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For a lot of reasons, I do love the city that I have called home for the last quarter of a century. We have our problems to be sure - rapid growth without the appropriate infrastructure improvements for one and the schlock that passes for country music being churned out like fake margarine from glitzy offices on music row for another and disregarding the culture of the city in pursuit of supporting the "it" city status for yet another. But I digress...
I do love Nashville because in spite of all of that, there are people who care about music and art and words.
Last night, my evening began at a coffee shop on Fatherland Street in East Nashville called The Post East for the 85th edition of East Side Storytellin' - a series which matches a poet or prose writer with a songwriter. The poet last night was named Joshua Moore, and I absolutely loved his work and his delivery. Powerful words. Words have power. The songwriter was a guy that readers of E2TG should know. Jon Latham's profile is on the rise, and he demonstrated the reasons for that well in his short set of songs.
After that, I headed to The Basement East for a night of music with Jon Latham hot on my heels. In no time, he was doing a quick sound check - he backed up Voice alumnus Peyton Parker on her opening set of songs. A great opening for was would turn out to be an extraordinary night. Carl Anderson followed with (truly) witty stage banter and wonderful songs.
Next, Darrin Bradbury hit the stage backed by Tim Carroll on guitar, Cameron Carrus on bass, and Matty Alger on drums. What followed was nothing short of transcendent. There were people dancing! No... I mean really, there were people dancing at a Darrin Bradbury show! The band rocked - I mean really rocked. Darrin's (and Tim's) punk roots were in full view and they even did a cover of The Misfits' "Where Eagles Dare" at the end of Darrin's song, "Joey" which references the song. I have no idea how many times I have seen Darrin perform - in various combinations - but last night was one for the ages.
Adrian + Meredith (who you may recall closed the E2TG Anniversary show) had the unenviable task of closing the show and following Darrin and his band, and they rose to the occasion with a rollicking fun set.
A truly awesome night of music in Music City (East Nashville to be more specific).
Now - it is Wednesday and we call it Wild Wednesday because we shuffle up a playlist that features songs from all of the other playlists plus a few that do not really fit the other playlists at all.
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Trending Tuesday Morning Shuffle - Things Come to Me At Night Mix
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Greetings and salutations... It is Tuesday!
Tonight a couple of events worth noting (among many cool things happening I am sure).
1. East Side Storytellin' is a great series that pairs a songwriter with a poet/writer. It is held at the Post East and starts at 7:00. Tonight is their 85th edition and features writer Joshua Moore and reigning E2TG Artist of the Year Jon Latham.
2. A stellar local lineup at The Basement East beginning at 9:00. Carl Anderson, Peyton Parker, Adrian+Meredith, and 2014 E2TG Artist of the Year Darrin Bradbury fresh off his star turn on Music City Roots. That's right, two E2TG Artists of the Year in one night.
On Tuesday, we post songs from our Trending Tuesday playlist which includes new music, songs we have decided to feature, and assorted other goodies. Dig in!
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Greetings and salutations... It is Tuesday!
Tonight a couple of events worth noting (among many cool things happening I am sure).
1. East Side Storytellin' is a great series that pairs a songwriter with a poet/writer. It is held at the Post East and starts at 7:00. Tonight is their 85th edition and features writer Joshua Moore and reigning E2TG Artist of the Year Jon Latham.
2. A stellar local lineup at The Basement East beginning at 9:00. Carl Anderson, Peyton Parker, Adrian+Meredith, and 2014 E2TG Artist of the Year Darrin Bradbury fresh off his star turn on Music City Roots. That's right, two E2TG Artists of the Year in one night.
On Tuesday, we post songs from our Trending Tuesday playlist which includes new music, songs we have decided to feature, and assorted other goodies. Dig in!
Monday, June 20, 2016
Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - Neil Help Me Mix
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And we are back... It is officially the longest day of the year, and the beginning of summer. And unbelievably, the year is just about half way over.
Anyway, a fairly busy week ahead with some great shows, a pre-recording of Double Shot with Joe and Sue, and on Saturday, a live broadcast!
Today is Monday which is when we shuffle up songs from the Music City Monday playlist (songs by people who do or have lived in Nashville or who at least have some connection to the Music City.).
After the jump!
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And we are back... It is officially the longest day of the year, and the beginning of summer. And unbelievably, the year is just about half way over.
Anyway, a fairly busy week ahead with some great shows, a pre-recording of Double Shot with Joe and Sue, and on Saturday, a live broadcast!
Today is Monday which is when we shuffle up songs from the Music City Monday playlist (songs by people who do or have lived in Nashville or who at least have some connection to the Music City.).
After the jump!
Friday, June 17, 2016
Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - Waiting For the Fall Mix
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Well, we've made it to the end of another work week. Sending good Father's Day wishes to all of the fathers and father figures. With special thoughts to those experiencing loss and/or pain when it comes to their fathers.
Week 3 of the Don Gallardo Residency at The 5 Spot. Seriously folks, he has two more weeks. You do not want to miss seeing him. The Cordovas opened the night, and they absolutely destroyed! They traded instruments, they harmonized... the music recalled a bunch of different bands (The Dead, The Band, The Everly Brothers and more) but it was all their own, too.
