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I have been laying pretty low this week - trying to work on somethings, but I did manage to get out early last night to see the kick off of the Crackerboots residency at The 5 Spot. Luella and Bill DeMain backed by an amazing band delivered some gorgeous jazz-influenced music. Singer-songwriter Cletus Carr opened, and I dug him. The residency continues every Wednesday through the end of October.
It is Thursday and throw it back to some music from previous decades... enjoy.
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Thursday, October 13, 2016
Thursday, June 16, 2016
Throwback Thursday Morning Shuffle - Where're the Twinkies Mix
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"The headboard knock through florescent thoughts and the sink drips off beat. Someone bangs on the door, Jimmy's feet hit the floor and the motel angels sing." "Junkie Love" by Darrin Bradbury.
I am insanely proud of Darrin (who played Music City Roots last night) and happy that so many
people got (or will get) to hear his incredible songs for the first time.
In case you missed it, I posted my review of Eli Rhode's album Ghost Therapy this morning. You can check it out HERE.
We made it to Thursday when we throwback things... let's go...
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"The headboard knock through florescent thoughts and the sink drips off beat. Someone bangs on the door, Jimmy's feet hit the floor and the motel angels sing." "Junkie Love" by Darrin Bradbury.
I am insanely proud of Darrin (who played Music City Roots last night) and happy that so many
people got (or will get) to hear his incredible songs for the first time.
In case you missed it, I posted my review of Eli Rhode's album Ghost Therapy this morning. You can check it out HERE.
We made it to Thursday when we throwback things... let's go...
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, May 26, 2016
Throwback Thursday Morning Shuffle - Big Brass Bed Mix
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Burning the candle at both ends... so, last night, I went home after work, and I feel asleep (after having not slept much the night before), and I work up just before 7:00. I looked at the time and immediately jumped up - still groggy and thinking that I had fallen asleep on the couch and slept through the night, and that I was now way far behind getting ready for work. After a bit, my head started to clear, and although I had to get ready fairly quickly for Stone Cupid at The High Watt, I was not actually too far behind. Needless to say, I had to punt on all of the other awesome stuff happening last night. Stone Cupid (the full band!!!!) were incredible. Julie Christensen is a force of nature, and man they can all play.
Thankfully, I am now well-rested and ready to take on the last day and a half before a three day weekend!
It is Thursday which is when we throw it back... E2TG style...
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Burning the candle at both ends... so, last night, I went home after work, and I feel asleep (after having not slept much the night before), and I work up just before 7:00. I looked at the time and immediately jumped up - still groggy and thinking that I had fallen asleep on the couch and slept through the night, and that I was now way far behind getting ready for work. After a bit, my head started to clear, and although I had to get ready fairly quickly for Stone Cupid at The High Watt, I was not actually too far behind. Needless to say, I had to punt on all of the other awesome stuff happening last night. Stone Cupid (the full band!!!!) were incredible. Julie Christensen is a force of nature, and man they can all play.
Stone Cupid at The High Watt 5/25/2016
Photo and effects by: Joe Wolfe-Mazeres
Thankfully, I am now well-rested and ready to take on the last day and a half before a three day weekend!
It is Thursday which is when we throw it back... E2TG style...
Monday, April 11, 2016
Music City Monday Shuffle - Locked Horns with Legba Mix
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Good morning - I am back after an extended weekend.
As I reported Thursday morning, Thursday night was one of those impossible choice Nashville nights. I ended up following musicians from gig to gig because I figured that was one way, I could be sure to catch as much as I could without being late for something else.
Thursday Night Recap (since this is my first post since then):
Started out at The Basement East for the inaugural edition of Lightning 100's Thunderground. $3.00 cover, $2.50 PBR pints and tons of cool music. Enjoyed hanging with some fine folks and hearing Don Gallardo and How Far West - who sounded so damn good. Becca Mancari was next, and I really dug her music. There was more awesome music on tap there - including Steelism, but I followed Adam Kurtz over to the American Legion Post 82 for the 3rd ever performance of Buck 'N' Stuff (the premiere Buck Owen's tribute band!). First up at the Legion was Matt Campbell - Troubadour who was backed by the farmer and Adele from The Farmer and Adele. Buck 'N' Stuff did not disappoint - there were flying beer bottles and lots and lots of Buck Owens' covers. After Buck 'N' Stuff wrapped up their set, I followed Buck 'N' Stuff bass player Cameron Carrus to The 5 Spot spot - to wrap up my night with an awesome set from Luella. Luella was backed by Tim Carroll, Toby Caldwell, and Cameron.
