Nashville Culture

Drop Dead Sunset – Animalism

Drop Dead Sunset – Animalism

The single by Drop Dead Sunset
“If we studied any other creature in nature and found the record of intra-species violence that human beings have, we would be repulsed by it. We’d view it as a great perversion of natural law – but we wouldn’t deny it.”
— Gavin De Becker

Apocryphal Times EP

Apocryphal Times EP

A collection of folk-rock odds and ends I wrote and recorded in April-May 2020 during the early lockdown phase of Covid-19.  Electronic music seemed obscene at the time, so I found myself turning back to acoustic guitars with minimal production. It’s unlikely that I’ll release this officially, so sharing here for posterity. Enjoy.

Drop Dead Sunset EP

Drop Dead Sunset EP

Several years in the making, Drop Dead Sunset is a five piece hard rock group based in Nashville, TN.  The material emerged primarily from demos Ernie Gray wrote from 2017-2020 that the band then collaborated and expanded on. We made several attempts to record the material, finally opting to work with producer Geoff Piller at Electric Thunder Continue reading Drop Dead Sunset EP

R1NG$ EP

R1NG$ EP

Produced by Ernie Gray November 29-30, 2019 Timecode Reference: 00:00 – i. V.H.Essen Theme00:07 – ii. The Constant Drone Of Success04:13 – iii. Losing Your Shadow In The Rain08:28 – iv. Taking A Soft Target By Force12:14 – v. All You Ever Think AboutTotal run time: 16:04 Download Written, recorded mixed and mastered over Thanksgiving Continue reading R1NG$ EP

New Live Set: Campbell Gray Westberry – Supermoon

New Live Set: Campbell Gray Westberry – Supermoon

Supermoon is a new live set in the ongoing series featuring longtime collaborator, experimental guitarist, Joey Campbell and jazz percussionist John Westberry. John Westberry met Joey and I for the first time during this session, booked in the evening of the historic Supermoon on November 14th, 2016.  An exceptional musician, John brings a dynamic linear style that challenges and Continue reading New Live Set: Campbell Gray Westberry – Supermoon

Interview: Brian Shulman on music pioneer and businessman, Stan Shulman

Interview: Brian Shulman on music pioneer and businessman, Stan Shulman

Brian Shulman is a business colleague and friend who’s been a profound influence in my life both professionally, as a software innovator and businessman, and personally, as a mentor of tremendous character.  Brian is not involved in the music industry himself, but I was fascinated to learn about his late father, Stan Shulman, who was Continue reading Interview: Brian Shulman on music pioneer and businessman, Stan Shulman

Forget-Me-Nots Rock the Radio Cafe

I had a blast playing with Richard and Jason at the Radio Cafe Friday night. Great crowd. Great performances also by Colin Wade Monk and Hitchcock Circus. Richard’s songs are smart pop-rock numbers with unforgettable hooks and clever storylines. The ‘Nots’ sound has quickly evolved into Uncle Tupelo meets early Replacements, with the rawness and Continue reading Forget-Me-Nots Rock the Radio Cafe