Monday, May 29, 2006
The Elgins Live!
Oooohh Baby! I saw The Elgins on May 28th at the Stock Market Bar and Grill in Sacramento. What a great job they did, and the house was packed!. The only seats I saw available were on top of the bar. Original members Cappy Lewis and William Devase performed, along with Russell Parker and a newer member. Together they sounded great, and the performance was in front of a very enthusiastic crowd. I had dinner during the show and met several people I knew and a bunch for the first time. Most of the big hits were performed, like "Uncle Sam's Man, "I Lost My Love In The Big City", "Finally" and more. This group of Elgins even sang the Motown Elgins song called "Darling Baby! Wow! They cranked through three sets of music and it was a very enjoyable evening. If you ever get a chance to see the Elgins in the Sacramento area, or if they come to your town, don't miss them.
Although my actual page of Fay Simmons has not been indexed by Google, my home page and this blog have. Hope to get some feedback on my ideas concerning Miss Simmons.
Several pieces of information and additional group members have been added to the Mickey Hawks and the Night Raiders page. Thanks to Gary Hartle for adding another iteration of the group and some facts about the late 1960's version of the Night Raiders.
Sha Na Na has released a new CD called "One More Saturday Night". It is all original songs with the feel of the 1950's rock and roll. I should have a copy soon and will give you a review.
Although my actual page of Fay Simmons has not been indexed by Google, my home page and this blog have. Hope to get some feedback on my ideas concerning Miss Simmons.
Several pieces of information and additional group members have been added to the Mickey Hawks and the Night Raiders page. Thanks to Gary Hartle for adding another iteration of the group and some facts about the late 1960's version of the Night Raiders.
Sha Na Na has released a new CD called "One More Saturday Night". It is all original songs with the feel of the 1950's rock and roll. I should have a copy soon and will give you a review.
Thursday, May 25, 2006
Where are those guys?
Group Members Gone Missing. You will see that title on my latest page to my Color Radio web site. If you were part of a group in the 50's and 60's, or are looking for one of your fellow band mates, this is the page for you. I have started it off with three different groups that currently have "missing" people. I expect to add more in the near future. The three current groups are the Shytones, Mickey hawks and the Night Raiders, and the Beverly Hills Painters / Joey Norman. Although the concept has been done with high school classmates, I don't believe there is one for music groups. If you know of Group Members that have Gone Missing, let me know and I'll add it to the page.
A few updates have been added. A variation of the Shytones / Hi-Tones on Fonsca showing the Roulette distribution on a stock copy, a De Castro Sisters hand bill from Amato's in Astoria Oregon, and a twist to the Was This Your Record page, with a tie in to the handbill previously mentioned. I'll give you a hint: The handbill was in a bunch of high school graduation stuff for one "Judi Furman".
A few updates have been added. A variation of the Shytones / Hi-Tones on Fonsca showing the Roulette distribution on a stock copy, a De Castro Sisters hand bill from Amato's in Astoria Oregon, and a twist to the Was This Your Record page, with a tie in to the handbill previously mentioned. I'll give you a hint: The handbill was in a bunch of high school graduation stuff for one "Judi Furman".
Uncle Sam's Man by the Elgins was very popular in Los Angeles. The group which still features Daryl Lewis, is performing in Sacramento this weekend, and later this summer in Modesto. They have also recorded a new CD of Gospel music to boot.
Over the next week, some minor updates to the web site, and the start of a new artist page. I seem to change my mind so often, that you never know what will actual show up!!
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Fay Simmons
Fay Simmons has now been added to my website. You can listen to some great music and see many of the labels that she recorded on. What lacks in personal information is made up in quality assumptions based on labels. You can tell a lot about an artist by the labels they keep!
I have some various updates to add over the next week or so, and then to the next project. It may not be an artist that is featured, but rather a concept that is initiated.
But, as for a future artist, I have not decided for sure. I am considering the Fireflies. There is more research for me to do, but it's a good possibility.
The radio show on KVMR-FM is still going strong, and I post a couple shows a month on Rockit Radio.net Check em' out.
Next time, umm, probably the concept thing I mentioned earlier. I am not sure if it will fly, but you never can tell!
I have some various updates to add over the next week or so, and then to the next project. It may not be an artist that is featured, but rather a concept that is initiated.
But, as for a future artist, I have not decided for sure. I am considering the Fireflies. There is more research for me to do, but it's a good possibility.
The radio show on KVMR-FM is still going strong, and I post a couple shows a month on Rockit Radio.net Check em' out.
Next time, umm, probably the concept thing I mentioned earlier. I am not sure if it will fly, but you never can tell!
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Ebay PT3 Other Stuff
Thinking about bidding or trying to bid outside of Ebay? It's risky, and prohibited, but it still happens quite a bit. I actually had people email their bids outside of Ebay during an auction. They wanted me to close the auction and sell it to them. All I would lose is the listing fees, and there would be no final value charges. You can do it, but you better be certain that the price is right. Sellers, you have little to lose. The buyer pays you and the record gets shipped. Buyers, you hope the record gets shipped. My suggestion: Unless it is an outrageous deal, don't do it. You could try and add a "Buy It Now" with the proposed price, and have that person use it. That way you stay with Ebay, and no one gets mad. And, do you know what an amazing deal is? Have you done your research to see what that item has sold for?
Listings are a key to success. Do a crappy job, expect like results. Fuzzy pictures and a poor description don't encourage bids. Proclaiming "Rare" on a three dollar record, or "First Press" on a label that is a second press on the second label just entices the prospective buyer to move to the next listing. Actually, if you put those details in the title, we don't even have to waste our time clicking the link. You might trap a few novices, but the rest of us can spend more productive time on legitimate sellers.. The best listings I have seen don't mention "Rare" or any enticing information on why you should buy their record. They stick to the (accurate) facts with a clear photograph and the details you need to make an informed decision. They also seem to have more details about the record then they do about the rules. Sometimes these things need to be spelled out, and it is usually done based on some bad experiences.
How much does it really cost you on Ebay? It's not as cheap as you may think. You have the listing fees, the final value fees, and Paypal charges, if you choose to use that service. And you should. Bid pay is defunct, and electronic payments are the best way to buy and sell. Considering all the different fees for adding your listing, just to make it look good, advertising in a publication can actually be cheaper. But, do you get the same Audience? You might actually get more. Even if you get 100 looks on your Ebay listing, which is 4 times more than many records ever see, you will get many more on a well placed readable add in a magazine. Something to consider. If you need instant gratification, Ebay certainly has the advantage.
Conclusion. Ebay is a great place to sell anything under the sun. You can do it fast, and see results, good or bad, quickly. You need a well written, garbage-less listing, that gets to the point and has a clean picture. Be responsive to inquiries, and be responsible when the deal is done. And be sure to leave feedback!
Next up: Fay Simmons. Even without much information, I will be forging ahead with a web page for her. Any assistance on who she was, would be appreciated! Also, the Ted Newman interview is now available On-Line!
