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2017 Fall / Winter Sampler

The Nashville Fringe Festival is proud to present our fourteenth seasonal sampler, featuring ten tracks showcasing an eclectic range of the city’s artists. Preview the album below, or download the entire sampler by subscribing to the Nashville Fringe Festival’s newsletter.

1) Dynamo “Thankful”

“Thankful” is from Dynamo’s 2016 album Celina, which was recorded in front of a live studio audience. The album is comprised of eight tracks completely free of overdubs.

2) Eric Brace “Petitle Fleur”

“Petite Fleur,” by Sidney Bechet & Fernand Bonifay, is from Eric Brace’s 2017 album Cartes Postales, released via Red Beet Records. (Credits – Eric Brace: vocals; Rory Hoffman: guitar, accordion, clarinet; Mark Fain: bass; Lynn Williams: drums.)

3) Charles Butler “No One Knows My Plan”

“No One Knows My Plan,” written by They Might Be Giants, was released on Charles Butler’s 2015 Letterbox – They Might Be Giants Reimagined LP. (Credits – Justin Amaral: drums, percussion; David Spicher: bass; Derek Pell: fiddle; Marc Lacuesta: melodica; Charles Butler: banjo. Engineered and mixed by Marc Lacuesta.)

4) Jeff Blaney “Roll and Tumble”

“Roll and Tumble” is from Jeff Blaney’s 2017 Tennessee EP. (Credits: Jeff Blaney: guitar, vocals; Charlie Pate: upright bass, vocals; Charles Butler: banjo, dobro; Mick Chegwidden: mandolin.)

5) Charlie Rauh “Augustine”

“Augustine” is from Charlie Rauh’s Viriditas LP, released in 2017 via Destiny Records.

6) Tony Gerber “Child of Wonder”

“Child of Wonder” appears on Tony Gerber’s Best Of Retrospective 1986​-​2000.

7) Rae Hering “How the Wind Blows” (live at Pentavarit)

“How the Wind Blows” was written by Rae Hering and Jonathan Morse, and recorded live at Pentavarit Studios. (Credits – Rae Hering: vocals, keyboard; Jonathan Morse: bass; Keith McGonigle: drums; Laura Vance: background vocals. Produced by Bobby Holland and Rae Hering; Engineered and Mixed by Bobby Holland; Mastered by Frank Gagliardi.)

8) Bentley Caldwell “Awkward Turtle”

“Awkward Turtle” is from Bentley Caldwell’s 2014 A Place to Be EP.

9) Bruce Ervin “Will You Light My Fire?”

Bruce Ervin’s “Will You Light My Fire?” is from the 2017 film, Black Holler.

10) Mutual Groove “Here Comes The Bear”

Preview: Black Holler on the Fringe Radio Show

For the April 17 edition of the Fringe Radio Show, host AL-D will be speaking with Bruce and Heidi Ervin from the film Black Holler.

Black Holler is a Kickstarter-funded, horror-comedy, feature film produced in Nashville, TN starring Tamiko Robinson. In addition to acting in the film, which both Heidi and Bruce did, Heidi co-wrote and produced the project, and Bruce scored the film.

A pair of Bruce’s tracks are available on the Fringe’s most recent seasonal sampler, and tickets for Black Holler’s April 24 premiere are available at The Belcourt.

The Fringe Radio Show will go live Monday night at 6:00pm (Central) on Radio Free Nashville 103.7 FM (which is also streaming online at RadioFreeNashville.org).

2017 Spring / Summer Sampler

The Nashville Fringe Festival is proud to present a new compilation featuring 15 tracks to help welcome summer.

1) Tom Larson and the Great Melodies Troupe “Bagyenyi Mwebare Kwijja”

This track is from a special project which is now in its fourth year – the “I Know Concert Series” featuring local musicians performing in Uganda to help raise HIV awareness and get affected individuals treatment.

Tom Larson: Facebook | ReverbNation

2) RacQ Music “Love Lost III” (feat. William “Black Sax” Banks and K. Marie)

“Love Lost III” is from RacQ Music’s 2014 release, Back in the Habit.

