Friday, November 30, 2018

Featured Friday Morning - Human Clay Mix



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Well, here we are at the last day of November. We about to enter the final month of 2018.  As a friend likes to point out, the calendar year is arbitrary and has been/is different era to era, culture to culture. Regardless, it is as good a time as any to take stock.  What's working, what's not, what could be better, and where to set sights for the year ahead.  I'll be focusing on all that in December, all while continuing to bring new music to light and to reflect on the great music of 2018.

I am working on making a decision about the E2TG Artists and Bands of the Year.  As in the last two years, my thought is to have two winners in each category.  Band and Artist of the Year Nashville and Band and Artist of the Year (Non-Nashville).  Truthfully, every time I think I've settled on a list, I remember another artist who is kicking butt. It's not going to be an easy decision, but do know - everyone I write about is a winner in my book. Plus, despite rumors to the contrary, E2TG awards to not include a cash prize or anything like that.

We have a pretty nifty shuffle of songs to close out the month. Let's get to it!

Thursday, November 29, 2018

Trending Thursday Morning Shuffle - Laugh Until I Fart Mix



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We are nearing the end of the week, the end of November, and really, the end of the year. Regular readers will know that E2TG spends a good portion of December handing out our anuual "Earie Awards". I feel a little overwhelmed this year - first of all because the end of this year really sneaked up on me, and second because we have featured more new music this year than ever before. But, I have a plan in mind - so stay tuned. I am also thinking ahead to some possible big changes for the new year to come.

Meanwhile, it is Thursday and time to see what is trending for today at E2TG. Let's shuffle!

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Wild Wednesday Morning Shuffle - Persona Mix



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Another amazing $2 Tuesday at The 5 Spot - with the highlight being the CD release for Bob Lewis' new release End of an Error. All of the music was fantastic. A good hang with friends. 

It's already mid-week. That means it's time for another edition of the "Wild Wednesday Shuffle".  In addition to the music currently being featured on E2TG, my phone memory - which has moved and accumulated from phone to phone - with random additions as they come to me - has a wide variety of MP3 files that tend to span a pretty wide body of genres, styles, years etc.  Every Wednesday, we shake up that big pot of songs and see what falls out.  Here's what fell out today.

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Trending Tuesday Morning Shuffle - Love in Winter Mix



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Back from the extended holiday.  I listened to my Music City Monday Spotify playlist on my drive, and it made a great travel companion.  Check it out here and follow if you like.  It is a continuous work-in-progress with new music added regularly.  LISTEN HERE


It is Tuesday, and time for Trending Tuesday - where we explore a sampling of some of the newish music to come to E2TG.  Let's shuffle!

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Wild Wednesday Morning Shuffle - Angel's Kisses Mix



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It's Thanksgiving Eve, and I am winding down my work week - before having/taking 5 days in a row off. More than likely, this will be last shuffle before next Tuesday, but there is a chance I may sneak in a special shuffle...

My experience with thankfulness/gratitude is that it is most needed when you least feel it.

Sending wishes for safe travel to all those on the road for the holiday.  I am especially thinking of those facing the holiday away from family or facing a first holiday without a special someone.

For those in Canada - retroactively apply these thoughts to last month.  For those outside the U.S., you may ignore - but thankfulness is universal. Peace!

Here's the Wild Wednesday shuffle to today!

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Trending Tuesday Morning Shuffle - Primitiv Mix



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I am continuing to work on my Spotify playlists for E2TG.  So far, I have completed nine - January - September 2018.  These are meant to be a cross-section of music I featured during those months - not necessarily music released in those months.   If you are interested, you can check out the playlists (links below)  and follow my personal profile to find out when new playlists are created.

JUST ADDED!  August and September 2018 Playlists!

E2TG January 2018
E2TG February 2018
E2TG March 2018
E2TG April 2018 
E2TG May 2018
E2TG June 2018
E2TG July 2018
E2TG August 2018 
(NEW!)
E2TG September 2018  (NEW!)
E2TG October 2018  (Coming Soon!)


WXNA thanks you  — our generous listeners — for helping us not only meet but exceed our fundraising goal for our fall pledge drive. Your support will help make sure this station continues to grow and thrive. We are so grateful that you are the people in people-powered radio.


Day 2 of my 3 day work week....   I went out last night for Madison Guild Monday at Dee's.  Mark Robinson, Grace Adele, Davis Raines, Megan Palmer with Bob Lewis, Conrad y Skordalia, and Maynard and the Musties all played excellent sets. Lots of cool folks in attendance. All in all a fun night.

It's Tuesday - so let's see what is trending at E2TG this fine mid-November day...

Monday, November 19, 2018

Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - Cadillacin' Mix



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The Drift - A Novel by Joe Wolfe-Mazeres Available at Amazon.com (Kindle edition also available)

I am continuing to work on my Spotify playlists for E2TG.  So far, I have completed nine - January - September 2018.  These are meant to be a cross-section of music I featured during those months - not necessarily music released in those months.   If you are interested, you can check out the playlists (links below)  and follow my personal profile to find out when new playlists are created.

JUST ADDED!  August and September 2018 Playlists!

E2TG January 2018
E2TG February 2018
E2TG March 2018
E2TG April 2018 
E2TG May 2018
E2TG June 2018
E2TG July 2018
E2TG August 2018 
(NEW!)
E2TG September 2018  (NEW!)
E2TG October 2018  (Coming Soon!)



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After two weeks off for different reasons, Music City Monday is back!  We have a super cool playlist of songs from artists connected to Music City USA. Let's jump!