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Blah... it's been a hard week, but it is finally Friday.
Next Wednesday should be interesting downtown... I think some presidential candidate is coming to Nashville. Funny, I thought we just had an election...
Well - last night was good for my soul. First at The 5 Spot - The Mark Robinson Band were as entertaining as ever and they really seemed to push themselves to some pretty exciting new directions. And then, I finally got to see Smoky White Devils. I think supergroup fits. They rocked the house with some groove heavy sounds. The bands members' credits include: The Mavericks, Raging Fire, The Movement, Dolly Parton, Lynyrd Skynrd, George Clinton, and Richie Owens and the Farm Bureau to name just some.
I left The 5 Spot and headed to The Family Wash to catch Nashville newcomer Rosa Pullman, Sally Jaye, and Megan Palmer. Collaborations of all three women occurred through the night. Sally Jaye was incredible. Her band included her husband E2TG Artist of the Year Brian Wright - who I always enjoy seeing play. Megan Palmer played some of my favorite songs of hers, and knocked it out of the park with her emotional song about her cancer diagnosis and recovery.
Much to recommend tonight - BARK are going to be a Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge. Plus there is another show which is come up in the shuffle. I will hanging with my daughter, and we will see what we are able to do.
Friday, March 10, 2017
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Topical Thursday Morning Shuffle - Pass the Wine Mix
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I need to keep things brief. I need to run an errand. On my mind today is healthcare. First of all, the ACA or Obamacare. Do I think it is really, really wonderful? No. I would prefer single-payer. BUT, it is a vast improvement over what we had before, and there was simply not the political will to go further. It was a remarkable achievement that this bill even passed. Meanwhile, the GOP had seven years to work with President Obama to make the bill better. Instead, they spend their time on meaningless votes to repeal the law. They had seven years to come up with a plan of their own, and now, they have scrambled to come with something and what they came up with will have devastating consequences. Look, healthcare is complicated. I think everyone except the current President has long understood that, and I do not have all of the answers. I do know that when the most vulnerable members of our society are suffering while insurance executives are making exorbitant profits and salaries and using some of that money to influence elected officials to maintain their advantages, them we have a broken system. And I know that in the meantime, any plan that increases the burden on the poorest and most needy while increasing the profits of the richest and most greedy is contemptible.
It is Topical Tuesday. I think I have explained this thing enough - but i will just clarify once more that these songs connection to my "topic" is strictly the product of my weird way of thinking. I do realize that many of these songs are not at all about anything that would fit my topic. Again, it's just a weird mental trick - title, possible interpretation - unifying theme. Got it? Good.
Tonight - Smoky White Devils with the Mark Robinson Band at The 5 Spot early. After that - the choices are myriad and there is much to recommend.
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I need to keep things brief. I need to run an errand. On my mind today is healthcare. First of all, the ACA or Obamacare. Do I think it is really, really wonderful? No. I would prefer single-payer. BUT, it is a vast improvement over what we had before, and there was simply not the political will to go further. It was a remarkable achievement that this bill even passed. Meanwhile, the GOP had seven years to work with President Obama to make the bill better. Instead, they spend their time on meaningless votes to repeal the law. They had seven years to come up with a plan of their own, and now, they have scrambled to come with something and what they came up with will have devastating consequences. Look, healthcare is complicated. I think everyone except the current President has long understood that, and I do not have all of the answers. I do know that when the most vulnerable members of our society are suffering while insurance executives are making exorbitant profits and salaries and using some of that money to influence elected officials to maintain their advantages, them we have a broken system. And I know that in the meantime, any plan that increases the burden on the poorest and most needy while increasing the profits of the richest and most greedy is contemptible.
It is Topical Tuesday. I think I have explained this thing enough - but i will just clarify once more that these songs connection to my "topic" is strictly the product of my weird way of thinking. I do realize that many of these songs are not at all about anything that would fit my topic. Again, it's just a weird mental trick - title, possible interpretation - unifying theme. Got it? Good.
Tonight - Smoky White Devils with the Mark Robinson Band at The 5 Spot early. After that - the choices are myriad and there is much to recommend.
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Wild Wednesday Morning Shuffle - Shout Mix
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So on International Women's Day, I am thinking about all the rad women in my life.
I think it is ridiculous that 17 years into the 21st Century, we are still fighting for equality for all people. I am grateful for the people who remind me to check my privilege. Privilege - male privilege, white privilege, etc - this is a real thing. It's not a liberal talking point, As a person who benefits from more than one type of privilege, what is important is that I consciously consider that privilege when I am acting and speaking. This may mean that I listen rather than talking or it may mean that I choose my words more carefully when I do speak.
Last night, I got to see Bee Taylor for the first time at The Basement East - as part of Whiskey Jam. We had become acquainted on Facebook and it was great to finally meet her. I am now a huge fan. Wonderfully soulful music.
After that I headed to The 5 Spot for $2 Tuesday. Several great acts, I saw Kristen Ford for the second time - awesome one-woman band - she uses loops to great effect. Fun. Derek Hoke and band sounded great as always, and it is always wonderful to see Andrew Leahey and the Homestead kick ass.
