It’s not clear if this simple contract was used by the band while with Art Stenstrom’s Entertainment Services Contract. Probably not. Once Silver Laughter went on the road, they had to join the union at which time union contracts were… Read More ›
Memorabilia
Page 1 of December 1977 Silver Laughter Newsletter
Back on March 12 I wrote about a friend, Shawna, who used to see us in Sioux Falls and found our website early this year. Well, here in the first page of the December 1977 newsletter Jon mentions her by… Read More ›
Another Silver Laughter Connection to Sneaky Feelin’
As I have written before, Silver Laughter influenced many other bands. As members left, they formed other groups, but the one common denominator was the original band, Silver Laughter, in which they had all participated. This photo shows two ex-members,… Read More ›
Last of the Silver Laughter Club Promotions – Spirit of St. Louis
Here is one last club advertisement which was printed by John Ludtke Sr. for our stint at the Spirit of St. Louis probably 1977 or so.
Page 4 of August 1977 Silver Laughter Newsletter
Page 4 was usually for our upcoming itinerary. This shows that in 1977 the Valhalla and Blue Moon Ballrooms as well as the Red Bull and Buccaneer Clubs were very popular haunts for us. Notice that they each show up… Read More ›
Silver Laughter Connection to Sunday Social
Manager, Art “Smart” Stenstrom, played bass in a blues/soul band called Sunday Social before becoming a talent manager. We first met him when he worked for Rick Geisler, but he later went out on his own as Entertainment Services Concept… Read More ›
Silly Sticker from Silver Laughter’s Past
This looks like another early promo piece to get name recognition. Can someone help me figure it out?
Silver Laughter Song List
There are some later tunes on the list (“Walk This Way” by Aerosmith, “Staying Alive” by the Bee Gees and “Let ’em In” by Wings) so I do believe it had to be while Ken and Paul were in the… Read More ›
Juke Box Request Card for Silver Laughter Song “Lover”
Here is one of the postcards Art would send out to club owners to get our singles heard on juke boxes in those establishments. This one happens to be for “Lover”.
1976 or 1977 Advertising Card for Silver Laughter at Spirit of St. Louis
I have talked a lot about this club in Mt. Joy, just north of Davenport, which had the big model of the famous Lindbergh plane hanging over the stage and dance floor. Yes, it is where I found out I… Read More ›