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In case you missed it, please read my review of Jason P. Krug's album, The Zen of Losing. More importantly, please check out the album.
Week 2 of David Olney's residency at The 5 Spot was outstanding. Nothing too fancy, just flat out great music...
Today, we throw it back - and get a little "wild" even if it is not Wednesday. Strap yourself in and let's see where the shuffle takes us...
Showing posts with label The Weeks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Weeks. Show all posts
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Music City...um Wednesday Morning Shuffle - Sidewalk Used to End Mix
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Tonight, some of Nashville's best will gather at The 5 Spot in benefit for Megan Palmer. It is part of the Rod Picott Residency and the event will be live streamed on Concert Window.
Almost simultaneously, some of the best songwriters around will be playing an amazing round at The Country. Renee Wahl, Joe Nolan, Julie Christensen, and David Olney.
Oh to have wings and a time machine... or at least a clone.
Okay... here's the deal... due to different circumstances, I have missed the last two Music City Monday posts, so I decided to call an audible and so, for the next two days, I will be spinning tunes from the Music City Monday playlist. I tried to think of clever name for this anomaly, but alas...
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Tonight, some of Nashville's best will gather at The 5 Spot in benefit for Megan Palmer. It is part of the Rod Picott Residency and the event will be live streamed on Concert Window.
Almost simultaneously, some of the best songwriters around will be playing an amazing round at The Country. Renee Wahl, Joe Nolan, Julie Christensen, and David Olney.
Oh to have wings and a time machine... or at least a clone.
Okay... here's the deal... due to different circumstances, I have missed the last two Music City Monday posts, so I decided to call an audible and so, for the next two days, I will be spinning tunes from the Music City Monday playlist. I tried to think of clever name for this anomaly, but alas...
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Wild Wednesday Morning Shuffle - I Can't Tell You Mix
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TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT!
Well, after all the build up, tonight is the night of the E2TG 5 Year Anniversary Extravaganza! The 5 Spot is going to be hopping all night with RB Morris hitting the stage at 6pm for week 3 of his residency with guests Matt Urmy and Will Kimbrough and with Luella joining RB for some background vocals. Our show will follow with The Foresters kicking off the night, followed by Julie Christensen, Sergio Webb, and Chris Tench of Stone Cupid, Patrick Kinsley and A Fistful of Dollars, BARK, and Adrian+Meredith taking us home! As always, Nashville has tons of musical options tonight, but I hope you will consider our show and come out for as much of it as you can (preferably all of it because it will all be awesome).
On to the shuffle!
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TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT!
Well, after all the build up, tonight is the night of the E2TG 5 Year Anniversary Extravaganza! The 5 Spot is going to be hopping all night with RB Morris hitting the stage at 6pm for week 3 of his residency with guests Matt Urmy and Will Kimbrough and with Luella joining RB for some background vocals. Our show will follow with The Foresters kicking off the night, followed by Julie Christensen, Sergio Webb, and Chris Tench of Stone Cupid, Patrick Kinsley and A Fistful of Dollars, BARK, and Adrian+Meredith taking us home! As always, Nashville has tons of musical options tonight, but I hope you will consider our show and come out for as much of it as you can (preferably all of it because it will all be awesome).
On to the shuffle!
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Wild Wednesday Morning Shuffle - Sniffing That Frog Powder Mix
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Julie Christensen with Sergio Webb and Chris Tench, BARK, Adrian + Meredith, Patrick Kinsley and A Fistful of Dollars, and The Foresters - One Night! May 18! E2TG 5 Years!
ICYMI - E2TG premiered a new song by Douglas/Warren earlier today - check it out!
Also, my review of Strange Majik's Raised on Rock 'N' Roll is up now at No Depression.
In November 2013, my friend David Horton sent me a message to let me know that Darrin Bradbury (whose previous band Big Wilson River, I had written about in 2012) was going to be moving to Nashville and to keep an eye out for him. Darrin started kicking major league ass in Nashville, and I named him my Artist of the Year for 2014. Today, Darrin Bradbury was named one of 10 New Country Artists You Need to Know by Rolling Stone Country. I could not be more proud.
