GROOVY NOODLES

THE ELM TREASON NEWSLETTER NO. 46

MARCH 4, 2022

The boys in the band.

PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP?

One of the reasons we do this newsletter is to be able to keep in touch with you – especially those who may or may not continue to frequent FACEBOOK (our main platform).

Frankly, if we could, we’d split Facebook. They have been unreasonably hard on so many of our friends and fans (and on us , too) for myriad reasons, throwing people into their social media gulag for all kinds of so-called “infractions.”

Hell, we have to jump through ridiculous hoops just to be able to send our weekly newsletter links to many of you via Facebook Messenger.

They’ve also SEVERLY cut back on the organic reach of the posts we create. We get messages all the time from folks saying they don’t see our posts anymore. Thus, we have to “sponsor” them (Pay for them to be seen with out-of-pocket green).

That costs a ton of money after a while just to stay in touch with people who DO want to hear from us in their newsfeeds.

The fact is, the vast majority of our fan base is on Facebook and abandoning the platform would be death for us at the moment.

We probably will… at some point… eventually… once we grow our email and contact list sufficiently.

However, one thing we’ve been thinking of doing in the meantime is creating a PRIVATE Facebook group.

 Facebook has far less restrictions and are far less involved in private Facebook groups. Only people who want to be there will be a part of it… and those who join will get to see all our posts. 

As it is now, it is impossible to keep up with all the comments on our regular page. Sure, in theory, it’s a great problem to have, but the vast majority aren’t deeply engaged.

With a Facebook group, we would be able to share more personal, behind-the-scenes stuff, be able to interact more, be able to make sure that those who WANT to see our stuff will, and (hopefully) be far more interactive.

If we do this (and there is a strong possibility we will very soon), we will still keep our regular Facebook page active  – a kind of “general” Elm Treason meeting spot… It’s how most people discover us. And when new people see a page with daily posts and an abundance of reactions, it helps build the image of trust and legitimacy….  but the private group we want to create will, we hope, be closer and more engaged.

If you have any thoughts, we’d love to hear them. If not, that’s cool, too.

Just wanted to keep you in on the loop. Rock onward!

 

Pictures We Love

Keith, James and John. A blast!

John and Chuck. It be GOODE, baby!

Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix at Monterey.

Any time Sammy Davis and Elvis are in the same shot, it’s a good day.

Your Input: Least Fave By Most Fave

Here’s a fun one that we save for the newsletter, because on the general Facebook page, people will tend to get combative. LOL.

Here, we just have a bit of fun with it.

Think of your favorite band or artist.

What is your LEAST favorite song by him, her or them?

Be honest! No judgments. No kickback.

Hmmmmm….. (Wonder what Andy’s least favorite Beatles song is? Or what Bobby’s least favorite Rush is…)

Hit that comments section! 

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Lisa Mote

The least favorite song by one of my two favorite groups (The Cars) is “Moving in Stereo.” Just never could get into that. I’d also like to say how much I love the newsletter. I haven’t been on site lately, life happens and not always good, but I am slipping back online. Take care and play on.

Bill Boys

The only thing I have to say about the private Facebook page is that I would like to be a part of that please. My least favorite Beatles song is Yellow Submarine. I don’t hate it, but I would never put it on a playlist to listen to.

Laura

I’m a die-hard Zep fan. But Stairway to Heaven is over-played and frankly not one of their best.

Joe Hrozencik

Y’all know my favorite is Zeppelin. South bound Suarez,one of my least favorite songs. A whistle?!?! Hangman. Too depressing!!!

Ted Koch

I love this weekly newsletter… It is fun and amusing…and a great idea in brand marketing… The last 3 weeks have had fb issues… A private group is good… I have one… No issues… But I’m also old… And the younger talent… Is so well versed on social media etc…

Chuck Wiser

The final tune on Pink Floyd’s Endless River. Great instrumental album until then, and it’s ruined in my opinion

Carolyn Frances Munson

Dang it! You are more than 5 stars!!! I always hit wrong thingy! Stevie Nicks Bella Donna drove me nuts back in the day. Also Stand Back. She’s my fave though!!! I love the private group idea. Have great weekend!

Vincent Peteroy

RUSH – Tai Shan
Hold your Fire

BOBBY STEEL

My least favorite song by RUSH (drumroll ……)

Test for Echo!

That song and me just never hit it off. Not sure why.
oh well. it happens.

Shirl

Cant say i really have a least favourite song, they all seemto have their place, i guess some have less thought put into them than others. A private page sounds good and bring community closer together with interaction on banter, could do a hang out session on Twitch with regular subscribers which brings in a few dollars every month, chat and create music with fans once a month for an hour or two. What ever you guys decide on we are 110 percent behind you.
Love the news letters too.

Michael

I can’t stomach is the Beatles hey it’s your birthday.it’s too commercial.

Katie

Hey, I don’t always respond or join the discussion, but I always look forward to your posts and would happily join a private group. Love the newsletters! Love Simon and Garfunkel. Least favorite is Cecilia – overplayed back in the day. Still have trouble listening to it.

Lisa

Tom Sawyer was my least favorite song by Rush. I never understood the draw. Besides the triple drum roll, the song was so simple. Maybe it’s because it was overplayed on the radio.., That triple drumroll though…. The idea of a private group on Facebook is a good one. I would happily join.

Shelley Stewart

I love love love the idea of a private FB group! Very cool to send pics music links and interacted with others that are very engaged with you and the band. I wouldn’t have to add to your social media clutter with private messages pictures and such lol besides every time I post on your FB page some widower from Syria tries to become my friend🙄

The song remains the same remains my least favourite zeppelin tune!

Paul F. ILLIG

Least favorite Beatle’s tune (?) is “Number 9” on the White Album. Everything else they did is musical genius. Maybe this is too but I’m not smart enough to “get it”. If you do eventually do a private Facebook page count me in! I love you guys and everything you do. I’m a fan for life (and hopefully that’s a long time!)

Vic rector

Would love an elm treason Facebook group

Mark Caro

My LEAST favorite Beatles song is a toss up between Dizzy Miss Lizzy and You like me too much.

Birthdays This Past Week

Birthdays we didn’t mention on our Facebook page.

Sock it to him! Mitch Ryder turned 77 on Saturday.

The legendary Harry Belafonye celebrated birthday number 95 this past Tuesday.

Cindy Wilson of the B52s turned 65 on Wednesday.

Michael Bolton had his 69th birthday on Saturday.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

Always loved this pic of Bobby outside a gig in Phillipsburg, NJ. – June 2014

Always, in studio, during sessions for the album that never was (the original, electric DAYS OF REACTION) – February 2013

14 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK

Canadian blues rocker Jeff Healey dies of cancer at age 41.

39 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK

The first CD players are released in America.

41 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK

U2 begin their first major tour of the US in Washington, DC

51 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK

Janis Joplin’s album Pearl hits #1 in the US, three months after her death. It stays there nine weeks.

53 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK

Jim Morrison is arrested on stage at a Miami show after allegedly exposing himself to the audience.

55 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK

The Jeff Beck Group, with an unknown vocalist named Rod Stewart, make their live performance debut in London.

81 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK

The world’s first commercial FM radio station, Nashville’s W47NV, begins broadcasting.

DID YOU KNOW…

Nifty little rock n roll nugget.

ONE MORE FUNNY

We need to issue a can of Febreze with these kind of stinkers.

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