Category: Ben Shive

Monday Morning Music Shuffle – Waters Part Mix

First off, sending love to the family and friends of Faye Hunter original bassist with Let’s Active on her recent passing. Several Facebook friends knew and worked with her and are hurting.   If you are not familiar with Let’s Active – get caught up.

Mouth by JWM 7/21/2013
Friday – we listened to our usual morning mix, even created a YouTube playlist and then the day got crazy and we never wrote a post. So, I’ve made an executive decision (as this blog is one of the few places I am allowed to make executive decisions.  All the songs from Friday are back in the mix (some even showed up today).
 
Consider this the lost E2TG Playlist
Today’s mix is after the jump

Not a lot of time – so we will jump into the mix.

Pre-Shuffle
“God or Man” by Ivan and Alyosha
“The Bell Hop” by bellwire
“Escalators” by Bombadil
“Every Good Boy Does Fine” by Ben Shive
“Dig a Ditch” by Jonathan Warren and the Billygoats
“You’ve Got Me” by Jeanette Lynne
“Blitzkrieg Bop” by Ramones
“Bird on a Wire” by Willie Nelson (covering Leonard Cohen)
“Bright Eyed and Bushy Haired” by Katherine Moller
Shuffle

“True Blue” by Bright Eyes from Lua (2004)

“I am a blue blood I will admit that.
I dance in blue shoes and wear a blue hat.
Live in a blue house, on a blue street,
in a blue town by a blue creek.
I write my blue songs with my blue pen.
I sing the blue notes to my blue friends.
Now I don’t know that much about you,
but I like you because you’re true blue.”

“Howling At the Moon (Sha-La-La)” by Ramones from Too Tough to Die (1984)

 

“Theres no law, no law anymore
I want to steal from the rich and
Give to the poor”
Ramones as produced by Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics 

 “White Doves in the Psychic Temple”  by Christ Schlarb from Physic Temple (2010)

 
 The mix is closed out by Chris Schlarb of California with some nifty experimental jazz stuff. Coolness.

TODAY’ PLAYLIST

Friday Morning Music Shuffle – I Just Might Lose It Mix

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Let’s get to the music…
Pre-Shuffle
“Be Your Man” by Ivan and Alyosha
“Can’t Stop” by Choirs
“You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away” by Waylon Jennings (yes, covering The Beatles)
“Last Goodbye” by Year of October 
Year of October – Douglas Corner – Nashville 6/27/2013
“The Skies Glowed” by Joshua Worden
“Somebody Put Something in My Drink” by Ramones
“Bastards of Young” by The Replacements
“Here Lately” by Year of October
“Always (acoustic)” by Canopy Climbers
SHUFFLE BEGINS after the JUMP

“She’s Invincible” by Ben Shive from The Cymbal Crashing Clouds (2011)
 
 Nashville-based Singer-Songwriter who will change everything you may think about a Nashville-based Singer-Songwriter

“Mere Christianity” by Heath McNease (featuring Derek Webb and Playdough) from The Weight of Glory Second Edition (2013)

I know some readers/listeners may (or will) be put off by the Christianity, The Hip-Hop or by C.S. Lewis being remixed, but I am making a strong suggestion that you suspend which ever of those elements are off-putting and give this a listen.

“Hold My Life” by The Replacements from Tim (1985)

“Razzle, dazzle, drazzle, drone, time for this one to come home”

“I Wanna Be Sedated” by Ramones from Road to Ruin (1978)

“I can’t control my fingers I can’t control my brain Oh no no no no no”

PLAYLIST

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Wednesday Morning Music Shuffle – I See Red Mix

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Let’s get going… We have a most excellent Pre-Shuffle today featuring old friends, new friends and a special guest appearance….

