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Well, my outlook on life is much better today. The world is still a ginormous mess, but I am more at peace. Music heals. Hanging out with friends listening to Jon Byrd and then Kevin Gordon at The Family Wash. Then heading to The 5 Spot for a bit of $2 Tuesday (it had been too long) and catching a cool band called The Speedbumps and Derek Hoke's always awesome set.
I have a training this afternoon, so I have to post this a little early and can't dawdle too much....
It's Wednesday and we get "wild" on Wednesday by shuffling up all the songs on my phone....
Here goes!
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Trending Tuesday Morning Shuffle - Friday Toast in a German Kitchen Mix
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I've said this before... but it comes back time and again.... the reason E2TG has endured for almost six and a half years is because I post just about every day, and I post even when I really don't feel much like posting. I think it is my nation to constantly think about the what, why, and hows of whatever it is I am doing. E2TG has definitely evolved over the years - although the basic premise is still the same. "Hey I heard some cool tunes on my way to work, let me tell you about them."
I do think about what I can do to reach more people - not for my ego (okay - a little for my ego) but mostly to help spread the word about some of the lesser known music that I love. Over the years, I have seen people I wrote about begin to reach a larger audience and get more wide-spread recognition. When that happens, I am proud - not that I feel in any responsible for the success. I have always viewed the artists and bands I write about as a "family" of sorts. These are my people, and over the years there have been triumphs and stumbles, celebrations and mourning. Things have also grown which means my "family" is so large that I lose touch with people sometimes, but I always love hearing about what is up - even if it's not music related. I see people I have written about excelling in all areas of life, and I, too, people struggling. Just as I have excelled and struggled at times.
I am generally a pretty upbeat guy, but I do get down sometimes too.... and I have bouts of self-pity sometimes.
My point is that I love what I do and I really have no desire to stop. It heartens me when people appreciate what I do and lets me know. It seems kind of petty to expect that, and I try to avoid expectations, but it is appreciated when it happens. And, E2TG has taken me places I could not even have imagined. So, even on days when I don't feel it as much as I would like, I keep on... and man oh man, the cool music I get to listen to really helps a ton!
It's Tuesday - let's see what is "trending"
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I've said this before... but it comes back time and again.... the reason E2TG has endured for almost six and a half years is because I post just about every day, and I post even when I really don't feel much like posting. I think it is my nation to constantly think about the what, why, and hows of whatever it is I am doing. E2TG has definitely evolved over the years - although the basic premise is still the same. "Hey I heard some cool tunes on my way to work, let me tell you about them."
I do think about what I can do to reach more people - not for my ego (okay - a little for my ego) but mostly to help spread the word about some of the lesser known music that I love. Over the years, I have seen people I wrote about begin to reach a larger audience and get more wide-spread recognition. When that happens, I am proud - not that I feel in any responsible for the success. I have always viewed the artists and bands I write about as a "family" of sorts. These are my people, and over the years there have been triumphs and stumbles, celebrations and mourning. Things have also grown which means my "family" is so large that I lose touch with people sometimes, but I always love hearing about what is up - even if it's not music related. I see people I have written about excelling in all areas of life, and I, too, people struggling. Just as I have excelled and struggled at times.
I am generally a pretty upbeat guy, but I do get down sometimes too.... and I have bouts of self-pity sometimes.
My point is that I love what I do and I really have no desire to stop. It heartens me when people appreciate what I do and lets me know. It seems kind of petty to expect that, and I try to avoid expectations, but it is appreciated when it happens. And, E2TG has taken me places I could not even have imagined. So, even on days when I don't feel it as much as I would like, I keep on... and man oh man, the cool music I get to listen to really helps a ton!
It's Tuesday - let's see what is "trending"
Monday, October 16, 2017
Musique qui est nouveau Monday Morning Shuffle - It Takes a Pillage Mix
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Well... we finally got some cooler weather here in Nashville.
The world continues to be a pretty screwed up place, and I struggle to find the line between staying aware of all that is going on and maintaining my sanity.
This Saturday night, two E2TG Artists of the Year appeared on the Grand Ole Opry stage (backing up Elizabeth Cook) - Jon Latham (2015) and Brian Wright (2016). I say this just because I am really proud of those guys - not just for this but for all that they are doing.
Disheartened to see all the "Me, too" posts on Facebook from friends and people I admire. I have always believed in the basic goodness of people... and counted bad behavior as an aberration. Sometimes, I begin to doubt that. This is one of those cases... I have a many female friends involved in entertainment and sexual harassment and worse seems to be an almost universal experience. And it's not just the entertainment industry. I wonder sometimes what percentage of men have done this, and what percentage have witnessed it and not spoken up. Am I in that latter group... sadly I know I am. This has to change. We need to talk about this and we need to denormalize (is that a word?) this behavior. I'll admit, I still have questions about what things I need to do or stop doing. I need to admit that I have those questions and start conversations to get the answers.
