Today's Membership Drive edition of Greetings from Nashville on WXNA is up on the archive. You can listen and look into becoming a sustaining member of the stations at wxnafm.org. HERE is a directly link to the show on the archive.
6:00am Greetings from Nashville by Jason and The Scorchers on Still Standing (EMI/EMI Records (USA))
6:03am Burdens Down (Live) by Kyshona Armstrong on Live from the Sanctuary (Kyshona Armstrong)
6:08am Thank Me Later by Devon Gilfillian on Black Hole Rainbow (Capitol Records)
6:12am I Wonder (feat. Patrick Dailey, W. Crimm Singers & Caroline Randall Williams) by Louis York on American Griots (Weirdo Workshop, LLC)
6:20am We Shall Be Free by Jason Eskridge on We Shall Be Free – Single (Jason Eskridge)
6:23am Quarantine Funk by Otto Gross on Quarantine Funk – Single (Otto Gross Music)
6:27am Frustrated by R.LUM.R on Afterimage – EP (PRMD)
6:32am Freedom by The New Respects on Before The Sun Goes Down (Credential Recordings (CRE))
6:35am South Gotta Change by Adia Victoria on South Gotta Change – Single (Atlantic Records)
6:39am Black Like Me by Mickey Guyton on Mickey Guyton – EP (Capitol Records Nashville)
6:44am Crazy Things by Lauren McClinton on Dawn (Lauren McClinton)
6:47am Feeling the Pain by The Shindellas on Hits That Stick Like Grits (Weirdo Workshop, LLC)
6:52am Break N’ Lude 1 by Daru Jones & Bobby J From Rockaway on One Mic & Drum Breakstrumentals (Fat Beats Records)
6:56am Sword and Stone by Victor Wooten on Sword and Stone (Vix Records)
TONIGHT! This is not a drill! A rare Nashville appearance by the one and only Bill Bloomer plus a full band show by the inimitable Stuffy Shmitt. All that plus me! $10 cover - proof of vaccine or negative test and ID required for entry, Doors around 5:30 and music will start pretty promptly at 6pm.
Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 4 - penultimate) (songs 22-27):
22. "No Answers" by Elisa Nicolas
First up today, we have the first single after a 12 year hiatus from Canadian-born, Ohio based singer-songwriter Elisa Nicolas who is an Asian-American, LGBTQ+ artist working to promote inclusivity.
23. "Liberation" by Arkells
Next up, we have the lead track from Canadian band Arkells new album Blink Once which was recored in L.A. and completed across the continent in Toronto.
24. "Hurt" by Raveis Kole
Washington state duo Raveis Kole returns to the Playlist with their latest - a cover of the Nine Inch Nails song famously covered by the late great Johnny Cash.
25. "Lately" by Lilly Hiatt
Next up, we have Nashville's own Lilly Hiatt with the title track from her forthcoming new album.
26. "Like This - REMMI Remix" by Becca Mancari
Another Nashville favorite, Becca Mancari is up next with a remix of her song originally released on her album The Greatest Part.
27. "Angel Complete" by The Persian Leaps
And we close this segment of music with a track from Drone Etiquette - the new EP by this Minneapolis based band.
Hitting my mid-week stride... this Friday, the new Featured Friday Playlist will cover two weeks of new releases plus other recent submissions we may just be getting to... We are currently wrapping up the current playlist which we originally posted on June 11.
Featured Friday Playlist recap (Part 7) (songs 25-27):
25. "Lullaby" by Rafa
First up, we have a new single from this Australian singer-songwriter - born of Dutch and Colombian parents - inspired by the birth of his first child. Rafa is joined by Syd Taylor of Stereo Jane.
26. "Ain't so Kind" by Supermutt
Next up, we have the lead track from the new album by this rock and roll band from New Jersey. Great stuff.
27. "Creepy Crawlie" by Muscle Vest
And we close this short segment with the lead track from the new album by this noise rock band from London. A cool way to close us out.
We wrap up the Featured Friday Playlist recap (which has spanned two weeks) tomorrow - with the final two songs.
Had a fun night out hearing live music and seeing people - including seeing more people who I haven't seen in over a year.
Featured Friday Playlist recap Part 5 (The Finale) (songs 33-38):
33. "Neon (feat. Lori Sky)" by Bilbosa
First up, we have the new single from this collective from Italy - joined by singer originally from Ireland and now based in Scotland.
34. "Distance" by Pastel Coast
Next, we have the new single from this French dream pop band.
35. "Specchio Di Venere" by Moonchy & Tobias
Next up, we have a track from the recently released 4th EP from the collaboration between vocalist Pat Moochy and multi-instrumentalist Todd Tobias.
36. "Alma" by Fotis Delinikolas
Next up, we have the title track from the recent prog metal album from Greek composer and guitarist Fotis Delinikolas
37. "Sentiment" by Ventruss
We have a new single from this metal band from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Crushing.
