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I am old enough to remember when the newspaper came every evening (or morning), and there was news in the morning, maybe at noon, and in the evening. Local news usually followed the national news. If there was "Breaking" news they would interrupt the regularly scheduled program (I remember my great aunt hated when they did that during one of her shows). But, it was usually actual breaking news. Oh and Time and Newsweek came every week if you got them which we sometimes did.
I also remember when CNN started - I thought it was cool because of the possibility of digging deeper into stories. Like much of early cable television - there were some cool ideas and interesting possibilities, but most failed to live up to their potential. (Music Television rarely has music, Arts and Entertainment is mostly reruns of Law & Order, need I go on...)
I didn't have cable for many years and so I kind of lost touch, but I remember walking into a bank or somewhere that had a television with CNN on and seeing the banner with BREAKING NEWS and thinking something really important and serious was happening, and then realizing it was an insignificant non-event that further realizing that such banners ran pretty much 24 hours a day, every day.
Then, the proliferation of news and "news" on social media.
All that to say, the last seven months have been exhausting. My desire to stay informed sometimes - often leads me down disgusting rabbit holes (I have a hard time not reading the comments). This week has been horrible. No matter how hard I try, I keep getting sucked into this constant state of outrage. And, yes, I should be outraged (everyone of good conscience should be outraged) but I also know I need to take care of my mental and spiritual health. I think about the warnings on airplanes - you are supposed to put your own mask on before you try to help someone else. If I burn out, I cannot be useful to anyone or any cause.
I guess I'm saying - just because something new is "breaking" several times an hour, I want to stay informed - it is okay to put limits or look for places to get a summary (at some interval besides constant).
Anyway... that's what's on my mind.....
It is Thursday. Since May, we have set aside Thursday's to revisit some moments, songs, and artists who have been a part of E2TG from 2011 (when we started) to the present... .It's been good to revisit some old friends and to hear all these great songs along side each other.
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Thursday, August 17, 2017
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Trending Tuesday Morning Shuffle - The Whole Picture Stank Mix
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Running a little behind today.
How about some outside the shuffle "Earie" Awards
1. The "Strong Spine"Award goes to Zachariah Red who released his album Backbone back at the beginning of the year. He won a preemptive "Earie" in 2015 on the basis of "40 Miles" the first single. The album was most excellent and deserving of an "Earie" all it's own.
2. Backbone was mastered by Timothy Ryssemus who released his own album under the Ricca Vita name. Ricca Vita - the album - was one of the freshest and most unique-sounding records of 2016. It is electronic music - but what struck me about it (and I think maybe Ryssemus benefited from working with singer-songwriters like Zach Red in this regard) was the focus. Electronic music can tend to lose me sometimes, but that was not the case with this record. So, I will give Ricca Vita the "Breath of Fresh Electronic Air" Award.
3. The "These Days" Award for 2016 goes to Charlie Hager. Yeah, it is the title of one of his songs (of which we premiered the video), but these days, America needs a voice like Charlie Hager. Plain spoken, honest, songwriting of the highest caliber. If you are looking for bells and whistles - go elsewhere. But, before you go, take a good honest listen to Charlie Hager's songs. His album American Saga is one you may not have heard, but it is one you really need to hear.
4. Our final "Earie" of the day is the "Happenstance Award" (you do know I just make these award names up off the top of my head don't you?). The award goes to Dingzui - a Nashville band who released Analogue in 2016. If not for a chance encounter at a David Olney show at Bobby's Idle Hour, there is a chance, I might would have missed out on hearing this album, and that would have been a shame. You have to hand it any band who titles songs "Graceland" and "The Tennessee Waltz" (neither of these are cover songs) and manages to pull it off which a couple of really excellent songs. The album is great, and since you may not have been at that David Olney show, I'm giving you a chance to not miss out.
To the shuffle:
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Running a little behind today.
How about some outside the shuffle "Earie" Awards
1. The "Strong Spine"Award goes to Zachariah Red who released his album Backbone back at the beginning of the year. He won a preemptive "Earie" in 2015 on the basis of "40 Miles" the first single. The album was most excellent and deserving of an "Earie" all it's own.
