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 4/28/2022 - Winding Down or Wound Up - Jiggle Mix (Body in Stars Remix)

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Tomorrow night is the kick off of the Magnolia Roads American Roots Hoedown VII.  Night 1 will be at Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge.  Night 2 (Saturday) will be at The 5 Spot.  And Night 3 (Sunday) will be a house show in Oak Hill. 

One of the featured performers on Night 1 at Dee's is an E2TG favorite - David Newbould. 

How people choose to navigate through life’s highs and lows reveals a lot about their personal character, not to mention what they’re willing to do in order to get to the other side of the horizon. Chronicling these seemingly endless cycles of daily peaks and valleys forms the backbone of  Newbould's 2019 album, Sin & Redemption. 

Here are the Facebook event links where you can find all the vital information:

FB events:

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

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

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

Today's Greetings From Nashville radio show is up on the archive at wxnafm.org.  HERE is the direct link to the broadcast. 

6:00am Greetings from Nashville by Jason and The Scorchers on Still Standing (EMI/EMI Records (USA))

6:02am Tennessee Hi-Way Blues by Gwil Owen on Hell-Bent – Insurgent Country, Vol. 2 (Bloodshot Records)

6:04am Waiting for a Train by Grandpa Jones on Oh Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? – American Songs from the Depression Era (CMH Records)

6:06am Heartbreak Rodeo (feat. Elias Abid) by Cora Jane on Heartbreak Rodeo – Single (Cora Jane)

6:09am Sputnik Monroe by Otis Gibbs on Mount Renraw (Wanamaker Recording Company)

6:14am City in the Sky by Patricio Johnson on You Gotta Be Quick Around Here (1194034 Records DK)

6:18am Two Tickets Texas Chainsaw Massacre by Austin Stambaugh on Fool Talkin’ (Primitive American)

6:20am Saint John the Gambler by Jonell Mosser on Around Townes (Fat Possum)

6:23am Time Machine by Kashena Sampson on Time Machine (New Moon Records)

6:29am Tijuana Go! by Royal Court of China on Geared and Primed (A&M Records)

6:32am The Way Back by The Bluefields on Day in the Sun (Underground Treehouse)

6:36am Blame It On the Brunettes by Lambchop on Hank (Merge Records)

6:45am Mop Top by Sizzle Went the VCR on Mop Top – Single (Times Three Records)

6:48am Don’t Drink the Water by The Danberrys on Give and Receive (The Danberrys)

6:54am Old Dreams by The Shakers on Songs from Beneath the Lake (Carlyle Records)

6:57am Exit Music by Carrus & Kurtz on The Genius of…, Vol. 5: A Pleasant Surprise (Halfway Rock Music)

Today's random shuffle is below the jump.

 

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E2TG 4/27/2022 - 404 - Not Found - Motherwell Mix (Om Nama Remix)

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The three night Magnolia Roads American Roots Hoedown VII is fast approaching.  Three nights of greet roots focused music located at three different venues around town, and featuring some of my favorite artists and bands. 

The festival is heavy with Nashville artists - many of whom we regularly cover, but closing out Night 2 of the Hoedown in one of the non-Nashville bands - deFrance. 

deFrance formed from the muddy banks of the Ouachita River in the vest pocket town of Camden, Arkansas. Called the “hardest working band in Arkansas,” the band has racked up more than 600 shows since forming in 2015. deFrance now calls Little Rock, Arkansas, home but these road warriors carry their modern take on classic rock & roll across the world, having performed shows at legendary international venues as well as earning the respect of fans locally, with two of their songs being selected for use in Arkansas state tourism commercials. The band’s technical prowess and deliverance of a truly pure rock & roll sound has been recognized with support opportunities for Foghat, Bon Jovi, Deep Purple, ZZ Top, Whiskey Myers, Robert Randolph, Shooter Jennings, Morris Day & The Time, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and Living Colour, among others.

deFrance is scheduled to take The 5 Spot stage Saturday night at 11:15.

Here are the links to all three nights' Facebook events.  Get on this right now!

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

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

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

Today, we have a great random shuffle - that covers a lot of musical ground.  Check it out below the jump. 

 

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E2TG 4/26/2022 - Somedays, Anydays, No Days - Silent Talk Mix (Palm Tree Remix)

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Magnolia Roads Presents American Roots Hoedown VII is just three days away.  The event kicks off Friday April 29 at Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge.  The event kicks off at 4pm and the music starts at 5.  $10 cover 21+

Our highlighted artist from Friday night is Matt Mann & The Shine Runners who are set to take the stage at 10:20pm.

Matt Mann and The Shine Runners are an American rock band residing in Nashville, TN.  Formed in Los Angeles in November 2011 by singer/songwriter and Oklahoma native, Matt Mann, the band made the move to Music City in 2018.  With influences ranging from the Rolling Stones, Skynryd, ZZ Top, Willie Nelson and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Matt Mann and The Shine Runners deliver their brand of raucous and memorable blues-rock music to enthusiastic crowds.  Their bluesy, boozy, two guitar rock sounds transports listeners back into the early seventies, making their music timeless.  Matt’s unique style of singing gives the band an authentic sound and sets them apart from other mainstream rock ‘n’ roll bands.

