Kentland Records Fall 2015 INFOBLAST!


Shows:

PETTY CASH
Sunday Sept. 06, 2015
Gelsosomo's 1yr Anniversary JAM
206 Main Street
Lemont, IL 60439
630.410.8106
http://pettycashband.com/PettyCash/Gigs.html

RED POP FURY
Saturday, Sep. 12, 2015
Feat. Flambo Tony, Spiv, Rich Dang (Rich Dang Orchestra)
Rivers Edge Bar& Grill
Batavia IL
https://www.facebook.com/theriversedgebatavia

SPIV Solo Acoustic HELL
Saturday,  Sep. 19, 2015
Hyatt Magnificent mile
Chicago IL  (9pm)
http://chicagomagnificentmile.hyatt.com/en/hotel/news-and-events/events/2014-Live-Entertainment-in-Chicago.html

SPIV Solo Acoustic HELL
Tuesday, Sep. 22 2015
Hyatt Magnificent mile
Chicago IL  (9pm)


PETTY CASH
Saturday, Sep. 26, 2015
Long Grove Apple Festival
4-5:30pm
http://www.visitlonggrove.com/events/

RED POP FURY
Feat. Flambo. Tony, Spiv & Mr. Glynn
Saturday, Sep. 26, 2015
Private Function, you are NOT invited (8pm)

SPIV - Solo Acoustic HELL
Wednesday, Sep. 30, 2015
Renaissance O'Hare (5:30pm)
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chibr-renaissance-chicago-ohare-suites-hotel/

RED POP FURY
Feat. Flambo. Tony, Mr. Glynn, Spiv
Saturday, Oct. 03, 2015
Private function
HS reunion jam
Aurora IL

RED POP FURY
Friday, Oct. 09, 2015
Feat. Flambo. Tony, Mr. Glynn, Spiv
Wedding, you are NOT invited.

SPIV - Solo Acoustic HELL
Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015
Round Barn Winery
Baroda, MI

News:

Been a great summer with a bunch of on and off the radar shows, thanks to all who came out!

SIMPLE SIMON:  Still pending the anniversary shows for 2015 - time's a ticking... details will blast as soon as they come to the forefront!

FROSTING:  Low and behold, Tim and Spiv got together and browsed a ton of tracks to begin the recording process.  Details as they come!

That's all folks!

Rock on!

SPIV


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Kentland Records Summer 2015 INFOBLAST!

Shows:

Wed. June 24, 2015
Spiv Solo Acoustic HELL
Hyatt Magnificent Mile
Chicago
5:30P

Sat. June 27, 2015
Spiv Solo Acoustic HELL
Private Party

Sat. June 27, 2015
REDPOP FURY
Feat. Mr Glynn, Flambo Tony, Spiv
Private Function

Friday July 03, 2015
REDPOP FURY
Feat. Kris Gutrich, Spiv, Flambo
Saz's Pub
Stephenson, MI

Saturday July 04, 2015
REDPOP FURY
Feat. Kris Gutrich, Spiv, Flambo
Stephenson MI 4th of July bash
4pm

Friday, 7/17/2015
SPIV - SOLO ACOUSTIC HELL
Hyatt Magnificent Mile
Chicago Il
9-11P

Saturday, July 18, 2015
PETTY CASH
Sausage Fest
Wrigleyville, Chicago IL
4:30p
http://www.sausagekingchicago.com/

Saturday, July 18, 2015
RED POP FURY
Feat. Rich Dang (Rich Dang Orchestra), Flambo Tony & Spiv
Valley Lodge Tavern
St. Charles IL
OUR LAST SHOW HERE - they're CANCELLING LIVE MUSIC 8/1/2015
whatever.com

Friday, 7/24/2015
SPIV - SOLO ACOUSTIC HELL
Hyatt Magnificent Mile
Chicago Il
9-11P

Saturday, 7/25/2015
SPIV - SOLO ACOUSTIC HELL
Round Barn Winery
Baroda, MI
1:00PM  EST

Saturday, 8/1//2015
SPIV - SOLO ACOUSTIC HELL
Hyatt Magnificent Mile
Chicago Il
9-11P

Saturday 8/15/2015
PETTY CASH
Private Party in SOUTHRN IL
We will bring our pride and glory, and amps and snarkyness

Tuesday, 8/18/2015
PETTY CASH
Frankfort Concert Series
Franfort IL
7PM

News:

Holy son of Jorel.  I feel it's been at least 3 months since I talked to you, PC Screen, about my musical musings...  Well HELLO Kentland cult-followers!  Monthy dues are collected on 8/1. 

