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Here we go... another week!
Kind of a low-key weekend. Got to hang out with some of the folks from Nashville's newest radio station: WXNA-LPFM on Saturday, and I picked up my t-shirt and tote bag. Things seem to be rolling along. The studio will be in the former location of Thirty Tigers above Grimey's and The Basement.
Last night, I went to the Basement East where East Nashville Songwriters Club made their debut in the new location with sets by Allen Thompson, Jay Rutherford (of Los Colognes) and Elise Davis. Cool night of music!
Speaking of cool... the temperatures were in the 30s this morning. Which makes the first song of the shuffle appropriate even is weather isn't exactly what the song is about.
Monday, October 19, 2015
Saturday, October 17, 2015
Saturday Morningish Music Shuffle - Spring Cleaning Mix
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A rare Saturday shuffle to make up for not posting yesterday... life happens - you know....
It's been a very interesting week in many ways. Musically, since we last connected, Thursday night, I went to week 3 of 5 of Campfire Propaganda. It was a blast with the usual suspects - who are some pretty awesome songwriters: Brian Wright, Tim Easton, Megan Palmer, Darrin Bradbury, and Nellie Clay plus this week joined by Matt Haeck. Then, I headed to The Family Wash to see Bark (Tim and Susan of Tim Lee 3) play an awesome set and then back up Jim Mize along with Laurie Stirratt.
Last night, it was the Jon Latham CD Release Show at Belcourt Taps. Darrin Bradbury opened. A really fun time. Jon was joined by Haley Dreis, Josh Morris, Shawn Conerton, and Sean Quinn. And he even asked me to emcee the show. There was tons going on musically around Nashville last night, and I though I don't like that I missed some of the things that I missed, I know I was at the right place.
Speaking of Jon Latham. In case you missed it, I wrote some words about Real Bad News - his brand new album. You can check it out HERE.
Just some tunes I listened to while I did some spring cleaning this morning. And, the answer is yes, I do know that it is mid-October. What can I say, it has been a crazy, busy summer...
I am not going to comment on the songs - many I found the actual song for the Video Playlist. If something interests you, and you need help finding out more - shoot me a line and I will tell you all I know. Meanwhile, sit back and enjoy and maybe if you need to do some spring cleaning you can listen while you clean - like I did.
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A rare Saturday shuffle to make up for not posting yesterday... life happens - you know....
It's been a very interesting week in many ways. Musically, since we last connected, Thursday night, I went to week 3 of 5 of Campfire Propaganda. It was a blast with the usual suspects - who are some pretty awesome songwriters: Brian Wright, Tim Easton, Megan Palmer, Darrin Bradbury, and Nellie Clay plus this week joined by Matt Haeck. Then, I headed to The Family Wash to see Bark (Tim and Susan of Tim Lee 3) play an awesome set and then back up Jim Mize along with Laurie Stirratt.
Last night, it was the Jon Latham CD Release Show at Belcourt Taps. Darrin Bradbury opened. A really fun time. Jon was joined by Haley Dreis, Josh Morris, Shawn Conerton, and Sean Quinn. And he even asked me to emcee the show. There was tons going on musically around Nashville last night, and I though I don't like that I missed some of the things that I missed, I know I was at the right place.
Speaking of Jon Latham. In case you missed it, I wrote some words about Real Bad News - his brand new album. You can check it out HERE.
Just some tunes I listened to while I did some spring cleaning this morning. And, the answer is yes, I do know that it is mid-October. What can I say, it has been a crazy, busy summer...
I am not going to comment on the songs - many I found the actual song for the Video Playlist. If something interests you, and you need help finding out more - shoot me a line and I will tell you all I know. Meanwhile, sit back and enjoy and maybe if you need to do some spring cleaning you can listen while you clean - like I did.
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Thursday Morning Music Shuffle - Personality Crisis Mix
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Time is very short, but today was a good shuffle so, I will just post quickly.
"Junior's Blues" by Ted Drozdowski's Scissormen
"Personality Crisis" (1973 Demo) by New York Dolls
"Safe Corridor" by Cruising
"A Chicken With It's Head Cut Off" by The Magnetic Fields
"The Garden" by Elephant Revival
"I'm So Good That I Don't Have to Brag" by Shel Silverstein
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Time is very short, but today was a good shuffle so, I will just post quickly.
Another cool tune from Broke Down Halo.
"Junior's Blues" by Ted Drozdowski's Scissormen
An older Scissormen song that is currently available on a Noisetrade release called Stink Eye. It's a song about Junior Kimbrough.
"Personality Crisis" (1973 Demo) by New York Dolls
A demo of one of my favorite songs by the proto-punk icons.
"Safe Corridor" by Cruising
Some really cool new surf punk. From an EP also called Cruising. I don't know much else.
"A Chicken With It's Head Cut Off" by The Magnetic Fields
Sometimes I feel this way... from 69 Love Songs by Edward Sharpe and the Magnet... wait no, wrong band... ;-)
"The Garden" by Elephant Revival
Randomness produces some interesting patterns. We have our second Elephant Revival song in as many days. I do like this band a bunch.
