Tweet #E2TG
Be sure to "Like" Ear to the Ground on Facebook!
Had a blast last night at The Family Wash for Cole Slivka's Short Sets. Tim McNary was awesome with Sean Quinn backing him. Really dug, Cole Slivka who had the ever talented Dave Coleman on guitar (bonus - news of a new album from The Coalmen), and Brooklyn band Leland Sundries did not disappoint.
It is just a fact that on any given night - pretty much every given night, there is a ton of great live music going on all over Nashville. It is a great problem to have, but it can be problematic. The Nashville Dilemma - I call it. For listeners/fans/supporters, it means making difficult decisions about which worthwhile/awesome shows to miss (both because a conflicting show or because sometimes you just need to stay in). For artists, it means that you are indirectly competing for an audience with your friends - even if you don't see music as a competition.
All that to say, there is a shit-ton of awesome music going on in Nashville tonight. Get out and see something! (by the way, shit-ton is a technical music-blogger term).
Speaking of a shit-ton... we have 12 (tracks) in the shuffle today (and I do not use the term song for good reason)... It is Wild Wednesday - let's get WILD!
Showing posts with label Well Worn Shoes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Well Worn Shoes. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Friday, June 24, 2016
Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - Burdens Mix
Tweet #E2TG
Be sure to "Like" Ear to the Ground on Facebook!
Here we go...
There are obviously many great music venues in Nashville, but consistently, my absolute favorite hang in The 5 Spot. Last night is a pretty good example of why I feel that way.
It was Week #4 of the June Don Gallardo residency at The 5 Spot. Jon Byrd played with his full band and it was amazing as expected. Don Gallardo brought his full-band and I swear he seems to get better every time I see him (degrees of awesome - I would say).
The late show at The 5 Spot kicked off with new Nashville resident Sammy Brue (if you have not heard his songs - do so right away), followed by Joshua Black Wilkins - consistently one of my favorite singer-songwriters, Ron Gallo (who I will come back to), and the last act I saw before exhaustion got the better of me, John and Rob from Deer Tick (and Diamond Rugs). A pretty extraordinary night.
So, I had not heard of Ron Gallo which is band and the bandleader. They are recent (I think) transplants from Philadelphia. I (along with the rest of crowd at The 5 Spot) was blown away. The band is a trio (amazing how many of my favorite bands throughout the years are trios). If you are among the people who think that Rock 'n' Roll is dead, I urge you to check out this band and have your faith restored. I do not count myself among that particular crowd, but the energetic, loud raucous performance sure did affirm my faith.
Quick note: There is a ton of things going on this weekend. I feel like if I begin to name some, I will leave out something unintentionally, however, there are a few things I want to highlight. Of course, Tim Carroll returns to his weekly home at the aforementioned 5 Spot for his Rock 'n' Roll Happy Hour, Charleyville is a non-profit agency that provides free or discounted music lessons, instruments etc. There is a three day benefit at the American Legion Post 82 in East Nashville that began last night and continues through Saturday. Details/Event Page HERE. Adeem the Artist is playing tomorrow afternoon at Two Old Hippies in the Gulch (right after Double Shot with Joe and Sue). A couple of years ago, I saw a singer-songwriter named Kyle Adem at a New Faces night at The Basement. I enjoyed his set. Adeem the Artist's lastest album is called Kyle Adem is Dead - which reflects the fact that sometimes there is much behind a change of name. I mentioned Daphne Willis at Nashville Pride. If you are making it out to the festival - make sure you check out her set and all of the great music. I previously mentioned Mark Robinson at the brand new Radio Cafe. And a ton more Saturday night. Get out and see some music.
Friday - it is time for Featured Friday....
Be sure to "Like" Ear to the Ground on Facebook!
Here we go...
There are obviously many great music venues in Nashville, but consistently, my absolute favorite hang in The 5 Spot. Last night is a pretty good example of why I feel that way.
It was Week #4 of the June Don Gallardo residency at The 5 Spot. Jon Byrd played with his full band and it was amazing as expected. Don Gallardo brought his full-band and I swear he seems to get better every time I see him (degrees of awesome - I would say).
The late show at The 5 Spot kicked off with new Nashville resident Sammy Brue (if you have not heard his songs - do so right away), followed by Joshua Black Wilkins - consistently one of my favorite singer-songwriters, Ron Gallo (who I will come back to), and the last act I saw before exhaustion got the better of me, John and Rob from Deer Tick (and Diamond Rugs). A pretty extraordinary night.
So, I had not heard of Ron Gallo which is band and the bandleader. They are recent (I think) transplants from Philadelphia. I (along with the rest of crowd at The 5 Spot) was blown away. The band is a trio (amazing how many of my favorite bands throughout the years are trios). If you are among the people who think that Rock 'n' Roll is dead, I urge you to check out this band and have your faith restored. I do not count myself among that particular crowd, but the energetic, loud raucous performance sure did affirm my faith.
Quick note: There is a ton of things going on this weekend. I feel like if I begin to name some, I will leave out something unintentionally, however, there are a few things I want to highlight. Of course, Tim Carroll returns to his weekly home at the aforementioned 5 Spot for his Rock 'n' Roll Happy Hour, Charleyville is a non-profit agency that provides free or discounted music lessons, instruments etc. There is a three day benefit at the American Legion Post 82 in East Nashville that began last night and continues through Saturday. Details/Event Page HERE. Adeem the Artist is playing tomorrow afternoon at Two Old Hippies in the Gulch (right after Double Shot with Joe and Sue). A couple of years ago, I saw a singer-songwriter named Kyle Adem at a New Faces night at The Basement. I enjoyed his set. Adeem the Artist's lastest album is called Kyle Adem is Dead - which reflects the fact that sometimes there is much behind a change of name. I mentioned Daphne Willis at Nashville Pride. If you are making it out to the festival - make sure you check out her set and all of the great music. I previously mentioned Mark Robinson at the brand new Radio Cafe. And a ton more Saturday night. Get out and see some music.
Friday - it is time for Featured Friday....
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)