GROOVY NOODLES

THE ELM TREASON NEWSLETTER NO. 8

JUNE 11, 2021

A few personal notes…

– Today is Bobby’s eldest son’s 13th birthday. Aaron now enters his teenage years! (World, beware…)

– On Wednesday, Andy’s youngest daughter, Chantelle, was married to Michael Ribisi. (Andy says, “I could have sworn we just took her home from the hospital.”) Mike and Chantelle have known each other since they were teens. They were made for each other.

The Hatchets!

Okay, okay… the album covers of the first two ELM TREASON albums (“Days of Reaction” and “Acoustic Treason“)  have hatchets on them. What gives?? Why??

—> ALL IS EXPLAINED HERE <—

Your Input: What do you think?

So, here’s the deal….

We have decided that the live performances we recorded at the end of March will be made in an album as well as a video. The material is being mixed now.

We have 16 songs.

Now, we’re not famous or established enough to just presume that we can put out a double album and people will buy it. (nor are we that arrogant).

But we are really proud of what we did and would love to put it out in some way. 

We may be able to fit the complete set on a single CD, but on vinyl, it will DEFINITELY need to be a double album package. 

Maybe we should put create a “standard length” album based on the “best” performances and then use the complete set for the video version?

What do you think? What would be most enticing to you? 

 

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Lionel

No arrogance here as far as I’m concerned… Just really good material… As for me I’m quite keen to hear that stuff live, I think live material has a kind of spontaneity that would probably be fiddled with in a studio… Looking forward to your videos…I always enjoy those immensely…Rock on guys!

Bobby

Live performances do have a kind of spontaneity; that’s a great point- and you can’t leave spontaneity up to chance. 🙂 We’ve gotta get it out there. I enjoy videos myself. Thanks for the input, Llonel!

Rick

Andy, I like the live unplugged myself, the glitches and subtle mis-picks make for a special once in a lifetime experience. I (as you probably know) don’t play the same song exactly the same twice, which makes each performance that much more special!

Kris

I would say just put it on one cd if u can. I like the idea of vinyl but the more songs the better in my opinion.

Bobby

The more songs the better….who can argue with that? Thank you for the suggestion Kris.

Debra

Guys I LOVE IT❤❤❤ FIND IT VERY INTRIGUING

Bobby

Thanks so much Debra. It IS intriguing, isn’t it? It’s great to share in the excitement with you.

BILL YOUNGBLOOD

love that bom bom boom !!!

Bobby

Bom Bom Boom….indeed. Astronauts had Tang, We have Bom Bom Boom Goes great with a complete breakfast. 😀

Nancy Moseley

I am an album person😀

Bobby

Me too. Definitely. Some headphones, drink of your choice and prepare for take off!
Thanks for the input, Nancy!

Christopher Stetson

Awesome new music

Bobby

It’s gonna be fantastic. Thanks Christopher. We share your excitement.

Rick Pickett

Looks good dudes

Bobby

Thanks so much Rick for the positive vibes!

Turlough

Live Video be good 👌

Joe Hrozencik

I don’t know….maybe I would put out one album, and release the other one in 6 months, or something. Its a good question…

Mark Caro

How ever you decide to make it, I’m getting it!
Though I am looking forward to a dvd!

Shirley Mason

Maybe a limited edition signed double album , but then not sure whats the minimum amount you can get done over your way, CD will be great , even double CD what ever you choose to do we will be there to support you and your amazing music💙

Paul F. ILLIG

I love the videos and the opportunity to watch you play your instruments with skill and grace. Well, I’m impressed. I enjoyed the “Just like Rock and Roll” video you shared, I even caught a glimpse of a cat sneaking out (bad Kitty!) Anyways, Thanks for the great stuff. Groovy Noodles is packed with all sorts of fun tidbits. By the way, the video promoting “acoustic sedition” was on a tv set I swear we had when I was a kid. Keep up the great work!

Jerome

I’d prefer it all. Why not? Of course, I will require a signed copy. Thanks guys.

Simply one of our favorite pictures. A friendship for the ages…. Groucho Marx and Alice Cooper. 

VIDEO CORNER

Bom Bom Boom

We found a rehearsal on a thumbnail drive (of all places) of us running through the song “JUST LIKE ROCK AND ROLL” (from our album “Acoustic Treason” ) when it was brand new.

Haven’t seen THIS is nearly forever.

We thought it was lost. 

Sharing it NOW!! Enjoy.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

Here we are outside Madison Square Garden before the ELO show,  August 2017

REMEMBER WHEN

Those Record and 8-Track Ads from back in the day. THIRTEEN FOR A DOLLAR?????

Pen of Steel

Mr. Bobby Steel takes pen in hand to talk about the moment he KNEW music was going to be “it” for him.

–> READ IT HERE <–

NEXT WEEK

– The origin story.

– Your input: Cover versions…

ONE MORE FUNNY

CONTACT US

Want to contact us directly with a guaranteed direct response via email? —> andy@elmtreason.com

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