“Planet of Women” by Sonny and the Sunsets
“Her Changes” by Frank Ryan
 “Shooting the Moon” by Ben Shive
“Fox in the Hen House” by The Quaker City Night Hawks
“Get Over” by The Dead Exs (Note: since I couldn’t find a video for “Get Over” we included the video for the title track for their latest album Relovolution. The fan sourced video includes a very special Cameo appearance by the one and only Popa Tunes who’ve excellent blog recently celebrated its Fourth Birthday!)
 “Spittin’ Lies” by Nikki Sue and the Bad News (Note: since I couldn’t find a video for “Spittin’ Lies”, I included a video of Nikki Sue covering one of my all-time favorite songs, Folsom Prison Blues)
“Beware the Grackle” by The Peculiar Pretzelmen

  
 SHUFFLE UP NEXT

“My Sympathy” by Human Face from The Waiting Game (Part One) (2012/2013)

Human Face were kind enough to Tweet some nice words about us the other day. It was most appreciated, but what got them back in the Shuffle was (well besides the random shuffle mode) their amazingly catchy tunes and light, fun spirit.  Check them out if you haven’t.  Go!

“Strawberry Hill” by Bronze Radio Return from Old Time Speaker (2009)

Bronze Radio Return are an Indie Roots band from Hartford, Connecticut.  We grabbed this track and others from their new Noisetrade Sampler. This one comes from their debut album Old Time Speaker. Great song.

“Green” by Canopy Climbers from Miles (2013)

Our shuffle of really strong pop-oriented songs continues with another song from the brand new Canopy Climbers album Miles.  I am thoroughly enjoying this album.

“Screws Get Loose (Extended Studio Version) by Those Darlins Single (2011) (Original version from Screws Get Loose (2011)

We close out today’s Shuffle with one of my favorites.  An extended version of the title track from the most recent Those Darlins album (a new album from the Nashville band is due in the Fall). I dare you to listen and not sing along.  I double dog dare you.

PLAYLIST

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Monday Morning Music Shuffle – Beat the Drum Mix

I had the opportunity to add tons of songs to the active playlist from whence we draw the daily mixes which we present to you, loyal reader. As always, I try to get a good healthy mix of new stuff, rare old stuff, classic old stuff and random oldish/newish stuff or whatever strikes my fancy.  This morning’s Pre-Shuffle and Shuffle Shuffle strikes a not-so-delicate balance between genres and eras.  Give the people what they want… I don’t know if I did that.  Give the people what I want? Probably closer to the truth (with the capriciousness of the random shuffle function).

Pre-Shuffle – which covers my morning drive… 

“Until the Led” by Vic Chesnutt (backed by the Nashville band Lambchop)
“Pinhead” by Ramones
“Lulay” by The Choir at Your Door
“Indian Giver” by Ramones (covering 1910 Fruitgum Company)
“Marrow” by Joshua Worden
“Ain’t My Year” by Todd Farrell Jr. and the Dirty Birds
“Last Thing I Needed First Thing in the Morning” by Willie Nelson
“The Fall” by Ben Shive

  Shuffle after the JUMP

JUMP

 SHUFFLE:

  • “Joann” by Decades from Deep Deep Pink Sessions (2013)

We have another track from the latest release by our new friends from Michigan. Catchy rock songs and a great sound.

  • “Hands” by Alpine from A is for Alpine (2013)
Alpine is a six piece Indie/Pop band from Melbourne.  A is for Alpine was released state-side in May.  This song is currently part of Amazon’s Free Music from Rising Artists list. 
  • “Sheena is a Punk Rocker” by  Ramones from Ramones Mania (1988) – Originally from Rocket to Russia (1977)

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  • “Trouble” by Natalia Clavier from Lumen (2013)
Natalia Clavier was born in Argentina and currently divides time between Brooklyn, NY and Barcelona, Spain. She has worked with Thievery Corporation and The Echocentrics.  Lumen, her latest album, was released in May. “Trouble” is another Amazon Free Music from Rising Artists selection.

PLAYLIST
 

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Monday Morning Music Shuffle – Substrata Mix

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We’re back.  It’s been almost a week since the last shuffle.  Since that post, we saw an awesome if all too brief set from Black Jake and the Carnies and we scanned in some old Spin magazine clippings from the mid-80s. One post about the Minutemen has received over 120 “likes” since Saturday afternoon.

But, we are rested and rejuvenated and ready to bring you the constant variety of music.

PRE-SHUFFLE:

“Вийди, Вийди, Іванку (Vyjdy, Vyjdy, Ivanku)” by Katarina Ljahovic, Mike Romaniak, Patrick Power, Stephen Kreuger from Нема ні Шнурочка (Nema Ni Shnurochka) (2012)  – More great Ukrainian folk music featuring Patrick Power of Valued Customer and my Instagram friend Stephen Kreuger.

