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    Joe Wolfe-Mazeres

    Ear to the ground ear2theground-music.blogspot.com suggests listening for what comes next, and I hope to use this forum to spotlight some up and coming, under-heard, and cutting  edge bands.  But, I think Ear to the Ground is more than that.  First of all, there are place to go for the latest, hippest bands that are more connected than I am.  I hope to have links to some of those soon.  Ear to the Ground represents to me a state of openness and awareness and a willingness to admit, I don't know it all.  I want to spotlight bands and music that have been neglected or forgotten or left behind, but which still speak to me deeply.  So, about this blog - this blog is about music.  It is discovery and reclamation and redemption.  No limits, no restrictions.
    What this is not...  I am not a music critic.  Chances are, if I don't like something, I won't post anything about it.  Does that mean, I absolutely, positively love everything about every song, band etc. that I post? Of course not.  Does it mean, I will only gush about music? Probably not.  If I'm disappointed in the latest release of a long-time favorite, I'll tell you.  Is that different than criticism? I think it is, but you can be the judge.  
    This is an experiment for me, but I am committed to keeping it going.  If anything strikes a sour note, let me know.  If you are in or know about a band which you like me to consider featuring, drop me a line. 
    I welcome comments - good or bad - I want this to be a conversation and not a monologue. I can take it.  I just ask that you be civil.
    e2tgmusic@gmail.com  is how you can reach me.  Reference Ear to the Ground in your subject so I can easily know it's about the blog.


    Reviews
    Dale Watson and the Lonestars with Rosie Flores at Exit/In (Nashville, TN – Jan. 9, 2015)
    Joe Wolfe-Mazeres Posted On January 13, 2015


    It’s been a particularly interesting week to live in Nashville and be someone who writes about music.  This week, a mashup of six top country songs went viral.  The songs were virtually identical besides not being very good. It was […]


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    Album Review
    The Grey A – My Country (Ear to the Ground Review)
    Joe Wolfe-Mazeres Posted On September 1, 2014


    The facts:  The Grey A is a band from Washington, DC, fronted by Grey Jacks, who used to be in the Murfreesboro, Tennessee-based band Glossary. The Grey A is releasing their debut album My Country on September 2. The album’s recording took […]


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    Album Review
    Redneck Noir on Darrin Bradbury’s Motel Oatmeal (Ear to the Ground Review)
    Joe Wolfe-Mazeres Posted On September 1, 2014


    About a month ago, Darrin Bradbury sent me some songs he was thinking about releasing and wanted to know my opinion.  So, I listened because when it comes to music, that is what I do. When I was done I told […]


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    Columns
    CD Review – Tim Lee 3 “Devil’s Rope”
    Joe Wolfe-Mazeres Posted On February 7, 2013


    Well, the mailbox and inbox are filling up with tons of cool new music.  So, I’ll jump in with the second ever non-shuffle album review…. See what’s up with Tim Lee 3 and their forthcoming new album Devil’s Rope after […]


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