrin's old band - Big Wilson River a couple of year previous to all of this, but they were in the process of breaking up, and I didn't connect with Darrin at that time. In November of 2013, my friend and fellow music blogger David Horton sent me a message and said that Darrin Bradbury was moving to Nashville, and that I should look out for him. Around that same time, a friend on Facebook posted something about how there weren't any "pure" songwriters like John Prine/Guy Clark etc.... these days... while today, I would have many examples to give him - I just didn't at that time. But, after David Horton's message, I went on-line and checked out Darrin's music. One of the first things I listened to was a (now unavailable) collections called The Almost Great Crepes (Demos). As I listened, I immediate knew that my friends observation was dead wrong. I began writing about Darrin - a lot, and after our initial meeting, in the first six months or so after that, I probably saw him play on average 3 or more times a week. I heard "True Love" and other songs more times than I could count, and I knew I was in the presence of greatness - even when I was watching him with 10 or 12 other people in some sketchy venue. Yesterday, Darrin played a song at The Country Music Hall of Fame and (finally back to my original post) had an official AMA Showcase at The City Winery (a decidedly unsketchy place), and I watch a whole group of people experience his music for the first time, and you know what, they got it! The same way I got it almost three years before. And they got it because Darrin Bradbury owned the moment - as he usually does regardless of the venue or the number of people). His performance of "Elmwood Park" was, I think, a watershed moment for him - and all of the record labels that passed on his latest album should be kicking themselves hard. "Elmwood Park" is the title track to Darrin's latest album which was recently released by Cafe Rooster Records. I know I am gushing just a little, but I had goosebumps watching the performance last night - even hearing "True Love" for probably the 900th time.
James McMurtry was up next, and he was as incredible live as he has been the other times I have seen him. "Choctaw Bingo" "Painting By Numbers" etc. Incredible.
After his set, we headed back across the river and back to The 5 Spot to catch the tail end of Tim Easton's Showcase and to hear his duet with Megan Palmer who also crossed the river.
I am running on fumes today, and I have a full night ahead of me. It all begins at 5:00pm at The 5 Spot for the fourth week of The Mark Robinson Showband and Rhythm Revue Residency which happens to be an official AMA event this year. Mark and his incredible band - Daniel Seymour and Rick Schell will be joined by David Olney and RB Morris - two of the absolute best poets/songwriters I have ever heard. I know there is a lot going on - but seriously this is one that I am not going to miss.
After that, my plans are kind of still up in the air - as I am overwhelmed by choices. I will alert you that Austin Lucas is playing ACME Feed and Seed at 7pm and that Jon Latham will be singing a song or two with him. Also, Brian Wright showcases at The Basement East at Midnight. After seeing him destroy with ALT and Friends on Tuesday, I am thinking this is going to be an epic night. Green Room Music Source is hosting an AMA Showcase night at the American Legion Post 82. Tommy Womack is heading a non-official night at Mad Donnas. Other non-official shows at Douglas Corner. Official shows all over town - including John Moreland, Wanda Jackson and more at 3rd and Lindsley... and far to many other things to mention. Which is why I am overwhelmed.
It's Thursday - let's throw things back with a shuffle that is part Americanaesque and part not Americanaesque.
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So, Americana Fest 2016 is winding down... what's that? It's just Thursday morning... oh good god!
Night 2: After work, I made about a fifteen minute pit stop at my home to change clothes and grab a bite before heading to The 5 Spot to catch Renee Wahl and The Sworn Secrets open up Amelia White's Residency. Renee is one my absolute favorites, and I could listen to her all day long. Next up, Ted Russell Camp played a few and then joined the Blu Souvenirs for Amelia White's set. This week, Amelia was joined by Jon Byrd for several songs, and this is a combination I definitely want to hear more often.
As that show was ending, I headed across the river to The City Winery Nashville. There was a large East Nashville-centric contingent in the audience for Darrin Bradbury's Official Americana Fest Showcase debut. He was backed by a killer band - Derek Hoke, Megan Palmer, Cameron Carrus, and Matty Alger.