38. "Exorcism - Video Series Edit" by Genus Ordinis Dei
We close with the ninth episode of the series Glare of Deliverance (we have featured several parts of this). Genus Ordinis Dei are a pioneering symphonic death metal band from Italy. Always good to have this band close out our playlist.
Featured Friday Playlist recap Part 5 (The Final Chapter) (Songs 45-52):
45. "Hey Mama (Edit)" by Zebrah
First up, today, we have a single - off the debut EP Stripes (due out in May) from this London-based French duo. A great sounding song.
46. "Call of the Morning" by Ventrelles
Manchester band Ventrelles are up next with their follow-up to last year's "County Lines". This time out - they bring a psych drenched pop sound that hits me just right.
47. "Shut Down" by John Louis
Next up, we have a fantastic song from Minneapolis based singer-songwriter John Louis. It is the follow-up to "Gone Too Far" which was released back in February. Both songs are being released together on CD as an A/B - a homage to the classic 45s Louis grew up with. I love this song.
48. "She Has Spoken" by Dawn-Song
I also love this song - from the forth-coming debut album For Morgan (due in May) from this Welsh-born singer songwriter. The album is an audio time-capsule from father to son. This first single is a lovely song.
49. "Somewhere to Run" by Jon Flynn
Jon Flynn from the L.A. band Diamonds Hands (who are going to be releasing their fourth album later this year) just released his solo debut album Citrus. This song - and the album have a crystal cool Brit pop sound. I dig.
50. "So High" by Mass Experience
Australian duo - Mass Experience was formed by Katie M. Little and Timothy Poulton who met twenty-five years ago - they each pursued successful careers (Poulton as a photographer - visiting remote spots on the planet and Little as a stand-up comedian and author. When COVID-19 grounded both their careers - Mass Experience was born. This is the third single from their forthcoming album.
51. "Lonely In Space" by The Buzzards of Fuzz
Next, we have the new single from Atlanta based groovy psych rock band - The Buzzards of Fuzz. Their first full-length album is due out in September. This is cool stuff.
52. "Anti-Social" by ACORN
And, we close out this week's playlist with a song that caught my ear because I could relate to the sentiment. ACORN is based in Nashville - the music is described as country-pop which is something I usually don't care for, but then again - I don't care for genre labels in general - I'm glad I checked this out. I always like to end the playlist with something interesting and a little different - and I think this fits the bill.
As I mentioned the other day, as I do every year, I take stock of E2TG and what I might do differently. One question that always comes to me and that I always struggle with is should I focus of featuring less music but be more in-depth or do I continue to cover as much music as I can - even if that means I can only write a little about each song/album/artist.
Of course, I had plans for this year that due to 2020 never came to fruition, but overall, I am happy about how things have worked out. The Featured Friday Playlist has gained followers and I have gotten so hear so many great new artists.
Initially, I thought I might just list the shuffle songs with no exposition and only focus on writing about new songs - but to be honest, I was never comfortable with that approach. I do know that longer reviews, interviews, etc. would be great, but right now, I am just not in the headspace to do those. Maybe that will change as we slowly emerge from this crisis - whenever that slow emergence begins.
Some aspects of what I do have become harder - and it is really minor annoyances. Like tagging of Facebook. I like to tag featured artist on Facebook - 1. to let the artist know I wrote about them and 2. so that interested readers can check out the social media pages of the artists featured. It has, however, become more difficult and burdensome to tag pages on Facebook. To me, it used to be easier - now sometimes you have to use the exact format of how the page URL is named or Facebook brings up the artist's personal page first instead of the artist page - AND it won't let a page tag a personal page.
The other thing which I posted about on Facebook is that it has become harder and harder to figure out where a band or artist is from. I am not sure if that is intentional for some reason I don't understand, but it is something I like to know and share.
Any way, just being transparent about my process. E2TG will be entering its tenth year soon, and it has survived this long by adapting to the changing circumstances and by my posting on a consistent basis.
We continue on with our Featured Friday Recap... songs 14-16
14. "I Just Want U Here" by Xelfiy
Up first, we have a direct artist submission that actually came in right as I was putting together this week's playlist. The e-mail was so genuine, and the song really caught me. Xelfiy is a young artist - I don't know much about him but this song is dedicated to his late father. Dig it!
15. "Tunnel" by Plastic Barricades
Next up, we have a track from the recently released Self-Theories by this duo who are based in London and Paris. Really interesting sound.
16. "Lonely Landslide" by Perfectparachutepicture
And closing out this short segment, we have the newest single from the UK band known affectionately as PPP. Really nifty alt-rock. A great addition to the playlist.
Tomorrow - we wrap up with weeks playlist. Songs 17-19
So, I got a new pair of glasses yesterday. For those of you who don't wear glasses, it is a big deal. 1. the new glasses potentially change your face - which is a big deal - although my quarantine beard is probably a bigger deal, and the new frames aren't dramatically different from the old ones. 2. If your prescription has changed, there is a moment of clarity when you first put on the new glasses - as if the world seems brand new. It is a passing feeling - at most lasting a day or two - but it is...er um... eye opening.