I spent the weekend with my daughter, and so I missed the reportedly (and expectedly) excellent Darrin Bradbury, Joey Kneiser, and Austin Lucas show.
Ah.. why cry over missed shows... Onward and upward!
My daughter and I had a an enjoyable afternoon yesterday at Sugar. A Bakery in Leiper's Fork, Tennessee listening to Lindsay Ellyn and Taylor Alexander backed by the Jess Perkins. They play just about every Sunday and mix up classic country covers with their own original music. Great music, great food, and a great atmosphere. Leiper's Fork is located south of Nashville near Franklin. The drive is gorgeous.
It is Monday - where we feature songs associated with or connected to Music City USA.
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Good morning - I am back after an extended weekend.
As I reported Thursday morning, Thursday night was one of those impossible choice Nashville nights. I ended up following musicians from gig to gig because I figured that was one way, I could be sure to catch as much as I could without being late for something else.
Thursday Night Recap (since this is my first post since then):
Started out at The Basement East for the inaugural edition of Lightning 100's Thunderground. $3.00 cover, $2.50 PBR pints and tons of cool music. Enjoyed hanging with some fine folks and hearing Don Gallardo and How Far West - who sounded so damn good. Becca Mancari was next, and I really dug her music. There was more awesome music on tap there - including Steelism, but I followed Adam Kurtz over to the American Legion Post 82 for the 3rd ever performance of Buck 'N' Stuff (the premiere Buck Owen's tribute band!). First up at the Legion was Matt Campbell - Troubadour who was backed by the farmer and Adele from The Farmer and Adele. Buck 'N' Stuff did not disappoint - there were flying beer bottles and lots and lots of Buck Owens' covers. After Buck 'N' Stuff wrapped up their set, I followed Buck 'N' Stuff bass player Cameron Carrus to The 5 Spot spot - to wrap up my night with an awesome set from Luella. Luella was backed by Tim Carroll, Toby Caldwell, and Cameron.
I spent the weekend with my daughter, and so I missed the reportedly (and expectedly) excellent Darrin Bradbury, Joey Kneiser, and Austin Lucas show.
Ah.. why cry over missed shows... Onward and upward!
My daughter and I had a an enjoyable afternoon yesterday at Sugar. A Bakery in Leiper's Fork, Tennessee listening to Lindsay Ellyn and Taylor Alexander backed by the Jess Perkins. They play just about every Sunday and mix up classic country covers with their own original music. Great music, great food, and a great atmosphere. Leiper's Fork is located south of Nashville near Franklin. The drive is gorgeous.
It is Monday - where we feature songs associated with or connected to Music City USA.
Thursday, March 17, 2016
Throwback Thursday Morning Shuffle - Tying Faith Mix
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It seems like just about everybody is at or on their way to South by Southwest, but believe it or not there is still plenty of live music here in Nashville.
Last night, I headed to Bobby's Idle Hour on Music Row - where every single Wednesday Sam Cooper hosts Sam's Jams which runs from noon until 8:00p.m. with constant songwriters all day. Last night, Brock Zeman and Blair Hogan from Ottawa played their second Nashville show - this time an acoustic show which sounded amazing.
Back across the river to The 5 Spot for the AGD Entertainment Spotlight. It was great to see Adrian + Meredith (who sounded great with an awesome full band - including Paul Niehaus on guitar and pedal steel) and Patrick Kinsley and a Fistful of Dollars (who are consistently one of my favorite live bands in town).
Tonight is the CD Release show for Charlie Hager (I have featured some songs from his brand new album American Saga). The music gets underway at 7:00 and The Crying Wolf - and there is a stacked lineup of music going all night.
Now, it is Thursday, so let us throw it back... I mean... let us throwback to some great tunes from some non-specific number of years ago.
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It seems like just about everybody is at or on their way to South by Southwest, but believe it or not there is still plenty of live music here in Nashville.
