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It seems like the week has just begun, and yet here we are at mid-week. Went out to The Bluebird Café last night for a great songwriters round. In an audience filled with people from Australia, Scotland, England, Poland, and other places, I got to see some of my favorite East Nashville songwriters perform some of their wonderful songs. Tim Easton hosted the night which featured Amy Speace, Darrin Bradbury, and Megan Palmer.
We have kind of short but sweet shuffle today... let's get to it.
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Tuesday Morning Music Shuffle - Here Comes the Night Mix
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We are back after taking yesterday off to celebrate Labor Day here in the U.S. I have seen 8 different live performances since my last post.
Sunday night at Foobar, I saw Ryan Dishen, Sioux City Kid, Adrian and Meredith Krygowski, and then long time #E2TG favorites Miss Shevaughn and Yuma Wray (full band). I saw Miss Shevaughn and Yuma Wray back in July as a duo where they really stripped their songs down, and that was a fun show. Here the band was tight and they blew the roof off the place.
Last night, I headed out to The East Room for a show that featured three Nashville acts and one band from New York. Toot Sweet from NYC opened the show. We featured them on Ear to the Ground before. They are part of the Mama Coco's Funky Kitchen collective, and thus became the first MCFK band that I have seen live. They were remarkable. Highly distinctive and original sound rooted in interesting older music in a style they call Cabaret Soul. My good friends, Western Shore were next, and they delivered like they always do with their unique brand of Americana music. The Wooly Mama's were next and delivered a high energy performance that was a lot of fun. The headliners were The Lonely Bastards who were celebrating and giving away copies of their new vinyl single. I had seen them some time ago, and I remember that I enjoyed them, but it was good to be reminded of what I liked.
Tonight, Megan Palmer, Amy Speace, Tim Easton, and 2014 E2TG Artist of the Year, Darrin Bradbury are doing a round at the legendary Bluebird Café. It will be Darrin's debut at the Bluebird, and is either a sign that Nashville is changing or else it is some other kind of sign... either way, I am so proud of him.
Today's shuffle as well as the recent live performances I have seen have been further evidence that there is so much great much out in the world right now. The old music business may or may not be dying, and yes it is hard for band's to make money, and yet, every day, I discover and rediscover people who continue to make highly music and then put it out into the world.
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We are back after taking yesterday off to celebrate Labor Day here in the U.S. I have seen 8 different live performances since my last post.
Sunday night at Foobar, I saw Ryan Dishen, Sioux City Kid, Adrian and Meredith Krygowski, and then long time #E2TG favorites Miss Shevaughn and Yuma Wray (full band). I saw Miss Shevaughn and Yuma Wray back in July as a duo where they really stripped their songs down, and that was a fun show. Here the band was tight and they blew the roof off the place.
Last night, I headed out to The East Room for a show that featured three Nashville acts and one band from New York. Toot Sweet from NYC opened the show. We featured them on Ear to the Ground before. They are part of the Mama Coco's Funky Kitchen collective, and thus became the first MCFK band that I have seen live. They were remarkable. Highly distinctive and original sound rooted in interesting older music in a style they call Cabaret Soul. My good friends, Western Shore were next, and they delivered like they always do with their unique brand of Americana music. The Wooly Mama's were next and delivered a high energy performance that was a lot of fun. The headliners were The Lonely Bastards who were celebrating and giving away copies of their new vinyl single. I had seen them some time ago, and I remember that I enjoyed them, but it was good to be reminded of what I liked.
Tonight, Megan Palmer, Amy Speace, Tim Easton, and 2014 E2TG Artist of the Year, Darrin Bradbury are doing a round at the legendary Bluebird Café. It will be Darrin's debut at the Bluebird, and is either a sign that Nashville is changing or else it is some other kind of sign... either way, I am so proud of him.
Today's shuffle as well as the recent live performances I have seen have been further evidence that there is so much great much out in the world right now. The old music business may or may not be dying, and yes it is hard for band's to make money, and yet, every day, I discover and rediscover people who continue to make highly music and then put it out into the world.
Saturday, September 5, 2015
Saturday Afternoon Music Shuffle (Live Blog Event) - Who Knows What May Happen Mix
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Welcome to Saturday, and a ultra rare Saturday shuffle - live blogging experiment. Enjoy...
3:09p.m. Hit Shuffle
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Welcome to Saturday, and a ultra rare Saturday shuffle - live blogging experiment. Enjoy...
3:09p.m. Hit Shuffle
Friday, September 4, 2015
Featured Friday Morning Music Shuffle- Tray Tables Up Mix
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Well, it is FRIDAY! Not only that, but I have a three day weekend ahead of me. Some prelims before we get to the Featured Friday Shuffle...