2. Backbone was mastered by Timothy Ryssemus who released his own album under the Ricca Vita name. Ricca Vita - the album - was one of the freshest and most unique-sounding records of 2016. It is electronic music - but what struck me about it (and I think maybe Ryssemus benefited from working with singer-songwriters like Zach Red in this regard) was the focus. Electronic music can tend to lose me sometimes, but that was not the case with this record. So, I will give Ricca Vita the "Breath of Fresh Electronic Air" Award.
3. The "These Days" Award for 2016 goes to Charlie Hager. Yeah, it is the title of one of his songs (of which we premiered the video), but these days, America needs a voice like Charlie Hager. Plain spoken, honest, songwriting of the highest caliber. If you are looking for bells and whistles - go elsewhere. But, before you go, take a good honest listen to Charlie Hager's songs. His album American Saga is one you may not have heard, but it is one you really need to hear.
4. Our final "Earie" of the day is the "Happenstance Award" (you do know I just make these award names up off the top of my head don't you?). The award goes to Dingzui - a Nashville band who released Analogue in 2016. If not for a chance encounter at a David Olney show at Bobby's Idle Hour, there is a chance, I might would have missed out on hearing this album, and that would have been a shame. You have to hand it any band who titles songs "Graceland" and "The Tennessee Waltz" (neither of these are cover songs) and manages to pull it off which a couple of really excellent songs. The album is great, and since you may not have been at that David Olney show, I'm giving you a chance to not miss out.
To the shuffle:
Friday, October 7, 2016
Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - What is Not Lost Mix
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I've decided to tell you a bit more about Buck 'N Stuff because, well, Buck 'N Stuff. First of all, they do not have any recorded music yet, but there is some live performance documentation in the form of videos. Including this one:
About the band: Members: Bass: Buck 'N Stuff Bass Player - has been known to play a giant fiddle (but not with Buck 'N Stuff) and is alleged to have once overheard two junkies talking through a motel wall in New Orleans. Drums: Buck 'N Stuff Drummer - is a strict adherent to Maritime Law and is rumored to be a Cat Lover. Guitar/Vocals: Buck 'N Stuff Guitarist/Singer - when not playing in Buck 'N Stuff usually can be found sitting behind a twangy table (pro-tip: Do not place drinks on the Twangy Table- word has it that Twangy Table players are kind of sensitive about this). Also does instructional videos about how to properly prepare chicken wings.
Tonight - I will be at Tim Carroll Rock 'N Roll Happy Hour at the world famous The 5 Spot, and then heading to The Beast for a tribute show to both Nebraska and Nashville Skyline featuring a whole bunch of really cool people - many of whom have been played on or featured by E2TG.
Tying all of this together as only E2TG can, today is release day for "How We Lost the War" by Zach Schmidt. This is one you really need to check out. Schmidt made his Music Roots debut on Wednesday. He is one of the folks for which the Buck 'N Stuff Guitarist/Singer sometimes plays Twangy Table. And, he will be singing at the tribute show tonight. See how I did that?
It is Friday - we have some featured songs in the shuffle:
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I've decided to tell you a bit more about Buck 'N Stuff because, well, Buck 'N Stuff. First of all, they do not have any recorded music yet, but there is some live performance documentation in the form of videos. Including this one:
About the band: Members: Bass: Buck 'N Stuff Bass Player - has been known to play a giant fiddle (but not with Buck 'N Stuff) and is alleged to have once overheard two junkies talking through a motel wall in New Orleans. Drums: Buck 'N Stuff Drummer - is a strict adherent to Maritime Law and is rumored to be a Cat Lover. Guitar/Vocals: Buck 'N Stuff Guitarist/Singer - when not playing in Buck 'N Stuff usually can be found sitting behind a twangy table (pro-tip: Do not place drinks on the Twangy Table- word has it that Twangy Table players are kind of sensitive about this). Also does instructional videos about how to properly prepare chicken wings.
