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This has been a pretty rough week, to be honest... I haven't been feeling particularly wonderful, but it is Friday, and for right now, I am feeling pretty okay.
Last night was one of those nights that really make me glad to live in Nashville. Zach Schmidt, who is one of the best people I know and a great songwriter/artist, too, held his CD Release party at imogene + willie over in 12th South. It was a wonderful, candlelit backyard party. A great atmosphere and an amazing line-up of performers including: Hugh Masterson, Becca Mancari, Jon Latham, Charlie Whitten, Joshua Black Wilkins, Brian Wright, Aaron Lee Tasjan, and more. Schmidt closed the evening with a full-band set. His album, The Day We Lost the War is out, and worthy of attention.
Another album that is out (as of today) is Aaron Lee Tasjan's Silver Tears. Tasjan who has been on an unstoppable upward trajectory since I became aware of his music may have just hit the hyper-drive. To celebrate the new album, he is, as I write this, conducting bus tour #12barblues and making stops (and performances) at 12 venues in and around Nashville. It all culminates tonight at 3rd and Lindsley. Brian Wright opens tonight's show and joins Tasjan on stage.
If all goes as planned, there will likely be no shuffles next week, but look for some posts from the highways...
By the way, not that I pay attention to things like this, but... as I am writing this, E2TG is 17 page views away from October 2016 being the highest page view month ever. Thanks for everyone who is reading.
On to the music shuffle....
Friday, October 28, 2016
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Throwback Thursday Morning Shuffle - Rails on Rails Mix
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Very short on time... last night was great. The finale of the October Crackerboots residency - with Peter Cooper opening accompanied by Tom Jutz. I love Peter Cooper's songs so much, plus he closed with "Boulder to Birmingham" by Emmylou Harris and Bill Danoff, which I love.
Great show for the late show - loved The Battlefield - who I last and first saw three years ago at a New Faces night at The Basement. They from L.A., and I really dig their music. And course, Don Gallardo. His songs! Man! Adam Kurtz was on pedal steel - which serves as a transition...
Tonight, among what I am sure are a ton of worth things - including some that I would really like to see, Zach Schmidt will be celebrating the release of his new album, The Day We Lost the War. There will be special guest galore - and it's free (BYOB) at imogene + willie. 7pm. SHARP! Oh yeah, the transition... Adam Kurtz will be playing this show, too.
Let's throw it back... minimal commentary due to time constraints...
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Very short on time... last night was great. The finale of the October Crackerboots residency - with Peter Cooper opening accompanied by Tom Jutz. I love Peter Cooper's songs so much, plus he closed with "Boulder to Birmingham" by Emmylou Harris and Bill Danoff, which I love.
Great show for the late show - loved The Battlefield - who I last and first saw three years ago at a New Faces night at The Basement. They from L.A., and I really dig their music. And course, Don Gallardo. His songs! Man! Adam Kurtz was on pedal steel - which serves as a transition...
Tonight, among what I am sure are a ton of worth things - including some that I would really like to see, Zach Schmidt will be celebrating the release of his new album, The Day We Lost the War. There will be special guest galore - and it's free (BYOB) at imogene + willie. 7pm. SHARP! Oh yeah, the transition... Adam Kurtz will be playing this show, too.
Let's throw it back... minimal commentary due to time constraints...
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Wild Wednesday Morning Shuffle - Be Easy and Free Mix
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I need to be a little brief... my "new" phone came in, so the transition process has begun. The good news is that it will solve some of the issues I have been having. It may just take a bit to get the music all squared away... deciding if I do a straight dump of everything or do some culling of older "remainders" from albums I featured a long time ago... Either way, the time consuming part will be rebuilding the playlists. Wish those were my biggest problems...
Tonight, the finale of the Crackerboots residency. If you haven't made it out to this point, you would make an effort. You will not be disappointed. If you have made it out, I don't need to tell you... Peter Cooper opens. The late show features several bands including the always amazing Don Gallardo!
Wednesday, we get wild and free with some music from covering all sorts of genres, eras, geographic locations, and more...
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I need to be a little brief... my "new" phone came in, so the transition process has begun. The good news is that it will solve some of the issues I have been having. It may just take a bit to get the music all squared away... deciding if I do a straight dump of everything or do some culling of older "remainders" from albums I featured a long time ago... Either way, the time consuming part will be rebuilding the playlists. Wish those were my biggest problems...
Tonight, the finale of the Crackerboots residency. If you haven't made it out to this point, you would make an effort. You will not be disappointed. If you have made it out, I don't need to tell you... Peter Cooper opens. The late show features several bands including the always amazing Don Gallardo!
Wednesday, we get wild and free with some music from covering all sorts of genres, eras, geographic locations, and more...
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Trending Tuesday Morning Shuffle - Static Mix
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Time keeps marching on... I took a couple of concrete steps toward my little getaway I am planning for next week.