Last night was another absolutely astonishing night of music at The 5 Spot in East Nashville. First, it was week one of David Olney's September Residency. As always, the songs were fantastic and the band was tight. Besides his usual band (Justin Amaral drums, Daniel Seymour bass, and Sergio Webb guitar), Olney was joined by Ward Stout (who played other stringed type instruments). The highlight for me was when Olney played is signature song, "Deeper Well" and wrapped the song around a mind-blowing mashup of Bo Diddley and "Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
The late show at the Spot began with Reno Bo who was joined on guitar by Sadler Vaden (Jason Isbell's guitar player). Then, Jesse Lafser played a spirited set that impressed me greatly. The night ended with a magical jam that features Cordovas and featured Joe Firstman (who was at one time the band leader on Last Call with Carson Daly), Audley Freed (Black Crowes, Sheryl Crow), Steve Gorman (Black Crowes), and the always amazing Brian Wright. Late in the set, Firstman turned over his bass to guest Pat Sansone (Wilco). The band performed an absolutely killer version of Neil Young's "Cortez the Killer", and then Firstman called up another guest, Jewel who joined the band for John Prine's "Angel from Montgomery". An awe-inspiring end to a great night of music.
Other news, Nashville singer-songwriter Kevin Gordon released his new album, Long Gone Time today. You should buy this album, but if you need convincing, you can check out my review which is up on No Depression.
Finally, an update on WXNA, the new low-power community radio station being created here in Nashville. There are just 4 days left to donate and be a part of making this thing a reality. Details below:
Well, I've run on a bit haven't I... we still have a shuffle to present....
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Well, it is FRIDAY! Not only that, but I have a three day weekend ahead of me. Some prelims before we get to the Featured Friday Shuffle...
Last night was another absolutely astonishing night of music at The 5 Spot in East Nashville. First, it was week one of David Olney's September Residency. As always, the songs were fantastic and the band was tight. Besides his usual band (Justin Amaral drums, Daniel Seymour bass, and Sergio Webb guitar), Olney was joined by Ward Stout (who played other stringed type instruments). The highlight for me was when Olney played is signature song, "Deeper Well" and wrapped the song around a mind-blowing mashup of Bo Diddley and "Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
The late show at the Spot began with Reno Bo who was joined on guitar by Sadler Vaden (Jason Isbell's guitar player). Then, Jesse Lafser played a spirited set that impressed me greatly. The night ended with a magical jam that features Cordovas and featured Joe Firstman (who was at one time the band leader on Last Call with Carson Daly), Audley Freed (Black Crowes, Sheryl Crow), Steve Gorman (Black Crowes), and the always amazing Brian Wright. Late in the set, Firstman turned over his bass to guest Pat Sansone (Wilco). The band performed an absolutely killer version of Neil Young's "Cortez the Killer", and then Firstman called up another guest, Jewel who joined the band for John Prine's "Angel from Montgomery". An awe-inspiring end to a great night of music.
Other news, Nashville singer-songwriter Kevin Gordon released his new album, Long Gone Time today. You should buy this album, but if you need convincing, you can check out my review which is up on No Depression.
Finally, an update on WXNA, the new low-power community radio station being created here in Nashville. There are just 4 days left to donate and be a part of making this thing a reality. Details below:
Well, I've run on a bit haven't I... we still have a shuffle to present....
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Thursday Morning Music Shuffle - Struggle in Dark Corners Mix
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So last night - on my way to see Jon Latham play a killer set at The 5 Spot opening for Cody Brooks, who I saw for the first time and was blown away by - I encountered an overturned car (I hope everyone was okay), a slow moving train, and a couple of trucks inexplicably parked in the middle of the road. But I made it and it was worth it. I then resisted peer pressure and went home an wrote a review of an album that is coming out tomorrow. I should have the review posted tonight or so, and I will let you know...
Tonight 90,000 people are supposed to descend upon downtown Nashville for several different events going on. My advice - stay out of downtown and instead cross the river for week one David Olney's September residency at The 5 Spot. Last years, residency was absolutely incredible (one show began with a dramatic recitation of Kubla Khan for goodness sakes!). What will happen this time around? To quote Mr. Olney, "You never know."
Today's shuffle only contains 6 songs, but man oh man...
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So last night - on my way to see Jon Latham play a killer set at The 5 Spot opening for Cody Brooks, who I saw for the first time and was blown away by - I encountered an overturned car (I hope everyone was okay), a slow moving train, and a couple of trucks inexplicably parked in the middle of the road. But I made it and it was worth it. I then resisted peer pressure and went home an wrote a review of an album that is coming out tomorrow. I should have the review posted tonight or so, and I will let you know...
Tonight 90,000 people are supposed to descend upon downtown Nashville for several different events going on. My advice - stay out of downtown and instead cross the river for week one David Olney's September residency at The 5 Spot. Last years, residency was absolutely incredible (one show began with a dramatic recitation of Kubla Khan for goodness sakes!). What will happen this time around? To quote Mr. Olney, "You never know."
Today's shuffle only contains 6 songs, but man oh man...
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Wednesday Morning Music Shuffle - Down do be do do wop a do do wop a do do wop Mix
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We move confidently into the middle of the week, and step one day further into this September.
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We move confidently into the middle of the week, and step one day further into this September.
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Tuesday Morning Music Shuffle - More Sand in the Glass Mix
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A new month is upon us! September should be a pretty crazy month around these parts. Buckle up! We start the month with some old favorites and several bands/artists making their first ever #E2TG appearances. I am pressed for time so I will keep my witty repartee to the bare minimum.
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A new month is upon us! September should be a pretty crazy month around these parts. Buckle up! We start the month with some old favorites and several bands/artists making their first ever #E2TG appearances. I am pressed for time so I will keep my witty repartee to the bare minimum.
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