Last night, I headed to Bobby's Idle Hour on Music Row - where every single Wednesday Sam Cooper hosts Sam's Jams which runs from noon until 8:00p.m. with constant songwriters all day. Last night, Brock Zeman and Blair Hogan from Ottawa played their second Nashville show - this time an acoustic show which sounded amazing.
Back across the river to The 5 Spot for the AGD Entertainment Spotlight. It was great to see Adrian + Meredith (who sounded great with an awesome full band - including Paul Niehaus on guitar and pedal steel) and Patrick Kinsley and a Fistful of Dollars (who are consistently one of my favorite live bands in town).
Tonight is the CD Release show for Charlie Hager (I have featured some songs from his brand new album American Saga). The music gets underway at 7:00 and The Crying Wolf - and there is a stacked lineup of music going all night.
Now, it is Thursday, so let us throw it back... I mean... let us throwback to some great tunes from some non-specific number of years ago.
Monday, March 14, 2016
Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - Shoot Right Through You Mix
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Kind of a dreary, post-time change Monday in Nashville - although the sun was out this morning enough to blind me as I drove in to work.
It's a another Music City Monday - time to feature songs some how, some way connected to Nashville, Tennessee.
Darrin Bradbury is playing tonight at the fairly recently reopened 12th and Porter... Busy week of music coming up... more later...
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Kind of a dreary, post-time change Monday in Nashville - although the sun was out this morning enough to blind me as I drove in to work.
It's a another Music City Monday - time to feature songs some how, some way connected to Nashville, Tennessee.
Darrin Bradbury is playing tonight at the fairly recently reopened 12th and Porter... Busy week of music coming up... more later...
Thursday, February 4, 2016
Thursday Morning Music Shuffle - Suffered for Your Sanity Mix
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I had a fun time last night. Jeff Blaney and band started a month long residency at The 5 Spot. Renee Wahl was the special guest the first night. She was backed by Daniel Seymour and Patterson Barrett. Her songs and her voice were as spectacular as always. Jeff Blaney's band included Seymour, Justin Amaral, and Chuck Foster on keyboard. They sounded great.
Before that show was over, I had the great opportunity (thanks Mary) to get a sneak peak at the newly renovated 12th and Porter which is set for some Grand Opening shows this weekend with shows by Chuck Mead and Humming House. The venue had a long history in Nashville, and it was good to see it ready to open once again. The free food and drinks were nice, too.
Back to The 5 Spot in time to catch the tail end of the beginning of the Whiskey and Women night with Michaela Anne. Also on the bill, Joanna Barbara, Lauren Farrah, and Jesse Lafser. Quite an amazing night of music.
Tonight, The 5 Spot is the place again to settle in for the night... It is night one of another residency, this one featuring the great Paul Burch and the WPA Ballclub. Burch was one of the artists who helped to revitalize lower Broadway in Nashville in the early 90s. Burch and the WPA are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year with the release of Meridian Rising (about the life of Jimmie Rodgers) on Plowboy Records (featuring Jon Langford, William Tyler, Billy Bragg, and Tim O'Brien). This residency is a don't miss kind of Nashville event. Special guest tonight is another of Nashville's finest songwriters, Kevin Gordon!
A last minute cancellation set the stage for a pretty killer late night show featuring 2014 E2TG Artist of the year, Darrin Bradbury; 2015 E2TG Artist of the Year, Jon Latham; Chris Watts, Elli Perry, and Buck N Stuff (a Buck Owens tribute band that features East Nashville stalwarts, Adam Kurtz, Cameron Carrus, and Lemuel Hayes).
I am looking forward to tonight!
On to the shuffle:
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I had a fun time last night. Jeff Blaney and band started a month long residency at The 5 Spot. Renee Wahl was the special guest the first night. She was backed by Daniel Seymour and Patterson Barrett. Her songs and her voice were as spectacular as always. Jeff Blaney's band included Seymour, Justin Amaral, and Chuck Foster on keyboard. They sounded great.
Before that show was over, I had the great opportunity (thanks Mary) to get a sneak peak at the newly renovated 12th and Porter which is set for some Grand Opening shows this weekend with shows by Chuck Mead and Humming House. The venue had a long history in Nashville, and it was good to see it ready to open once again. The free food and drinks were nice, too.