"I'm So Good That I Don't Have to Brag" by Shel Silverstein
And we close with a really funny song from the guy who wrote "The Giving Tree." This time around, he is talking about how he is so good that he doesn't have to brag.
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Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Wedneday Morning Music Shuffle - Mountains, Rivers, and The Sea Mix
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Been busy this week with writing and getting ready to write. There is a pretty good chance that I won't have time to post a shuffle tomorrow or Friday, but if I can I will. In any event, expect some other kinds of posts to even things out. I am finally going to be getting out and about a bit tonight - at least that is the plan. And by the way, that "Nashville dilemma" that I have written about is still very much a thing. I'm already double booked on some live shows almost two months out. What a great problem to have.
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Been busy this week with writing and getting ready to write. There is a pretty good chance that I won't have time to post a shuffle tomorrow or Friday, but if I can I will. In any event, expect some other kinds of posts to even things out. I am finally going to be getting out and about a bit tonight - at least that is the plan. And by the way, that "Nashville dilemma" that I have written about is still very much a thing. I'm already double booked on some live shows almost two months out. What a great problem to have.
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Tuesday Morning Music Shuffle - White Light Had It Mix
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Exciting day yesterday as the #E2TG Facebook Page barreled over 400 Likes on our way to 500! Welcome all the new "likers". To get in on the party, click the clink above and give us a "Like".
Let's get to today's shuffle....
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Exciting day yesterday as the #E2TG Facebook Page barreled over 400 Likes on our way to 500! Welcome all the new "likers". To get in on the party, click the clink above and give us a "Like".
Let's get to today's shuffle....
Monday, October 12, 2015
Monday Morning Music Shuffle - Put the Blame on VTR Mix
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Songs of the Road is a pretty awesome concept - take a songwriter on a relatively short road trip, have them write a song along the way, and then record the song and play it live that same day. SongCraft Presents and Acoustic Café have teamed up with Ford Motor Company to make this happen. I had the great pleasure of premiering the latest session on No Depression this morning. I really hope you will check it out. HERE. Ear to the Ground readers may recognize SongCraft Present's Ben Arthur - who works with the featured songwriters. Ben's own music has been featured here several times. Matthew Hendershot of our very good friends, The End Men also works on the video side of the project.
Today's shuffle is a real mixed bag... so let's get to it....
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Songs of the Road is a pretty awesome concept - take a songwriter on a relatively short road trip, have them write a song along the way, and then record the song and play it live that same day. SongCraft Presents and Acoustic Café have teamed up with Ford Motor Company to make this happen. I had the great pleasure of premiering the latest session on No Depression this morning. I really hope you will check it out. HERE. Ear to the Ground readers may recognize SongCraft Present's Ben Arthur - who works with the featured songwriters. Ben's own music has been featured here several times. Matthew Hendershot of our very good friends, The End Men also works on the video side of the project.
Today's shuffle is a real mixed bag... so let's get to it....
Friday, October 9, 2015
Featured Friday Music Shuffle - Sweethearts Gone Mix
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Okay... this has to be a fast one. I walked over to the Southern Festival of Books during my lunch break (when I usually write and post the blog) to see Julie Christensen and part of Stone Cupid (Chris Tench and Sergio Webb). They killed it as usual.
Last night - quickly - some highlights: Week 2 Campfire Propaganda Residency... guests Ariel Buie and Actual Wolf. Megan Palmer - on keyboard playing a new song and a John Moreland song. Nellie Clay with Actual Wolf, Tim Easton as usual, Brian Wright - fighting jet lag and killing it (with Aaron Lee Tasjan for a couple of songs), Darrin Bradbury and Megan Palmer - Darrin leading his own more of meditation...
Coverfest at Basement East!!! Major props to Terry Rickards for putting this together. Everyone was great, and I don't have time for a full report, but I will just say Los Colognes doing Bob Dylan's Infidels album in its entirety and nailing it and Allen Thompson Band as The Eagles were my absolute favorites (it was all good). The Eagles segment was so much fun!
Also, ICYMI - #E2TG posted the new single from Zachariah Red this morning.
Check it out here.
Shuffle....
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Okay... this has to be a fast one. I walked over to the Southern Festival of Books during my lunch break (when I usually write and post the blog) to see Julie Christensen and part of Stone Cupid (Chris Tench and Sergio Webb). They killed it as usual.
Last night - quickly - some highlights: Week 2 Campfire Propaganda Residency... guests Ariel Buie and Actual Wolf. Megan Palmer - on keyboard playing a new song and a John Moreland song. Nellie Clay with Actual Wolf, Tim Easton as usual, Brian Wright - fighting jet lag and killing it (with Aaron Lee Tasjan for a couple of songs), Darrin Bradbury and Megan Palmer - Darrin leading his own more of meditation...
Coverfest at Basement East!!! Major props to Terry Rickards for putting this together. Everyone was great, and I don't have time for a full report, but I will just say Los Colognes doing Bob Dylan's Infidels album in its entirety and nailing it and Allen Thompson Band as The Eagles were my absolute favorites (it was all good). The Eagles segment was so much fun!
Also, ICYMI - #E2TG posted the new single from Zachariah Red this morning.
Check it out here.
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