Seeking improved clarity is a worthy goal whether talking physical eyesight or something more philosophical. The world can be so confusing with conflicting messages bombarding us all day/every day. People try to cast doubt on facts, you wonder who you can trust, news is filtered through the lens of people with agendas. Even with the unfortunate right/left, red/blue, conservative/liberal dichotomy, even if you align yourself with one side or the other, there are factions on either side of the ideological aisle who offer different perspectives. And you are left wondering what is real, what is truth.
Forgetting politics for a minute... looking at diet - one message will say - eat "this" instead of "that" but then a different voice will say - well "this" is no good, you need to eat "something else" or you actually do need to eat "that' because it is not as bad as people say.
So, we all need more clarity in a variety of ways, so that is why - that momentary clarity of a new pair of glasses is so refreshing. Maybe, we all need to get a new pair of metaphorical glasses on a regular basis...
We continue to recap this week's Featured Friday Playlist with songs 21-25:
21. "Black Summer" by The Red Step
We start things off with the first single from the eponymous debut album by The Red Step from Belgrade, Serbia. The band features Tobias Nathaniel from The Black Heart Procession. I am digging the garage/post-punk sound here. Can't wait to hear more.
22. "Mama's Got a Gig" by New Yeller
Next up, we have an absolutely wonderful track from New Yeller who are from Vermont and Brooklyn. The song - written by the band's singer Laura Schweizer and features a gorgeous violin solo from 17 year Charlotte Knutsen. Zachariah Hickman (Josh Ritter, Ray Lamontagne, and Barnstar!) guests on upright bass.
23. "Seeing Shapes" by Teen Creeps
Teen Creeps are a Belgian three-piece band with an affinity for fuzzy guitars and fast-paced drums. This is their latest single. A great addition to the Playlist.
24. "Grand Scheme of Things" by David Woodard
Next up, we have the title track to the new EP by Nashville based jangle pop artist David Woodard. Really digging this.
25. "Fascination" by Watch Clark
Watch Clark is an electronic musician from Seattle. We covered the previous EP back in the Spring. This hard-hitting track is a great way to close out this segment of music.
ICYMI - This morning, we premiered the new album from Cursive is Code - called The State Enforced Renaissance - you check it out HERE.
I have a short work week this week - off on Friday, but expect some E2TG posts anyway - and things have been exceedingly busy here. So, I am going to skip the preliminaries. It is a new month... let's go!
Today, we recap songs 16-20 of this week's Featured Friday Playlist - tomorrow, we wrap up the recap with songs 21-25.
16. "Broken Nation" by Learn to Fly
We start things off with what appears to be a new alternative rock band from South Carolina. I'm digging this.
17. "Shake the Dust" by Highway Women
Next up, we have an uplifting single from the Highway Women. It is a song about taking chances. The Highway Women features five singer-songwriters and is based in Nashville.
18. "Darkest Lines" by Scenius
We have our second listen to UK band Scenius. Scenius features Steve Whitfileld who we first met as part of Klammer amd Fabrice Nau. Really dig this electronic music.
19. "Where can I buy fresh berries?" by Fellow Hollow
Fellow Hollow is an indie-folk/bedroom synth duo from Columbus, Ohio. This is a wonderful song about dealing with loss in the modern world.
20. "Little Girl" by Melissa D.
And, we close with the title track of the new EP from Vermont singer-songwriter Melissa D. Lovely and uplifting music, and a great way to end this segment of the Playlist.
A gentle reminder that "Outrage fatigue" is real and is actually a tool of fascists like Trump. Keep fighting but give your self permission to step back and relax and rest before picking up the fight again. I was thinking about this today, and in my head, my initial counter-thought was that it was my white privilege to think I could take a break (and that is a question worth considering), but I say this for everyone in the fight.
The other thing is recognizing what is productive. I absolutely hate comment sections - it brings out the shittiest side of everyone. But, (if you critically evaluate the role of trolls in such forums) it can be a way to understand the "other side". If a person making comments is being genuine and honest, even if you think they are misguided or wrong, the words they use and the arguments they make can help to shed light on what we are up against.
That being said, I can waste time and energy getting worked up over posts in the comment section of articles, tweets, or Facebook posts. It can (and does) put me into a mental tailspin and contributes to my exhaustion and burnout. Like all of life, balance is important. This fight is essential and critical and vital, but it is not everything. Quite moments, laughs with friends, music, art, nature are all important, too.
Continuing our Featured Friday Playlist recap with songs 9-12. We will cover songs 13-15 tomorrow to wrap up this week's list.
