GROOVY NOODLES
THE ELM TREASON NEWSLETTER NUMBER 135
MARCH 15, 2024
TREASON NOODLES
– Our private FACEBOOK GROUP “The UPTOWN Q” has surpassed 400 members! VERY VERY COOL. Of course, Facebook (in their infinite wisdom) only distributes our content to maybe 20% of those members, but that’s another story…
OTHER NOODLES
– Bon Jovi will release their new album “Forever” on June 7th. It will be the group’s 16th studio record and their first in four years.
– Lou Gramm, former lead singer for Foreigner, says that he will retire from performing at the end of this year.
– Neil Young has decided to return his catalog to Spotify. Grudgingly.
– Slash will support his new blues covers album “Orgy of the Damned” with this summer’s inaugural “S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival,” bringing a slew of rock and blues artists along for the ride. Artists include Warren Haynes, Samantha Fish, Eric Gales, ZZ Ward, Larkin Poe and Jackie Venson.
– The Black Crowes have a new album called “Happiness Bastards,” out today.
– Eric Carmen, lead singer of Raspberries before finding greater commercial success as a solo star, died this week at age 74.
– John Fogerty has announced new summer dates for his “Celebration Tour,” which features opening support from George Thorogood & the Destroyers. The dates start on June 2 in Simpsonville, South Carolina.
– 10cc’s “Ultimate, Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour” will bring the band to America for the first time in more than 30 years. The first date in July 24th in Montclair, New Jersey.
– Weezer will commemorate the 30th anniversary of their self-titled debut album — colloquially known as the Blue Album — by playing the LP in full on their upcoming “Voyage to the Blue Planet” tour. The tour begins on September 4th in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
– A concert honoring the late Jimmy Buffett will take place in Los Angeles on April 11, featuring performances by Paul McCartney, Eagles, Jon Bon Jovi, Sheryl Crow, Jackson Browne and many more.
– Sting has announced the “Sting 3.0” tour, which will put him on the road in North America this fall.
– Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top kicked off the second leg of their co-headlining “Sharp Dressed Simple Man” tour last Friday at Savannah, Georgia’s Enmarket Arena.
– Elvis Costello and Daryl Hall will hit the road together this summer, performing across North America. The shows begin on June 2 in Troutdale, Oregon.
Your Answer Is…
Hi, Treasonites!
Remember when you were told “If you can’t say something nice about someone, don’t say anything at all?”
We’re not sure that’s ALWAYS the best advice… but let’s go with that for this week’s “Your Answer Is…”
You’re being paid BIG MONEY to write an ad for this guitar. It’s GOT to be positive. It’s GOT to be nice. It has to be as “sunshine and lollipops” as possible.
So, someone says to you: “Say something nice about this guitar!”
You say::
Another Year Gone
Birthdays over the past week…
U2 bassist Adam Clayton turned 64 on Wednesday
Happy 61st birthday to Jeff Ament, bassist and co-founder of Pearl Jam
Lyricist, singer, songwriter, and painter Carole Bayer Sager had her 80th birthday last Friday
Last Saturday, guitar legend Robin Trower was 79.
Music producer Quincy Jones celebrated birthday number 91 on Thursday
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka had his 85th birthday on Wednesday
Micky Dolenz, drummer and vocalist for the Monkees, turned 79 last Friday
Steve Harris, primary songwriter, bassist and founder of Iron Maiden, had his 68th birthday on Tuesday
Liza Minelli had birthday number 78 on Tuesday
On Tuesday, singer-songwriter James Taylor was 76
Turning 41 last Sunday was singer Carrie Underwood
On Sunday, Tom Scholz, founder of Boston, celebrated his 77th birthday
NOTABLE RELEASES IN HISTORY
This week, through the years…
1987 – U2 – THE JOSHUA TREE
1994 – SOUNDGARDEN – SUPERUNKNOWN
1994 – NINE INCH NAILS – THE DOWNWARD SPIRAL
ELM TREASON SONG OF THE WEEK
EYE TO EYE
This song is from our fourth studio album “THE VOICE OF TREASON.” This song has a bit of everything. Classical piano. A heavy-metal soul. A smooth, deep groove. A tight bass line. A guitar solo to blow the enamel off your teeth. And some tasty harmonies. ALL IN ONE SONG!
DIG IN! Commit an act of treason.
ROCK STARS WHO HAVE WON OSCARS
With the Oscars behind us for another year, we thought it’d be cool to check out some music stars who have won the coveted statue in the past.
We’ve shared eight winners here.
There are others, of course.
If you want to add someone we’ve neglected to the list, please hit that comments section!
Phil Collins for the film “TARZAN” (the song “You’ll Be in My Heart”)
Stevie Wonder for the film “Woman in Red) (the song “I Just Called to Say I Love You”)
Elton John (along with Tim Rice) for the film “THE LION KING” (“Can You Feel the Love Tonight”)
Bruce Springsteen for the film “PHILADELPHIA” (pictured here with Whitney Houston) (the song “Streets of Philadelphia”)
Cher for the film “Moonstruck”) (best actress)
Prince for the film “PURPLE RAIN” (best original song score)
Bob Dylan for the film “WONDER BOYS” (the song “Things Have Changed”)
Annie Lennox for the film “Return of the King”) (the song “Into the West”)
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Andy and Bobby jammin’ among the Texas sunflowers – July 4, 2021
VIDEO OF THE WEEK
Finally! PLUGGED IN TREASON!
Latest installment! Finally! Time to hear some ELECTRIC Elm Treason! Going WAY back… dig some PLUGGED-IN TREASON!
Our latest music video
“Lock and Load” with the second single from our latest album “WITHOUT A TRIBE.”
