GROOVY NOODLES
THE ELM TREASON NEWSLETTER NUMBER 106
JUNE 16, 2023
THE “WITHOUT A TRIBE” COUNTDOWN
– The PRE-ORDER countdown clock for ELM TREASON‘s new album “WITHOUT A TRIBE” is on!
If you plan on pre-ordering YOUR copy of “WITHOUT A TRIBE” through this newsletter, here’s how it will go…
Simply, next week’s newsletter will have the link you need to secure your exclusive access to our new record. Just sit back and wait for the email to arrive announcing the arrival of your weekly GROOVY NOODLES newsletter like normal.
Next week, Friday, June 23rd.
This newsletter is delivered at 9:40AM LOCAL TIME every Friday… That means, much like each time zone in the world celebrates the arrival of the New Year when their OWN clock strikes midnight, that’s how this will work. When the newsletter is delivered to your email in your time zone at 9:40AM, your access to the pre-order is official!
The above countdown clock is ticking the way the moments until the first delivery to the earliest time zone on our subscription list: NEW ZEALAND.
You can, however, pre-order your copy of the album earlier in two different ways.
If you are a member of the ELM TREASON mailing list, you will receive an email at 9:40AM LOCALLY (your time, wherever you are) this coming Monday, June 19th announcing the opening of pre-sales.
Or if you are a member of the ELM TREASON Facebook Group “The Uptown Q,” there will be a post that hits the group at 9:40AM EDT (New York time).
If you missed it, here is a link to a more detailed explanation of how the PRE-ORDER will work:
OTHER NOODLES
– Duff McKagan, from Guns N Roses, has announced his third solo album, “Lighthouse,” which he’ll release on October 20. The new LP is available to preorder now in various formats.
– Alice Cooper will release a new album titled “Road” on August 25. He’s previewing it with a new song, “I’m Alice.” The 13-song set is available to preorder now on Cooper’s website in a variety of formats.
– Stevie Nicks has announced an extensive box set collection titled “Complete Studio Albums & Rarities” that’s set for release on July 28. The collection, which will be available on 10 CDs, in digital formats and a limited-edition 16-LP version.
– Envy of None, the experimental rock project featuring former Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson, has released an animated lyric video for its new song “That Was Then.” The track is taken from Envy of None’s new five-track EP, “That Was Then, This Is Now,” which is now available.
– A final Beatles record has been completed with the help of artificial intelligence, according to Paul McCartney. The as-yet-unnamed track was built from a John Lennon demo tape. “We just finished it up, it will be released this year,” McCartney told the BBC.
– Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme revealed that he was diagnosed with cancer last year, but he has since undergone a successful operation to have it removed.
– Bill Wyman has reportedly reunited with the Rolling Stones in the studio, performing on one track for a new album described as a tribute to drummer Charlie Watts.
– Nancy Wilson said that Heart is working on new songs together, seven years after they released their most recent studio album.
YOU SAY:
Which Logo is Best?
Hello Treasonites!
We are coming up with a new logo for “GROOVY NOODLES.” This will be the logo of the newsletter as well as some new merch we are creating.
It’s a cool little phrase that was originally one of Andy’s sayings that would come out when something was cool or good or was met with his approval.
“Hey, I think we should have a piano solo here.”
“Cool. Groovy Noodles.”
Even if people don’t know about our newsletter (which is just about the entirety of Planet Earth), it’s still a cool little ditty to throw on a t-shirt, for example. Why not, right?
So, we’ve got two logos. We dig ’em both. But we’d love your input.
Bobby or Andy (or maybe both) come up to you and ask, “Which logo do you like more?”
You say……
Another Year Gone
Some birthdays we did not mention on our Facebook page…
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard was 74 last Sunday
Turning 58 last Saturday was Pixies guitarist Joey Santiago
Celebrating his 62nd birthday on Wednesday was Boy George, lead singer of Culture Club
Rod Argent, keyboardist for The Zombies, founder of Argent, was 78 on Wednesday
Happy 59th birthday to Jimmy Chamberlin, drummer for The Smashing Pumpkins. (Last Saturday)
Russell Hitchcock of Air Supply had birthday number 74 on Thursday
Donnie Van Zant, guitarist and vocalist for .38 Special, turned 71 last Sunday
Last Sunday, Graham Russell, singer and guitarist of Air Supply, celebrated his 73rd birthday
Unique? Eccentric? Wild? Or Just Plain Ugly?
Yes, the line is fine… maybe TOO fine. But there is one between individualistic and horrific… right?
What do you think of these axes?
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Artistic differences, Summer 2022
AN UPSIDE DOWN RED ZERO WITH A BACKWARDS BLUE EIGHT INSIDE OF IT… BECAUSE WHY NOT?