If I may... So, Darrin and I often recall the night we first met in person (at Bongo East) - he had just recently moved out of his car and into an apartment (which he would soon have to vacate after coming home from a tour and finding a bullet hole in his wall), and I was entering a new and uncertain phase of my life. But, last night I was recalling and even earlier time. As I have mentioned, I had written about Darrin's old band - Big Wilson River a couple of year previous to all of this, but they were in the process of breaking up, and I didn't connect with Darrin at that time. In November of 2013, my friend and fellow music blogger David Horton sent me a message and said that Darrin Bradbury was moving to Nashville, and that I should look out for him. Around that same time, a friend on Facebook posted something about how there weren't any "pure" songwriters like John Prine/Guy Clark etc.... these days... while today, I would have many examples to give him - I just didn't at that time. But, after David Horton's message, I went on-line and checked out Darrin's music. One of the first things I listened to was a (now unavailable) collections called The Almost Great Crepes (Demos). As I listened, I immediate knew that my friends observation was dead wrong. I began writing about Darrin - a lot, and after our initial meeting, in the first six months or so after that, I probably saw him play on average 3 or more times a week. I heard "True Love" and other songs more times than I could count, and I knew I was in the presence of greatness - even when I was watching him with 10 or 12 other people in some sketchy venue. Yesterday, Darrin played a song at The Country Music Hall of Fame and (finally back to my original post) had an official AMA Showcase at The City Winery (a decidedly unsketchy place), and I watch a whole group of people experience his music for the first time, and you know what, they got it! The same way I got it almost three years before. And they got it because Darrin Bradbury owned the moment - as he usually does regardless of the venue or the number of people). His performance of "Elmwood Park" was, I think, a watershed moment for him - and all of the record labels that passed on his latest album should be kicking themselves hard. "Elmwood Park" is the title track to Darrin's latest album which was recently released by Cafe Rooster Records. I know I am gushing just a little, but I had goosebumps watching the performance last night - even hearing "True Love" for probably the 900th time.
James McMurtry was up next, and he was as incredible live as he has been the other times I have seen him. "Choctaw Bingo" "Painting By Numbers" etc. Incredible.
After his set, we headed back across the river and back to The 5 Spot to catch the tail end of Tim Easton's Showcase and to hear his duet with Megan Palmer who also crossed the river.
I am running on fumes today, and I have a full night ahead of me. It all begins at 5:00pm at The 5 Spot for the fourth week of The Mark Robinson Showband and Rhythm Revue Residency which happens to be an official AMA event this year. Mark and his incredible band - Daniel Seymour and Rick Schell will be joined by David Olney and RB Morris - two of the absolute best poets/songwriters I have ever heard. I know there is a lot going on - but seriously this is one that I am not going to miss.
After that, my plans are kind of still up in the air - as I am overwhelmed by choices. I will alert you that Austin Lucas is playing ACME Feed and Seed at 7pm and that Jon Latham will be singing a song or two with him. Also, Brian Wright showcases at The Basement East at Midnight. After seeing him destroy with ALT and Friends on Tuesday, I am thinking this is going to be an epic night. Green Room Music Source is hosting an AMA Showcase night at the American Legion Post 82. Tommy Womack is heading a non-official night at Mad Donnas. Other non-official shows at Douglas Corner. Official shows all over town - including John Moreland, Wanda Jackson and more at 3rd and Lindsley... and far to many other things to mention. Which is why I am overwhelmed.
It's Thursday - let's throw things back with a shuffle that is part Americanaesque and part not Americanaesque.
Thursday, September 1, 2016
Throwback Thursday Morning Shuffle - Ride Sally Ride Mix
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Okay! I have a lot of ground to cover, and I am really, really tired... so let's get to it!
Last night, I spent almost exactly seven hours at The 5 Spot listening to live music, and what a night it was. David Olney wrapped up his August Residency in fine fashion. Drawing from his immense catalog of songs, Olney - backed by a great band (Daniel Seymour, Justin Amaral, and Ward Stout) - was fiery, passionate, and powerful. Great moments: his song, "Titanic" (told from the point of view of the iceberg flowed into a Dylan Thomas poem. "Deeper Well" flowed into "Kubla Khan" and then "Who Do You Love?" (Bo Diddly) before finding its way back home.