9. "I Love You (Don't Laugh)" by Andre Salvador and the Von Kings
Andre Salvador and the Von Kings is the moniker of indie pop singer-songwriter Tim Cheplick who is based in Brooklyn. This is the debut single from the forthcoming self-titled album. The album was recorded in Nashville and produced by Robin Eaton. Proving that coincidences reign supreme here at E2TG, Robin Eaton has worked with numerous artists and friends including Tommy Womack, Tim Easton, and Swan Dive to name a few. Most famously (I guess), he has worked alongside Jill Sobule on several albums.
10. "Hold On (Italians in the Night)" by Beth McKee
Friend of E2TG Beth Mckee is back with a new single that captures the feelings this time in which are are living. The song was co-written at the beginning of the pandemic with fellow Orlando singer-songwriter Terri Binion. McKee's drummer husband plays on the album. And she once again works with producer John Pfiffner who produced her Dreamwood Acres album - which was our introduction to her music.
11. "Your Parents (Dancing with the Stars)" by Benedict Sinister
Next up, a rather interesting track from electro-pop artist Benedict Sinister which is a pointed and clever take on meeting the significant other's parents - told with a distinctively New York bent. The song is packed full of references - pop culture, politics and more. The cleverness never overwhelms the joy of the track.
12. "Barcelona (Memoryy Remix)" by Kevin Herig
A remix of a recent single by indie-pop singer-songwriter Kevin Herig by electro-pop artist Memoryy. I dig it. A cool addition to this week's playlist.
The reality has really begun to set in for me that we are still in the early stages of the COVID-19 crisis here in the U.S. The idea that even the best guesses mean that we have longer to go under these present conditions than we have experienced so far. Temporary no longer seems like the right word, but this is temporary - just longer-term temporary.
One question on many of our minds is what will the world and our worlds look like at the end of this crisis. That things will change no longer seems the question but rather how will they change. In some ways, I can look upon this change as a good thing - although change - especially radical change - is by its nature frightening. I mean, we have been given this time, and it behooves us all to take the time for deep reflection of what is important and how we might live to best reflect our priorities. Being forced to slow down, to not go out has provided a clarity on somethings.
I already see myself considering things and deciding on some level that they aren't really that important to me, and on the other hand considering my past hesitation to step out boldly on other things - and wondering why I ever let fear stand in my way.
For now, E2TG is still important to me, and I hope it is to some of you. At the beginning of this year, I changed some things about E2TG to better utilize my time. Now, I have been given a chance to reflect upon those changes and see what is working and what isn't. So, expect more changes.
What will not change, for as long as I continue to write E2TG, is my commitment to featuring music that crosses genres with a focus on independent artists and bands. More to come, I am sure...
In case you missed it, we premiered the new song from Nicole Boggs ! the Reel this morning. Check it out HERE!
One thing I have been struggling with recently is keeping up with all of the livestreams being done by musicians. Don't get me wrong, it is a great and necessary thing in this strange and difficult times, but even as just a fan, I have trouble keeping up with all the scheduled and impromptu streams. I have had a few requests to mention some streams, but I struggle there, too.
I don't have any solutions for this except keep up with your favorite bands and if they post a livestream share it as best as you are able. Check out some of the on-line festivals to potentially discover new music and share that, too.
Honestly, I don't think E2TG is flexible enough nor do I have time enough to be a good source for sharing these events, but as fan, I will definitely share whenever I am able.
Something else that has been on my mind, as I have been shuffling from my phone memory, sometimes songs come up by bands that no longer exist and maybe bands that broke up over difficult internal issues. In some cases, every reference to the band has been scrubbed from the internet. Also, some bands disavow or at least remove older music from their sites possibly because it no longer represents who they are.
In any case, I don't delete songs from my phone memory and so they may come up in the shuffle. While I support anyone's decision to distance themselves from certain parts of their pasts - I personally think every part of my story has contributed to who I am today. Even the parts I am not at all proud of.. anyway, that has been on my mind...
Moving tentatively forward... trying to find a path. I believe we will come through this, but I am certain we will be changed. I think about events in my lifetime. I think about 9-11 and that did permanently change us. But, for those of us not directly impacted by the attacks themselves, for many of us, our daily lives didn't change that much, and in that respect it is different.
I think about Nashville still reeling from the March 3 tornado and then to have this on top of it. What will East Nashville look like when this is over. I think about my many friends directly and profoundly affected by this - what will their lives look like on the other side. When the venues reopen - and it is declared all safe (not my Trump but by doctors and scientists) - will we still be cautious in our interactions. I keep saying that I can't wait to be able to hug all my friends but that first time -what will it be like.
There are great sites for getting up-to-date and accurate information. Don't rely on social media posts or even mainstream news - which at best may be dated and incomplete. Check with the health department in your area.
E2TG is a music blog, and although, I like to use this space to share my thoughts and feelings, they are just that, thoughts and feelings.
Anything that seems like advice, take with a grain of salt. But, do find people you can talk to and share your fears and frustrations. We may be physically separated but you are not alone.
