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Hello Thursday!
Had a good time last night out at the first ever Garden Party Concert in Hermitage. They got off to a great start by having the amazing Ashleigh Flynn play. The weather was idyllic, the food was excellent, and the music was outstanding. Seriously, Ashleigh Flynn who is from Portland, Oregon -by way of Kentucky - is a great songwriter and storyteller. It was nice to hear her do Todd Snider's "Play a Train Song" without some guy jumping on stage and singing like happened the last time I saw her at The 5 Spot.
For those of you not in Nashville, you may not know it, but this is CMA Festival Week which means a few of things...
1. It is also Bonnaroo week
2. The temperatures about to get ungodly hot
3. Traffic in downtown Nashville is about to hit critical mass
In light of #3, rather than trying to get out of downtown and go home after work, I will be heading across the river for some counter-programming. The guy who Rolling Stone named one of the Ten New Country Artists You Need to Know in May 2016 and who loyal E2TG readers have known about since at least late 2013, Darrin Bradbury, will be joining Don Gallardo ("country-rock with brains, charm and experimental impulses that are perfectly integrated into a familiar context." Nashville Scene) for Week 2 of Gallardo's residency at The 5 Spot.
Well, it is Thursday when I (and the rest of the internet) throw things back to a far more earlier time. Today's shuffle is typically unpredictable and wildly diverse. Maybe my unpredictability is getting predictable? The shuffle just might include at least one song that you will hear in about 48 hours on the debut Double Shot with Joe and Sue on WXNA-LP Nashville. Check out the shuffle below and then tune in Saturday and see if you can figure out to which song I am referring....
Thursday, June 9, 2016
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Wild Wednesday Morning Shuffle - Text You if It's Unclear Mix
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Sometimes, it is nice just to hang out with friends and just half listen to some really cool music while catching up with people (on the back porch not talking over the bands). $2 Tuesdays is my favorite time to do that. Heard Jennifer Nicely who was awesome, and a band from Dallas called Dead Flowers who covered The Replacements "Bastards of Young" and "Takin' a Ride" and whose original songs sounded as if they could fit on a Replacements record. There was other cool music, but like I said, I was needing to catch up with people.
As I have previously announced, my radio show with Sue Havlish debuts on Saturday, and thanks to Sue, there is now a Facebook event for the debut. We hope you will tune in.
We have reached the mid point of the work week... as we do every Wednesday, we shuffle songs from the Wild Wednesday playlist which basically includes things that do or do not fit the other playlists. Wildness to follow!
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Sometimes, it is nice just to hang out with friends and just half listen to some really cool music while catching up with people (on the back porch not talking over the bands). $2 Tuesdays is my favorite time to do that. Heard Jennifer Nicely who was awesome, and a band from Dallas called Dead Flowers who covered The Replacements "Bastards of Young" and "Takin' a Ride" and whose original songs sounded as if they could fit on a Replacements record. There was other cool music, but like I said, I was needing to catch up with people.
As I have previously announced, my radio show with Sue Havlish debuts on Saturday, and thanks to Sue, there is now a Facebook event for the debut. We hope you will tune in.
We have reached the mid point of the work week... as we do every Wednesday, we shuffle songs from the Wild Wednesday playlist which basically includes things that do or do not fit the other playlists. Wildness to follow!
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Trending Tuesday Morning Shuffle - Just Glad to Be Working Mix
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The weather is heating up in Nashville - temperatures are predicted to be hovering near 100 this weekend. I have no point to this, I just realized I rarely give weather updates on E2TG.
It really bothers me when people say there is no good music these days, because I am struggling to keep up with all of the great music which shows up in my inbox on pretty much a daily basis. If you aren't hearing great new music, it is because you aren't trying hard enough.
Here is a sampling of some great (fairly) recent music which you should give a listen.... We call Tuesdays, Trending Tuesday because Trending starts with a 'T' and is a word that the internet seems to like...
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The weather is heating up in Nashville - temperatures are predicted to be hovering near 100 this weekend. I have no point to this, I just realized I rarely give weather updates on E2TG.
It really bothers me when people say there is no good music these days, because I am struggling to keep up with all of the great music which shows up in my inbox on pretty much a daily basis. If you aren't hearing great new music, it is because you aren't trying hard enough.
Here is a sampling of some great (fairly) recent music which you should give a listen.... We call Tuesdays, Trending Tuesday because Trending starts with a 'T' and is a word that the internet seems to like...
