What started this whole ball rolling is the article my daughter found on the Internet by Eric Abrahamsen back in October of 2012; about a year ago. He’s the one who encouraged me to start the website. So we need… Read More ›
Handle With Care
Acid Archives Review of Silver Laughter’s “Handle With Care” From 2006
For some reason I never thought to look for the book, “Acid Archives”, which had been mentioned by some of the Silver Laughter reviewers; that is, until last week. I ordered a copy I found online and will impart those… Read More ›
Another Blogger Contacts Me About Silver Laughter and The Contents Are:
Hey, Mick, I ran into your contact info listed on a blog while looking for more information on Silver Laughter. My name is Jeremy Cargill and I’m an Assistant Editor/Contributor for a magazine called Ugly Things that’s been in print… Read More ›
Silver Laughter – “Handle With Care” – Lyrics to “Whiskey Heaven”
This song was written before I joined Silver Laughter, but Jon and I decided to adopt the Lennon-McCartney writing style by putting both of our names on all the tunes he and I wrote.
One of The Things We Did For Fun… Silver Laughter’s Quality Time Off
I remember a week in Sioux Falls SD. We had gotten into town early because it was easier than returning to the Quad cities then turning around and coming back west. Well, Jon and his bro Kim shared one room,… Read More ›
New Contact of Bill Knight, the Prairie Sun Reviewer of Silver Laughter’s “Sailing On Fantasies”
It occurred to me that the fellow who wrote the Prairie Sun review of “Sailing On Fantasies” may still be writing. Though his weekly newspaper, The Prairie Sun, out of Peoria, Illinois is no longer being published, I decided to… Read More ›
Another Shameless Plug For A Silver Laughter Nomination!
As I have said before, the deadline to nominate Silver Laughter is September 15 for the 2014 inductees into the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Please take a moment if you haven’t done so already and give us… Read More ›
Art “Smart” Pitches Silver Laughter’s “Grey, Cloudy Skies” As Southwest Anthem
Here is an interesting tidbit. Like I have said before, our manager, Art “Smart” Stenstrom, was always looking for a way to promote our band. Back in the late 70’s, not a lot of rock bands were doing music for… Read More ›
Time Is Running Out To Nominate Silver Laughter to the IRRMA Hall of Fame!
UPDATED LINK!!! – I was reminded that the deadline to nominate bands for the 2014 induction to the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is SEPTEMBER 15! If you haven’t already, please go up to their site using this… Read More ›
Will Chinese Fortune Cookies Come True for Silver Laughter?
When it comes to fortune cookies one has to take it with a grain of salt (or maybe soy sauce). However, since February I have been getting interesting tidbits from my local Jennie Low’s Chinese Restaurant! Now to be sure,… Read More ›