I wanted to post a quick note about our manager, Art Stenstrom (or Art “Smart, or Gus Scamera). As I wrote here earlier this week he sent me a manila envelope with negatives and some memorabilia which I have been… Read More ›
Current News
Marin California Newspaper Releases Press Release – Silver Laughter IRRMA Induction
A press release was submitted to the local Marin County newspaper, The Marin Independent Journal, about the IRRMA induction. They used a portion of it to tie the story to local news. Read the entire article here. Mick Orton
You Did It – 20,000 Views
With the help from a couple of hits from Panama, Mexico, Canada and Costa Rica our viewership finally topped 20,000 views in less than 2 years! We are so pleased with all the interest in our music which was recorded… Read More ›
Where is Silver Laughter’s Steve Elliott Now?
Jon’s sister, Jonee posted some photos from a performance of The Acoustic Project featuring Silver Laughter graduate, Steve Elliott at the Cool Beanz Coffeehouse. Steve was also instrumental (pun intended) in starting the band, Hi-Fi, with Kim Ludtke. I know… Read More ›
Silver Laughter’s Mick Orton Has His New Hofner!!!
Here it is, folks, in all its glory! The new Hofner Ignition Violin Bass in a beautiful sunburst finish. I’ve looked it over and it is perfect, much brighter than the old one. And the pearl is white, not yellowed… Read More ›
Silver Laughter and the IRRMA Hall of Fame
Last year I joined IRRMA as a lifetime member. Just recently I received the items in the picture along with a couple other things like a window decal and a beverage holder. These gifts included a membership card, a lapel… Read More ›
Beware! There are Other Silver Laughters Out There!
This is a quick note about two other Silver Laughter instances I have found. One of them is on MySpace from someone in East Moline which has a picture of the cat from “Alice In Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll. He’s… Read More ›
Hearing Loss and Silver Laughter
I will speak for myself, but all those years of playing loud music has taken its toll on my hearing. Because I stood on the right side of the stage (from my perspective looking out at the audience) for most… Read More ›
It’s Settled – Mick Orton Will Play a New Hofner for the Silver Laughter IRRMA Induction!
Okay, okay. More about me. The rest of the guys have been offered an opportunity to post here, but so far have declined. To be more truthful, they have not responded. Here is the invoice from my most recent purchase;… Read More ›
Burlington AM Station KBUR Announces Silver Laughter’s Induction into IRRMA Hall of Fame
Headline: Local Man to Enter Iowa R&R Hall of Fame Article: The 2014 inductees into the Iowa Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame are being announced while the induction ceremony is scheduled for Labor Day weekend in northwest Iowa. Jenna Hardy Pedersen,… Read More ›