Later, The Burning Peppermints, from Birmingham, Alabama tore up the stage with a high energy, high volume sonic assault. Next, Jon Latham reminded once again why I named him Artist of the Year for 2015. Playing a mixture of old and new songs, Latham goes to some higher plane when he performs, and he takes the audience with him. If you think this is hyperbole, then you have never seen Jon Latham perform. Following Jon Latham is not easy, but Don Gallardo and How Far West came armed with incredible songs and the ability to play them very well. It is always a treat to see Gallardo play. Last night was no exception. The night ended in the early hours of this morning with Stuffy Shmitt and an awesome band that included Sergio Webb on guitar. Shmitt moved to Nashville from New York a while back, and this was my first opportunity to see him live. It was a wonderful set of music - quirky lyrics, solid music, humor, courageousness. I hope to see him play again really soon!
Tonight: Well, tonight. First of all there is a ton of amazing live music going on tonight (and every night) in Nashville. I could probably write a daily blog just on the live music scene, and I still couldn't cover everything. Tonight alone, I can off the top of my head think of five or six shows that I could attend - everything from a huge free downtown outdoor festival to a more intimate house show. Where I will be: Starting at 6:00p.m., Mark Robinson begins his month-long Showband Residency with a stacked deck of incredible guitar players - Richie Owens, Ted Drozdowski, and Nick Kane sharing a stage with Mark Robinson is a sight I cannot wait to see. In about 5 and 1/2 hours (as I am writing this), I will be able to experience it. Nashville is known as guitar town and this quartet of players are the cream of the crop.
After that show, a bunch of us will be headed to The Basement East for an star-studded tribute/benefit for Louisiana flood victims. Proceeds from the show which features folks like Kevin Gordon, Will Kimbrough, Grimey, members of Better Than Ezra, and certain Red Dirt Girl will go to the Better Than Ezra Foundation and go toward supplies for victims of the devastating floods. Great music will also be happening at The 5 Spot and The Basement - both those shows featuring artists I love. Oh for a cloning machine or a time machine...
One last thing before we get to the Throwback Shuffle... and certainly not the least!!!!!!!
I am so happy to announce the upcoming release (September 9) of the long awaited Darrin Bradbury album, Elmwood Park: A Slightly Melodic Audiobook presented by Cafe Rooster Records. Here is the best news, as of this morning. you can pre-order the album and receive new recordings of two classic Darrin Bradbury tunes: "Life is Hard" and "True Love". If you pre-order, the rest of the album will magically appear in your inbox on September 9. The album was recorded at Eastside Manor Studios and produced by Gabe Masterson. It features an impressive list of players adding their musical magic to Bradbury's funny, tragic, sad, and uplifting songs. Musicians include, Laur Joamets (Sturgill Simpson's band), Tim Easton, Brian Wright, Megan Palmer, Jay Rutherford (Los Colognes), and many more. If you want to pre-order (and yes, you do want to pre-order), you can do so via the embedded widget thingy below. And then, after the jump, you can read about today's shuffle...
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Okay! I have a lot of ground to cover, and I am really, really tired... so let's get to it!
Last night, I spent almost exactly seven hours at The 5 Spot listening to live music, and what a night it was. David Olney wrapped up his August Residency in fine fashion. Drawing from his immense catalog of songs, Olney - backed by a great band (Daniel Seymour, Justin Amaral, and Ward Stout) - was fiery, passionate, and powerful. Great moments: his song, "Titanic" (told from the point of view of the iceberg flowed into a Dylan Thomas poem. "Deeper Well" flowed into "Kubla Khan" and then "Who Do You Love?" (Bo Diddly) before finding its way back home.