Tonight I am recommending: RB Morris with Jon Byrd at The 5 Spot to kick off Morris' month-long residency. And after that, Drew Kohl will be ecebrating the one year anniversary of his EP, Sweetheart at The Country with other cook folks like Tayor Alexander and Kiely Schlesinger.
Over the course of these last five years, I have had a blast creating playlists that represent the broad spectrum of my musical tastes and interests, and then letting the shuffle function work its magic. Some folks may think that traditional bluegrass segueing into death metal makes any sense. But, I disagree.. every odd combination and awkward transition is to my mind a reflection of the fabric of this life....
The Wild Wednesday shuffle is meant to be a celebration of that weird awkwardness... enjoy!
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ICYMI - E2TG premiered a new song by Douglas/Warren earlier today - check it out!
Also, my review of Strange Majik's Raised on Rock 'N' Roll is up now at No Depression.
In November 2013, my friend David Horton sent me a message to let me know that Darrin Bradbury (whose previous band Big Wilson River, I had written about in 2012) was going to be moving to Nashville and to keep an eye out for him. Darrin started kicking major league ass in Nashville, and I named him my Artist of the Year for 2014. Today, Darrin Bradbury was named one of 10 New Country Artists You Need to Know by Rolling Stone Country. I could not be more proud.
Tonight I am recommending: RB Morris with Jon Byrd at The 5 Spot to kick off Morris' month-long residency. And after that, Drew Kohl will be ecebrating the one year anniversary of his EP, Sweetheart at The Country with other cook folks like Tayor Alexander and Kiely Schlesinger.
Over the course of these last five years, I have had a blast creating playlists that represent the broad spectrum of my musical tastes and interests, and then letting the shuffle function work its magic. Some folks may think that traditional bluegrass segueing into death metal makes any sense. But, I disagree.. every odd combination and awkward transition is to my mind a reflection of the fabric of this life....
The Wild Wednesday shuffle is meant to be a celebration of that weird awkwardness... enjoy!
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Throwback Thursday Morning Shuffle - Ounce for Ounce Mix
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Well - as I get ready to write today's blog post, the news about the death of Prince at age 57 has just come to me. This is very sad news, and I am not sure at this point what else to say. Rest easy, sir, and thank you for the gift of your music.
I'll just move on into my shuffle - 'cause it is what I do.... This is throwback Thursday, and we have a really nifty shuffle - even though it includes one non-throwback song...
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Well - as I get ready to write today's blog post, the news about the death of Prince at age 57 has just come to me. This is very sad news, and I am not sure at this point what else to say. Rest easy, sir, and thank you for the gift of your music.
I'll just move on into my shuffle - 'cause it is what I do.... This is throwback Thursday, and we have a really nifty shuffle - even though it includes one non-throwback song...
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Wild Wednesday Morning Shuffle - Without Any Clues Mix
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Reason to love Nashville Part (some really high number so lets say 420): Last night, I went out to check out some live music. I saw (I think) eight amazing artists/bands - total admission price $2.
The Basement - New Faces Night is a pretty cool local institution. Although I do not out to it as often as I would like, when I do, I always discover great new music, and last night was not exception. I went out to see Sammy Brue and Levi Parham. They were both mind-blowingly good. Sammy Brue writes some really amazing songs. That he is fourteen years old is merely a chronological fact - not some much relevant to the quality of his music. Levi Parham is part of that incredible Oklahoma music community. In between those two, Joel Eckels from California was really good - he was joined by Zack Smith of Smooth Hound Smith for a few songs. Nashville newcomer, Kristen Ford, played one-man band style with lots of loops and stuff. Really dug her a lot.
