E2TG 5/29/2022 - Featured Friday - Straw Man Mix (Orewoet Remix)

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It all starts to tonight and continues through Sunday.  Magnolia Roads Presents the  American Roots Hoedown VII!

https://www.magnoliaroads.com/hoedown7

HOEDOWN NIGHT ONE April 29

Dee’s 102 E Palestine Ave, Madison, TN 37115

4pm-1am

$10 cover

SCHEDULE:

5:00-5:25 Linda McRae

5:30-5:55 Lauren Anderson

6:00-6:25 Amanda Pruitt

6:30-7:00 Jon Latham

7:05-7:35 Amelia White

7:45-8:20 Afton Wolfe

8:35-9:10 Mike Miz

9:25-10:05 David Newbould

10:20-10:55 Matt Mann and the Shinerunners

11:10-midnight...Natchez Tracers

SPONSORS

• Pickers Vodka: pickersvodka.com

• Yazoo Brewing Company: yazoobrew.com

• TeXchromosome: texchromosome.org

Night 1: https://www.facebook.com/events/1939400169576291

HOEDOWN NIGHT TWO April 30

The 5 Spot 1006 Forrest Ave, Nashville, TN 37206

4pm-1am

$10 cover

SCHEDULE

4:30-5:15 Danny & Essence

5:20-6:00 Tim Easton

6:10-6:50 Mike Younger Trio

7:05-7:50 Jason Daniels Band

8:05-8:45 Chip Greene

9:00-9:40 The Rich Mahan Conundrum

9:55-11:00 Allen Thompson Band

11:15-midnight deFrance

Live interactive painting with The CommUNITY Canvas

SPONSORS

• Pickers Vodka: pickersvodka.com

• Yazoo Brewing Company: yazoobrew.com

• TeXchromosome: texchromosome.org

Night 2: https://www.facebook.com/events/1419133068518217

HOEDOWN NIGHT THREE May 1

Marisa Pollak’s Harmony House Heals, 729 Lambert DrIve, Nashville, TN 37220

3pm-10pm

$10 donation

SCHEDULE:

4:00-5:00 Round: Coralee, Linda McRae, Penny Jo Pullus

5:00-5:30 Duo: Megan & Shane

5:30-6:45 Elray Jackson, Mike Miz, Mike Younger, Travis Napier

6:45-7:15 Duo: Danny & Essence

7:15-8:30 Amanda Pruitt, Bart Ryan, David Newbould, Shawn Mayer

8:30-10:00 open jam 

PARKING:

Ample parking at John Overton High School across the street or next door at Judson Baptist Church.

NO STREET PARKING!!!

Driveway reserved for performing artists load in/out.

WHAT TO BRING:

• Please bring a sharable dish for the potluck and beverage of choice. 

• Bring camping chair or picnic blanket 

• Children: allowed, must be supervised at all times

• NO pets allowed.

• Outdoors, plan accordingly

Night 3: https://www.facebook.com/events/4797318793728832

It is time for another Featured Friday Playlist.  This week's playlist is jam packed with great music from around the world and from a variety of genres and styles.  

The first ten songs on the Playlist are highlighted below, but honestly, that is just the tip of the iceberg.  Listen and follow the Playlist on Spotify for all the juicy goodness. 

 

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E2TG 4/22/2022 - Featured Friday - Drunkard's Dream Mix (Girls of LA Remix)

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E2TG Favorites Natchez Tracers close out Night 1 of Magnolia Roads American Roots Hoedown VII - which takes place at Dee's on April 29.  

Formed in 2014, Natchez Tracers are an original rock band based in Nashville, TN. While offering a healthy dose of improvisation-oriented, dance-friendly grooves reminiscent of the originators of this style from the 60's and 70's, Natchez Tracers deliver a modern take on a classic format focusing on thoughtful lyrics, inspired melodies and unexpected instrumental excursions. Co-Band Leaders Lewis Stubbs and Josh Womack are a formidable anchor for the group, equally sharing the song-writing, vocal and guitar-playing duties. Natchez Tracers keep the live show interesting and unpredictable by utilizing a couple of different rhythm sections and often have repeat guest instrumentalists sit in to add unique spins and colors to the performances. The band is currently booking and playing regional shows throughout the Southeast and beyond supporting their 2021 third EP titled Hug You All on the Other Side. More new music is coming in 2022!