Tonight - I will be at Tim Carroll Rock 'N Roll Happy Hour at the world famous The 5 Spot, and then heading to The Beast for a tribute show to both Nebraska and Nashville Skyline featuring a whole bunch of really cool people - many of whom have been played on or featured by E2TG.
Tying all of this together as only E2TG can, today is release day for "How We Lost the War" by Zach Schmidt. This is one you really need to check out. Schmidt made his Music Roots debut on Wednesday. He is one of the folks for which the Buck 'N Stuff Guitarist/Singer sometimes plays Twangy Table. And, he will be singing at the tribute show tonight. See how I did that?
It is Friday - we have some featured songs in the shuffle:
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Trending Tuesday Morning Shuffle - Imitation Soul Mix
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After three weeks of having a tooth pulled, having a really bad sinus infection (worst one I have ever had), and then Americana Fest, I did some recording for Double Shot with Sue last night - tonight's agenda is laundry and catching up on stuff. If you can, you should definitely head over to the High Watt for Brian Ritchey, Jon Latham, and Smoking Flowers.
Looking ahead, Amelia White and Mark Robinson each wrap up their residencies for September on Wednesday and Thursday. White's guest is Reckless Johnny Wales and in band guest Julie Christensen. Robinson's has a expanded Showband with amazing vocalists and writers Jonell Mosser and Vickie Carrico. Both shows are don't miss affairs.
Now, it is Tuesday. For Trending Tuesday, we are still shuffling from the "New Music" playlist - made up mainly of music I received either directly from artists or through publicists.
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After three weeks of having a tooth pulled, having a really bad sinus infection (worst one I have ever had), and then Americana Fest, I did some recording for Double Shot with Sue last night - tonight's agenda is laundry and catching up on stuff. If you can, you should definitely head over to the High Watt for Brian Ritchey, Jon Latham, and Smoking Flowers.
Looking ahead, Amelia White and Mark Robinson each wrap up their residencies for September on Wednesday and Thursday. White's guest is Reckless Johnny Wales and in band guest Julie Christensen. Robinson's has a expanded Showband with amazing vocalists and writers Jonell Mosser and Vickie Carrico. Both shows are don't miss affairs.
Now, it is Tuesday. For Trending Tuesday, we are still shuffling from the "New Music" playlist - made up mainly of music I received either directly from artists or through publicists.
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Trending Tuesday Morning Shuffle - Girl Mouth Mix
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Well... here we are... I know there were some pre-Americana shows around town last night, but tonight things officially begin. Unfortunately, due to circumstances yada yada, I will be severely limited in my ability to attend daytime events during the week, and as a caveat as I post recommendations, please understand, I will not necessarily be able to attend every one (although I would like to). Today - I have two recommendations: 1. The Green Room Music hosts an AMA Party at Fond Object beginning at 3:30 with some familiar names like Ben de la Cour, Tim Easton, Anne McCue, Amy Speace, Kevin Gordon and more. If you can make any of that, you should! 2. The Beast hosts Better Together: Americana Fest Eastside Kickoff Party - brought to by the Guitartown and Sin City (who put on last year's shindig that was for me one of the highlights of the whole fest). Hard to imagine, but they just may have outdone themselves this year. Aaron Lee Tasjan and Friends (lots of familiar names are friends with ALT), Chuck Mead and Friends (Chuck Mead has some really cool friends, too), and Lee Ann Womack and her All-Star band. They are holding back some big names, and there are tons of people in town. I really would not recommend missing this if at all possible. 8:00p.m. is the start time, but I would plan to arrive early - this one will reach capacity (I do believe). Included with Wristband/AMA credentials. Rumor has it that Darrin Bradbury will be spinning tunes in the Pub before the show along with Basement East booker extraordinaire Terry Rickards.
Much more to come...
It is Tuesday - let's check out what the ol' shuffle says is trending at E2TG....