“Lady Luck Death Dance” by Coastwest Unrest from Old Weird America (2010) – there is a real Velvet Undergroundish feel to this song.  Love it.

“Nobody” by Cecile McLorin Salvant from WomanChild (2013)

“Nowhere” by Tipi Valley from Rock ‘n’ Roll Live On (2013)  – Nobody, Nowhere, Noway, Nohow! 😉

“Shut Up” by Savages from Silence Yourself (2013)

“Shout it Out” by Mikal Cronin from MCII (2013)

“The War Within” by Churchill from The War Within (2013)

“The Fire Pit” by Ben Shive from The Cymbal Crashing Clouds (2011)

“Humiliation” by The National from Trouble Will Find Me (2013)

Shuffle begins in 3… 2… 1… JUMP
SHUFFLE:

  • “Capsized” by Richmond Fontaine from Thirteen Cities (2007)

An Alt-County band from Portland, Oregon who have been around since the mid-90s.  This song came from this month’s Feel Band for You compilation.

  • “Hold You in My Arms” by Great Divide from Great Divide (2013)
I think I’ve mentioned it, but it bears (get it – the album cover) repeating, I love this record. What a laid back chill way to start a Monday morning.

  • “The Lonesome Tale of Bacchus Lee (My Friend) by Coastwest Unrest from Old Weird America (2010)

Another great track from this Las Vegas band. We grabbed both songs in today’s mix on a Noisetrade compilation.

PLAYLIST

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Tuesday Morning Music Shuffle – Chili Isn’t Chili Mix

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Ready Set Go… well, I’m going to be out and about the rest of this week.  I MAY sneak in an entry or two.  In the mean time, I will leave you with another fine, fine mix of music…

PRE-SHUFFLE:

1. “Chili” by Dog Without Warning (Did I mention the latest Dog Without Warning record is bad ass? Well, it is.  My shuffle mode has been digging this song and so have I.)
2.”Oh Darlin'” by Mystery Twins (Happy to present another song from this Nashville-based musical side project. – two members of The Clutters)
3. “Infatuation” by Dog Without Warning (Did I mention that the latest Dog Without Warning record is really, really bad ass?  Well, it really really is! This song is one of my favorites from the ‘Bark’ EP.  Oh who am I kidding, all of the songs on ‘Bark’ are my favorites.)
 4. “The Escape” by SkyBurnsRed (more music from this hot UK band).
 5. “Sorry, But I’m Yours” by Ben Shive (Another awesome track from this unique Nashville Singer/Songwriter)
6. & 7. “Is There Anybody Out There?” and “Nothing Stays the Same” by Human Face (Really digging the Brit-Pop feel of this band)
8. “What’s So Funny About Peace, Love and Understanding” by Steve Earle (covering Elvis Costello (doing a Nick Lowe tune)) (A live and loud version of the Nick Lowe classic. Trivia, Earle’s son Justin Townes is in the band for this song) 
9. “Bring Me Backwards” by Ellis Paul (Man oh Man, I dig this song.  Came to me via the latest Feel Bad for You mixtape)

and then we transition into the Shuffle with one of the strongest cuts on the excellent new EP by Tipi Valley

SHUFFLE AFTER THE JUMP!

  • “You Know” by Tipi Valley from Rock ‘n Roll Lives On (2013)

This song was Tipi Valley’s contribution to CXCW13. Tipi Valley is from Swansea, UK. I’ll have to remember to ask him if Swansea is as beautiful as it sounds….

  • “Piling It On” by Decades from Deep Deep Pink Sessions (2013)

‘Cause sometimes you need some good Hard Rock in your mix.

  • “Rebel Music” by Coastwest Unrest from Old Weird America (2010)

I’m really, really, really digging this Las Vegas band which I was introduced to via Noisetrade.  This song comes from the band’s 2010 album, Old Weird America.

  • “Easy Chair” by Great Divide from Great Divide (2013)

A great way to close out today’s Shuffle.  There is a lovely, comfortable feel to this band, and so far I think I like every single song I’ve heard.

PLAYLIST

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