Here are the Facebook event  links to all three nights of the Hoedown

Night 1: https://www.facebook.com/events/1939400169576291

Night 2: https://www.facebook.com/events/1419133068518217

Night 3: https://www.facebook.com/events/4797318793728832

Another Friday and time for another Featured Friday Playlist... 

 

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E2TG 2/25/2022 - Featured Friday - Amazon Mix (Deeper Mix)

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We have a long Featured Friday Playlist.  So please check it out at your leisure.  We highlight the first several songs below the jump. 

 

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E2TG 1/7/2021 - Featured Friday - Hold You Down Mix (I'm Gold Remix)

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Today is the long anticipated return of the Featured Friday Playlist. We took a little break starting in November due to time off and holidays and such, but we are back.  This list features some songs released in recent weeks up to the current week.  

We highlight the first ten below. 

 

    Featured Friday Playlist

E2TG 8/2/2021 - Music City Monday - Meaningless Words Mix (Salt Water Remix)

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Diving into another week... 

Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 2) (songs 10-13):

10. "Choppy Waters" by Dust Monk

First up, we have the second single from this UK-based electronic music duo - whose sound on this track ventures into alternative rock territory in a cool way. 

11. "Get Arrested" by Criag Walker and The Cold

We recently featured the song "Auslander" by the Irish band Power of Dreams.  That band is built around the songwriter of Craig Walker. Here Walker teams up with Canadian producer - The Cold (aka Erik Alcock) and this is their debut single.

12. "Glorious" by The Kondoors

The Kondoors return to the E2TG playlist with their summery single. The Kondoors are Gavin Condor and Jessica Greenfield (Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds). 

13. "Suddenly" by Janet LaBelle

And, we close this section of music with title track from the 6th Release from NYC based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Janet LaBelle. 

 

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E2TG 4/5/2021 - Music City Monday - Child of Light Mix (One Way Ticket Remix)

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Heading into another week of Music.  In other news, I will be getting my 2nd dose of the Pfizer vaccine on Wednesday. Hoping for the best as far as side-effects.  Had only minor arm soreness with the first. Regardless, having had COVID, I expect whatever the side-effects - they will be better than the alternative. 

I am somewhat positive about seeing a light at the end of the tunnel, but I am still a bit worried that we will see another spike or two along the way, and I hope most people will do what is necessary to keep everyone safe. 

A big Featured Friday Playlist this week - so we have to cover a log of ground today (songs 17-26):

17. "Everything Begins, Everything Ends" by The Gracious Losers

We open this segment with a track from the EP Six Road Ends by this Glascow-based Celtic Americana band.

18. "It All Started in the Garden" by Dick Aven

Next up. we have the title track from a new album by this multi-instrumentalist based in Franklin, Tennessee. Interestingly, this came to me from one of my favorite UK publicists/pluggers. 

19. "Living in the Last Days" by Elizabeth King

Next up, we have the title track from the new debut full-length album from 78 year old Memphis based sacred soul sing Elizabeth King. This is something special.  

20. "Die Young" by Soo Line Loons; Car'ma

Next up, we have another track from the forthcoming self-titled album by this Minneapolis band. We have been digging their music a log as of late. 

21. "Haunt" by All Hallowed

Next, we have our third track to feature from this Dayton, Ohio based dance punk band. I have to admit that dance punk was not a term I knew before hearing this band, but it makes sense to me now, and I like it. 

22. "I Love You" by Modesty Blaise

Next up, we have a track from the new album from this avant-pop band from Bristol, UK.  It is our second track to featured from their just released self-titled album. The band has a colorful history that began in 1993.

23. "High Price (for Peace of Mind)" by KISS KISS BANG

Next up, we have a single from the recently released EP Hungry, High & Seeing Things by this rock band from nearby Bowling Green, Kentucky. 