Later, The Burning Peppermints, from Birmingham, Alabama tore up the stage with a high energy, high volume sonic assault. Next, Jon Latham reminded once again why I named him Artist of the Year for 2015. Playing a mixture of old and new songs, Latham goes to some higher plane when he performs, and he takes the audience with him. If you think this is hyperbole, then you have never seen Jon Latham perform. Following Jon Latham is not easy, but Don Gallardo and How Far West came armed with incredible songs and the ability to play them very well. It is always a treat to see Gallardo play. Last night was no exception. The night ended in the early hours of this morning with Stuffy Shmitt and an awesome band that included Sergio Webb on guitar. Shmitt moved to Nashville from New York a while back, and this was my first opportunity to see him live. It was a wonderful set of music - quirky lyrics, solid music, humor, courageousness. I hope to see him play again really soon!
Tonight: Well, tonight. First of all there is a ton of amazing live music going on tonight (and every night) in Nashville. I could probably write a daily blog just on the live music scene, and I still couldn't cover everything. Tonight alone, I can off the top of my head think of five or six shows that I could attend - everything from a huge free downtown outdoor festival to a more intimate house show. Where I will be: Starting at 6:00p.m., Mark Robinson begins his month-long Showband Residency with a stacked deck of incredible guitar players - Richie Owens, Ted Drozdowski, and Nick Kane sharing a stage with Mark Robinson is a sight I cannot wait to see. In about 5 and 1/2 hours (as I am writing this), I will be able to experience it. Nashville is known as guitar town and this quartet of players are the cream of the crop.
After that show, a bunch of us will be headed to The Basement East for an star-studded tribute/benefit for Louisiana flood victims. Proceeds from the show which features folks like Kevin Gordon, Will Kimbrough, Grimey, members of Better Than Ezra, and certain Red Dirt Girl will go to the Better Than Ezra Foundation and go toward supplies for victims of the devastating floods. Great music will also be happening at The 5 Spot and The Basement - both those shows featuring artists I love. Oh for a cloning machine or a time machine...
One last thing before we get to the Throwback Shuffle... and certainly not the least!!!!!!!
I am so happy to announce the upcoming release (September 9) of the long awaited Darrin Bradbury album, Elmwood Park: A Slightly Melodic Audiobook presented by Cafe Rooster Records. Here is the best news, as of this morning. you can pre-order the album and receive new recordings of two classic Darrin Bradbury tunes: "Life is Hard" and "True Love". If you pre-order, the rest of the album will magically appear in your inbox on September 9. The album was recorded at Eastside Manor Studios and produced by Gabe Masterson. It features an impressive list of players adding their musical magic to Bradbury's funny, tragic, sad, and uplifting songs. Musicians include, Laur Joamets (Sturgill Simpson's band), Tim Easton, Brian Wright, Megan Palmer, Jay Rutherford (Los Colognes), and many more. If you want to pre-order (and yes, you do want to pre-order), you can do so via the embedded widget thingy below. And then, after the jump, you can read about today's shuffle...
Thursday, June 30, 2016
Throwback Thursday Morning Shuffle - No Profanity and No Dogs Mix
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There are times when the world gets me down... I try to generally stay positive about things, and I know that overall, I am definitely one of the fortunate ones. Sometimes, though, it all gets overwhelming - even the stuff I love, and I have an urge just to run away from everything - at least for a day or a week... And then, something happens to flip everything around in my mind and my psyche. Over the last couple of days, I have become acutely aware of something: relative to nothing but my own experience and life, I have gotten to know a whole bunch of people. When I go out to hear music (which you may have gathered is something I do every now and again), I usually go by myself, but I rarely stay that way. And it is not just a bunch of people I know, but it is a bunch of people that I genuinely care about. Not only that, but I have been fortunate enough to get to know some amazingly talented people, and sometimes, I get to see a bunch of those amazingly talented people make music together (or at least on the same night).
Megan Palmer celebrated the release of her new album What She's Got to Give at The Basement East. Darrin Bradbury opened the night with an inspired solo set that included the rarely performed classic, "Denim-Clad Acid-Wash Man" ("His only regret, his Steve Miller tat") and the resurrected lost gem, "Van Rock" ("'Cause gas and rent are the same in a van").
