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Nashville N00bsauce: Music City Mayhem, Round 26: Adam Burrows vs Shann...

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:38:00 +0000

Nashville N00bsauce: Music City Mayhem, Round 26: Adam Burrows vs Shann...: The Verdict My apologies, Shannon, but I just can't vote against another Adam. Well, maybe I could...if I didn't like his song so...

TODAY ONLY!! Vote for Adam Burrows!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:21:00 +0000

TODAY ONLY (3/6/13)!

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Please vote for @adamburrows for @Lightning100 ’s #MusicCityMayhem

It will make you feel good!

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James David Wolf's Trazodreams Have Become A Reality

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:06:00 +0000

AVAILABLE NOW ON ITUNES!

It's here folks! James David Wolf's follow-up release - Trazodreams - is equal parts beauty and provocation. Fans of James David Wolf's debut Special will instantly recognize and appreciate his observations and his ability to articulate them with keen wit and romantic honesty. In addition to this release, below is the first video from Trazodreams for the song entitled "Tricks I Play On Myself".

Here's an incredible review of Trazodreams by Jack Sundrud (Poco):

"At first, I thought I was listening to a collection of well crafted pop songs - which I was. But then, I started to get an inkling that perhaps Wolf was actually saying something. Then I began to focus on the lyrics. Unlike most pop music these days, when you scratch the surface of these songs - you'll find something other than more surface.

On the opening track, "Everyone's A Rock Star," we see a slice of the American-Idol-X-Factor-The-Voice-America's-Got-Talent generation that puts us all just an audition away from riches and happiness ("at the Stop-and-Rob, Ahkbar talks about his band"). Cut two, "Trust Fund Baby" is the other side of that same shiny coin-in-the-sky. Over a catchy pop background, Wolf sings, "I hate my job on the assembly line / wish I'd been born a trust fund baby". It's a wry take on the everyman anthem. The days of the 'poor but honest' hard worker breaking his back to support his family are no longer seen as a worthy pursuit. All or nothing are the only choices. It's like Springsteen in Bizarro World.

Another emotional well that is deftly tapped on this collection is sweet love songs. "Moments Like These" (“when money's worth less than sweet memories / moments like these will make a wealthy man of me..”) and "What Were The Odds" ("gypsy … sees our love spanning all space and time"). Both with uplifting melodies and earnest lyrics. I believe these songs when Wolf sings them. The message rings true.

The stand-out track, to me is "Tricks I Play On Myself". Over a Beatl-ish Sgt. Pepper era background, comes a sweetly-sad look at the disconnect we sometimes feel between our reality and how we wish things would be ("hope's a cruel witch / Queen of bait and switch"). Redemption comes when the singer drops all expectations, to find "freedom in reality". It's a beautiful sentiment and a catharsis of discovery, delivered with an almost detached melancholy.

Emotional baggage takes center-stage with the droll "Let's Keep It Superficial" ("history shows I lack the skill for bonding / childhood scars, the psych nurse says that's why"). It's actually a sad story of alienation and emotional abuse, but delivered with a top-hat-and-cane flourish ("can't we be a pair of life-size cardboard cutouts"), that had me tapping my toe and smiling the whole way through.

On "Thin Skin", Wolf mines the age-old father-son relationship - and comes up with a shocker. After a childhood of physical abuse, the boy in this story "earns his masters and builds a life in the burbs".. But eventually, he can no longer ignore his past. The music turns dark and with it, years of turmoil erupt from the emotional depths ("from his knees the old man wept for reprieve.."). This is not your mother's pop music.

"When Music Was Magic" reminds us of the bone-deep ties between events in our lives and the music that helped define them. ("the mojo in those rhymes sends my heart traveling back in time..")

Modern country music ("songs about sexy tractors") is skewered in "Dumb It Down". A dream brings "Waylon & Harlan & Johnny himself" together to bemoan the current state of the genre ("the road to writing hit songs turned since we left town..") One wonders if Waylon and the boys could even find a gig these days..

Wolf tackles serious and heady subject matter with heart, irony introspection and candor. He sings in a clear, conversational voice to convey his deceptively layered lyrics. Sometimes, he clips his words in a unique way and I have to admit that I swear I hear a 'wink' in his voice, even when he's being completely sincere.

The musical tracks on Trazodreams are a sturdy setting for these gems. Though Wolf has taken a mostly no-frills musical approach to these songs, the backing music adds just the right punch of humor or pathos - at just the right moment.