Anyway... How do I begin?  Ummm, well - we're still playing shows, and making music.  How about that?

RED POP FURY - NJothing more to be said.  We have a website, not updated, but still there to go spend 5minutes at.  We've played a lot of "off the radar" shows in the last few months - and it's always exactly what you would expect:  Spontaneous, loud, cool songs, greatest banter known to mankind.  The legend lives on with a couple of shows you may have missed, or will check out via the posted dates. www.redpopfury.com

FROSTING::  After being dubbed one of IE's "Best releases for 2013"  Spiv has begun sitting down with a guitar, looking at it, seeing that it's mid-2015.  Inspiration strikes at the strangest moments.  More to come.... www.frostingusa.com

PETTY CASH:  Petty Cash is playing SAUSAGE FEST.  There is absolutely nothing else to say that can rival that statement. www.pettycashband.com

VON ETHER:  On 8/2/2015  Von Ether hits the studio to commence recording tracks for.....  Details to follow  www.vonether.com

SIMPLE SIMON:  It's that time of year - Simons are planning the 20th anniversary of the 1995 release "FOCUS".  Seeing that FOCUS was a full length release, yet only 9 tracks, the SIMONS have decided to do a DOUBLE WHAMMY 20th anniversary with FOCUS and the KING EP (released 1999/2000, then re-released 2008)  So yes, two albums per se, one giant rock and roll show.  Look for October/November billing.

BLACKMAKER:  Spiv and Jeff Randal and Tony and Gutrich shared a text thread recently

JAVELINAS:  zzzzzzzzzzz


Outside of that, I have to admit - Personally I stay quite busy with many facets of music, as I have since I was 15yrs old.  Playing solo acoustic shows, running sound systems, sitting in here and there, and of course playing monstrous rock and roll shows - C'mon - I get to do it with a 1976 Les Paul Black Beauty... Regardless, I have also been very fortunate to be able to live the life of a Dad/Husband/Sibling, etc.  It's quite a game of tetris to keep everything running smoothly.  Trust me, there are bumps in the road (sometimes giant f'n craterous pot holes), but I couldn't have thought of delivering this type of email when I started out in music at that young age..  Passionate, precarious, poor, provoking, provocative, prosperous, poignant, prodigal, picky, pain in the a**.  This IS rock and roll!

Rock on!

Spiv


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5/5/2015
Kentland Records May 2015 InfoBLAST!

Shows:


Wed. May 6, 2015
SPIV - Solo Acoustic HELL
Hyatt Magnificent Mile
Chicago IL
5:30p

Wed. May 20, 2015
SPIV - Solo Acoustic HELL
Hyatt Magnificent Mile
Chicago IL
5:30p

Fri. May 22, 2015
SPIV - Solo Acoustic HELL
Hyatt Magnificent Mile
Chicago IL
9Pm

Sun. May 24, 2015
RED POP FURY
Feat. Kris Gutrich, Flambo Tony And Spiv
Round Barn Winery
Baroda, MI
12p EST

Wed. May 27, 2015
SPIV - Solo Acoustic HELL
Renaissance O'hare
Chicago IL
5:30p

Sat. May 30, 2015
RED POP FURY
Feat. RiCH Dang, Spiv, Flambo Tony
Valley Lodge Tavern (Formerly McNallys)
St. Charles IL

Friday, June 05, 2015
RED POP FURY
Blaine School "Blainapalooza"
4pm

Sat. Jun. 06, 2015
SPIV - Solo Acoustic HELL
Round Barn Winery
Baroda, MI
noon EST

Sat. Jun 06, 2015
Kari Von Ether & The Obdurate Masses (Spiv is in this band)
Martyrs
Chicago, IL
Facebook Event Link:  https://www.facebook.com/events/1571335089793318/

Friday, June 12, 2015
Simple Simon has tickets to RUSH in Chicago.
You are not invited.