Prerecorded another "Double Shot" show last night - it is a good one and will air on November 5.
Slowly but surely getting over the bug I had over the weekend.
Last week, I stacked up all of the new CDs that I have received in 2016 for E2TG, it's a big stack and I've received two more since then, plus it doesn't include all of the music I received on download. It's getting really close to the end of the year, and the 2nd Annual "Earie" Awards... there I said it. I definitely have some pondering and relistening to do.
It is Tuesday, and that is when we see what the old shuffle function says is "Trending" on E2TG.
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Time keeps marching on... I took a couple of concrete steps toward my little getaway I am planning for next week.
Prerecorded another "Double Shot" show last night - it is a good one and will air on November 5.
Slowly but surely getting over the bug I had over the weekend.
Last week, I stacked up all of the new CDs that I have received in 2016 for E2TG, it's a big stack and I've received two more since then, plus it doesn't include all of the music I received on download. It's getting really close to the end of the year, and the 2nd Annual "Earie" Awards... there I said it. I definitely have some pondering and relistening to do.
It is Tuesday, and that is when we see what the old shuffle function says is "Trending" on E2TG.
Monday, October 24, 2016
Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - Lovin' Me Again Mix
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Blargh... nothing like a nasty stomach bug to put the kibosh in plans... I'm feeling better... just a little queasy sometimes.. but I will push on and no details will be offered.
Jumping into the new week just some random tidbits... I am going to be getting a new phone soon and will eventually be moving all the songs to it and recreating playlists. Fortunately, the old phone is still functional, so I can continue to use it during the transition. Also, I am plotting a vacation, and I am hoping to post some missives from the road. More to come...
It is Monday in Music City (and other places)... here are some tunes with a Nashville connection...
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Blargh... nothing like a nasty stomach bug to put the kibosh in plans... I'm feeling better... just a little queasy sometimes.. but I will push on and no details will be offered.
Jumping into the new week just some random tidbits... I am going to be getting a new phone soon and will eventually be moving all the songs to it and recreating playlists. Fortunately, the old phone is still functional, so I can continue to use it during the transition. Also, I am plotting a vacation, and I am hoping to post some missives from the road. More to come...
It is Monday in Music City (and other places)... here are some tunes with a Nashville connection...
Friday, October 21, 2016
Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - A Hole in the Heart Mix
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Well... it hasn't been an easy week, but it is Friday and cooler temperatures have descended upon our fair Music City. Look for the Athens of the South Festival coming up tomorrow in East Park with great music and art and stuff. Darrin Bradbury, Adrian + Meredith and more will be there.
A bunch of other things that I can't remember right now. Get out and see some music, enjoy the weather, be good to each other.. I think that is enough for right now.
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Well... it hasn't been an easy week, but it is Friday and cooler temperatures have descended upon our fair Music City. Look for the Athens of the South Festival coming up tomorrow in East Park with great music and art and stuff. Darrin Bradbury, Adrian + Meredith and more will be there.
A bunch of other things that I can't remember right now. Get out and see some music, enjoy the weather, be good to each other.. I think that is enough for right now.
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Throwback Thursday Morning Shuffle - Don't Tell Andy, Don't Tell Aunt Bee Mix
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I logged on to Facebook this morning to read about the passing of Chris Porter and a band mate in an auto accident last night on their way home from a show. Another band member was in serious condition last I heard. I did not know Chris well, but several of my musician friends did, and my heart goes out to all who are feeling this loss today. And to all my touring musician friends, be safe.
What comes to my mind is a $2 Tuesday show earlier this year. I was really tired, and I had about decided to pack it in before the last act played. Jon Latham said, you really don't want leave, and he told me that Chris and his band were going to play. So, I stayed, and Porter did an amazing kickass rock and roll set that woke me up good and proper. I am really glad I stayed.
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Really dug the second night of Crackerboot's Residency at The 5 Spot. Luella, Bill DeMain and company sounded amazing. It was great to see and hear Ben de la Cour and William Lee who opened.
Throwback Thursday shuffle is up next...
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I logged on to Facebook this morning to read about the passing of Chris Porter and a band mate in an auto accident last night on their way home from a show. Another band member was in serious condition last I heard. I did not know Chris well, but several of my musician friends did, and my heart goes out to all who are feeling this loss today. And to all my touring musician friends, be safe.
What comes to my mind is a $2 Tuesday show earlier this year. I was really tired, and I had about decided to pack it in before the last act played. Jon Latham said, you really don't want leave, and he told me that Chris and his band were going to play. So, I stayed, and Porter did an amazing kickass rock and roll set that woke me up good and proper. I am really glad I stayed.
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Really dug the second night of Crackerboot's Residency at The 5 Spot. Luella, Bill DeMain and company sounded amazing. It was great to see and hear Ben de la Cour and William Lee who opened.
Throwback Thursday shuffle is up next...
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