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Well... we finally got some cooler weather here in Nashville.
The world continues to be a pretty screwed up place, and I struggle to find the line between staying aware of all that is going on and maintaining my sanity.
This Saturday night, two E2TG Artists of the Year appeared on the Grand Ole Opry stage (backing up Elizabeth Cook) - Jon Latham (2015) and Brian Wright (2016). I say this just because I am really proud of those guys - not just for this but for all that they are doing.
Disheartened to see all the "Me, too" posts on Facebook from friends and people I admire. I have always believed in the basic goodness of people... and counted bad behavior as an aberration. Sometimes, I begin to doubt that. This is one of those cases... I have a many female friends involved in entertainment and sexual harassment and worse seems to be an almost universal experience. And it's not just the entertainment industry. I wonder sometimes what percentage of men have done this, and what percentage have witnessed it and not spoken up. Am I in that latter group... sadly I know I am. This has to change. We need to talk about this and we need to denormalize (is that a word?) this behavior. I'll admit, I still have questions about what things I need to do or stop doing. I need to admit that I have those questions and start conversations to get the answers.
In other news, if you wish me Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays or Season Greetings... heck if you say anything to me out of kindness, I am okay with that and I appreciate it. If you say you are praying for me or sending good thoughts or sending positive energy or anything meant to offer support, I am okay with that and I appreciate it. I think the "War on Christmas" is a lie perpetuated by the far right to divide people. That's my feeling. Throughout this "holiday season" try to treat people with kindness, try to think of those who are alone and lonely this time of year in particular, try to give more than you receive. Do that (or at least try) and you are okay in my back not what if or what you celebrate.
Ug.... a lot on my mind, and I didn't really intend to write any of that, but it's what came out....
The "New Music" playlist is just under 400 songs, but I have more ready to be added. Let's shuffle:
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Monday, October 16, 2017
Friday, September 1, 2017
Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - Dutch Baby Mix
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Harvey hit Middle Tennessee last night and today. Obviously nothing like Texas, but tornado warnings and flooding all around.
Meanwhile, it's a big day for a couple of E2TG favorites. 2015 E2TG Artist of the Year, Jon Latham, releases his long awaited follow-up to Real Bad News. Lifers is out on Cafe Rooster Records and available at a bunch of the usual places to find music.
Also, Ugggy (1/2 of 2016 Band of the Year, Valued Customer) releases his seventh mixtape in seven months today. It's called The H{ear}T Beet Tape. Expand you mind and your horizons.
Meanwhile, it's Friday and we have a pretty wild mix of songs from our "New Music" playlist to feature today....
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Harvey hit Middle Tennessee last night and today. Obviously nothing like Texas, but tornado warnings and flooding all around.
Meanwhile, it's a big day for a couple of E2TG favorites. 2015 E2TG Artist of the Year, Jon Latham, releases his long awaited follow-up to Real Bad News. Lifers is out on Cafe Rooster Records and available at a bunch of the usual places to find music.
Also, Ugggy (1/2 of 2016 Band of the Year, Valued Customer) releases his seventh mixtape in seven months today. It's called The H{ear}T Beet Tape. Expand you mind and your horizons.
"smoke to it. . . .
rap to it. . . .
nap to it . . .
peace to all the gods . . ."
Meanwhile, it's Friday and we have a pretty wild mix of songs from our "New Music" playlist to feature today....
Friday, July 14, 2017
Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - Drivin' Nails Mix
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As a music fan, I am aware of how amazingly fortunate I am to live here in Nashville. There is, of course, far too much live music going on every single night of the year for me to even see a small fraction of it all. On a given night, you may see up and coming (and established) singer-songwriters, world-class musicians, and incredibly talented bands.
Last night was such a night. It began with the second week of the Fats Kaplin Gang's two week run at The 5 Spot. Fats Kaplin was recently seen in the PBS show American Epic playing alongside Jack White and others for the American Epic Sessions. He has played on stage along side White and many others, but there is something special about seeing him do his own stuff on The 5 Spot stage. Joined by his wife - powerhouse singer Kristi Rose - along with the supremely talented Wes Langlois and Justin Amaral.
Next, I headed to The Family Wash to check out Stuffy Shmitt accompanied by Parker Hawkins. They sounded awesome. After that it was week one of the Jon Latham and Andrew Leahey residency. Their set started with a cover of Marshall Crenshaw's "Cynical Girl" (one of favorites) and continued with more great covers plus originals from both Latham and Leahey - all backed Jon's killer band Sean Quinn, Cory Nichols, and Raun Shultz.