Monday, June 6, 2016
Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - Every Elvis Book Mix
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Welcome to the working week. This weekend, Nashville celebrated the birth of a brand new community radio station as WXNA-LP went on the air at 101.5FM with a live stream going out via the web at WXNAfm.org and via the Tunein App. All weekend long, the station previewed many of the great original programming, and as of this morning, the shows have begun to air. If you haven't done so, check out the station. It is awesome! A huge shout out to the amazing folks who built the station from scratch. Salute!
The show I am co-hosting with Sue Havlish (Double Shot with Joe and Sue) had our preview yesterday, and it was a blast. We take to the airwaves for our first regular show on Saturday June 11 at 11a,m. in the Central Time Zone. Our first theme will be A Tale of Two Nashvilles (Altman and ABC).
Last night, I took in the Guy Clark tribute at The Basement (original version), and it was a blast. Reckless Johnny Wales, Carl Anderson, Darrin Bradbury plus hosts Todd Henkin and Charlie Treat and so many more did a great job.
It's Monday and that means we spin songs from the Music City Monday playlist... let's see what came up today.
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Welcome to the working week. This weekend, Nashville celebrated the birth of a brand new community radio station as WXNA-LP went on the air at 101.5FM with a live stream going out via the web at WXNAfm.org and via the Tunein App. All weekend long, the station previewed many of the great original programming, and as of this morning, the shows have begun to air. If you haven't done so, check out the station. It is awesome! A huge shout out to the amazing folks who built the station from scratch. Salute!
The show I am co-hosting with Sue Havlish (Double Shot with Joe and Sue) had our preview yesterday, and it was a blast. We take to the airwaves for our first regular show on Saturday June 11 at 11a,m. in the Central Time Zone. Our first theme will be A Tale of Two Nashvilles (Altman and ABC).
Last night, I took in the Guy Clark tribute at The Basement (original version), and it was a blast. Reckless Johnny Wales, Carl Anderson, Darrin Bradbury plus hosts Todd Henkin and Charlie Treat and so many more did a great job.
It's Monday and that means we spin songs from the Music City Monday playlist... let's see what came up today.
Friday, June 3, 2016
Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - Java Time Mix
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Feeling very grateful and filled up with life right now. The feeling probably won't last, but I'm digging it.
After work yesterday, I had the incredible opportunity to spend some time with Reckless Johnny Wales and get a early listen to his forthcoming album. First of all, the album is fantastic and I can't wait until the world gets to hear it. Second of all, Reckless Johnny is a larger than life figure and also a very wonderful man. He has some amazing stories and a very unique perspective on the "New Nashville". I even got to give him a copy of The Foresters' CD.
Next, I headed to a run-through in preparation for my very first music video appearance which is scheduled to be shot on Sunday. Details to come.
Next, I headed to The Family Wash to catch some of Bill Lloyd's CD Release show. I was able to catch the end of the acoustic set and the beginning of the electric set. It was as awesome as you would expect a Bill Lloyd show to be. He is a power pop songwriter of the highest caliber.
Whew! This weekend is the aforementioned video shoot, and Sue and I will have our 15 Minutes of Fame as we preview Double Shot with Joe and Sue at WXNA. That will air at 2pm Sunday but really stay dialed in to WXNA all weekend (starting at 10:15a.m. Saturday) and then forever after that!
It is Friday, and we play "featured" music on Friday. Enjoy!
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Feeling very grateful and filled up with life right now. The feeling probably won't last, but I'm digging it.
After work yesterday, I had the incredible opportunity to spend some time with Reckless Johnny Wales and get a early listen to his forthcoming album. First of all, the album is fantastic and I can't wait until the world gets to hear it. Second of all, Reckless Johnny is a larger than life figure and also a very wonderful man. He has some amazing stories and a very unique perspective on the "New Nashville". I even got to give him a copy of The Foresters' CD.
Next, I headed to a run-through in preparation for my very first music video appearance which is scheduled to be shot on Sunday. Details to come.
Next, I headed to The Family Wash to catch some of Bill Lloyd's CD Release show. I was able to catch the end of the acoustic set and the beginning of the electric set. It was as awesome as you would expect a Bill Lloyd show to be. He is a power pop songwriter of the highest caliber.
Whew! This weekend is the aforementioned video shoot, and Sue and I will have our 15 Minutes of Fame as we preview Double Shot with Joe and Sue at WXNA. That will air at 2pm Sunday but really stay dialed in to WXNA all weekend (starting at 10:15a.m. Saturday) and then forever after that!
It is Friday, and we play "featured" music on Friday. Enjoy!
Thursday, June 2, 2016
Throwback Thursday Morning Shuffle - Early in the Morning Mix
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Last night, Sue and I recorded what will be our fourth Double Shot with Joe and Sue show with the capable help of Mr. Mark Robinson. I managed to the only commit one FCC violation (no I didn't fucking swear!) which can thankfully be edited out. Remember we go LIVE on June 11 at 11a.m. (Central Time)... without a net! Tune in to 101.5 FM or wxnafm.org via the web or via the Tunein app on your favorite phone or tablet device type thing.