24. "Antelope Winnebago Club" by Departure Lounge

Next up, we have the lead track from the 4th album and first album in 19 years by this band - whose is based between southern England and right here in Nashville. The album features the four original members of the and special guest Peter Buck (R.E.M.).  Dig this a lot. 

25. "Let the Music Play" by Ben Gorb

Next up, we have the new single from this Manchester, UK based artist who released his debut album last May. 

26. "Circles" by The Brother Brothers

And we close out this segment of music with the final pre-release single from the forth-coming Calla Lilly (April 16) from this duo from Brooklyn. Great stuff and a fine way to close out this segment.

 

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E2TG 11/30/2020 - Music City Monday and More - Hey Trouble Mix (Corner Linguistics Remix)

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Well, we are back after the holiday weekend.  It is the final day of November, and we are preparing to head into the final month of this most strange and difficult year.  While, there are encouraging signs on the horizon - everything will not get better at 12:01am on January 1. We are in the midst of a deadly new wave of the virus and everyone needs to buckle up and do their part. 

Meanwhile, we have some music to present.

With a shorter Featured Friday Playlist this week, we only have three songs in today's recap... Songs 8-10:

8. "The Work is Enough" by Joe Goodkin

First up today, we have the new single from Chicago singer-songwriter and E2TG favorite Joe Goodkin. A wonderful song with a great message that any artist needs to hear. 

9. "Walk On" by Gyasi

Next up, we have the new single from Nashville glam artist Gyasi.  I have to admit - I have been aware of Gyasi for some time and maybe even seen them performing as part of a show or two, but I have been a little slow on the uptake, but I love this song, and I am hooked now. 

10. "Father Christmas" by The Pinx

The Pinx are a rock and roll band from Atlanta.  Their latest release is an EP called Christmas Singles, and our first taste is this cover of one of my favorite holiday songs- originally recorded by The Kinks. Pinx...Kinks... ah! It makes sense now. 

Tomorrow, we pick up our recap at song 11...

 

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E2TG 9/25/2020 - Featured Friday - Give Me Love Mix (Lone Wolves Remix)

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Well this has been quite a week on so many different levels...   I feel the need to unplug a bit this weekend.  We shall see how that goes. 

It is Friday and that means that it is time for a brand new Feature Friday Playlist.  Kind of a short list this week, but jam packed with goodness.  We start our recap below.  We will continue in this space over the next week.  

Stay safe, practice kindness when  you can, be angry if you need to, and combat fear with action. 

 

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E2TG 9/11/2020 - 19 Years - Clarity Mix (Solitude Remix)

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Today is the 19th Anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. I think this event affected everyone, but definitely not equally.  In the subsequent years, I have met people who were very deeply, profoundly, and directly affected by the attacks. 

For me, I was at work - and I got a news alert by e-mail that a plane had collided with the World Trade Center. I may be wrong, but I think the first report I saw said it was a small plane (or may I that was just what I read into it - like why would a big jet be flying so low over the City... I turned on the radio and I think tried to pull up something on-line. What I do remember is hearing about the second plane and immediately knowing that this was not an accident. I wasn't able to watch tv until after work. I remember walking outside at lunch time and looking up and wondering if there would be more attacks.  And I remember what a beautiful day it was. 

What I remember in the days after was a sense of unity. Not just the country but allies all over the world. Of course this didn't last, and in some sense it was an illusion... but it seemed genuine and real (and in some ways it was). 

I had recently signed up for an acting workshop put on by the Parks department. I think we had maybe met once before 9/11.  The goal of the workshop was to create and put on a production - the attacks dominated the production we created. We used parts of several different works - The Good Person of Szechwan, Waiing for Godot, the poem, "The Creation" by James Weldon Johnson, as well as bits we wrote ourselves. The participants were a diverse group and it was an amazing experience to hear different perspectives about what was happening. I considered myself well read and aware, but I learned so much about how other people experience the world. 

Nineteen years... seems a long time ago and yet it seems like it just happened recently. 