We have a song premiere tomorrow morning that I am very excited about. And, we have some cool new music on the way for Friday. I have updated the Recent and Upcoming Release listing, and I added a bunch of new music to my phone. None of the stuff came up in today's shuffle, but they will come up.
As I mentioned yesterday, I started working from home today. I know that I am extremely fortunate as compared to many people that I know and love.
Like, I am sure most of you, I am overwhelmed by how this virus and the necessary steps taken to try to curtail it have affected nearly every aspect of life as I know it.
For right now, support each other as best you can. Take necessary precautions, don't panic, don't be a jerk, ask for help if you need it, love one another.
I'll be here sending out music as best as I can...
Last night's show at Dee's in Madison was so beautiful. I believe a ton of money was raised, the music was so impressively Nashville, a huge turn out. For me, it was my first time reconnecting my community since Tuesday morning's storm - and so many of them were there. It seemed like I couldn't turn around or turn a corner without seeing someone new. It is one thing to see a Facebook post saying someone was okay, but it was something else to see those people in the flesh and to hug them.
I honestly don't have much to say about the music - everything I heard was phenomenal and I know I probably missed more than I saw - there were so many people to hug and talk to. It was appropriate that Jon Latham acted as emcee. Not many have his ability to engage a crowd and not many can appreciate the significance of each of the musical guests.
Big thanks to Brian Wright, Sally Jaye, and Cafe Rooster Records for making this happen. Thanks to everyone for all of the hugs and kindness. And thanks to Dee's and their staff for being awesome.
I think it is important to say - even those of us who were minimally or only indirectly affected by the devastation are dealing with shock and loss. I am reminded of something I heard about the circles of grief. Basically (and simplified), it would be in appropriate for me to unburden my feelings about this tragedy with someone who suffered a significant and tangible loss due to the storm, but it is not only okay but important for me to talk to someone who was affected in the same way or less than I was affected. I don't know if I explained that well, but what I am trying to say is that I have no doubt that this disaster has affected me, and it is unhealthy for me to feel guilty for having those feelings.
Featured Friday Playlist
It is time to unveil this week's E2TG Featured Friday playlist:
The much anticipated first song from Brian Wright and the Sneakups forthcoming Lapse of Luxury album - "Patrick's Crossing" is a great song.
New music from Nashville's Mary Bragg
Our first taste of Candlelight Blue by Zografi Music. We have featured Paul Zografi's music before - for this new release he enlists the help of some musician friends to present his songs. Long time E2TG favorites Drew Kohl and Kiely Connell are among the talented players
The new single from long-time E2TG favorite Strange Majik (aka David from The Dead Exs - for really long-time E2TG readers)
A track from the newly released album from another long-time E2TG favorite Dean Fields
More new music from local favorites: Kristen Englenz, Caleb Caudle, and Sad Baxter
New E2TG submissions from Iron Mike Norton, 100 Mile House, Broads (with Millie Hirst). The Mystery Plan, Tiny Fighter, and African Head Charge.
Today's Greetings from Nashville is streaming at wxnafm.org. Here is the direct link to the show.
Tomorrow is New Release Friday. I am very excited that Kristen Englenz's new album Ingenue is being released!
Also, be on the look out, we will be premiering a new single and video from Brett Ryan Stewart.
As usual, lots of great live music in Nashville tonight. I wish I could do it all. It is the last night of the Nick Nace Residency at Tennessee Brew Works. The last night of the Anana Kaye and Irakli Gabriel Residency at Bowery Vault, and the first (second?) ever show by Dirt Reynolds (Chris Watts, Ryan Dishen, Jason Paradise, Drew Kohl) at The 5 Spot with Matt Woods and 2018 E2TG Band of the Year The Big Dumb!
Featured Friday Playlist It is the last day to check out this current Featured Friday Playlist. A newly minted list will be up tomorrow!
I am still trying to get my bearings after a whirlwind week and weekend and jumping into this week with both feet in the fire (to mix at least two metaphors).
Thinking a lot about the state of the world and the state of our nation and how the last three years have been so exhausting and demoralizing. The evil of one person or even a group of people does not surprise me. I know that evil exists in this world, but what has been so disheartening is the large number of people who have supported and enabled this evil.
I wrote in this space for a while about everything that was going on, and then I stopped. I am not sure if I can articulate why I stopped. Maybe it was that I felt I was preaching to the choir. I think for a time I thought that some people just weren't aware of what was happening. That their were white supremacists in the highest levels of the government, that the people in charge of protecting our most precious resources (people and the environment etc.) were hell-bent on destroying what they were supposed to protect.
I have come to accept that their are a significant number of people who know exactly what is going on and either support these cruel policies or choose to ignore them. And that is what has been so disheartening. I still maintain that their is a place for healthy debate on conservative vs. progressive viewpoints. But the fight we have today is not conservative vs. progressive or Democrat vs. Republican. It is a fight for the heart of our country - for our existence as a democracy against the rising tide of totalitarianism.