Megan followed with a full-band set (she played the new album top to bottom) plus added the favorite "Richland Woman". The band was filled with East Nashville favorites including a pretty amazing group of background vocalists - (Tim Easton, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Ariel Bui, Emma Berkey, Nellie Clay and more) - but the star of the show was Megan Palmer which was appropriate since many people know her from backing up all sorts of folks. The songs were amazing, and Megan played fiddle, guitar, and keyboards and sang beautifully. Her cover of John Hartford's "In Tall Buildings" (which is on the new album) was so incredibly moving that several people remarked that it brought tears to their eyes.
The Allen Thompson Band closed the night. I always love to see Allen Thompson sing, and the band sounded tight and loose at the same time. It was a great set to end a really incredible night that made me happy to be at the place in my life to be able to experience it.
By the way, Megan Palmer's new album is absolutely fantastic, and you really need to buy it.
So it is Throwback Thursday at E2TG... The #tbt playlist is actually the smallest of the five I have, and I guess that speaks to the amount of new music I regularly post. Still, it is fun to take a day to just take a spin through some amazing songs of years gone by. There are some classic songs from some classic albums represented in this list.. so sit back and enjoy....
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There are times when the world gets me down... I try to generally stay positive about things, and I know that overall, I am definitely one of the fortunate ones. Sometimes, though, it all gets overwhelming - even the stuff I love, and I have an urge just to run away from everything - at least for a day or a week... And then, something happens to flip everything around in my mind and my psyche. Over the last couple of days, I have become acutely aware of something: relative to nothing but my own experience and life, I have gotten to know a whole bunch of people. When I go out to hear music (which you may have gathered is something I do every now and again), I usually go by myself, but I rarely stay that way. And it is not just a bunch of people I know, but it is a bunch of people that I genuinely care about. Not only that, but I have been fortunate enough to get to know some amazingly talented people, and sometimes, I get to see a bunch of those amazingly talented people make music together (or at least on the same night).
Megan Palmer celebrated the release of her new album What She's Got to Give at The Basement East. Darrin Bradbury opened the night with an inspired solo set that included the rarely performed classic, "Denim-Clad Acid-Wash Man" ("His only regret, his Steve Miller tat") and the resurrected lost gem, "Van Rock" ("'Cause gas and rent are the same in a van").
Megan followed with a full-band set (she played the new album top to bottom) plus added the favorite "Richland Woman". The band was filled with East Nashville favorites including a pretty amazing group of background vocalists - (Tim Easton, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Ariel Bui, Emma Berkey, Nellie Clay and more) - but the star of the show was Megan Palmer which was appropriate since many people know her from backing up all sorts of folks. The songs were amazing, and Megan played fiddle, guitar, and keyboards and sang beautifully. Her cover of John Hartford's "In Tall Buildings" (which is on the new album) was so incredibly moving that several people remarked that it brought tears to their eyes.
The Allen Thompson Band closed the night. I always love to see Allen Thompson sing, and the band sounded tight and loose at the same time. It was a great set to end a really incredible night that made me happy to be at the place in my life to be able to experience it.
By the way, Megan Palmer's new album is absolutely fantastic, and you really need to buy it.
So it is Throwback Thursday at E2TG... The #tbt playlist is actually the smallest of the five I have, and I guess that speaks to the amount of new music I regularly post. Still, it is fun to take a day to just take a spin through some amazing songs of years gone by. There are some classic songs from some classic albums represented in this list.. so sit back and enjoy....
Thursday, June 2, 2016
Throwback Thursday Morning Shuffle - Early in the Morning Mix
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Last night, Sue and I recorded what will be our fourth Double Shot with Joe and Sue show with the capable help of Mr. Mark Robinson. I managed to the only commit one FCC violation (no I didn't fucking swear!) which can thankfully be edited out. Remember we go LIVE on June 11 at 11a.m. (Central Time)... without a net! Tune in to 101.5 FM or wxnafm.org via the web or via the Tunein app on your favorite phone or tablet device type thing.
Don't forget, the station goes live this weekend and they will be previewing all of the awesome shows. Our preview will be from 2 to 2:15 Sunday afternoon (all times Central).
Read about WXNA-LP in this weeks Nashville Scene. This a very awesome day for Nashville, and I am beyond humbled and thrilled to be playing even a small part.
Can you believe it is Thursday? This the day, we throw it back.
