Upon our arrival in Arnolds Park, about the only thing we were sure we had to do was the inductee orientation which took place at 10:30 in the Hedberg Theater in the Maritime Museum across the street from the IRRMA… Read More ›
Mark Zaputil
Talent Spectacular ’75 Brochure Features Silver Laughter
Yesterday a flat showed up from Art Stenstrom. It was a surprise to open it and find several pages he had put through the copier to send to me. They were of the 1975 brochure for the Talent Spectacular ’75 put… Read More ›
Silver Laughter Memorabilia for IRRMA Induction
[Note: Kim brought early photos which included members Steve Elliott, Denny Walton and John Carstensen, but the JPG copies in my possession were not of high enough quality to reproduce.] Besides the programs, banners and t-shirts that IRRMA was selling… Read More ›
Did I Mention the IRRMA Auctions?
In between each act, the IRRMA board members auctioned off various items to help fund the IRRMA organization. Remember, none of their money comes from the state. It is all from private donations and what they make from having these… Read More ›
Another IRRMA Event – Silver Laughter Attends Autograph Session
Right after the induction ceremony we were taken by bus back to the Pavilion where they had tables set up in a LONG horseshoe. Band members sat on one side and the public walked around the U having groups sign… Read More ›
More Concert Photos from Silver Laughter’s 2014 Induction to IRRMA Hall of Fame
Before I go on, I wanted to say how fortunate I felt to be in the company of my old mates playing music again. It is my wish that we could record at least one more time if not more…. Read More ›
UPDATED 9/13/14 – Blast from the Silver Laughter Past
Here is a shot I grabbed from the slideshow they used at the IRRMA induction ceremony. Though I don’t remember the venue, I do remember the matching white leisure suits which black dickies which look like turtle neck sweaters but… Read More ›
2014 Silver Laughter Photo in Front of IRRMA Roof Garden
Here are four of the five Silver Laughter members who were there to receive our accolades and play for the crowd. Mark hadn’t arrived yet. From left: Mick Orton, Jon Ludtke, Kim Ludtke and Paul Staack. Behind us is the… Read More ›
Silver Laughter Performs Revolution at IRRMA Concert 2014
This shows the boys still have it. Mark plays the intro (which was cut off) and lead guitar solo while Jon sings lead, Mick and Paul sing backups and Kim strums along! It was very well received and got us… Read More ›
More Photos of Silver Laughter 2014 – Meet and Greet
Here are a couple of photos from the “private” meet and greet which spilled over into the “public” one. There were so many inductees that it took almost 2 hours to get everyone recognized. The first photo is of us… Read More ›