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Good morning - I am back after an extended weekend.
As I reported Thursday morning, Thursday night was one of those impossible choice Nashville nights. I ended up following musicians from gig to gig because I figured that was one way, I could be sure to catch as much as I could without being late for something else.
Thursday Night Recap (since this is my first post since then):
Started out at The Basement East for the inaugural edition of Lightning 100's Thunderground. $3.00 cover, $2.50 PBR pints and tons of cool music. Enjoyed hanging with some fine folks and hearing Don Gallardo and How Far West - who sounded so damn good. Becca Mancari was next, and I really dug her music. There was more awesome music on tap there - including Steelism, but I followed Adam Kurtz over to the American Legion Post 82 for the 3rd ever performance of Buck 'N' Stuff (the premiere Buck Owen's tribute band!). First up at the Legion was Matt Campbell - Troubadour who was backed by the farmer and Adele from The Farmer and Adele. Buck 'N' Stuff did not disappoint - there were flying beer bottles and lots and lots of Buck Owens' covers. After Buck 'N' Stuff wrapped up their set, I followed Buck 'N' Stuff bass player Cameron Carrus to The 5 Spot spot - to wrap up my night with an awesome set from Luella. Luella was backed by Tim Carroll, Toby Caldwell, and Cameron.
I spent the weekend with my daughter, and so I missed the reportedly (and expectedly) excellent Darrin Bradbury, Joey Kneiser, and Austin Lucas show.
Ah.. why cry over missed shows... Onward and upward!
My daughter and I had a an enjoyable afternoon yesterday at Sugar. A Bakery in Leiper's Fork, Tennessee listening to Lindsay Ellyn and Taylor Alexander backed by the Jess Perkins. They play just about every Sunday and mix up classic country covers with their own original music. Great music, great food, and a great atmosphere. Leiper's Fork is located south of Nashville near Franklin. The drive is gorgeous.
It is Monday - where we feature songs associated with or connected to Music City USA.
Monday, April 11, 2016
Thursday, April 7, 2016
Throwback Thursday Morning Shuffle - Delivering Noise Mix
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Tonight is one of those Nashville nights with so much live music going on... (even with the postponing of the Margo Price Album Release Show at Third Man Records due to her impending appearance on SNL (Go Margo!). Suffice it to say, if you go out to see live music anywhere in East Nashville, you are probably making the right call. The 5 Spot, The Basement East, Mad Donnas, and The American Legion all have awesome folks playing. (plus there are probably others that are not coming to my mind right now).
Meanwhile, it is Thursday and thus time for Throwback Thursday here at the ole E2TG. Most people don't know that the term "Throwback Thursday" originated in the mid 1980s in Chicago. It was a day set aside to remind Chicago Cub fans that they were not to keep homerun balls hit by opposing ball players. "Throwback Thursday" as in throwback those homerun balls hit by the Mets or whoever. Now you know!
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Tonight is one of those Nashville nights with so much live music going on... (even with the postponing of the Margo Price Album Release Show at Third Man Records due to her impending appearance on SNL (Go Margo!). Suffice it to say, if you go out to see live music anywhere in East Nashville, you are probably making the right call. The 5 Spot, The Basement East, Mad Donnas, and The American Legion all have awesome folks playing. (plus there are probably others that are not coming to my mind right now).
Meanwhile, it is Thursday and thus time for Throwback Thursday here at the ole E2TG. Most people don't know that the term "Throwback Thursday" originated in the mid 1980s in Chicago. It was a day set aside to remind Chicago Cub fans that they were not to keep homerun balls hit by opposing ball players. "Throwback Thursday" as in throwback those homerun balls hit by the Mets or whoever. Now you know!
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Wild Wednesday Morning Shuffle - Cardboard Fruit Mix
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ICYMI - E2TG posted a preview of new release of rare field recordings by Alan Lomax which will be released this coming Friday (April 8). Read about it HERE.
Man oh man! There is so much good music that has been or will be released over the next couple of months. I am digging through album streams and downloads and my disorganized inbox and mind and furiously trying to get some reviews done. Expect some soon. And in the meantime, look for tracks from some of these new releases in shuffles - perhaps beginning today...
I think this shuffle fulfills our Wild Wednesday mission. Basically, the "Wild Wednesday" playlist consists of songs that I decided to add to the "Wild Wednesday" playlist for reasons not even I understand. Wild!
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ICYMI - E2TG posted a preview of new release of rare field recordings by Alan Lomax which will be released this coming Friday (April 8). Read about it HERE.
