“Don’t Want To Lose” Click on the link above to hear this Silver Laughter original live from the Ranch & Company in Port Byron recorded in the summer of 1978. Ken Wiles wrote the song and sings lead. Jon, Paul… Read More ›
Month: June 2015
Page 1 of the December, 1978 Silver Laughter Newsletter
I am pretty sure this is the last newsletter we put out since Art was “fired” shortly after this (big mistake!) when Kim decided to come back. I think the pressure to keep the Beatles Tribute in order to continue… Read More ›
Before Silver Laughter There Was The Contents Are:
“Everyone’s Friend” Before Paul and Mick joined Silver Laughter, they were part of the band, The Contents Are:. This studio recording was done at Golden Voice in Pekin, IL around 1970 and was rescued by our friend, Wade Calvert. Written… Read More ›
1978 Silver Laughter Booking Schedule
Here is one of the last pieces of memorabilia I have from the “Carl Collection”. It looks like one of the schedules that Art would send us with all the confirmed bookings we had at the time it was created…. Read More ›
Help Us By Requesting The Silvers!
We need your help. Go to Request The Silvers! and help us get on TalentWatch. Tell them we have a video on YouTube. The link is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JpEo5AKn1Q.
LIVE Performance of “Turn It Down” by Silver Laughter from 1978
“Turn It Down” Click on the link above to hear this Silver Laughter original from the “Sailing On Fantasies” album. It was recorded at The Ranch & Company in Port Byron, IL back in 1978. The lineup on this tune… Read More ›
Silver Laughter Members, Jon Ludtke and Steve Elliott Play on HiFi Songs
Steve Elliott posted some new songs to his ReverbNation under the HiFi band page. Three of them (at least) feature Jon and Steve; “I Want You Tonight”, “Key To My Heart” and “Any Day”. Have a listen!
Page 4 of the August, 1978 Silver Laughter Newsletter
Page 4 was a shameless plug for our vinyl records and tapes.
Two Silver Laughter Members Play on The Contents Are: Original
“JTK” Click on the link above to hear Paul on drums and Mick on bass as they play on this original by The Contents Are:. It was written by Dave Neumann in tribute to his hero, James T. Kirk of… Read More ›
New Preamp for Recording The Silvers Music
I just ordered this preamp which is supposed to pop my bass and help with vocals which are being recorded through the TASCAM DP-03. Today I finished my vocals for a Tom Kelley – Mick Orton composition which dates back… Read More ›