On we go - into Wednesday. This is always one of my favorite shuffles on the week. The other days, features randsom shuffles for specially curated playlists. Wild Wednesday is a shuffle of every single song in my phone's memory. This means, on any given Wednesday, you may hears songs that do not fit the other day's playlist. Or songs that inadvertently were left off of a playlist.
Enough blabbing - let's get on with the shuffle -
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So on International Women's Day, I am thinking about all the rad women in my life.
I think it is ridiculous that 17 years into the 21st Century, we are still fighting for equality for all people. I am grateful for the people who remind me to check my privilege. Privilege - male privilege, white privilege, etc - this is a real thing. It's not a liberal talking point, As a person who benefits from more than one type of privilege, what is important is that I consciously consider that privilege when I am acting and speaking. This may mean that I listen rather than talking or it may mean that I choose my words more carefully when I do speak.
Last night, I got to see Bee Taylor for the first time at The Basement East - as part of Whiskey Jam. We had become acquainted on Facebook and it was great to finally meet her. I am now a huge fan. Wonderfully soulful music.
After that I headed to The 5 Spot for $2 Tuesday. Several great acts, I saw Kristen Ford for the second time - awesome one-woman band - she uses loops to great effect. Fun. Derek Hoke and band sounded great as always, and it is always wonderful to see Andrew Leahey and the Homestead kick ass.
On we go - into Wednesday. This is always one of my favorite shuffles on the week. The other days, features randsom shuffles for specially curated playlists. Wild Wednesday is a shuffle of every single song in my phone's memory. This means, on any given Wednesday, you may hears songs that do not fit the other day's playlist. Or songs that inadvertently were left off of a playlist.
Enough blabbing - let's get on with the shuffle -
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Trending Tuesday Morning Shuffle - Yesterday's Just a Song Mix
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All right. I am not backing down from talking about this corrupt and dangerous administration.But, I am taking a brief timeout. I had a kind of crappy day yesterday, and I just don't have it in me today to be freshly outraged. To all who resist, keep fighting, and I will rejoin you very soon. I just need a respite into music for a bit to recharge my batteries.
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Last night, "Earie" Award Winner Taylor Alexander's blind audition for The Voice was aired. He absolutely blew it out of the water with a surprise country cover of Cher's "Believe" that captured everyone's attention. He is going to be on Adam's team this season. Here is the video which has been viewed over 200,000 times. Super proud of Taylor!
On Tuesdays, we spin music from our "New Music" playlist that consists of music generally released in the past year up to and including tracks from not-yet-released albums. Let's see what the shuffle has in store for us today....
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All right. I am not backing down from talking about this corrupt and dangerous administration.But, I am taking a brief timeout. I had a kind of crappy day yesterday, and I just don't have it in me today to be freshly outraged. To all who resist, keep fighting, and I will rejoin you very soon. I just need a respite into music for a bit to recharge my batteries.
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Last night, "Earie" Award Winner Taylor Alexander's blind audition for The Voice was aired. He absolutely blew it out of the water with a surprise country cover of Cher's "Believe" that captured everyone's attention. He is going to be on Adam's team this season. Here is the video which has been viewed over 200,000 times. Super proud of Taylor!
On Tuesdays, we spin music from our "New Music" playlist that consists of music generally released in the past year up to and including tracks from not-yet-released albums. Let's see what the shuffle has in store for us today....
Monday, March 6, 2017
Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - Don't Go Downtown Mix
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Honestly, right now, I don't even know where to focus my outrage and frustration and utter disbelief that our nation has reached the point it has... #Resist #Persist - Take a breath when necessary. Refocus. Keep going. Still waiting for the GOP leadership to step up... waiting... waiting...
So... I am back after a extra long weekend. Took Friday off to run errands and rest up. Other than Double Shot on Saturday, I most hung after after Friday night. Plans for E2TG's 6th Anniversary month at The 5 Spot are coming together. More details very soon.
On to the shuffle for a Monday morning. As we always do, we focus on tracks with a Music City connection. Let's go!
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Honestly, right now, I don't even know where to focus my outrage and frustration and utter disbelief that our nation has reached the point it has... #Resist #Persist - Take a breath when necessary. Refocus. Keep going. Still waiting for the GOP leadership to step up... waiting... waiting...
So... I am back after a extra long weekend. Took Friday off to run errands and rest up. Other than Double Shot on Saturday, I most hung after after Friday night. Plans for E2TG's 6th Anniversary month at The 5 Spot are coming together. More details very soon.
On to the shuffle for a Monday morning. As we always do, we focus on tracks with a Music City connection. Let's go!
