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.
Kim Ludtke
So Tired… Tired of Waiting… Silver Laughter IRRMA Induction Concert
We keep waiting for IRRMA to release the 2014 Induction Concert series, but they either are very slow to do it, or just decided it was too expensive of an undertaking. Seems a shame since their sound has to be… Read More ›
Silver Laughter’s Kim Ludtke at Home
While looking for things to post, I found a photo of Kim Ludtke that somehow had been overlooked. I believe this was taken in his music room, probably by his wife, Nancy. That looks like the Gibson he played at… Read More ›
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 ›
Found Silver Laughter Members Jon and Kim Ludtke – High School Pictures
This photo of Jon is from the West High School yearbook in 1968. If memory serves, the one of Kim was taken around the time he graduated a few years later but was not the official yearbook photo.
Collector’s Item – 2014 Silver Laughter Guitar Pick
I had a bunch of these made up to give out at the IRRMA Hall of Fame induction, however, somewhere along the way, the little baggie I had them in disappeared. It’s not clear if they fell out of my… Read More ›
Silver Laughter and the IRRMA Concert
Today I was listening to the concert we did at the IRRMA Hall of Fame Ceremony back in August of 2014 which I happen to have on video. Thanks to Paul’s son-in-law the entire 25 minute set is in my… Read More ›
1975 Cavern Promo for Silver Laughter
This is the job we were playing when Ken approached us to take Mark’s place on lead guitar. Mark decided he didn’t want to travel anymore, and Ken, just off the road with Ivory Coast, was eager to get working… Read More ›
Another Club Flyer For Silver Laughter Venue, Scotty’s Place
Before I joined Silver Laughter, Jon and I were on the phone; he in Davenport and I in Pinewood Springs, CO. One of the clubs he told me about was Scotty’s Place in Wayne, NE. I was told what a… Read More ›
Silver Laughter – Early Photo
I am not sure how this photo was used or if it is part of a brochure on the band, but it looks like a promotional piece to me. In the top photo from left to right are: Steve Elliott,… Read More ›