Like a more gut-honest Randy Newman or a less snarky Warren Zevon, Wolf populates these songs with his innermost demons. We're witness to a physically and emotionally painful childhood and to long battles fought to find a place of spiritual and philosophical comfort . On Trazodreams, James David Wolf invites us into some very dark and private places. I highly recommend taking the journey."

NEW SONG!! NEW VIDEO!! NEW SHOWS!! THE MABLES!!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:37:00 +0000

Upcoming Shows

Friday, February 1, 2013

The Mables @ The Pond
595 Hillsboro Road, Franklin, TN (United States) - Map

Set: 10:00 PM
21+

Tickets: $5

Saturday, February 2, 2013

The Mables @ Jamison Whistle Stop
1974 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TN 37067 (United States) - Map
(615) 595-0038

Sets: 7:00 & 9:00PM
All Ages (40 seats per show)

Tickets: $10

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

The Mables @ Cool Springs Brewery
600A FRAZIER DRIVE, STE 135 , Franklin, TN (United States) - Map
(615) 503.9626

Set: 6:00 PM
21+

Tickets: Free!

Friday, February 22, 2013

The Mables @ New South Coffee Company
110 Franklin Street, Clarksville, TN 37040 (United States) - Map
(931) 802-6078

Set: 7:30 PM
All Ages

Tickets: Free!

Also Playing: Adam Burrows

Saturday, March 2, 2013
The Mables @ The Coup 819 Crossland Avenue, Clarksville, TN (United States) - Map	Set: 8:00 PM All Ages

Sunday, March 3, 2013
The Mables @ Sunday Spotlight @ The Bluebird Cafe 4104 Hillsboro Rd., Nashville, TN (United States) - Map 615-383-1461	Set: 6:30 PM All Ages	Tickets: Free!

Adam Burrows Nominated for The Deli Nashville's Best of 2012 Poll for Emerging Artists

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:50:00 +0000

Photo by Mark Vann

Adam Burrows has been nominated for The Deli Nashville's Best of 2012 Poll for Emerging Artists.

Hit up the link below and show him some love!

Vote For Adam

If you haven't had a chance to check out Adam's recent release Tall Tales, give it a spin on Spotify via the player below:

Brian James Review - Maverick Magazine

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:04:00 +0000

UK Folk/Country staple Maverick posted a glowing review of Brain James' debut The Wild and Free EP. You can check out the review here and you can give the record a spin on the player below.

The Mables @ Franklin Theatre TONIGHT (8/14)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 18:11:00 +0000

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Nathan Griffin, Brian James, Josh Preston & Ben Salley are The Mables. As purveyors of the half-swank, The Mables capture the charm of Southern soul and the mysterious beauty of Delta blues. This Tuesday night, they'll be recording a live album for one night only at the historic Franklin Theatre (map) in downtown Franklin, TN. The doors for this event open at 6pm and the show starts at 7pm. This is a FREE event. You are welcome to bring friends and loved ones. Seating will be first come, first served. We can't wait to play for you!

- Love, The Mables

Brian James' Debut EP Out Today!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 13:24:00 +0000

We're super excited to announce the release of Brian James' debut release The Wild and Free EP!! Here is a brief description of the EP:

In songwriting, extracting simplicity from a life fully lived is a delicate endeavor. It requires patience, persistence and an unwavering pursuit of honesty. When all of these elements align, things get exciting.

And that's how it began….

Brian James' The Wild and Free EP is downright unlikely. Within these 5 songs, we find the humor of Prine, the inflection of Dylan and the swagger of Helm. There's a beauty in its lack of polish. There's a timelessness that lives in the arrangements. All the while, Brian James remains grounded and observant, allowing the songs on The Wild and Free EP to exist on their own as musical monuments to love, laughter and heartbreak.

There's a free download of the track "tom cat" on Amazon!

Free Download - "tom cat" on AmazonMP3

Don't forget to follow Brian James on Facebook!!

The Muse's Muse Reviews Adam Burrows' Tall Tales

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:29:00 +0000

Here's a great review by Cyrus Rhodes for The Muse's Muse of Adam Burrows' latest release Tall Tales.

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Adam Burrows Valentine's Day Surprise!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:16:00 +0000

Here's a Valentine's Day release from Adam Burrows! From his yet to be titled covers record, here's "Saint Valentine" (written by Joe Ely)

Franklin Life on Nathan Griffin

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:02:00 +0000

"Nathan Griffin is the quintessential Americana musician."