To be honest, the Democratic Presidential nomination process has been especially disheartening. At a time, when we should be single-minded in our goal - we are divided. People are treating candidates as if they are on equal footing with the current occupant of the White House. That is not the case.
The purpose of the primaries and the caucuses should be to find our best candidate. If you support one candidate over the others, tell me why. Convince me, but do it without tearing down the other candidates. One of this field will be the Democratic nominee and whether that person is our choice or not, we have to be committed to getting that person elected.
I do not claim to know whether we need the most progressive person or the most centrists. Certainly, there are no end of people who seem to know. Fine. Convince all of us. For the LGTBQ+ community, for communities of color, for the disabled, women - this election matters and is a matter of life and death. Act like it, vote like it.
On another note:
I am gearing up for the 2nd episode of Greetings from Nashville - my new morning show on WXNA. It will air tomorrow morning at 6AM on WXNA 101.5FM and wxnafm.org. If you miss the live broadcast, the show will be available on the archive shortly after 7AM. Here is a sneak peak at part of the show!
Featured Friday Playlist
Wednesday Morning Shuffle:
Another fun and eclectic shuffle today....
"Ain't No Right Way (To Do the Wrong Thing)" by John Rey-Reed (from Learnin' to Drive the Truck)
"The Next Tear" by James Scott Bullard (from Full Tilt Boogie)
"Dreamer" by Tim Henderson (from The Legacy Collection Volume 5: Songs of Protest)
A song dedicated to Martin Luther King - from the late, Kerrville New Folk award winner.
"Bake My Beans" by Brock Zeman (from Hey Tom)
Our old friend Brock Zeman - covering our old friend Tom House - from the recently released tribute album. In addition to Brock Zeman and his long-time musical compatriot Blair Hogan - this album also features cellist Raphael Weinroth-Browne - who we met through some of our more experimental Canadian artists.
"I Can't Feel It Anymore" by Tombstones in Their Eyes (from Maybe Someday)
"Fanny Sketch" by Ty Segall (from Fanny)
From the EP by Ty Segall about his dog.
"Perfectly Imperfect" by Ten Penny Gypsy (from Ten Penny Gyspy)
"Second Wind" by John Dennis (from Second Wind)
As we continue to feature Mortal Flame, we go back and pick up the title track from his previous release.
"Werewolves of London" by Flamin' Groovies (from At Full Speed - Complete Sire Recordingws 1976-79)
A 1979 cover of the 1978 Warren Zevon hit.
"Turquoise and Silver (Reprise)" by Davis Raines (from Turquoise and Silver)
A brief reprise of the title track to the new album from the celebrated Nashville songwriter.
"Sweet Georgia Brown" by Johnny Gimble (feat. Merle Haggard) (from Celebrating With Friends)
We close with the late legendary Western Swing fiddle player - joined by Merle Haggard on a 2010 recording of the 1925 jazz standard.
VIDEO PLAYLIST
Recent and Upcoming Releases:
Recent: 1/07 - The Singing Butcher - "Top 40" (single) 1/08 - Luis Mojica- Shaman Food (LP) 1/10 - Palm Ghosts - "Wide Awake and Waiting" (single)(E2TG First Impression) 1/10 - Mary Bragg and Drivin' N Cryin' - "Don't Walk Away" (cover) (single) 1/10 - Them Airs - "Food Pyramid" (single) 1/10 - Lilly Hiatt - "Brightest Star" (single) 1/10 - Strange Majik - "Lo-Fi Hi" (single) (E2TG First Impression) 1/10 - Dean Fields - "Armadillo" (single) 1/10- Chicago Farmer - "All in One Place" (single) 1/10 - RB Morris - Going Back to the Sky (LP) 1/10 - Guided By Voices - "Volcano" (single) 1/10 - Sunshine Boys - "Infinity Girl" (single) 1/11 - Dolour (Shane Tutmarc) - "The Snake Eye" (single) 1/12 - Francesco Mariano - "Nine Lives" (single) 1/13 - Lauren Anderson - "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" (cover) (single) 1/14 - Drive-By Truckers - "Thoughts and Prayers" (single) 1/16 - Margo Price - Stone Me (single) 1/17 - Mark Hummel - Wayback Machine (LP) 1/17 - Jonny Polonsky - "The Weeping Souls" (single) 1/17 - Them Airs - Union Suit XL (LP)(E2TG First Impression) 1/17 - Innocence Mission - See You Tomorrow (LP) 1/17 - David Dondero - The Filter Bubble Blues (LP) 1/17 - MONO INC. - "Warriors" (single) 1/17 - Damen - "Americana" (single) 1/17 - The Singing Butcher - "Circus Girl" (single) 1/19 - Merrill Beach - "Geen"/"Marimba" (single)(E2TG First Impression) 1/21 - Broads and Milly Hirst - "Happisburgh" (single) 1/22 - Davis Raines - Turquoise and Silver (LP) (E2TG First Impression) 1/24 - Kailey Nicole - Kailey Nicole (LP) 1/24 - Mrs. Henry - Live at the Casbah (LP) 1/24 - Aeronautical Pioneer - "Hop High" (single) 1/24 - Three Rivers Project - Confluence (LP) 1/24 - MONO INC. - The Book of Fire (LP) 1/24 - Dispel - Lore (LP) 1/24 - The New Nostalgia - "Nothing is New" (single) 1/24 - The Heliocentrics - "Burning Wooden Ship" (single) 1/24 - Electric High - "Harder to Justify" (single) 1/24 - J. Luke Cloutier - Drown (LP) 1/26 - Nik West - "Tears" (single) 1/28 - Motihari Brigade - Power from Below (LP) 1/29 - Remington Super 60 - NEW EP (EP) 1/31 - Eric Brace and Last Train Home - Daytime Highs and Overnight Lows (LP) 1/31 - Nick Pagliari - Midway (LP) 1/31 - Black Paisley - "Dreams" (single) 1/31 - Jolie Holland - Esconidida (Vinyl Reissue) (LP) 1/31 - John Dennis - Mortal Flames (LP) (E2TG First Impression) 1/31 - Emma Hill - How Could I Have Been So Wrong (EP) 1/31 - Ryan Sobb and the Dead Mall - Concrete Feelings (LP) (E2TG First Impression) 1/31 - Alexander Hacke (Einsturzende Neubauten) + Danielle de Picciotto (Crime and The City Solution) - The Current (LP) 1/31 - Drive-By Truckers - The Unraveling (LP) 1/31 - Kristen Englenz - "Rebound" (single) 1/31 - Damen - "Disco" (single) 1/31 - Tinsley Ellis - Ice Cream in Hell (LP) 1/31 - The Singing Butcher - "Coming Home" (single) 2/01 - Glenn Jones - Ready for the Good Times (LP)
2/02 - Karabas Barabas - Degenerate National Anthem (LP) 2/04 - Mayflower Madame - "Vultures" (single) 2/05 - Joseph Mooradian - "We all Work Too Much"/"Dash My Dreams" (single)
2/07 - Palm Ghosts - Wide Awake and Waiting (EP) 2/07 - Emily Zuzik - "Trouble" (single) 2/07 - Chicago Farmer - Flyover Country (LP) 2/07 - Surrija - "Barcelona" (single) 2/07 - The Flyin' A's - No Holds Barred (LP) 2/07 - Harry Stafford - "She Just Blew Me Away" (single) 2/07 - Christopher Paul Stelling - Best of Luck (LP) 2/07 - HMS Morris - "Babanod" (single) 2/07 - Tiny Fighter- "Strangest Thing" (single) 2/07 - Wynnm - "Fire on the Moon" (single) 2/07 - The Golden Cage Society - Mira (Mini EP) 2/07 - Alienbaby Collective - "Degenerate Moon" (single) 2/07 - Eric and the Anti-Vaxxers - Timeshare Girlfriend (EP) 2/07 - Sammy Brue - "Teenage Mayhem" and "Crash Test Kid" (singles) 2/07 - Lucille - "Kerikeri" (single)
2/07 - Jon Magnusson - Always a Rebel (Live in Studio Silverräven) (single)
2/07 - Thomas Passon - "Über" (single)
2/07 - BisonBison - "Hover" (single)
2/07 - BisonBison - Hover (LP)
2/14 - Grant Peeples - Bad Wife (LP) 2/14 - The Heliocentrics - Infinity of Now (LP) 2/14 - Johanna Kuvaja - "Back for Good" (single) 2/14 - Sarah Reynolds - "I Need Love" (single) 2/14 - Afterimage - "Six Seconds" (single) 2/14 - Kalee Smyth - "Bring Our Love Down" (single)
2/14 - Harry Stafford - "She Just Blew Me Away" (single)
2/14 - Kid Be Kid - "Blood" (single)
2/16 - Kas Havoc - "Light'em Up" (single)
2/18 - David J - "I Only Hear Silence Now" (single) 2/19 - Paisley Fields - "Ride Me Cowboy" (single)
This Week:
2/21 - Sarah Morris - All Mine (LP) 2/21 - Kindergarten - Iphigenia (Reissue) (LP) 2/21 - Hot Club of L.A.- Cinema Swing (LP) 2/21 - MUUK - Balbuceo (LP) 2/21 - Aaron Beckum - Songs from a Triangle Room (EP) 2/21 - Every 13 Days - Étant Donnés (Reissue) (LP) 2/21 - Seablight - High-Rise Mannequins (EP) 2/21 - Various Artists -Typical Girls Vol. 5 (LP) 2/21 - 12xPretty - 12xPretty (LP) 2/21 - Arkane Skye - "Don't Ask Me Out" (single) Upcoming:
2/22 - Charlotte Eagle Sings - Embracing the Old Ways (LP)
2/28 - Kristen Englenz - Ingenue (LP) 2/28 - Close Lobsters - Post Neo Anti... (LP) 2/28 - The Heliocentrics - Infinity of Now (LP)
2/29 - Jimmy Who and the Night Creatures - Tinker's Blues (EP)
3/?? - Strange Majik - 20/20 (LP)