In other news, if you wish me Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays or Season Greetings... heck if you say anything to me out of kindness, I am okay with that and I appreciate it. If you say you are praying for me or sending good thoughts or sending positive energy or anything meant to offer support, I am okay with that and I appreciate it. I think the "War on Christmas" is a lie perpetuated by the far right to divide people. That's my feeling. Throughout this "holiday season" try to treat people with kindness, try to think of those who are alone and lonely this time of year in particular, try to give more than you receive. Do that (or at least try) and you are okay in my back not what if or what you celebrate.
Ug.... a lot on my mind, and I didn't really intend to write any of that, but it's what came out....
The "New Music" playlist is just under 400 songs, but I have more ready to be added. Let's shuffle:
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Well... we finally got some cooler weather here in Nashville.
The world continues to be a pretty screwed up place, and I struggle to find the line between staying aware of all that is going on and maintaining my sanity.
This Saturday night, two E2TG Artists of the Year appeared on the Grand Ole Opry stage (backing up Elizabeth Cook) - Jon Latham (2015) and Brian Wright (2016). I say this just because I am really proud of those guys - not just for this but for all that they are doing.
Disheartened to see all the "Me, too" posts on Facebook from friends and people I admire. I have always believed in the basic goodness of people... and counted bad behavior as an aberration. Sometimes, I begin to doubt that. This is one of those cases... I have a many female friends involved in entertainment and sexual harassment and worse seems to be an almost universal experience. And it's not just the entertainment industry. I wonder sometimes what percentage of men have done this, and what percentage have witnessed it and not spoken up. Am I in that latter group... sadly I know I am. This has to change. We need to talk about this and we need to denormalize (is that a word?) this behavior. I'll admit, I still have questions about what things I need to do or stop doing. I need to admit that I have those questions and start conversations to get the answers.
In other news, if you wish me Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays or Season Greetings... heck if you say anything to me out of kindness, I am okay with that and I appreciate it. If you say you are praying for me or sending good thoughts or sending positive energy or anything meant to offer support, I am okay with that and I appreciate it. I think the "War on Christmas" is a lie perpetuated by the far right to divide people. That's my feeling. Throughout this "holiday season" try to treat people with kindness, try to think of those who are alone and lonely this time of year in particular, try to give more than you receive. Do that (or at least try) and you are okay in my back not what if or what you celebrate.
Ug.... a lot on my mind, and I didn't really intend to write any of that, but it's what came out....
The "New Music" playlist is just under 400 songs, but I have more ready to be added. Let's shuffle:
Friday, October 13, 2017
Featured Friday Morning Shuffle - Mad Dog Wine Mix
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Hey all - I got to be quick. I spent my lunch hour at the Southern Festival of Books - checking out Jon Byrd - so I didn't get to finish this post.
It's Friday - here is what we are featuring today:
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Hey all - I got to be quick. I spent my lunch hour at the Southern Festival of Books - checking out Jon Byrd - so I didn't get to finish this post.
It's Friday - here is what we are featuring today:
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Trending Thursday Morning Shuffle - Was it An Accident Mix
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So much on my mind these days... good stuff and not so good stuff and really bad stuff...
I am so happy that WXNA was voted Best Radio Station by the Readers of the Nashville Scene. Even if I did not have a show on the station, I would be a listener and a supporter. Thanks to the incredibly hard work of the Board (all former DJs at Vanderbilt's WRVU), a huge gap in the Nashville landscape was filled in June 2016. Just yesterday, on my way home from work, I was listening to the station and it occurred to me how much I love listening to shows that play music outside of my "comfort zone" for want of a better term. The variety of music and talk on the station is incredible.
As for the not so good stuff and the really bad stuff... well, you can probably guess some of it. #Resist #Persist
It is Thursday - and it is our recent tradition to do Topical shuffles on Thursday, but to try to get through the many songs in my "new music" playlist- I am devoting Thursday's to new music for the next couple of months.
Shuffle!
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So much on my mind these days... good stuff and not so good stuff and really bad stuff...
I am so happy that WXNA was voted Best Radio Station by the Readers of the Nashville Scene. Even if I did not have a show on the station, I would be a listener and a supporter. Thanks to the incredibly hard work of the Board (all former DJs at Vanderbilt's WRVU), a huge gap in the Nashville landscape was filled in June 2016. Just yesterday, on my way home from work, I was listening to the station and it occurred to me how much I love listening to shows that play music outside of my "comfort zone" for want of a better term. The variety of music and talk on the station is incredible.