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Topical Thursday Morning Shuffle - Tell Me Lies Mix
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So.... the chief lawyer for the country is not only a racist, ableist, transphobe, and homophobe, but he is also apparently a liar/perjurer and possibly a traitor. Nope, nothing to see here...
and then there is this... (with a straight face)
1. The failure of the Yemen raid is Obama's fault.
2. The failure of the Yemen raid is the military's fault.
3 The success of the Yemen raid is Trump's accomplishment.
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I had a rare opportunity to see six different Earie award winners perform last night - beginning at The 5 Spot with D.L. Duncan - beginning his month-long residency. He was joined by the incredible blues keyboard player, Al Hill.
Next, I headed to The Country for the inaugural Writer Crush Wednesday which featured rounds from Tom Schreck and Connor Rand, Andrew Adkins and Joe Nolan, and Lindsay Ellyn (who created the event) and Taylor Alexander. Really fun night.
Tonight, I am hyped to see John Doe at The Basement with Jon Latham opening.
I am changing my title of Thursday's posts to Topical Thursday. Just because. My topic (or theme if you will) continues into this new month, and I added a bunch of songs to the mix.
Disclaimers: The topic is not revealed. The connection of the songs is tenuous and times and not explained. It may not be the actual content of the song that fits it into the theme - it may just be a possible interpretation of the title. And as always, the views expressed or implied do not necessarily reflect those of any of the artists.
Let's Go!
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So.... the chief lawyer for the country is not only a racist, ableist, transphobe, and homophobe, but he is also apparently a liar/perjurer and possibly a traitor. Nope, nothing to see here...
and then there is this... (with a straight face)
1. The failure of the Yemen raid is Obama's fault.
2. The failure of the Yemen raid is the military's fault.
3 The success of the Yemen raid is Trump's accomplishment.
********************************************************************
I had a rare opportunity to see six different Earie award winners perform last night - beginning at The 5 Spot with D.L. Duncan - beginning his month-long residency. He was joined by the incredible blues keyboard player, Al Hill.
Next, I headed to The Country for the inaugural Writer Crush Wednesday which featured rounds from Tom Schreck and Connor Rand, Andrew Adkins and Joe Nolan, and Lindsay Ellyn (who created the event) and Taylor Alexander. Really fun night.
Tonight, I am hyped to see John Doe at The Basement with Jon Latham opening.
I am changing my title of Thursday's posts to Topical Thursday. Just because. My topic (or theme if you will) continues into this new month, and I added a bunch of songs to the mix.
Disclaimers: The topic is not revealed. The connection of the songs is tenuous and times and not explained. It may not be the actual content of the song that fits it into the theme - it may just be a possible interpretation of the title. And as always, the views expressed or implied do not necessarily reflect those of any of the artists.
Let's Go!
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Wild Wednesday Morning Shuffle - His Home is Hell Mix
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Before you ask, I did not watch the presidential address last night... Let me ask... Did he say that he was going to remove white supremacists from his administration? Did he say he had made a mistake in appointing an Attorney General with an abysmal civil rights record? Did he promise a full, independent investigation into Russia's tampering with the election and his campaign staff's communication with that country? Did he reveal a healthcare plan that covers all Americans? Did he denounce the recent racially and ethnically motivated violence and vandalism that are being carried out by people who believe they are acting on his behalf? What's that... no? Then, I am really not interested in what ever b.s. he spouted.
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Hey - shameless self-promotion time. I am working to release a LONG, LONG overdue novel - sometime this year, and I just recorded a very short Intro - from the beginning of the novel. Here it is. More to come about The Drift...
Well - after a couple of nights staying in to work, my week of live music begins tonight. Earie Award Winner (2015) D.L. Duncan begins his residency at The 5 Spot - early show. Later, a bunch of my favorite songwriters (lots of Earie winners included) will be at The Country for a round.
Tomorrow night, I am so thrilled to be seeing John Doe at The Basement, and even more thrilled that 2015 Artist of the Year and 2016 Earie winner - Jon Latham will be opening the show!
Time for some Wild Wednesday tunes...
Be sure to "Like" Ear to the Ground on Facebook!
Before you ask, I did not watch the presidential address last night... Let me ask... Did he say that he was going to remove white supremacists from his administration? Did he say he had made a mistake in appointing an Attorney General with an abysmal civil rights record? Did he promise a full, independent investigation into Russia's tampering with the election and his campaign staff's communication with that country? Did he reveal a healthcare plan that covers all Americans? Did he denounce the recent racially and ethnically motivated violence and vandalism that are being carried out by people who believe they are acting on his behalf? What's that... no? Then, I am really not interested in what ever b.s. he spouted.
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Hey - shameless self-promotion time. I am working to release a LONG, LONG overdue novel - sometime this year, and I just recorded a very short Intro - from the beginning of the novel. Here it is. More to come about The Drift...
Well - after a couple of nights staying in to work, my week of live music begins tonight. Earie Award Winner (2015) D.L. Duncan begins his residency at The 5 Spot - early show. Later, a bunch of my favorite songwriters (lots of Earie winners included) will be at The Country for a round.
Tomorrow night, I am so thrilled to be seeing John Doe at The Basement, and even more thrilled that 2015 Artist of the Year and 2016 Earie winner - Jon Latham will be opening the show!
Time for some Wild Wednesday tunes...
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