Friday, June 19, 2015
RED POP FURY 
Feat. Spiv, Flambo Tony  and Timmy Stanley
WEDDING
You are NOT invited

Sunday, June 21, 2015
Father's Day!
SPIV - Solo Acoustic HELL
Round Barn Winery
Baroda, MI




4/2/2015
Kentland Records April 2015 InfoBLAST!


Shows:

Thursday, April 02, 2015
SPIV - Solo Acoustic HELL
Hyatt Magnificent Mile
Chicago IL
5:30p

Tuesday, April 14, 2015
SPIV - Solo Acoustic HELL
Hyatt Magnificent Mile
Chicago IL
5:30p

Wednesday, April 15, 2015
SPIV - Solo Acoustic HELL
Renaissance O'hare
Chicago IL
5:30p

Friday, April 17, 2015
SPIV - Solo Acoustic HELL
Hyatt Magnificent Mile
Chicago IL
9-11PM

Saturday, April 18, 2015
RED POP FURY
Feat. Flambo Tony, Spiv, Rich Dang (Rich Dang Orchestra)
McNally's Irish Pub
St. Charles IL

Sunday, April 19, 2015
RED POP FURY
Feat, Flambo Tony, Spiv, And FB
Private function
you are NOT invited

Tuesday, April 21
SPIV - Solo Acoustic HELL
Hyatt Magnificent Mile
Chicago IL
5:30p

Saturday, April 25, 2015
SPIV - Solo Acoustic HELL
Hyatt Magnificent Mile
Chicago IL
9-11PM

Wednesday, April 29, 2015
SPIV - Solo Acoustic HELL
Hyatt Magnificent Mile
Chicago IL
5:30p

Thursday, April 30, 2015
Simple Simon plays the music of THE KINKS
Fitzgeralds Nightclub (Sidebar)  "country night goes rock and roll"
6615 Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn, IL 60402 (708) 788-2118
www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com




News:  Thanks to all who came out to the debut gig of VON ETHER at Martyrs last month.  The show was packed, there were cameras rolling everywhere and it was an absolute blast. Looking forward to more shows in the future.  www.vonether.com

Holy Hyatt!  Spiv is kickin' it hard core at Hyatt Magnificent Mile in Chicago this month.  They've added some weekend evening slots (Fridays/Saturdays 9-11PM)  So make a dinner date of it and come on down to the cozy, cool confines of the Hyatt lounge and catch Spiv right out of acoustic hell playing a bizarre mix of exactly what you would expect a rad cat like him to play. 

Simons do... The Kinks???  Hells yeah.  The Simons, as well as some other fantastic bands, will be playing a "night of the music of the KINKS"  at Fitzgeralds Nightclub Sidebar in Berwyn IL.  Each band plays 3-4 tunes...  What a rock snd roll way to spend your THURSDAY!   April 30

That's about all the short news for this month, folks -

Rock on!
Spiv
Kentland Records

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3/9/2015

Kentland Records Early Spring 2015 Infoblast!

Shows:

Tuesday Mar. 10, 2015
Kari Von Ether And The Obdurate Masses
(featuring Kentland's own SPIV on gtr!)
Martyr's
Chicago IL
www.vonether.com
www.martyrslive.com

Wednesday, Mar 11, 2015
Spiv Solo Acoustic HELL
Renaissance Ohare
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chibr-renaissance-chicago-ohare-suites-hotel/
5:30-7PM

Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2015
Redpop FURY
Feat. Flambo Tony, Spiv & Rich Dang
(Rich Dang Orchestra)
St. Patrick's JAM
McNallys Irish Pub
St. Charles IL

Wednesday, Mar. 18 2015
Spiv Solo Acoustic HELL
Hyatt Magnificent Mile
Chicago IL
5:30-7:30

Thursday, Mar. 26, 2015
Spiv Solo Acoustic HELL
Hyatt Magnificent Mile
Chicago IL
5:30-7:30


News: 

The debut Show of Kari Von Ether And The Obdurate Masses, otherwise known as VON ETHER featuring Kentland's own SPIV on guitar is Tues. Mar. 10 at Martyrs in Chicago.  Comparisons like "Heart meets The Doors", or "Tori Amos forms an old school rock band".  You get the jist.  Short sets, three cool bands, hip place to play in Chi-town!