:: Read the article ::

Reviews of Adam Burrows and Nathan Griffin on Audiophile Review

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:28:00 +0000

Reviews of Adam Burrows and Nathan Griffin on Audiophile Review

Nathan Griffin's New Single!!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 02:36:00 +0000

Nashville’s Lightning 100 picked up Nathan Griffin’s “Unappreciated and Misunderstood” and made him the Local Lightning Spotlight Artist this week! To celebrate, we’ve remixed and remastered this tune and made it available! Enjoy!

Adam Burrows: Local Lightning Spotlight TODAY!!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:54:00 +0000

Check out Lightning 100 today @ 2:45pm and 8:45pm when they spin Adam Burrows' "Just Another Adam" for their Local Lightning Spotlight!

Joel Meeks on ORCA Media in Montpelier, Vermont

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:27:00 +0000

Joel Meeks recently recorded a live session with ORCA Media in Montpelier, Vermont with guitarist Jason Jack. Check out these videos!

Joel Meeks - "When I Used To Think About You"

Joel Meeks - "Rain"

MATM's Tumblr

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:54:00 +0000

Hey everybody! We've created a Tumblr. It's a compendium of things we discover concerning Art, Music, Life, Business, Internets and other bits. It's updated constantly so pop by and check it out when you're in the mood for something different.

http://meandthemachine.tumblr.com/

Ear To The Rail Pontificates On Brad Sweitzer

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Ear To The Rail Pontificates On Brad Sweitzer

Me and the Machine Records Now Available On Google Music

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:08:00 +0000

Greetings Android friends! All of your favorite Me and the Machine albums are now available on the new Google Music platform! Click on the titles below to check it out!

Nathan Griffin - Nathan Griffin

Joel Meeks - Pouring Down

Adam Burrows - Tall Tales

Josh Preston - Landmarks

Sleeveless Meeks and the Right To Bare Arms - Sleeveless Meeks and the Right To Bare Arms

James David Wolf - Special

Josh Preston - The Complex Wooden Heart EP

Josh Preston - Josh Preston's Perpetual Bin of Demos and Other Sods You May Have Heard Live But Are Not Live Now

The New Whole Usuals - Every New Whole Usual Will Die

Stillhouse Hollow - Dakota

Brad Sweitzer & The Young Sophisticates - Dead Beat Dull Drums

Nick Shelton - Crazy Jo & Other Stories

Josh Preston - Exit Sounds

The New Whole Usuals - Martin Moeh

Live from The Bluebird Cafe: Nathan Griffin & Adam Burrows

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:25:00 +0000

It has been a busy few weeks for the Me and the Machine folks. Nathan Griffin and Adam Burrows each played Nashville's legendary Bluebird Cafe in the past week. Here is a video from each performance:

New Release: Nathan Griffin

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:57:00 +0000

It's finally here! Nathan Griffin's self-titled debut is available worldwide today! Check it out via the links below:

iTunes

AmazonMP3

Spotify

Rdio

Rhapsody

RIP Steve Jobs

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 03:14:00 +0000

Every single element of our label was molded by an Apple product.

Listen Now: Nathan Griffin

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:26:00 +0000

Hi friends! Before it is officially released next week (Oct 11th), Me and the Machine is giving you the opportunity to listen to Nathan Griffin's self-titled debut. If you're so inclined, you can also purchase the album by clicking "Get It Now" on the player above before it's available elsewhere. Why? Because we love you. Enjoy!
P.S. If you haven't already, don't forget to "Like" Nathan Griffin on Facebook.

Download "Everything" from Nathan Griffin's debut release

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:57:00 +0000

Me and the Machine Records is proud to announce the release for Nathan Griffin's self-titled debut! Below, you can download the first track from the record entitled "Everything".

Pre-order Adam Burrows's Tall Tales today!

noreply@blogger.com (Ask Ms Preston) — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:58:00 +0000

Just a short, but sweet note (aw!) to let you know that while Adam Burrows' Tall Tales will not be available for sale until 7/26, you can pre-order the CD today and get the digital download of the album NOW! We are really excited about this record and we know you will be too!

New Video for James David Wolf's "Obliviously Yours"!

noreply@blogger.com (Ask Ms Preston) — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:18:00 +0000

We are not normal. Most people spend their weekend doing chores, relaxing, etc. However, we at MATM decided to spend ours making a video for James David Wolf's "Obliviously Yours." We hope you enjoy watching it as much as we enjoyed making it!

You can download a free MP3 of this song by "Liking" James David Wolf on Facebook. Enjoy!