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Well... here we are... I know there were some pre-Americana shows around town last night, but tonight things officially begin. Unfortunately, due to circumstances yada yada, I will be severely limited in my ability to attend daytime events during the week, and as a caveat as I post recommendations, please understand, I will not necessarily be able to attend every one (although I would like to). Today - I have two recommendations: 1. The Green Room Music hosts an AMA Party at Fond Object beginning at 3:30 with some familiar names like Ben de la Cour, Tim Easton, Anne McCue, Amy Speace, Kevin Gordon and more. If you can make any of that, you should! 2. The Beast hosts Better Together: Americana Fest Eastside Kickoff Party - brought to by the Guitartown and Sin City (who put on last year's shindig that was for me one of the highlights of the whole fest). Hard to imagine, but they just may have outdone themselves this year. Aaron Lee Tasjan and Friends (lots of familiar names are friends with ALT), Chuck Mead and Friends (Chuck Mead has some really cool friends, too), and Lee Ann Womack and her All-Star band. They are holding back some big names, and there are tons of people in town. I really would not recommend missing this if at all possible. 8:00p.m. is the start time, but I would plan to arrive early - this one will reach capacity (I do believe). Included with Wristband/AMA credentials. Rumor has it that Darrin Bradbury will be spinning tunes in the Pub before the show along with Basement East booker extraordinaire Terry Rickards.
Much more to come...
It is Tuesday - let's check out what the ol' shuffle says is trending at E2TG....
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Trending Tuesday Morning Shuffle - Wild One Mix
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I have been so inspired of late, watching friends having their dreams come true in so many ways.... The Americana Music Association announced their final group of artists for next months festival, and I was so happy to see some good friends on the list (many of them making their debuts as official showcase artists). Several people who may have read about on E2TG are on the list including the most recent two Artist of the Year!
Seeing the Foresters and others from the Dord Music Group - absolutely killing it at Athens PopFest and getting an amazing opportunity to play alongside their heroes from the Elephant 6 collective.
See friends releasing new albums and getting the opportunities to play "big" shows...
It moves me to do more with the opportunities I have been given.
Hey ho! Let's go! Tuesday - what's "trending" at E2TG? Find out!
Be sure to "Like" Ear to the Ground on Facebook!
I have been so inspired of late, watching friends having their dreams come true in so many ways.... The Americana Music Association announced their final group of artists for next months festival, and I was so happy to see some good friends on the list (many of them making their debuts as official showcase artists). Several people who may have read about on E2TG are on the list including the most recent two Artist of the Year!
Seeing the Foresters and others from the Dord Music Group - absolutely killing it at Athens PopFest and getting an amazing opportunity to play alongside their heroes from the Elephant 6 collective.
See friends releasing new albums and getting the opportunities to play "big" shows...
It moves me to do more with the opportunities I have been given.
Hey ho! Let's go! Tuesday - what's "trending" at E2TG? Find out!
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Thursday Morning Music Shuffle - DCCC Mix
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Made it to 800! You are currently reading the 800th post since I transferred the blog from Posterous (RIP) to Blogger. Also, assuming a few of you read this or some other post, Ear to the Ground will reach a milestone number of pageviews (aka one with a bunch of 0's).
It seems appropriate that this milestone (of a sort) post, contains a pretty random shuffle of some cools songs - including artists we've never featured, some old favorites, covers, pop culture references, and more. We do this just about every day.
In honor of post 800, I thought I would attempt to start a new hashtag meme - #twt (three word Thursday).
Made it to 800! You are currently reading the 800th post since I transferred the blog from Posterous (RIP) to Blogger. Also, assuming a few of you read this or some other post, Ear to the Ground will reach a milestone number of pageviews (aka one with a bunch of 0's).
It seems appropriate that this milestone (of a sort) post, contains a pretty random shuffle of some cools songs - including artists we've never featured, some old favorites, covers, pop culture references, and more. We do this just about every day.
In honor of post 800, I thought I would attempt to start a new hashtag meme - #twt (three word Thursday).
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Wednesday Morning Music Shuffle - Ice Cream, Candy, Balloons, and Magicians Mix
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Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Tuesday Morning Music Shuffle - Mixed Up, Muddled Up, Shook Up Mix
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It's been dreary few days in Nashville, and my mood has matched the weather. Music always helps... Here is today's dose...
It's been dreary few days in Nashville, and my mood has matched the weather. Music always helps... Here is today's dose...
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