Man oh man! There is so much good music that has been or will be released over the next couple of months. I am digging through album streams and downloads and my disorganized inbox and mind and furiously trying to get some reviews done. Expect some soon. And in the meantime, look for tracks from some of these new releases in shuffles - perhaps beginning today...
I think this shuffle fulfills our Wild Wednesday mission. Basically, the "Wild Wednesday" playlist consists of songs that I decided to add to the "Wild Wednesday" playlist for reasons not even I understand. Wild!
Lost Train Blues (Preview) (John and Alan Lomax - Rare Early Folk Music Recordings)
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JALOPY RECORDS PARTNERS WITH MISSISSIPPI RECORDS TO RELEASE 'LOST TRAIN BLUES' - COMPILED FOR ALAN LOMAX'S 100TH BIRTHDAY WITH 12 NEVER-BEFORE-ISSUED FIELD RECORDINGS
APRIL 8 RELEASE TO COINCIDE WITH BROOKLYN FOLK FEST
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JALOPY RECORDS PARTNERS WITH MISSISSIPPI RECORDS TO RELEASE 'LOST TRAIN BLUES' - COMPILED FOR ALAN LOMAX'S 100TH BIRTHDAY WITH 12 NEVER-BEFORE-ISSUED FIELD RECORDINGS
APRIL 8 RELEASE TO COINCIDE WITH BROOKLYN FOLK FEST
(more after the Jump)
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Trending Tuesday Morning Shuffle - Alright, Alright Mix
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Good day, hepcats! Had a blast seeing Matt Phillips and The Philharmonic out at Charlie Bob's last night. The band sounded fantastic and it was great hearing how much Matt's sound has evolved since I saw him last year at Music City Roots (which was awesome, too by the way). I hope he makes it back to Nashville for a more extended visit.
Lots on the horizon, trying to keep all those juggles balled... no wait, that is not it...
It's Tuesday! Time to find out what we have "Trending" on E2TG.
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Good day, hepcats! Had a blast seeing Matt Phillips and The Philharmonic out at Charlie Bob's last night. The band sounded fantastic and it was great hearing how much Matt's sound has evolved since I saw him last year at Music City Roots (which was awesome, too by the way). I hope he makes it back to Nashville for a more extended visit.
Lots on the horizon, trying to keep all those juggles balled... no wait, that is not it...
It's Tuesday! Time to find out what we have "Trending" on E2TG.
Monday, April 4, 2016
Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - Marshall Tucker on My Stereo Mix
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Back at it on a Monday! Had a good time Friday at The Country (after checking in with Tim Carroll and company at The 5 Spot) - Richie Owens and the Farm Bureau + Saint Luke's Drifters. Richie and company have a new album out now. Saint Luke's Drifters are finishing up their new album. If you get the chance to see either one or both of these bands, I highly recommend it.
Tonight: My recommendation is Matt Phillips and the Philharmonic from 7-9p.m. at Charlie Bob's on the eastside. Here is the Facebook event, if you Facebook.
This is definitely prime season for new music - look for some awesome new albums coming up in the next few months - I think I got at least 5 albums to listen to and possibly review over the last four or five days.
Shuffle:
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Back at it on a Monday! Had a good time Friday at The Country (after checking in with Tim Carroll and company at The 5 Spot) - Richie Owens and the Farm Bureau + Saint Luke's Drifters. Richie and company have a new album out now. Saint Luke's Drifters are finishing up their new album. If you get the chance to see either one or both of these bands, I highly recommend it.
Tonight: My recommendation is Matt Phillips and the Philharmonic from 7-9p.m. at Charlie Bob's on the eastside. Here is the Facebook event, if you Facebook.
This is definitely prime season for new music - look for some awesome new albums coming up in the next few months - I think I got at least 5 albums to listen to and possibly review over the last four or five days.
Shuffle:
Friday, April 1, 2016
Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - April Fools Mix
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ICYMI: Read my latest manifesto here.
It's April 1 - no joke. Today, D. Boon would have been 58 years old. Hard to believe he had been gone for over 30 years. The music he made in his too short life was very important to me.
We have some Featured Friday music to kick off the fourth month of 2016
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ICYMI: Read my latest manifesto here.
It's April 1 - no joke. Today, D. Boon would have been 58 years old. Hard to believe he had been gone for over 30 years. The music he made in his too short life was very important to me.
We have some Featured Friday music to kick off the fourth month of 2016
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