I had to go to The 5 Spot to hang some posters for my upcoming 5 Year Anniversary Show. Do you know about that? Here's the event - ICYMI. Anyway, it was $2 Tuesday which is always a great hang. I checked the lineup and didn't immediately recognize any of the names (except host Derek Hoke) on the bill, and I kind of thought I might just put up my posters, grab a $2 Yazoo pint and head home. Yeah, about that... When I got to The 5 Spot, The John Hancock Band was on stage. This all-female band absolutely killed it! I'm not sure why I have not heard of them before now, but I am glad that oversight has been cleared up. Derek Hoke was up next with his all-star band (Paul Niehaus, Mark Robertson, and Steve Latanation)- they were brilliant as always, next up was Runner of the Woods who played folk, country, plus some Cajun music that warmed this misplaced Cajun boy's heart. The final act was Jack Kerowax (I have seen the name before and been intrigued). I am happy to report that the band lives up to the great name.
Hmm... coincidently, our Wild Wednesday shuffle falls of April 20 this year... read into that what you would like...
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Reason to love Nashville Part (some really high number so lets say 420): Last night, I went out to check out some live music. I saw (I think) eight amazing artists/bands - total admission price $2.
The Basement - New Faces Night is a pretty cool local institution. Although I do not out to it as often as I would like, when I do, I always discover great new music, and last night was not exception. I went out to see Sammy Brue and Levi Parham. They were both mind-blowingly good. Sammy Brue writes some really amazing songs. That he is fourteen years old is merely a chronological fact - not some much relevant to the quality of his music. Levi Parham is part of that incredible Oklahoma music community. In between those two, Joel Eckels from California was really good - he was joined by Zack Smith of Smooth Hound Smith for a few songs. Nashville newcomer, Kristen Ford, played one-man band style with lots of loops and stuff. Really dug her a lot.
I had to go to The 5 Spot to hang some posters for my upcoming 5 Year Anniversary Show. Do you know about that? Here's the event - ICYMI. Anyway, it was $2 Tuesday which is always a great hang. I checked the lineup and didn't immediately recognize any of the names (except host Derek Hoke) on the bill, and I kind of thought I might just put up my posters, grab a $2 Yazoo pint and head home. Yeah, about that... When I got to The 5 Spot, The John Hancock Band was on stage. This all-female band absolutely killed it! I'm not sure why I have not heard of them before now, but I am glad that oversight has been cleared up. Derek Hoke was up next with his all-star band (Paul Niehaus, Mark Robertson, and Steve Latanation)- they were brilliant as always, next up was Runner of the Woods who played folk, country, plus some Cajun music that warmed this misplaced Cajun boy's heart. The final act was Jack Kerowax (I have seen the name before and been intrigued). I am happy to report that the band lives up to the great name.
Hmm... coincidently, our Wild Wednesday shuffle falls of April 20 this year... read into that what you would like...
Thursday, March 31, 2016
Throwback Thursday Morning Shuffle - Tommy Said So Mix
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I have a lot on my mind, and I kind of feel an extended non-shuffle post coming on - when I have the time.
If you have not done so, I recommend watching the video of Michael Stipe singing "The Man Who Sold the World" on Fallon.
In short, the thoughts in mind are about the concept of limitations vs. the infinite. They are about the road to peace that is sometimes harder to walk but ultimately worth the extra effort. About the music "industry" and the value of art. About the "latest next big thing" vs. the really cool thing that may or may not someday be the "latest next big thing" but regardless is pretty amazing right in this moment.
It's all kind of jumbled in my mind, and for me the only way to unjumble it (or at least the best way) is for me to write it all down. Anyway, some jumbled thoughts may be coming.
Facebook controls what posts you see and even sometimes what pages you "like". This is why I #Crosspost links to this blog on both the E2TG Facebook Page and on my personal page. If you want to follow E2TG on Facebook, click the link give us a "Like". Even if you think (or know) that you "liked" us, go ahead and click the link and make sure you still do "like" us. Or don't. That's cool, too. Not as cool, but it's cool.