As for the not so good stuff and the really bad stuff... well, you can probably guess some of it. #Resist #Persist
It is Thursday - and it is our recent tradition to do Topical shuffles on Thursday, but to try to get through the many songs in my "new music" playlist- I am devoting Thursday's to new music for the next couple of months.
Shuffle!
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Wild Wednesday Morning Shuffle - Something Else Mix
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I'll be honest, the constant barrage of insanity coming from the (occasional) occupant of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, is exhausting. It's not just daily, it's like several times a day - behavior that would not be acceptable from any adult human being let alone the POTUS.... the latest (well probably not the latest, I just have the heard to look up the actual latest) threatening the broadcast licenses of a major news organization because he doesn't like what they are reporting. How can anyone- regardless of political ideology accept this? This is why I insist that my posts here are not political. Granted there is a lot politically that the right does that I don't like or agree with, but the actions and words of the current head of the executive branch go so far beyond "normal" partisan issues. But, hell, I don't think I even know what "normal" is any more.
BUT! I cannot let exhaustion deter me. I must take care of myself, but then I must keep on resisting and persisting. We all must.
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Ah - but music - my solace. Oh man, last night's Songhoy Blues show at The Basement East was incredible. Probably among the best shows I've seen this year. So much positive energy. It was also great hanging a bit with some of my fellow WXNA DJs - which doesn't happen often enough for me. Also, seeing some other friends. It was hard not to dance and smile, and I have to say I failed miserably at not doing those things.
Now, it is mid-week, and I am semi getting used to my new phone (although I am also researching third party music player apps). Wednesday, we always get "Wild" at E2TG, and today is no exception. Let's shuffle:
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I'll be honest, the constant barrage of insanity coming from the (occasional) occupant of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, is exhausting. It's not just daily, it's like several times a day - behavior that would not be acceptable from any adult human being let alone the POTUS.... the latest (well probably not the latest, I just have the heard to look up the actual latest) threatening the broadcast licenses of a major news organization because he doesn't like what they are reporting. How can anyone- regardless of political ideology accept this? This is why I insist that my posts here are not political. Granted there is a lot politically that the right does that I don't like or agree with, but the actions and words of the current head of the executive branch go so far beyond "normal" partisan issues. But, hell, I don't think I even know what "normal" is any more.
BUT! I cannot let exhaustion deter me. I must take care of myself, but then I must keep on resisting and persisting. We all must.
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Ah - but music - my solace. Oh man, last night's Songhoy Blues show at The Basement East was incredible. Probably among the best shows I've seen this year. So much positive energy. It was also great hanging a bit with some of my fellow WXNA DJs - which doesn't happen often enough for me. Also, seeing some other friends. It was hard not to dance and smile, and I have to say I failed miserably at not doing those things.
Now, it is mid-week, and I am semi getting used to my new phone (although I am also researching third party music player apps). Wednesday, we always get "Wild" at E2TG, and today is no exception. Let's shuffle:
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Updated: Trending Tuesday Morning Shuffle - Bad Decisions Mix
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Okay, I'm back after an extra long weekend. I finally got my phone situation somewhat resolved. Today's shuffle came from the phone. I'm still learning the ins and outs of the new music player - and there are some things I don't like... somehow, in the rush to make everything bigger and better and shinier, I think simple apps sometimes get screwed up. I just want a music player and to be able to create playlists. But, I'll get used to it and probably won't remember what it was I didn't like or what it was the old player had.
Anyway, I had to recreate the "New Music" playlist. I think I pared it down a little (dropped some much older tracks which had been hanging around). I may have accidentally added some things that didn't belong. (it sounded like something I added recently). ...
Enough - let's get to music. It's the only thing that makes sense anymore...
Be sure to "Like" Ear to the Ground on Facebook!
Okay, I'm back after an extra long weekend. I finally got my phone situation somewhat resolved. Today's shuffle came from the phone. I'm still learning the ins and outs of the new music player - and there are some things I don't like... somehow, in the rush to make everything bigger and better and shinier, I think simple apps sometimes get screwed up. I just want a music player and to be able to create playlists. But, I'll get used to it and probably won't remember what it was I didn't like or what it was the old player had.
Anyway, I had to recreate the "New Music" playlist. I think I pared it down a little (dropped some much older tracks which had been hanging around). I may have accidentally added some things that didn't belong. (it sounded like something I added recently). ...
Enough - let's get to music. It's the only thing that makes sense anymore...
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