Don't forget, the station goes live this weekend and they will be previewing all of the awesome shows. Our preview will be from 2 to 2:15 Sunday afternoon (all times Central).
Read about WXNA-LP in this weeks Nashville Scene. This a very awesome day for Nashville, and I am beyond humbled and thrilled to be playing even a small part.
Can you believe it is Thursday? This the day, we throw it back.
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Last night, Sue and I recorded what will be our fourth Double Shot with Joe and Sue show with the capable help of Mr. Mark Robinson. I managed to the only commit one FCC violation (no I didn't fucking swear!) which can thankfully be edited out. Remember we go LIVE on June 11 at 11a.m. (Central Time)... without a net! Tune in to 101.5 FM or wxnafm.org via the web or via the Tunein app on your favorite phone or tablet device type thing.
Don't forget, the station goes live this weekend and they will be previewing all of the awesome shows. Our preview will be from 2 to 2:15 Sunday afternoon (all times Central).
Read about WXNA-LP in this weeks Nashville Scene. This a very awesome day for Nashville, and I am beyond humbled and thrilled to be playing even a small part.
Can you believe it is Thursday? This the day, we throw it back.
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Wild Wednesday Morning Shuffle - On the Road to Alcohol Mix
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The Heartbreaker Tribute show at The Basement East last night was pretty darn amazing. I had engaged in a philosophical discussion with Jon Latham about what I perceived to be a large number of tribute shows of late. He made some really good points. Hell, maybe I was just jealous because I had missed some good ones. In any case, just remember all those people on-stage killing it covering your favorite classic songs, are all making original music that you need to check out.
Anyway, speaking of Jon Latham - serving as the band leader/emcee/stage manager, he totally owned the moment, and boy he made me proud to have named him my Artist of the Year at the end of 2015. As I told a couple of people last night, and which I will put in writing here, Jon has been getting some amazing opportunities of late, and it seems as if he has been training his whole life to be ready for this moment, and he is making the most of it. Way to go, Jon! Now that I have embarrassed him enough, I will say everyone was amazing. (Joseph Robert Krauss, Emma Swift, Peyton Parker, Taylor Cole, Lauren Farrah, Joshua Wilkins Black, Hugh Masterson (who was backed by The Lone Bellow), Allen Thompson, Josh Farrow, Tim George, Larrisa Maestro, Andrew Leahey, Megan Palmer, and Joseph Robert Aaskov - plus whoever else I missed). Hats off to The Basement East and Terry Rickards for putting on a great show.
Tune in to WXNA-LP Nashville (101.5FM) or streaming at WXNAFM.Org this weekend to hear previews of all of the shows which will begin debuting on Monday June 6. Sue and I will be in the studio at 2:00pm Sunday to preview Double Shot with Joe and Sue.
Now, believe it or not, it is Wednesday already, and that means we get a little wild...
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The Heartbreaker Tribute show at The Basement East last night was pretty darn amazing. I had engaged in a philosophical discussion with Jon Latham about what I perceived to be a large number of tribute shows of late. He made some really good points. Hell, maybe I was just jealous because I had missed some good ones. In any case, just remember all those people on-stage killing it covering your favorite classic songs, are all making original music that you need to check out.
Anyway, speaking of Jon Latham - serving as the band leader/emcee/stage manager, he totally owned the moment, and boy he made me proud to have named him my Artist of the Year at the end of 2015. As I told a couple of people last night, and which I will put in writing here, Jon has been getting some amazing opportunities of late, and it seems as if he has been training his whole life to be ready for this moment, and he is making the most of it. Way to go, Jon! Now that I have embarrassed him enough, I will say everyone was amazing. (Joseph Robert Krauss, Emma Swift, Peyton Parker, Taylor Cole, Lauren Farrah, Joshua Wilkins Black, Hugh Masterson (who was backed by The Lone Bellow), Allen Thompson, Josh Farrow, Tim George, Larrisa Maestro, Andrew Leahey, Megan Palmer, and Joseph Robert Aaskov - plus whoever else I missed). Hats off to The Basement East and Terry Rickards for putting on a great show.
Tune in to WXNA-LP Nashville (101.5FM) or streaming at WXNAFM.Org this weekend to hear previews of all of the shows which will begin debuting on Monday June 6. Sue and I will be in the studio at 2:00pm Sunday to preview Double Shot with Joe and Sue.
Now, believe it or not, it is Wednesday already, and that means we get a little wild...
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