This was an great night of music featuring supremely talented people, and it was in it's own amazing and unique and wonderful way just another night of music in East Nashville.
On with the shuffle. It is Featured Friday!
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As a music fan, I am aware of how amazingly fortunate I am to live here in Nashville. There is, of course, far too much live music going on every single night of the year for me to even see a small fraction of it all. On a given night, you may see up and coming (and established) singer-songwriters, world-class musicians, and incredibly talented bands.
Last night was such a night. It began with the second week of the Fats Kaplin Gang's two week run at The 5 Spot. Fats Kaplin was recently seen in the PBS show American Epic playing alongside Jack White and others for the American Epic Sessions. He has played on stage along side White and many others, but there is something special about seeing him do his own stuff on The 5 Spot stage. Joined by his wife - powerhouse singer Kristi Rose - along with the supremely talented Wes Langlois and Justin Amaral.
Next, I headed to The Family Wash to check out Stuffy Shmitt accompanied by Parker Hawkins. They sounded awesome. After that it was week one of the Jon Latham and Andrew Leahey residency. Their set started with a cover of Marshall Crenshaw's "Cynical Girl" (one of favorites) and continued with more great covers plus originals from both Latham and Leahey - all backed Jon's killer band Sean Quinn, Cory Nichols, and Raun Shultz.
This was an great night of music featuring supremely talented people, and it was in it's own amazing and unique and wonderful way just another night of music in East Nashville.
On with the shuffle. It is Featured Friday!
Friday, April 21, 2017
Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - Walt and Manute Mix
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Well, E2TG doesn't have Kid Rock, Ted Nugent, or Sarah Palin, but we do have a hell of an impressive line-up for our May Residency at The 5 Spot in East Nashville. May will mark the 6 Year Anniversary of the beginning of Ear to the Ground. That fact blows my mind. The decision to start writing the blog was something that evolved over time - from posting my morning shuffle on social media and as a result beginning to connect with people through the power of music. The actual decision to start the blog was (as I recall) pretty spur the moment, and to be honest, the name just popped into my head. There are, as I have alluded to, other music sites and blogs that use the Ear to the Ground name - it is a good name. I think I came first, but whatever. Over the last couple of years, I have been really pushing the #E2TG brand.
Anyway, the first four events have been created on Facebook. The event for the fifth and final show is coming soon. I excited to announce it. If you've been to The 5 Spot since Wednesday or if you go this weekend, you can get a sneak peek at the Week 5 line-up.
All of the shows will be fantastic, plus as an added bonus (sarcasm only slightly intended), I am going to start each show by reading some short selections of my fiction - including my novel The Drift which will be self-published soon.
Here are the announced shows so far. I hope you can make to some or all of these.
Week 1 May 3 - Mark Robinson Band
Week 2 May 10 - Jon Latham (Full Band) with special guests
Week 3 May 17 - David Olney (Band) plus special guest opener Sergio Webb (Band)
Week 4 May 24 - Cafe Rooster Records Night (Sally Jaye, Brian Wright, Darrin Bradbury, and Jon Latham)
Week 5 May 31 - TBA (a long time East Nashville favorite plus a special out of town guest with long time ties to E2TG).
Well, I don't know about you, but for me this has been a long arduous week, and today is FRIDAY! Tomorrow is Record Store Day. I am going to be hanging with my daughter, so I'm not sure what, if anything, I will be able to participate in, but there is a ton going on around Nashville and everywhere else. In Nashville, my favorite radio station will have a presence at several of the venues. I remember when RSD in Nashville was only Grimey's and even then was not that big a deal. It seems to get bigger every year, and the number of record stores in Nashville seems to get growing every month. If you go, remember to pace yourself and stay hydrated.
On to our Featured Friday Shuffle:
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Well, E2TG doesn't have Kid Rock, Ted Nugent, or Sarah Palin, but we do have a hell of an impressive line-up for our May Residency at The 5 Spot in East Nashville. May will mark the 6 Year Anniversary of the beginning of Ear to the Ground. That fact blows my mind. The decision to start writing the blog was something that evolved over time - from posting my morning shuffle on social media and as a result beginning to connect with people through the power of music. The actual decision to start the blog was (as I recall) pretty spur the moment, and to be honest, the name just popped into my head. There are, as I have alluded to, other music sites and blogs that use the Ear to the Ground name - it is a good name. I think I came first, but whatever. Over the last couple of years, I have been really pushing the #E2TG brand.