Before we get into this week's Featured Friday Playlist, we have a couple of non-Spotify songs to feature.  The first is the lead single from the first Stuffy Shmitt album in eight years. Stuff Happens will be out December 4 (and look for a few more singles between now and then).  It is so great to hear new Stuffy Shmitt music, and he has worked with some of our favorite people on this album.  The song premiered last week - and you can check it out HERE.   

Meanwhile, a group of Nashville musicians who used to perform once a month on Sunday afternoons at Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge got together - virtually - during quarantine to record this gorgeous cover of the George Harrison song "Give Me Love (Give Me Peace)".  They named their new venture Sunday Someday - on the hope that we will all gather again on a Sunday... someday.  Below is a link to the song and the video. Sunday Someday features Annie McCue, Megan Palmer, Bob Lewis, Jason Quicksall, Jonathan Beam, and Erin Nelson. 

It is Friday and that does mean and whole new Featured Friday Playlist. As always, I am proud of this list, I invite you to listen and follow the Playlist and to support the artists you like. 

The first seven songs are listed below.  We will feature the rest of the Playlist in this space next week. 

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E2TG 8/28/2020 - Featured Friday - Wolf Moon Mix (Shapeshifting Remix)

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Well, it is Friday, and you know what that means... or maybe you don't... but that means it is time for a brand new E2TG Featured Friday Playlist for you listening and music discovery enjoyment. I will repeat my usual disclaimer to please support the artists in what ever way you are able. If you have the means buy music and/or merch - if you aren't in the position to do that share far and wide. 

I reluctantly started using Spotify for this playlist because it is the easiest way for me to do it. Just know that Spotify does not support artist - independent artists in particular. So listen, follow, download - whatever, but to really support the artists do more.   *End of rant*

This week's just is a little shorter than last week, but it is still packed with great music from a wonderful combination of old friends and new discoveries.   We featured the first nine songs down below the jump.  We will feature the rest of the list starting Monday in this space.. 

Until next time, take care of one another, take care and be gentle with your self, wear and mask and practice social distancing and all the recommended precautions. Until we can all safely gather together again and hug. 

 

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E2TG 2/10/2020 - Music City Monday - Pray for Rain Mix (Double Trouble Remix)

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Some random notes for a rainy Monday:

Great to catch Darrin Bradbury last night at 3rd and Lindsley.  Molly Martin opened, and she was fantastic.

Darrin played some new songs - which I dug plus some newer and older favorite.  He played an unplugged set (with a microphone stand he created with the help of Brian Milligram. No wires to the guitars ("because it is bad for the environment" so he said). It was a top-notch Darrin Bradbury set - he was engaged and engaging and as he often does - he had the audience's attention throughout.

I also got to hear some rough mixes of the next album. I can't tell you much, but... oh my, it is gonna be good.

I am preparing for Thursday's debut of Greeting from Nashville. I have the playlist nailed down and ready to go. I am excited because I have managed to have every band that played the first ever Nashville rock show that I attended (nearly 35 years ago) represented in some way on the show. Plus some newer favorites.  If you are up bright and early Thursday (at 6AM Central) you can catch me live on WXNA 101.5FM or wxnafm.org.  If you aren't awake at that time, you can catch it on the archive (also at wxnafm.org).

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Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - Alabama 1981 Mix (Thomas Wolfe Remix)

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  *Note: The video playlist at the bottom of the post attempts to closely approximate the shuffle I listened to on my way to work this morning. When a video for a song was not available, I substituted another song by the same artist. When I could not find any videos by an artist, I included a related video or did not include a video for that track. This blog may reference unreleased tracks, however, no unreleased music is ever included.


On we go,  back at it for another week of E2TG. I am hard at work developing a plan for my proposed "reboot" of E2TG scheduled for early 2020.  I have some good things in mind.

Now, let's get on with the Music City Monday shuffle!

Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - One Man Show Mix

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  *Note: The video playlist at the bottom of the post attempts to closely approximate the shuffle I listened to on my way to work this morning. When a video for a song was not available, I substituted another song by the same artist. When I could not find any videos by an artist, I included a related video or did not include a video for that track. This blog may reference unreleased tracks, however, no unreleased music is ever included.