4 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
An appellate court upholds a 2016 ruling that Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway To Heaven” did not infringe on the Spirit song “Taurus,” bringing an end to the lawsuit that was filed in 2014. The court also overturns the “inverse ratio rule,” which sets a lower standard for infringement based on how much access a defendant had to a song.
17 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
Boston lead singer Brad Delp commits suicide at age 55.
31 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
Beavis and Butt-Head, a show about two animated idiots who watch MTV, debuts on MTV.
34 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
At The Central in Seattle, Mother Love Bone play their last show, as their lead singer Andrew Wood dies of a heroin overdose 10 days later. Jeff Ament and Stone Gossard from the band form Pearl Jam later that year.
36 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
Andy Gibb, whose three older brothers are the Bee Gees, dies of heart failure at age 30. Gibb had three #1 hits in the late ’70s, including “I Just Want To Be Your Everything.”
49 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
The Rocky Horror Show, which started in London in 1973, opens on Broadway at the Belasco Theatre with Meat Loaf playing both Eddie and Dr. Scott. It’s later made into a movie with Meat Loaf reprising his role as the motorcycle-riding Eddie.
56 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
Promoter Bill Graham’s East Coast version of the Fillmore, his legendary San Francisco rock ballroom, opens in the East Village section of New York City. Dubbed, appropriately enough, the Fillmore East, its first show features Big Brother & the Holding Company, Albert King, and Tim Buckley.
59 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
Eric Clapton, concerned that the band is becoming too commercial, leaves The Yardbirds. His replacement is Jeff Beck.
60 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
Billboard magazine reports that Beatles records make up 60% of all singles sold.
ELM TREASON’S LATEST ALBUM
Our latest record WITHOUT A TRIBE is getting some seriously awesome feedback from everywhere. We are STOKED! It is, we believe, our best work to date… and now it can be yours on CD, vinyl or digital formats. CLICK HERE to bring your copy home.
THE FIRST VIDEO FROM “WITHOUT A TRIBE”
We now have TWO music videos from our new album “WITHOUT A TRIBE.” Here is the first one, “UP TO ME.”
Elton Knows
Not Seeing The Problem Here
Yup. Covers it!
Truth
Good Luck With That
Confucius Knew
Still does!
Seriously Heartbreaking
Been There. Done That.
How’s the Plumbing?
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Your not very pretty but your cute.
Hey, wait a minute…
Are we talking about this guitar or me? (Andy)
I see you’ve met Pete Townshend and Jimi Hendrix. Did you have a good time??
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That was well done.
Fretboard looks good. Pickups are probably ok. I know a guy who might could help.
Pointing out the positives!
That’s the way.
Nice.
Very Shiny Finish. I don`t see one smudge or fingerprint.
That will definitely play well in the ad, Rick.
It has potential
Just imagine what could be…
This would be the starter Home of guitars!
Once played by Pete Townsend. Just needs some TLC from a DIYer.
“ Take this guitar home, for Pete’s sake!”
A great donation to the kid’s school!
Selflessness!
I (Andy) like it!
Eye to Eye very dope! Very bluesy! Not quite relaxing, but some synergy.
Always focus on the High Points!
Fixer upper! Great project guitar. Road worn Les Paul has lots of character.
Invest a little TLC… And this baby will be your best friend.
Looks like you had a little Fender bender. But, don’t worry, a little Elmers and a little solder and you’ll be up and shredding in no time!
And just in case… There’s an extra tube of gorilla glue in the back…
You never know…
Yes, I’ve had a bad day, but you should see the other guy!
!!~~
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Outstanding.
It’s not a bass! 😀
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I (Andy) can’t even begin to quantify how much I love your comment.
It’s got a good personality.
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Sounds like The run up to about 200 blind dates I (Andy) had back in the day.
Every picture has a story, but this one has a book full of stories
Divided into comprehensive chapters…
It held up great through some difficult times. It was great at shredding.
Initially, it shredded.
And then it got shredded.
It walked the walk.
I’m sure the guitar was enjoyed by many people.
“… and now you can be one of those to enjoy it!”
“This was owned by the spinster Smtih, who only brought it out on Sunday and played on the porch. Listen to that sustain?? It can be yours!!!
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“ We will even throw in the cushion we sat on when banging on this baby on the porch.”
This was once a beautiful guitar that made some good rock and roll and with a bit of TLC it could be just the perfect tool for all them great pick-up lines to get them cute chickee babes falling at your feet, so don’t delay it could be yours’s for the bargain price of a good old hoochie coochie
Now that is a fantastic angle!
Not only do you get a guitar with lots of character and history, but you may be able to attract the Ladies with it.
Outstanding.
Now that is effective advertising!
Don’t worry the guitar will be beautiful again, The owner named it Christine.
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I (Andy) genuinely chuckled out loud on that one.
“ Sure, it’s a little road rough…
But this guitar… THIS GUITAR, slept with the Eagles and Paul McCartney!! 😅😅🎵
Excellent, April!
Named dropping.
Love it. Very well played.
Fits nicely in the case
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Sensational.
100% truth in advertising.
..also “Eye to Eye” is a cool song….thanks for posting here…something great to listen too while checking out the news letter!
Oscar winners…don’t forget The Beatles and Eminem.
So pleased you were able to hit the play button on this week’s e-zine tune!
One of the songs we are most proud of, to be sure.
Pieced together from different fragments Of unfinished bits of music.
It’s got a very different feel than other songs on that album.
Yes… The Beatles won an Oscar for let it be…
Eminem won an Oscar for his flick.
Appreciate you pointing those out.
It has character
That front pickup mounting is rock solid, and we have proof!!! LOL!!!
When you regret not paying for the extra plane seat.
A guitar you can put together just the way you want!