Back to The 5 Spot in time to catch the tail end of the beginning of the Whiskey and Women night with Michaela Anne. Also on the bill, Joanna Barbara, Lauren Farrah, and Jesse Lafser. Quite an amazing night of music.
Tonight, The 5 Spot is the place again to settle in for the night... It is night one of another residency, this one featuring the great Paul Burch and the WPA Ballclub. Burch was one of the artists who helped to revitalize lower Broadway in Nashville in the early 90s. Burch and the WPA are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year with the release of Meridian Rising (about the life of Jimmie Rodgers) on Plowboy Records (featuring Jon Langford, William Tyler, Billy Bragg, and Tim O'Brien). This residency is a don't miss kind of Nashville event. Special guest tonight is another of Nashville's finest songwriters, Kevin Gordon!
A last minute cancellation set the stage for a pretty killer late night show featuring 2014 E2TG Artist of the year, Darrin Bradbury; 2015 E2TG Artist of the Year, Jon Latham; Chris Watts, Elli Perry, and Buck N Stuff (a Buck Owens tribute band that features East Nashville stalwarts, Adam Kurtz, Cameron Carrus, and Lemuel Hayes).
I am looking forward to tonight!
On to the shuffle:
Monday, October 19, 2015
Monday Morning Music Shuffle - Cold Front Mix
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Here we go... another week!
Kind of a low-key weekend. Got to hang out with some of the folks from Nashville's newest radio station: WXNA-LPFM on Saturday, and I picked up my t-shirt and tote bag. Things seem to be rolling along. The studio will be in the former location of Thirty Tigers above Grimey's and The Basement.
Last night, I went to the Basement East where East Nashville Songwriters Club made their debut in the new location with sets by Allen Thompson, Jay Rutherford (of Los Colognes) and Elise Davis. Cool night of music!
Speaking of cool... the temperatures were in the 30s this morning. Which makes the first song of the shuffle appropriate even is weather isn't exactly what the song is about.
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Here we go... another week!
Kind of a low-key weekend. Got to hang out with some of the folks from Nashville's newest radio station: WXNA-LPFM on Saturday, and I picked up my t-shirt and tote bag. Things seem to be rolling along. The studio will be in the former location of Thirty Tigers above Grimey's and The Basement.
Last night, I went to the Basement East where East Nashville Songwriters Club made their debut in the new location with sets by Allen Thompson, Jay Rutherford (of Los Colognes) and Elise Davis. Cool night of music!
Speaking of cool... the temperatures were in the 30s this morning. Which makes the first song of the shuffle appropriate even is weather isn't exactly what the song is about.
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Wednesday Morning Music Shuffle - Down do be do do wop a do do wop a do do wop Mix
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We move confidently into the middle of the week, and step one day further into this September.
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We move confidently into the middle of the week, and step one day further into this September.
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Wednesday Morning Music Shuffle - Champagne Eyes Mix
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The mid-week point has been reached... A fun night at The 5 Spot last night for $2 Tuesday. Got to meet and hear Angela Easterling. Her new album, Common Law Wife - which we have featured a few songs from - is one of the best I've heard this year. She has a very unique and beautiful sound. Joe Nolan played a full-band set. It was the first time I saw him with a drummer, and it sounded great! Host Derek Hoke played a short set backed by Paul Niehaus on pedal steel, Steve Latanation on drums, and Mark Robertson (of the Legendary Shack Shakers) on upright bass. Then, Carl Anderson played a long set of his wonderful songs. Not a bad $2 show...
Tonight, Brian Wright opens up the last week of the Joe Fletcher residency at The 5 Spot. I had to miss the first two weeks, but I will not miss this one. Two of East Nashville's finest writers.
Onto the shuffle:
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Monday, August 24, 2015
Monday Morning Music Shuffle - Strangest Cargo Mix
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Just as the weather is showing it's first signs of cooling off, the music around town is heating up. Shows are stacking up, Americana Music Association Festival is just a couple of weeks ago, outdoor shows are starting to ramp up...
Meanwhile, the E2TG Random Music Shuffles roll along. We have a good one that covers quite a bit of musical ground... shall we? We shall!
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Friday, September 6, 2013
Friday Morning Music Explosion - Digging Underneath Mix
So we made it through our holiday shortened workweek, and it's practically the weekend. Let's celebrate with a virtual explosion of music ... after the JUMP
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