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People sometimes ask me, "How old does a song have to be to appear on "Throwback Thursday". Usually, I just say, "Interesting question..." and wander off.. Really, though, it's impolite to ask a song how old it is, so let's just say the songs on this playlist are all of a "certain age".
Shuffle:
I have a lot on my mind, and I kind of feel an extended non-shuffle post coming on - when I have the time.
If you have not done so, I recommend watching the video of Michael Stipe singing "The Man Who Sold the World" on Fallon.
In short, the thoughts in mind are about the concept of limitations vs. the infinite. They are about the road to peace that is sometimes harder to walk but ultimately worth the extra effort. About the music "industry" and the value of art. About the "latest next big thing" vs. the really cool thing that may or may not someday be the "latest next big thing" but regardless is pretty amazing right in this moment.
It's all kind of jumbled in my mind, and for me the only way to unjumble it (or at least the best way) is for me to write it all down. Anyway, some jumbled thoughts may be coming.
Facebook controls what posts you see and even sometimes what pages you "like". This is why I #Crosspost links to this blog on both the E2TG Facebook Page and on my personal page. If you want to follow E2TG on Facebook, click the link give us a "Like". Even if you think (or know) that you "liked" us, go ahead and click the link and make sure you still do "like" us. Or don't. That's cool, too. Not as cool, but it's cool.
Be sure to "Like" Ear to the Ground on Facebook!
People sometimes ask me, "How old does a song have to be to appear on "Throwback Thursday". Usually, I just say, "Interesting question..." and wander off.. Really, though, it's impolite to ask a song how old it is, so let's just say the songs on this playlist are all of a "certain age".
Shuffle:
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Wild Wednesday Morning Shuffle- Madonna After George Jones Mix
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Another fine night of tunes at $2 Tuesdays at The 5 Spot - hosted by Derek Hoke with DJ Tim Hibbs providing the pre/post/between performance music. The vinyl theme was girl groups.
A $2 cover netted performances by Jack Grelle with Ryan Koenig (from Pokey LaFarge's band), the return to Nashville of E2TG favorite Brock Zeman with the always amazing Blair Hogan*, Hoke and his always amazing band, and for the second night in a row Joseph Robert Krauss - this time with a full-band that was pretty darn impressive. I wasn't able to hang for the last act.
*If you missed Brock and Blair last night, they will be at Bobby's Idle Hour on Music Row tonight.
Patrick Kinsley and a Fistful of Dollars and Adrian + Meredith are part of the late show line-up at The 5 Spot.
Wednesday's are when we go wild at #E2TG. No not that kind of wild...
Be sure to "Like" Ear to the Ground on Facebook!
Another fine night of tunes at $2 Tuesdays at The 5 Spot - hosted by Derek Hoke with DJ Tim Hibbs providing the pre/post/between performance music. The vinyl theme was girl groups.
A $2 cover netted performances by Jack Grelle with Ryan Koenig (from Pokey LaFarge's band), the return to Nashville of E2TG favorite Brock Zeman with the always amazing Blair Hogan*, Hoke and his always amazing band, and for the second night in a row Joseph Robert Krauss - this time with a full-band that was pretty darn impressive. I wasn't able to hang for the last act.
*If you missed Brock and Blair last night, they will be at Bobby's Idle Hour on Music Row tonight.
Patrick Kinsley and a Fistful of Dollars and Adrian + Meredith are part of the late show line-up at The 5 Spot.
Wednesday's are when we go wild at #E2TG. No not that kind of wild...
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Thursday Morning Music Shuffle - Fox the Fox Mix
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Greetings and Welcome to Ear to the Ground, where we listen to music and tell you about it. Then we let you listen, too.
We have a rather interesting mix of music today - so let's jump to it....
JUMP
Greetings and Welcome to Ear to the Ground, where we listen to music and tell you about it. Then we let you listen, too.
We have a rather interesting mix of music today - so let's jump to it....
JUMP
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