Anyway, the first four events have been created on Facebook. The event for the fifth and final show is coming soon. I excited to announce it. If you've been to The 5 Spot since Wednesday or if you go this weekend, you can get a sneak peek at the Week 5 line-up.
All of the shows will be fantastic, plus as an added bonus (sarcasm only slightly intended), I am going to start each show by reading some short selections of my fiction - including my novel The Drift which will be self-published soon.
Here are the announced shows so far. I hope you can make to some or all of these.
Week 1 May 3 - Mark Robinson Band
Week 2 May 10 - Jon Latham (Full Band) with special guests
Week 3 May 17 - David Olney (Band) plus special guest opener Sergio Webb (Band)
Week 4 May 24 - Cafe Rooster Records Night (Sally Jaye, Brian Wright, Darrin Bradbury, and Jon Latham)
Week 5 May 31 - TBA (a long time East Nashville favorite plus a special out of town guest with long time ties to E2TG).
Well, I don't know about you, but for me this has been a long arduous week, and today is FRIDAY! Tomorrow is Record Store Day. I am going to be hanging with my daughter, so I'm not sure what, if anything, I will be able to participate in, but there is a ton going on around Nashville and everywhere else. In Nashville, my favorite radio station will have a presence at several of the venues. I remember when RSD in Nashville was only Grimey's and even then was not that big a deal. It seems to get bigger every year, and the number of record stores in Nashville seems to get growing every month. If you go, remember to pace yourself and stay hydrated.
On to our Featured Friday Shuffle:
Friday, March 17, 2017
Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - The Swirlies Mix
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First of all a quick check-in: Almost two months in to this nightmare. A white supremacist is still holding a major position of power in the current administration. Programs that benefit the most vulnerable of our citizens are being cut, the billionaire first family is costing the taxpayers exorbitant amounts of money, the proposed Republidontcare plan will give tax breaks to the wealthy while forcing the most vulnerable to choose between eating and healthcare - if that even is a choice for many. The administration believes it is okay to make wild accusations without a shred of proof. I could go on.... I haven't even touched on Russia. How long will this go on, and how much more damage will be done?
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Moving on. I headed to The 5 Spot last night for the Smoky White Devils' residency show. Cody Brooks and Bee Taylor opened the show. As I have written, I saw Bee Taylor last week, and I was blown away. Cody Brooks played guitar with her for that show, but this was my first time seeing him do his own songs. I am a very big fan of these two. Most excellent - rocking, soulful stuff. A great start.
Smoky White Devils - well last week I mentioned the incredible combined experience of the members of this budding supergroup. Never mind all that, the fact is this guys rock! The music has elements of southern rock, roots music, blues, country and who knows what else. What could be a clash of egos instead is a delightful combination of experienced and talented players. Richie Owens, Peter Keys, Nick Kane with the rhythm section of John Reed and Shakey Fowlkes brought it hard and had The 5 Spot moving more than I've seen in a while at a live show. Word is they have been recording, so hopefully we will have some recorded music soon! They close out their residency next week, and in two weeks is the anniversary show for Richie Owens and the Farm Bureau. Make Thursday at The 5 Spot part of your plans for the remainder of March.
Tonight is St. Patrick's Day. Be safe and have fun. If you find yourself in East Nashville, consider The 5 Spot: Tim Carroll's usual gig followed by a St,. Patrick's Day show featuring a few E2TG faces - (St.) Patrick Kinsley and a Fistful of Dollars, Clark Paterson, and Ben de la Cour plus The Eskimo Brothers. Also, Tom Mason and the Blue Buccaneers will be at The Family Wash. Everyone else is in Austin - I think.
We have some Featured Friday music that starts now!
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First of all a quick check-in: Almost two months in to this nightmare. A white supremacist is still holding a major position of power in the current administration. Programs that benefit the most vulnerable of our citizens are being cut, the billionaire first family is costing the taxpayers exorbitant amounts of money, the proposed Republidontcare plan will give tax breaks to the wealthy while forcing the most vulnerable to choose between eating and healthcare - if that even is a choice for many. The administration believes it is okay to make wild accusations without a shred of proof. I could go on.... I haven't even touched on Russia. How long will this go on, and how much more damage will be done?