RacQ Music: Facebook | ReverbNation | Soundcloud | Twitter

3) Raw Proof “Knock, Knock, KnockiN'”

“Knock, Knock, KnockiN'” is a previously unreleased track from Raw Proof. From Proof, “It’s a song about being a hermit and not wanting to be around… people. It’s a song about Liars, Thieves, and Cheaters.”

Raw Proof: Bandcamp | Facebook | Instagram | Soundcloud

4) AL-D “Makin’ More Hits Remix” (feat. Ahmad Rashad, Mixed by DJ Rate)

“Makin’ More Hits” is from AL-D’s 2011 release, Vitamin D.

AL-D: Bandcamp | Twitter

5) Malcolm DeWayne “Adult Swim” (feat. J. Nolan, Produced by Plue Starfox)

Malcolm DeWayne (formerly Mac L) is currently working on his Enter the Soul Dragon EP, which he anticipates releasing late 2017/early 2018.

Malcolm DeWayne: Facebook | Instagram | Soundcloud | Twitter

6) Tom Larson and the Great Melodies Troupe “Ntembe”

7) Magic in Threes “Cloud Lifter”

“Cloud Lifter” is from Magic in Threes’ 2016 Heady Days EP.

Magic in Threes: Bandcamp | Facebook | Twitter

8) A Playa Named Stones “3ye Fly”

“3ye Fly” is from A Playa Named Stones’ newly released album, The Playa Tape.

A Playa Named Stones: Instagram | ReverbNation | Soundcloud | Twitter

9) JusBam “Let Ya Light Shine”

“Let Ya Light Shine” is from JusBam’s 2015 album, Whoiam.

JusBam: Facebook | ReverbNation | Soundcloud | Twitter

10) Bruce Ervin “Pool Party JAM!”

“Pool Party JAM!” is Written, Performed, & Produced by Bruce Ervin; Courtesy of Pudding Cloud Productions (ASCAP). “Pool Party JAM!” is from Black Holler, a Kickstarter-funded, horror-comedy, feature film produced in Nashville.

Black Holler: Facebook | Twitter

11) E.T. “Letter To Hip Hop” (feat. Turin)

“Letter To Hip Hop” is from E.T.’s 2014 release, I Hate Rap Music “The Mixtape.”

E.T.: Bandcamp | Twitter

12) Rashad Tha Poet “The Yeahs” (feat. Classik Levine)

“The Yeahs” is from Rashad Tha Poet’s 2016 album, Soulville.

Rashad Tha Poet: Bandcamp | Facebook | Soundcloud | Twitter

13) RacQ Music “Kushcabulary”

“Kushcabulary” is from RacQ Music’s 2014 release, Back in the Habit.

14) Spoken Nerd “Grocery Store”

“Grocery Store” is from Spoken Nerd’s 2015 FAILING IS FUN EP.

Spoken Nerd: Bandcamp | Facebook | Twitter

15) Bruce Ervin “New Girl in Town”

“New Girl in Town” is Written, Performed, & Produced by Bruce Ervin; Courtesy of Pudding Cloud Productions (ASCAP). Much like “Pool Party JAM!,” “New Girl in Town” is also from Black Holler.

April 24: Black Holler at The Belcourt

The Nashville Fringe Festival is proud to support Black Holler, a Kickstarter-funded, horror-comedy, feature film produced in Nashville, TN starring Tamiko Robinson as La Femme Laquita Johnson.

The project will be holding a special premiere showing April 24 at The Belcourt Theatre. Follow Black Holler‘s Facebook page for more information on the event.

UPDATE: Tickets are now available via the Belcourt’s website for the premiere.

Fringe Radio Show with Al-D (featuring Chris West & Bruce Ervin)

Fringe Radio Show with Chris West

The March 10 edition of the Fringe Radio Show with Al-D features Swap Meet Symphony bassist Bruce Ervin as well as Chris West of the Junkyard Horns and Half Brass, both sitting in as in-studio guests for the show. The JunkYard Horns will be playing at the Building Wednesday, March 19.


 
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