Here is a photo of Janis and me on the shore of Lake Okoboji. We were killing time in between several of the IRRMA events which lasted all weekend. We managed to get a few minutes to walk the levee,… Read More ›
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Past TODD Beat Group Member Visits Silver Laughter in Okoboji
It was great seeing Tom Kelley, former member of the TODD Beat Group, and his wife, Michelle. During the public meet and greet, I saw them come in. However, we had already been onstage and had given our brief presentation…. Read More ›
Jonny Silver With His Rickenbacker 12 String!
Here is a shot Janis took during the concert on August 31, 2014 at IRRMA’s Roof Garden pavilion. I am not sure which song we were performing at the time, but Jon is singing while playing his Rickenbacker 12 string…. Read More ›
Silver Laughter’s Sound Check in Okoboji
Just a quick note this morning to suggest people who visit this site to go to Mark Zaputil’s Facebook page to see more photos his wife Jean took while we were in Okoboji and Arnolds Park for the IRRMA induction…. Read More ›
“Angela” Performed Live in 2014 by Silver Laughter for IRRMA Induction Concert
This song was not well mixed vocally by the sound crew. I know they had a lot of groups to deal with, but this is an easy 3-4 part harmony that would have been easily balanced had we had our… Read More ›
Silver Laughter Performs “She Loves You” for IRRMA Induction Concert
Despite the little voice cracks, this selection was done very well by Silver Laughter and well received by the audience! Mick Orton
Silver Laughter’s Mick Orton Plays for the IRRMA Hall of Fame Induction Concert
Jean Zaputil, Mark’s wife, took this photo of me onstage during the concert performance in the Roof Garden which was very well attended! I am proud of my new Hofner bass which stayed in tune like a champ. However, it… Read More ›
Silver Laughter Backstage at IRRMA R&R Hall of Fame Concert
Could there be a third album in our future? We have enough material to compile a great one! This photo was taken by Mark Zaputil’s wife, Jean, in a backstage moment as we got ready while listening to the heavy… Read More ›
Silver Laughter in front of IRRMA Headquarters
It was our first day together outside the IRRMA Headquarters and Pavilion. Janis took this shot from across the street catching us in a candid moment. Mick Orton
Silver Laughter Letter to the Editor in Sioux Falls Argus Leader
On March 26, my letter to the editor of the Sioux Falls Argus Leader regarding our induction into the Iowa R&R Hall of Fame was published. The following day our website had over 500 hits in one day, an all… Read More ›