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Last night, Sue and I recorded what will be our fourth Double Shot with Joe and Sue show with the capable help of Mr. Mark Robinson. I managed to the only commit one FCC violation (no I didn't fucking swear!) which can thankfully be edited out. Remember we go LIVE on June 11 at 11a.m. (Central Time)... without a net! Tune in to 101.5 FM or wxnafm.org via the web or via the Tunein app on your favorite phone or tablet device type thing.
Don't forget, the station goes live this weekend and they will be previewing all of the awesome shows. Our preview will be from 2 to 2:15 Sunday afternoon (all times Central).
Read about WXNA-LP in this weeks Nashville Scene. This a very awesome day for Nashville, and I am beyond humbled and thrilled to be playing even a small part.
Can you believe it is Thursday? This the day, we throw it back.
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Throwback Thursday Morning Shuffle - People Worry Mix
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Hey ho! In case you missed it, I premiered the first video from Zachariah Red's album Backbone earlier today. Check it out!
Good times last night. MadDonna's hosted Jon Latham, Bill Eberle, and Chris Watts and his band. Pretty amazing night of Nashville music. Jon is playing some fairly new songs of late which are amazing, and Bill Eberle played some really, really new songs that were mind-blowingly good.
Onward... let's throw it back...
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Hey ho! In case you missed it, I premiered the first video from Zachariah Red's album Backbone earlier today. Check it out!
Good times last night. MadDonna's hosted Jon Latham, Bill Eberle, and Chris Watts and his band. Pretty amazing night of Nashville music. Jon is playing some fairly new songs of late which are amazing, and Bill Eberle played some really, really new songs that were mind-blowingly good.
Onward... let's throw it back...
Thursday, June 25, 2015
Thursday Morning Music Shuffle - All My Sorrows Mix
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One day closer to the weekend.... it's looking like a great weekend for music in Nashville... on my agenda includes a show Friday night at The Basement (the original one) with R.B. Morris and #E2TG favorites Tim Lee 3. It's an early show.. Doing some No Depression stuff Saturday and Sunday nights.
We have another fine, fine shuffle... so let's get to it.
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One day closer to the weekend.... it's looking like a great weekend for music in Nashville... on my agenda includes a show Friday night at The Basement (the original one) with R.B. Morris and #E2TG favorites Tim Lee 3. It's an early show.. Doing some No Depression stuff Saturday and Sunday nights.
We have another fine, fine shuffle... so let's get to it.
Monday, February 9, 2015
Monday Morning Music Shuffle - Blue Turns Black and White Mix
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Today we have an E2TG signature mixture of old and new music, the return of favorites and the first appearance by some soon to be new favorites. We have it all here in black and white with a tint of blue added for effect.... enjoy!
Today we have an E2TG signature mixture of old and new music, the return of favorites and the first appearance by some soon to be new favorites. We have it all here in black and white with a tint of blue added for effect.... enjoy!
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Thursday Morning Music Shuffle - Oh My and a Boo Hoo Mix
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I got those post-birthday hangover blues... hangover in the figurative sense (or is it literal???)
Anyway, some killer tunes in the shuffle - so let's get to it.
I got those post-birthday hangover blues... hangover in the figurative sense (or is it literal???)
Anyway, some killer tunes in the shuffle - so let's get to it.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Thursday Morning Music Shuffle -Unlicensed Gondolier Mix
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Time marches on... a chilly, winter-like morning in Nashville with some heavy fog in downtown and apparently across the Cumberland...
Now the playlist:
By 1991, Sam Phillips had already released five albums. The first four being on a Contemporary Christian Music label. By this point, she was married to Producer extraordinaire T-Bone Burnett (they would later divorce), and Burnett had produced two of her albums. They worked together again on the album Cruel Inventions. From that album, we have the lead track called Lying.
k.d. lang's first release in the States was called Angel with a Lariat which was released in 1987. I think I totally wore out my cassette tape copy of this one. Diet of Strange Places is a great jumping in point for this album (which still sounds great, some 25 years down the road).
Bruce Cockburn's album Dancing in the Dragon's Jaws was released in 1979 and produced one of this most popular songs (in fact his only song to hit the Top 40 in the US - not that we care about that). Wondering Where the Lions Are is a great song which has stood the test of time and remains one of my favorites.