3/04 - Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion - Chameleon (LP) 3/06 - Surrija - "Sylvette" (single) 3/06 - Dean Fields - While the Baby Was Sleeping (LP) 3/06 - Broads and Milly Hirst - Ollust (LP) 3/06 - The Mastersons - No Time for Love Songs (LP) 3/06 - Ghostwood Development Project (Feat. Kool Keith) - "Gulley" (single)
3/06 - The Mystery Plan - Ballad of JC Quinn (LP)
3/09 - Marco Bonvicini - "Colors" (single)
3/13 - The Flatmates - The Flatmates (LP) 3/13 - Kleenex Girl Wonder - Ponyoak (20th Anniversary Edition) + BLP (demos and out-takes) (LP) 3/13 - Sandwick - Reconstruct (LP) 3/13 - Foley and the Fire - "Springsteen on the Radio" (single) 3/13 - Kalee Smyth - The Ceiling (EP)
3/13 - Sha Davis - Songs I Wrote When You Left (EP)
3/13 - The Losing Touch - "Through the Night" (single)
3/18 - Marco Bonvicini - Colors (EP)3/20 - Matt Wilson and His Orchestra - When I Was a Writer (LP) 3/20 - Chris Moyse - Bitter Ballads and Cynical Prayers (LP)
3/20 - Samuel Boller - Kingdom of the Sun (LP)3/27 - Lilly Hiatt - Walking Proof (LP)
3/20 - Jon Hassell - Vernal Equinox (reissue) (LP)
3/20 - Kid Be Kid - Lovely Genders (EP)3/27 - Mayflower Madame - Prepared for a Nightmare (LP) 3/27 - Alienbaby Collective - F I S H B O W L / T E R R E S T R I A L (Double EP) 3/27 - Mairena - "Weird All the Time" (single) 3/27 - Lucille - Come on,Fly (LP)
3/27 - Nicole Boggs and the Reel - "Money" (single)4/03 - Surrija - Surrija (LP)
4/03 - Chip and the Charge Ups - Lightning in Our Veins (LP)
4/09 - Ellison - "Sing" (single)
4/10 - Eliza Gilkyson - 2020 (LP) 4/10 - Dan Montgomery - Smoke and Mirrors (a phonographic memory) (LP) 4/10 - Pokey LaFarge - Rock Bottom Rhapsody (LP) 4/17 - Paul Burch and WPA Ballclub - Light Sensitive (LP)
4/24 - Nicole Boggs and the Reel - "I'm Gonna Break Your Heart" (single)
5/08 - Brian Wright and the Sneak-Ups - Lapse of Luxury
5/31 - Debra Power - That's How I Roll (LP)
6/05 - Nicole Boggs and the Reel - "None of Your Business" (single)6/12 - Sammy Brue - Crash Test Kid (LP)
7/03 - Nicole Boggs and the Reel - None of Your Business (EP)
Well, I can officially announce, that beginning February 13, I am going to have a second show on WXNA. Greetings from Nashville will air every Thursday from 6-7am. If you can't catch it live, it will be on the WXNA Archives shortly after the show airs.
I expect the show to the a place Where Music City's Past and Present Come Together. It will be an eclectic mix of genres drawing on the wealth of great music that has come from Nashville, Tennessee.
I expect this show to be a learning opportunity for me as much as for anybody else. I hope listeners will let me know what artists I need to include.
Eventually, I hope to have some guests in to talk about Nashville's musical past and present. While I tend to be a forward-looking type of person, I think we ignore our past at our own peril. There are people in this town who know the real history, and I believe within that history lies lessons that are gravely needed today.
The recent loss of David Olney has lighted a fire under me to hear some of the stories which reside in the minds of long-time residents of this town.
At the same time, the incredible influx of new people as brought some innovative and creative minds to our town, and these newcomers (relative and actual) are making some great music. I believe they would benefit from knowing what it was like 10, 20, 30, and even 40 years ago. Just as I believe that the "old-timers" can benefit from learning what the newcomers see in our city and what they bring to the table.
These may all seem like lofty goals for an hour long radio show that will mostly be music-based, but as I expect Greetings from Nashville to reflect my diverse tastes and interests, I think it will be help for both the listener and myself to keep in mind the method behind my madness.
Greetings From Nashville on WXNA Thursday morning at 6am (beginning February 13) 101.5FM in Nashville and wxnafm.org all around the world. Following the new show on Facebook or Instagram
Featured Friday Playlist I can't believe it is almost time for a new Featured Friday Playlist. Where did this week go? Look for a new list tomorrow.
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