*******************************************************************************
Moving on. I headed to The 5 Spot last night for the Smoky White Devils' residency show. Cody Brooks and Bee Taylor opened the show. As I have written, I saw Bee Taylor last week, and I was blown away. Cody Brooks played guitar with her for that show, but this was my first time seeing him do his own songs. I am a very big fan of these two. Most excellent - rocking, soulful stuff. A great start.
Smoky White Devils - well last week I mentioned the incredible combined experience of the members of this budding supergroup. Never mind all that, the fact is this guys rock! The music has elements of southern rock, roots music, blues, country and who knows what else. What could be a clash of egos instead is a delightful combination of experienced and talented players. Richie Owens, Peter Keys, Nick Kane with the rhythm section of John Reed and Shakey Fowlkes brought it hard and had The 5 Spot moving more than I've seen in a while at a live show. Word is they have been recording, so hopefully we will have some recorded music soon! They close out their residency next week, and in two weeks is the anniversary show for Richie Owens and the Farm Bureau. Make Thursday at The 5 Spot part of your plans for the remainder of March.
Tonight is St. Patrick's Day. Be safe and have fun. If you find yourself in East Nashville, consider The 5 Spot: Tim Carroll's usual gig followed by a St,. Patrick's Day show featuring a few E2TG faces - (St.) Patrick Kinsley and a Fistful of Dollars, Clark Paterson, and Ben de la Cour plus The Eskimo Brothers. Also, Tom Mason and the Blue Buccaneers will be at The Family Wash. Everyone else is in Austin - I think.
We have some Featured Friday music that starts now!
Friday, January 6, 2017
Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - Laurel Canyon '72 Mix
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Greetings from a snowy, chilly Nashville. Last night was yet another one of those nights that reminds me why Nashville is such a cool place to be a music fan. First off Brian Ritchey kicked off his residency at The 5 Spot. Sheriff Scott and the Deputies opened. I am not sure why I am just now hearing or/hearing this band, but I am a fan now. Urban bluegrass is the term, I think. Really good stuff. Brian Ritchey is a great songwriter, and he sounded great as always. Enjoyed hearing some of his newest songs.
Next, I headed to the American Legion for Buck n Stuff. American Roommates opened the show. I really dug their energy and sound. Another new (for me) band. As for Buck 'n' Stuff... well, I know it is early in the year, but at this point, I think they are front runners for Band of the Year. Seriously - because they are a serious band. Buck Owens covers (thus the "Buck") plus a few non-Buck Owens covers (thus the 'n' Stuff). All of these offered up in non-traditional arrangements.
Okay, so we are ready for our first Featured Friday Shuffle of 2017.
If you are in Nashville, it sounds like the roads are getting dicey. Be careful out there.
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Greetings from a snowy, chilly Nashville. Last night was yet another one of those nights that reminds me why Nashville is such a cool place to be a music fan. First off Brian Ritchey kicked off his residency at The 5 Spot. Sheriff Scott and the Deputies opened. I am not sure why I am just now hearing or/hearing this band, but I am a fan now. Urban bluegrass is the term, I think. Really good stuff. Brian Ritchey is a great songwriter, and he sounded great as always. Enjoyed hearing some of his newest songs.
Next, I headed to the American Legion for Buck n Stuff. American Roommates opened the show. I really dug their energy and sound. Another new (for me) band. As for Buck 'n' Stuff... well, I know it is early in the year, but at this point, I think they are front runners for Band of the Year. Seriously - because they are a serious band. Buck Owens covers (thus the "Buck") plus a few non-Buck Owens covers (thus the 'n' Stuff). All of these offered up in non-traditional arrangements.
Okay, so we are ready for our first Featured Friday Shuffle of 2017.
If you are in Nashville, it sounds like the roads are getting dicey. Be careful out there.
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Wild Wednesday Morning Shuffle - Domino Rope Bridge Mix
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Posting late because we had a Holiday Luncheon at work...
Well, my bluetooth worked like a charm this morning and then crashed after that... ug!
EARIE ALERT: Just one "Earie" today and I'm doing it outside of the shuffle.
I'm calling this one the "XXX Award" - not for the reasons you might think...
So, if you have been reading E2TG over the last few years, this award will not be a surprise. If you are new to the site, and you don't know about this award winner... well.... step right up.