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Time marches on... a chilly, winter-like morning in Nashville with some heavy fog in downtown and apparently across the Cumberland...
This was my view when I reached the top of the hill this morning...
By 1991, Sam Phillips had already released five albums. The first four being on a Contemporary Christian Music label. By this point, she was married to Producer extraordinaire T-Bone Burnett (they would later divorce), and Burnett had produced two of her albums. They worked together again on the album Cruel Inventions. From that album, we have the lead track called Lying.
A Fan-Made video of Lying...
I can't believe no video found for Diet... here's the title track to the album...
1979 was a good year for music. Coincidentally, we have the second song in a row from an album released in 1979. That year, British/American rock icons, The Pretenders released their self-titled debut album. We have an instrumental track from that record. Space Invader contains actually sounds from the classic arcade game Space Invaders.
Husker Du's entire recorded output was released within an approximately four year period, but they were, are and forever shall be one of the most influential bands ever (IMNSHO). Turn on the News from their second album, Zen Arcade, stands as one of the band's best.
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Monday, July 9, 2012
Monday Morning Music Shuffle - Uno, Dos, Tres, Catorce Mix
Well, it's Monday. Here is Nashville, we finally had some decent rain last night, and it looks like the heatwave has subsided for at least a few days.
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Let's get to the shuffle:
On Monday's, we like to dig into our archives.
1. First up, we have a track from the self-titled debut of a band which formed in England and featured an American lead singer). Chrissie Hynde is from Akron, Ohio and attended Kent State. She was at the school when the infamous shootings took place. While in university, we was in a band with Mark Mothersbaugh (Devo). Brass in Pocket was the seventh video played on MTV.
And finally, we stick to 1985. Rumbleseat from John Cougar Mellencamp's Scarecrow album. In 1985, liking Mellencamp was still hard for this burgeoning post-punk fan to admit, but like it I did. By the time, Mellencamp released his Lonesome Jubilee album, it was easier. I saw him on the Lonesome Jubilee tour with a bunch of Clash fans who challenged me with their far-left politics. The show was a joyful, three hour blow-out.
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If you want to keep up with the bands we have featured here on Ear to the Ground, now you can do so with this handy dandy new Facebook deal: https://www.facebook.com/lists/4272429808002 go and subscribe to this interest and have at it.
If you are on Twitter, you can following the Tweets of all of your favorite ETTG artists by Following these handy, dandy lists: All Ear to the Ground Related Tweets, Featured Artists for June, Featured Artists for July.
Meanwhile, if you would like, you may Follow me on Twitter or Subscribe (or "Friend" me) on Facebook.
Or Circle me on Google Plus...
Finally, I will wrap up this self-promotion with reminders that you can Subscribe to the blog in a number of different ways. Please do so, and tell your friends....
Let's get to the shuffle:
On Monday's, we like to dig into our archives.
1. First up, we have a track from the self-titled debut of a band which formed in England and featured an American lead singer). Chrissie Hynde is from Akron, Ohio and attended Kent State. She was at the school when the infamous shootings took place. While in university, we was in a band with Mark Mothersbaugh (Devo). Brass in Pocket was the seventh video played on MTV.
Next up, we have a track from the second album of Hoodoo Gurus, the legendary Australian band. The album, Mars Needs Guitars! , is one of their best, and Bittersweet remains one of my favorite songs.
Next, we have a track from the self titled debut of L.A. band, Lone Justice. The song, Ways To Be Wicked was written by Tom Petty and Mike Campbell. Lone Justice, the album was released during the early part of my college career, and was part of the soundtrack of that phase of my life.
And finally, we stick to 1985. Rumbleseat from John Cougar Mellencamp's Scarecrow album. In 1985, liking Mellencamp was still hard for this burgeoning post-punk fan to admit, but like it I did. By the time, Mellencamp released his Lonesome Jubilee album, it was easier. I saw him on the Lonesome Jubilee tour with a bunch of Clash fans who challenged me with their far-left politics. The show was a joyful, three hour blow-out.
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