Don Gallardo and How Far West sounded amazing. His forthcoming album, Hickory, will be a must hear. Pre-Sale begins July 8. The album drops July 22.
After that, I ended up at The Station Inn to witness the album release for Irene Kelley's latest bluegrass album, These Hills. Heard some amazing music and met some really cool folks. In a bit of a Nashville moment, Kelley's producer/guitar player was playing the guitar that was raffled off during Music City Roots on Wednesday night. Glad to see and hear that the winner was someone who knew what to do with it.
ICYMI - I posted my review of Taylor Alexander's new EP, Real Good At Saying Goodbye. You can read it HERE.
Also, just a reminder, the next Double Shot with Joe and Sue show will be broadcast tomorrow morning beginning at 11a.m. (Central Time) (for 2hrs). The theme is "We've Got You Covered" (cover songs). This show was prerecorded. We will be back live next Saturday June 25 when the theme will be "Our Favorite Years". We can be heard at 101.5 FM (in Nashville) and streaming at WXNAfm.ORG .
On to the shuffle.... Featured Friday edition
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Well, we've made it to the end of another work week. Sending good Father's Day wishes to all of the fathers and father figures. With special thoughts to those experiencing loss and/or pain when it comes to their fathers.
Week 3 of the Don Gallardo Residency at The 5 Spot. Seriously folks, he has two more weeks. You do not want to miss seeing him. The Cordovas opened the night, and they absolutely destroyed! They traded instruments, they harmonized... the music recalled a bunch of different bands (The Dead, The Band, The Everly Brothers and more) but it was all their own, too.
Don Gallardo and How Far West sounded amazing. His forthcoming album, Hickory, will be a must hear. Pre-Sale begins July 8. The album drops July 22.
After that, I ended up at The Station Inn to witness the album release for Irene Kelley's latest bluegrass album, These Hills. Heard some amazing music and met some really cool folks. In a bit of a Nashville moment, Kelley's producer/guitar player was playing the guitar that was raffled off during Music City Roots on Wednesday night. Glad to see and hear that the winner was someone who knew what to do with it.
ICYMI - I posted my review of Taylor Alexander's new EP, Real Good At Saying Goodbye. You can read it HERE.
Also, just a reminder, the next Double Shot with Joe and Sue show will be broadcast tomorrow morning beginning at 11a.m. (Central Time) (for 2hrs). The theme is "We've Got You Covered" (cover songs). This show was prerecorded. We will be back live next Saturday June 25 when the theme will be "Our Favorite Years". We can be heard at 101.5 FM (in Nashville) and streaming at WXNAfm.ORG .
On to the shuffle.... Featured Friday edition
E2TG Album Review: The Goodbye Guy - Real Good At Saying Goodbye by Taylor Alexander
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Real Good At Saying Goodby - Taylor Alexander (June 17)
Thursday, June 16, 2016
Throwback Thursday Morning Shuffle - Where're the Twinkies Mix
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"The headboard knock through florescent thoughts and the sink drips off beat. Someone bangs on the door, Jimmy's feet hit the floor and the motel angels sing." "Junkie Love" by Darrin Bradbury.
I am insanely proud of Darrin (who played Music City Roots last night) and happy that so many
people got (or will get) to hear his incredible songs for the first time.
In case you missed it, I posted my review of Eli Rhode's album Ghost Therapy this morning. You can check it out HERE.
We made it to Thursday when we throwback things... let's go...
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"The headboard knock through florescent thoughts and the sink drips off beat. Someone bangs on the door, Jimmy's feet hit the floor and the motel angels sing." "Junkie Love" by Darrin Bradbury.
I am insanely proud of Darrin (who played Music City Roots last night) and happy that so many
people got (or will get) to hear his incredible songs for the first time.
In case you missed it, I posted my review of Eli Rhode's album Ghost Therapy this morning. You can check it out HERE.
We made it to Thursday when we throwback things... let's go...
E2TG Album Review: Breaking the Cycle - Ghost Therapy by Eli Rhodes
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Let me preface this by saying that this a review that I should have written and published this review long before now. I have a ton of excuses, but it really doesn't matter. I didn't write it until last week, and I'm not posting until now. I loved this album from my first listen, but for reasons I will not even try to understand it took me a long while to know what to write about it besides, "It is awesome, go buy it!"Although, I do want to say that. I tend to think maybe this album hit a little close to home for me, and that it why it took me so long to get to where I could say what I needed to say. Anyway, I am glad I did. Read and then guy listen to and get this album...
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Let me preface this by saying that this a review that I should have written and published this review long before now. I have a ton of excuses, but it really doesn't matter. I didn't write it until last week, and I'm not posting until now. I loved this album from my first listen, but for reasons I will not even try to understand it took me a long while to know what to write about it besides, "It is awesome, go buy it!"Although, I do want to say that. I tend to think maybe this album hit a little close to home for me, and that it why it took me so long to get to where I could say what I needed to say. Anyway, I am glad I did. Read and then guy listen to and get this album...
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