THIS IS NOT A WARNING!  ACT  NOW!  Secure your plans to kick off the E2TG Residency in style with Ben Arthur and Conrad y Skordalia this Wednesday at 6:00pm.  Book the babysitter, make your excuses for the boss, send your regrets for all of the conflicting events.

Seriously, this is going to be a fun five weeks, and I hope you can make some or all of them!


The E2TG 8th Anniversary is now only TWO DAYS AWAY!  

September 25 - Week 1: Ben Arthur + Conrad y Skordalia

October 2 - Week 2: Ryan Sobb + Don Gallardo

October 9 - Week 3: The Truehearts + Jason Erie

October 16 - Week 4:  Josh Gray  + Meghan Hayes

October 23 - Week 5: Microwave Mountain + The Big Dumb

Time for the Music City Monday shuffle! Only eight songs in the shuffle today (due to a couple of longer songs).  Let's get to it!

Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - Timeless Crawling Mix

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Well, we are in the midst of a heatwave. Heat index is expected to be over 100 the next two days. I don't have much in the way of relief to offer, but I do have some cool tunes. Get it cool... Sorry, the heat is getting to me.

Anyway, it's Monday, and we have a  sweet Music City Monday shuffle - so let's go!

"Buddha Blues" by Will Kimbrough

Will Kimbrough doesn't seem to know the term idleness. When he isn't producing albums (like the Steve Poltz album we have been featuring), he is backing people like Emmylou Harris (and playing on at least two albums we have been featuring - ESOEBO and Peter Rogan's latest albums).  And somehow, he found time to record and release his own album.  I Like It Down Here was released earlier this year, and it is a worthy addition to an impressive discography.  I have been a fan of Kimbrough's music for over 30 years going back to his band Will and the Bushmen. Our lives intersected in the 90s through our daughters, and I ran into his last week at the CD Release party for Amy Speace's new album (oh yeah, he played on that one, too!)

"Joy, the Mechanical Boy" by Self

Nashville had a thriving music scene in the 1980s - with bands like Jason and the Scorchers, Walk the West, Royal Court of China, Raging Fire, In Pursuit, Shadow 15, The Movement and more playing great live shows and flirting with national success.  By the early 90's, that scene had pretty much dissipated  - some folks moved on to songwriting, some moved away, and a few kept plugging away.  By the mid/early 90's, Music City was due to for a revival, and to a great extent that revival came by way of Matt Mahaffey and his band Self.  Mahaffey helped form Spongebath Records (with Seth Timbs, and Rick Williams), and that label became a center for music not only in the Murfreesboro/Nashville area, but for the entire South. This is the opening track from the second album by Self called The Half-Baked Serenade which was released on Spongebath in 1996.

"Little Old Town" by Eric Brace, Peter Cooper, Thomm Jutz

This years' Riverland album by the trio of Eric Brace, Peter Cooper, and Thomm Jutz was a kind of concept record about Mississippi - the river and the state. Little Old Town - from their previous release Profiles in Courage, Frailty, and Discomfort is also about a river - in this case the Stones River and about a town that now lies beneath.  

"One I Love" by Kevin Gordon

Next up, we have a track from Kevin Gordon's modern classic album Gloryland. One of Nashville's best. 

"Diana" by Little Bandit

Next up, we have another track from Breakfast Alone from Little Bandit. I absolutely love this album, and I really hope we have new music from Little Bandit soon!  

"Crawling At Your Feet" by Aaron Lee Tasjan

Aaron Lee Tasjan has released some new songs recently from Karma for Cheap Reincarnated.  This is a track from Karma for Cheap.  Aaron Lee Tasjan is one of the best things happening these days both in terms of music and in terms of his humanity.

"Child of the Wind" by Michaela Anne

Next up, we have a single from the forthcoming Desert Dove album which will be released on September 27  on Yep Roc Records. Great to hear this new music from singer-songwriter Michaela Anne. 

"This Girl of Mine" by The White Animals

Next up, we have another track from 3000 Nights in Babylon by one The White Animals.  This band were on the front edge of the 80s Nashville scene that I mentioned earlier. 