In 2012, Big Wilson River was a Featured Artist (when I had such a thing). They broke up shortly after that (not because of that - I don't think)... Band leader Darrin Bradbury went solo and hit the road eventually landing in a Wal-Mart parking lot in Nashville - where he met folks like Tim Carroll, Tim Easton, and even Todd Snider. (Not in the Wal-Mart parking lot, in Nashville - bad sentence sorry)... I got a heads up that he was coming to Nashville, and I started checking out his solo work, and I was fairly well blown away. In 2014, there was about a six week run where there was a Darrin Bradbury song in my shuffle about every year. He released several collections of songs/albums. We finally met in person in May of 2014, and there was a time when I would see Darrin perform his songs at least two or three times every week.
By the end of 2014, it was clear that his star was on the rise, and I named him my Artist of the Year, (The first solo act to win the award which used to be called Band of the Year - and still may be some day). 2015 saw Darrin live up to the promise, I (and others saw) - plus the release of The Story of Bob (with a familiar looking face on the cover). 2016 was a year of big changes. Elmwood Park: A Slightly Melodic Audio Book was one of the best of the year, and Darrin toured quite a bit including some dates opening up for Margo Price. He started the year with an awesome residency at The Basement East. I can't wait to see what 2017 has in store. Today is Darrin's birthday, and I am proud and honored to call him a friend. If by any chance you haven't checked out Darrin Bradbury.... go do it now! The "XXX Award" is being presented today to Mr. Darrin Bradbury.
Only six songs in the shuffle because there was a 10 minute song and a couple of 4+ minute songs. It's all good,,,
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Posting late because we had a Holiday Luncheon at work...
Well, my bluetooth worked like a charm this morning and then crashed after that... ug!
EARIE ALERT: Just one "Earie" today and I'm doing it outside of the shuffle.
I'm calling this one the "XXX Award" - not for the reasons you might think...
So, if you have been reading E2TG over the last few years, this award will not be a surprise. If you are new to the site, and you don't know about this award winner... well.... step right up.
In 2012, Big Wilson River was a Featured Artist (when I had such a thing). They broke up shortly after that (not because of that - I don't think)... Band leader Darrin Bradbury went solo and hit the road eventually landing in a Wal-Mart parking lot in Nashville - where he met folks like Tim Carroll, Tim Easton, and even Todd Snider. (Not in the Wal-Mart parking lot, in Nashville - bad sentence sorry)... I got a heads up that he was coming to Nashville, and I started checking out his solo work, and I was fairly well blown away. In 2014, there was about a six week run where there was a Darrin Bradbury song in my shuffle about every year. He released several collections of songs/albums. We finally met in person in May of 2014, and there was a time when I would see Darrin perform his songs at least two or three times every week.
By the end of 2014, it was clear that his star was on the rise, and I named him my Artist of the Year, (The first solo act to win the award which used to be called Band of the Year - and still may be some day). 2015 saw Darrin live up to the promise, I (and others saw) - plus the release of The Story of Bob (with a familiar looking face on the cover). 2016 was a year of big changes. Elmwood Park: A Slightly Melodic Audio Book was one of the best of the year, and Darrin toured quite a bit including some dates opening up for Margo Price. He started the year with an awesome residency at The Basement East. I can't wait to see what 2017 has in store. Today is Darrin's birthday, and I am proud and honored to call him a friend. If by any chance you haven't checked out Darrin Bradbury.... go do it now! The "XXX Award" is being presented today to Mr. Darrin Bradbury.
Only six songs in the shuffle because there was a 10 minute song and a couple of 4+ minute songs. It's all good,,,
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Wild Wednesday Morning Shuffle - Wicked Turns Mix
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Well... We've reached mid-week. The weather in Nashville is spectacular, and I have a ton of songs to get to so, I will make it brief.'
Tonight - The 5 Spot - Amelia White Residency wraps up with Reckless Johnny Wales, Julie Christensen, a killer band, good friends, drinks, food, and fun! 6pm.
Wild Wednesday follows:
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Well... We've reached mid-week. The weather in Nashville is spectacular, and I have a ton of songs to get to so, I will make it brief.'
Tonight - The 5 Spot - Amelia White Residency wraps up with Reckless Johnny Wales, Julie Christensen, a killer band, good friends, drinks, food, and fun! 6pm.
Wild Wednesday follows:
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