Back in 1999 a bunch of Davenport musicians got together and did an album for what I am assuming is the local FM station KFMH – 99. On this album were two Silver Laughter founding members, Jon Ludtke on vocals… Read More ›
Month: March 2013
Thank You – Everyone Who Has Visited The Site
To date, we have had 6.730 visitors to the site so far. I wanted to thank everyone from every country who has dropped by to visit and spent some time with us. It is very gratifying to have so many… Read More ›
Silver Laughter Tries To Do Nashville
Art “Smart” tried everything to promote us. Jon’s uncle, Bobby Fischer, is a country star in Nashville. I don’t remember this, but Jon and Art thought we should try to promote “Whiskey Heaven” from the “Handle With Care” album as… Read More ›
BMI Royalties Statement for “Turn It Down”
Apparently the song got 85 plays during that quarter of 1978. We received a whopping check for $2.55! Mick Orton
Silver Laughter’s Mick Orton Meets Gregg Allman
I met Gregg Allman about 20 years ago when we played in Mill Valley. Our trio, Ed Bergquist on guitar, Dave Dewey on drums and me on bass were playing in the lounge at Strawberry Joe’s when I got to… Read More ›
Art “Smart” Finds a Long Lost Copy of “Lover”
Art sent me a package of stuff which arrived today. One of the items was a promotional copy of the single, “Lover” with “Rock and Roll Game” as the flip side. What is particularly interesting is that this release had… Read More ›
MORE Silver Laughter LIVE – Cover Songs!
“This Boy” This selection was clipped from our Calgary Beatles Tribute. We only did parts of songs for the medley. This was one of songs I am most proud of performing. I think it is a superb rendition. Everyone… Read More ›
MORE Silver Laughter LIVE – Cover Songs!
“All My Loving” I know I already posted one version of this cover of The Beatles song, but I think this version is much better and more lively. It was recorded after the Beatles Tribute in Calgary on our last… Read More ›