"Damian" by Sad Baxter

Next up, we have another track from Weirdy.  I just found out Sad Baxter is playing with my cousin's band (Summer Cannibals from Portland, Oregon) next week at The Basement. 

"Heartbreak" by Rayvon Pettis; Megan Palmer

Next, we have our first listen to Nothing Is Sweeter - the new joint effort from Megan Palmer and Rayvon Pettis.  Pettis takes the lead on this track.  Two of my favorites together!

"Timelessly" by Jim Hoke

And, we close things out with a track from the latest album by the multi-talented Jim Hoke - The Floating Zone was released last year, and it is really a tour-de-force for this musician/arranger/songwriter.  

VIDEO PLAYLIST

Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - Help Us Now Mix

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And so, another week begins....

Music City Monday is always a favorite day of the week for me.  It is a great combination of new and older music that is all (somehow) connected to Music City USA (aka Nashville, Tennessee)

Let's just jump right in!

Wild Wednesday Morning Shuffle - Addicted to the Rhythm Mix

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All of this happened a long time ago when the world was a very different place. Of course, none of us knew that at the time.
(From The Drift - A Novel by Joe Wolfe-Mazeres) Available at Amazon.com (Kindle edition also available)

I am continuing to work on my Spotify playlists for E2TG.  So far, I have completed seven - January - July2018.  These are meant to be a cross-section of music I featured during those months - not necessarily music released in those months.   If you are interested, you can check out the playlists (links below)  and follow my personal profile to find out when new playlists are created.

E2TG January 2018
E2TG February 2018
E2TG March 2018
E2TG April 2018 
E2TG May 2018
E2TG June 2018
E2TG July 2018
E2TG August 2018 (coming soon!)


I am a bit overwhelmed with everything going on the world and in my more narrow world and in my life personally.  There always seems like there is too much that must, should, and/or could be done. I get overwhelmed when I see all these things around me and I don't know where or how to begin.  The thing is, I know it always just starts with doing one good, just, kind thing and then one more and so on.

I am trying to prepare for a move, in just over a month.  Last night, I looked at everything that needs to be done before I move, and I was overwhelmed.  But then I just started doing something. It might not be the best or most important thing, but it was something that needed to be done.

I didn't write E2TG for seven plus years all at once, I did it one day at a time.

Just some thoughts on this dreary Wednesday in Nashville.

Now, because it is Wednesday - we have a shuffle that comes from all of the songs saved to my phone's memory card.

Let's go!

Trending Tuesday Morning Shuffle - U Can Do Anything Mix

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Welcome to early spring in Nashville. Yesterday, we had warm temperatures and the threat of severe weather. Tonight, sub-freezing temperatures and a threat of light snow.

Anyway, the news of the day is depressing, the weather is a bit dreary, so how 'bout we just dive in to some music... Music helps.  It always helps....

Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - Stone Cold Mix

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Okay, I'm off work today, and truth be told this was a shuffle that I started three weeks ago - right before I went out for a several days, but I never finished.  But it is a Music City Monday shuffle and it is Monday, so I thought I would go ahead and finish and post this today.

I'll probably be brief....

Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - Blot out the Sun Mix

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Hey - most everyone including yours truly will be fully immersed in the eclipse when I normally post this so I doing a quick post of our Monday shuffle... everyone protect your eyes and enjoy this rare cosmic event...

Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - Don't Try to Fight It Mix

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It is really hard to sort it all out sometimes... I mean, there are policy decisions that I philosophically and morally object to.  There are ethical breaches that are beyond the pale. There are individuals with reprehensible believes (racist, ablest, homophobic, etc.). There is potentially criminal behavior.  And then there are the instances of what appear to the treasonous activities.  Where and how do you focus on one without losing sight of the others.... These are strange and troubling times...
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And off we march into the week ahead!  I have a work thing that will take me away from my office a few days this week, so there may be some interruption in the regularly scheduled shuffles... stay tuned.

This week, I am looking forward to Wednesday at The 5 Spot - when the E2TG Residency welcomes Cafe Rooster Records!  You do not want to miss this one!

Okay - it is Monday - and on Monday we turn our attention to Nashville, Tennessee and music somehow connected to the Music City....  Let's shuffle!