6 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
Gene Simmons of Kiss files a trademark application for the devil horns hand gesture, which he claims he invented in 1974
7 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
Jimmy Page takes the stand in a trial where he is accused of stealing part of the song “Taurus” for the intro to “Stairway To Heaven.” Led Zeppelin played on the same bills with the band Spirit, who performed “Taurus” in their sets, but Page says he never heard that song before writing “Stairway.” The jury rules in favor of Led Zeppelin
16 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
Canada issues postage stamps honoring Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitchell, Anne Murray and Paul Anka
18 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
After a five-month trial, Michael Jackson is cleared of all charges of child molestation
21 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
American Idol premieres on the FOX network
21 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones is knighted by Queen Elizabeth II
47 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
Paul McCartney and Wings set a new indoor concert attendance record of 67,100 at the newly-opened Kingdome in Seattle
56 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
California’s Magic Mountain Music Festival, considered the first rock music festival, features Jefferson Airplane, The Doors and The Byrds – the crowd of 15,000 is dwarfed by the 200,000 at the Monterey Pop Festival the following weekend.
57 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
Janis Joplin makes her singing debut with Big Brother & the Holding Company at San Francisco’s Avalon Ballroom
57 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
Deeming its “butcher cover” in poor taste, Capitol Records recalls the new Beatles album, Yesterday and Today, which is scheduled for release the next day and has already been sent to stores
B.B. knew
Solid Advice
Maybe Some Counseling?
Yes
Generation Gap
Spot On
Yet another funny…
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Love logo number 2 and very excited for new album release
Logo 2 is more “open” than logo 1…but not as focused as number 1 … It’s SO HARD for us to choose. But your input is a HUGE help, Shirley.
Truly it is.
Thanks much.
And it’s so cool that you’re as excited about the new record as we are. Can’t wait for you to hear it!
#2. Looking forward to the new album!
Hey Cliff!
Really appreciate your enthusiasm for the new record. We’re pumped up about it, too!
Thanks for your vote!
Logo #2
This vote is SO CLOSE. Thanks a million for taking the time to voice your opinion!
Rock on!
I like #1. #2 gives me Costa Vida vibes. Haha
LOVE your reason. It’s always great when people give reasons for their picks.
Thank you so much, Trena!
#2. I like the different colors
Appreciate your vote, Rich. It really helps!
#1 seems more focused and together
Hi Ira! Thanks much for your vote!
You’re the second one to use the word “focused” when it comes to LOGO 1.
Outstanding.
#2 – seems groovier.
Cool reason, Katie… and after all, isn’t the point to be groovy?
THANKS A TON!
2 for me. Can’t wait until Monday
CANNOT wait until Monday either. We’re like little kids with this new album release!
Thanks for your vote, Kim!
#2
Great to hear from you, Michael! Thank you much!
To be honest, neither.
I think the design should be Groovier and Noodle-ier lol
I think a bowl, with noodles being picked up/out that are in music-inspired shapes (treble & bass clef, notes, instrument shapes) would be Perfect!
Fair enough!
I (Andy) LOVE your answer. 🙂
#1….#2 makes me feel hungry!
And it looks too food related…..
Sorry guys x
HAHAHA! We love when people give their explanations why they prefer one over the other..
But it’s sometimes more fun to hear why one isn’t as good as the other…or why someone prefers one LESS than another.
Awesome!
Thank you, Penny!
Number 2 gets my vote Andy. It’s bigger and broader.
Thanks, Gary! And I (Andy) appreciate you telling why you dig NUMBER 2 more. 🙂
Logo 1
Can’t thank you enough, Vic! THANKS!
1
Thank you, Bill. Tremendously. Your input helps immeasurably.
Number one…
Excellent. HUGE THANKS, Vinny!
I really like #2.
Outstanding, Bob. We thank you for your input!
#1 but I can your dilemma they are both good.
It IS a tough one, to be sure. Thanks, Barb! Appreciate your vote!
#1 for me. Thanks guys.
Thank you, Daniel. VERY MUCH!
I like number 2 but I would like to see Groovy Noodles a different color like a nice blue or purple. The repetition of the green from right about is unpleasant to my eyes. Just a thought
REALLY appreciate that input, Shelley! AWESOME! Thank you.
Number 1. Agree it seems more focused, and more active. Like it better. Number 2. Seems cool and laid back, and advertising ramen.
I (Andy) like that description, Janet. More FOCUSED! Very cool.
I like the look of #1 but 2 immediately stuck out🫤
Awesome of you to comment here. Thanks, Michael!
I like #2 better 👍
Thank you, Nisha!
I like #1 it’s kind of simple and looks more like a album, but #2 caught my eye more
#1 does kind of look like a vinyl record. Good eye. Hadn’t thought of that aspect before. Good call.
I would say #1. #2 seems a bit busy for me.
Outstanding, brother. Thanks for participating!
I like 1
Dig it, Jody! So appreciate you voting!
Number 2 gets my noodles going it reminds me of our national colors during any international sporting events the green and gold….Go Aussie’s go..
LOVE LOVE LOVE your reason. VERY cool.
Thanks, Ellen!
Definitely like #2
There has a late surge of NUMBER 2 votes! Thanks, Amy!
I like #2
Thanks so much, Lisa!