Here are the Facebook events for 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

Today's Ear to the Ground radio show is up on the archive at wxnafm.org.   HERE is the link to the archive.  Below is the playlist for today:

6:02am Sonny Boy by Owsley on Owsley (Giant)

6:02am Drunkard’s Dream II by EG Vines on Drunkard’s Dream II – Single (Birdtooth Records)

6:07am Chicago by Adrian + Meredith on ROAM (Deluxe) (Vertigo Productions)

6:12am The Other Side by Will Kimbrough on The Other Side – Single (Daphne Records/Soundly Music)

6:16am Tape by Evan Barber on Until the Thunder (Commit Records)

6:20am River of Marigolds by Jon Chi on River of Marigolds (Jon Chi)

6:24am Hot House by Andrew Leahey & The Homestead on Hot House – Single (Mule Kick Records)

6:30am Hidin’ Out by Peter Case on HWY 62 Expanded Edition (Bandaloop Records)

6:34am Strange Love by Richard Gjems on The Youtube Sessions 2020/21 (Apollon Records)

6:36am The Girls of LA by Weimar on The Girls of LA – Single (German Shepherd Records)

6:39am Bright Black by London Plane on Bright Black (Declared Goods)

6:45am Sweet Boy by SONS on Sweet Boy ([PIAS])

6:48am Picadors (Voiced by Auntie Joan) by Telefís on Archbishop Beardmouth at the ChemOlympics EP (Dimple Discs)

6:53am Just About Time by Georg Nielsen & Enzo Orefice on Just About Time – Single (Self Released)

6:58am Opus Three by Rodney Cromwell on Opus Three Remixes – EP (Happy Robots Records)

 

Today's shuffle is below. 

 

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E2TG 4/25/2022 - Music City Monday - Don't Let Me Fall Mix (Honky Tonking Remix)

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Magnolia Roads  

American Roots Hoedown VII

This years Hoedown is almost upon us.  Three nights, three venues, over 25 different artists.  

Night 2 - the Hoedown returns to it's roots at The 5 Spot in East Nashville.   One of the featured performers for Night 2 is Chip Greene. 

Raised on the southern outskirts of Nashville, Chip Greene grew up with a very different kind of Music City looming in the distance. The construction cranes and high-rise condos— now a ubiquitous part of Nashville’s ever-growing skyline — wouldn’t pierce the horizon for another decade or more, and creative-minded people were still in charge. It was there, in a city fueled by art and filled with starry-eyed musicians, that Greene launched his career as a piano-pounding songwriter, reshaping the influences of his childhood — including Billy Joel, Charlie Rich, U2, and Bruce Springsteen — into his own brand of smoky, salt-of-the-earth rock & roll.

 

Today's Music City Monday playlist covers songs spanning a decade of Nashville music representing a variety of genres. 

 

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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 4/21/2022 - Munchies - Hanging Around Mix (Shinin' on Me Remix)

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Today's Greeting from Nashville radio show is up on the archive at wxnafm.org. HERE is the direct link to the show page. 

6:00am Greetings from Nashville by Jason and The Scorchers on Still Standing (EMI/EMI Records (USA))

6:02am The Wedding Song by Darrin Bradbury on Artvertisement (Anti/Epitaph)

6:04am Conversation At the Wedding by Jon Latham on Real Bad News (Jon Latham)

6:10am Grind It Out by Tim Carroll on Work to Do (594509 Records DK)

6:12am Find the Beauty by James Tomberlin on Still Life With Orange (James Tomberlin)

6:18am Raising Hell by Lindsay Ellyn on Queen of Nothing (Queue Records)

6:22am Dresser Drawer by Cold Equations on Ghost Town (Poor Yorick Records)

6:25am Sorry for Growing Up by Taylor Alexander on Good Old Fashioned Pain (Hail Mary Records)

6:32am Disappear by Kiely Connell on Calumet Queen (Kiely Connell)

6:37am Perfidy by Patrick Kinsley & a Fistful of Dollars on Hard Feelings (Patrick Kinsley & a Fistful Of Dollars)

6:41am Like Thelma and Louise by Lori Kelley on Country Ballads – Vol. 9 (Rosenklang)

6:46am 40 Miles by Zachariah Red on Backbone (Independent)

6:50am San Francisco Girl by Mighty Joe Nolan on Plain Jane 20th Anniversary Edition (The Hawk is My Brother)

6:57am In the Kitchen (feat. Rich Ruth) by Cameron Carrus on Odd (2079001 Records DK)

Magnolia Roads
American Roots Hoedown VII

Sunday May 1st (Night 3)

For the first time, the Hoedown expands to a third day/night with an outdoor show at Marisa Pollak’s Harmony House Heals

Here is the Sunday 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 

HERE is the Facebook event for Day 3

Today's random shuffle is after the jump!
 

    Featured Friday Playlist