E2TG 6/30/2020 - Wear a Mask - Moonlight Mix (Concrete Dog Remix)

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Time is a bit short, so I will just say... Wear a damned mask!



Our recap of this week's Featured Friday Playlist continues with songs 11-15

11. "Heartbreak" by WeWantMore

First up today, some R&B flavored dance pop music from Orlando. WeWantMore formed in 2014. This track was produced by Andrew Lane who has some high-profile pop credits to his name.

12. "Summertime (Doin' Time)" by Alpha Pegasi

Next up, we have the first of two covers in this segment of our playlist recap. Alpha Pegasi are based in Colorado, and this is their updated take on the George Gershwin penned "Summertime" from Porgy and Bess.  

13. "Still near" by Remington Super 60

Next up, we have a cool track from Norwegian band Remington Super 60 . The band led by Christopher Schou formed in 1998 and have several releases over the years. This is a single from a forthcoming EP due in the fall. 

14. "Purple Rain - Take 7, Acoustic" by Michael McArthur

Next up, a haunting cover of the Prince classic from Florida based singer-songwriter Michael McArthur who is releasing two EPs soon (One this Friday and the other in August)

15. "Cowards" by David Starling

We close this segment of our Playlist recap with another Florida singer-songwriter. David Starling formerly of the band Slow Low Crow. This powerful and timely track is the lead single from his upcoming album which was recorded in 2019.

Tomorrow - Songs 16-20....

    Featured Friday Playlist

Wild Wednesday Morning Shuffle - Fly Fly Away Mix

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Well, it is mid-week.  After helping out with the WXNA Pledge Drive (jump on that if you haven't), I headed out to $2 Tuesday.  Derek Hoke was out of town, so DJ Tim Hibbs was hosting.  Highlights: Jennifer Nicely, Patrick Kinsley and a Fistful of Dollars, The Stoop Kids, plus special surprise guests - Caitlin Rose and Daniel Romano.

Tonight, Allen Thompson Band are playing the early show at The 5 Spot, and I have a late night shift at WXNA.

Tomorrow Night: Jon Latham and Harrison Whitford open for Bobby Bare, Jr.

On Wednesday, we go wild... I think this shuffle meets that criteria. 

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.

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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:

Thursday Morning Music Shuffle - Blue Line Mix

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Some how the release of the new Those Mockingbirds single - "How to Rob a Bank" got past me.  The single is out and it rocks every bit as hard as one would expect from Those Mockingbirds. If you don't know what to expect from Those Mockingbirds, expect THE ROCK.  Seriously. But, now that the song is out there is no need to take my word for it.  Unless you need the validation of a high profile taste-maker - in which case, you have come to the right place. ;-) 

 

Give it a listen:

 

Stream at Soundcloud

 

Buy via iTunes

 

Here is a live performance captured on video

 

 

 

Now, we have a cool shuffle - so let's get to it!

 

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