Come out to a "solo acoustic HELL" show by Spiv sometime..  At Renaissance O'Hare, there's even FREE gourmet Hors d'oeuvres - yum!

That's all for now - Rock on!

Spiv
Kentland Records

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Kentland Records - Mid Winter 2015 INFOBLAST!

1/28/2015

Shows:

Tuesdays In JAN!
Spiv - Solo Acoustic HELL
Hyatt Magnificent Mile
Chicago IL
http://www.chicagomagnificentmile.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html
5:30-7:30

Sun Jan. 18
Von Ether
Hideout, Chicago
http://vonether.com

Friday. Jan. 30
PETTY CASH
Lincoln Square Lanes
Chicago
www.pettycashband.com
http://www.lincolnsquarelanes.net

Fri. Feb. 06
RED POP FURY
Feat. Spiv, Flambo Tony and Rich Dang (Rich Dang Orchestra)
Playing the Solski Polski b-day bash
The Heights Bar/Grill - Harwood Hts IL
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-heights-bar-and-grill-harwood-heights
Private Event, but you are ALL INVITED!  Come out!
www.redpopfury.com

!!!   Sat. Feb. 07  CANCELLED  !!!
RED POP FURY
Feat. Spiv, Flambo Tony and Rich Dang (Rich Dang Orchestra)
Shanahans
Downers Grove IL

http://shanahans-pub.com/DownersGrove.html
THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED BY THE CLUB


Tue. Feb 10
Spiv - Solo Acoustic HELL
Hyatt Magnificent Mile
Chicago IL
http://www.chicagomagnificentmile.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html
5:30-7:30

Wed. Feb. 11
Spiv - Solo Acoustic HELL
Renaissance O'Hare
5:30-7
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chibr-renaissance-chicago-ohare-suites-hotel/

Thu. Feb. 19
Spiv - Solo Acoustic HELL
Hyatt Magnificent Mile
Chicago IL
http://www.chicagomagnificentmile.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html
5:30-7:30

Sat. Feb. 21
RED POP FURY
Feat. Spiv, Flambo Tony and Rich Dang (Rich Dang Orchestra)
McNallys Irish Pub
St. Charles IL
http://www.mcnallysirishpub.com/

Tue. Mar. 10
Kari VON ETHER and the Obdurate Masses

Martyrs', 3855 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago
with Circle of Machines and Wesley John Cichosz
$10 Age limit: 21+

News!


SIMPLE SIMON: 
Thanks to everyone who came out to Milwaukee at Cactus Club on Jan. 17 to see the Simons kick out the jams with our good friends, Black Belt Theater.  It's always great to play rock and roll with bands from your genre and generation.  Lots of new friends, fans and another chapter in the Simon book of LIFE, LOVE and ROCK AND ROLL.

More Simons' Music on the horizon?  Yes..  The conversation is underway and the meetings have begun.  Stay Tuned!

If you haven't yet seen the KILLER Simple Simon VIDEO for the Simons song "Simons' Fable" (originally 1993) put together by John Postlewait - Here's the link! 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuuwCzI9FaU&feature=youtu.be

Kari VON ETHER and the Obdurate Masses
WTF?  Although I may have blurbed about this in past infoblasts - I'll review.  Basically a good friend of mine, Nick Kitsos (BoDeans, Poi Dog Pondering) called me if I would like to get involved with a band where we would be outnumbered by women.  I said yes. Ha! Seriously, as these things go, Nick turned me on to a literal group of super cool songwriters/musicians that have been in the Chgo scene for as long as myself.  Well, after a few off the radar bookings at local watering holes, the band re-named, shifted a couple of members, and now has a cool show on the books.  Come see what it's all about.  Martyrs, Chicago. Tue. Mar 10.  Here's the bare bones shell of a website
http://vonether.com/home

RED POP FURY
When You're the absolute best and most entertaining musical entity in existence, there's just nothing to add.


Outside of that, always trouble brewing in the Kentland Camp!  Come out to a show sometime!

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Kentland Records News/Shows Winter 2014/2015
12/10/2014

Shows:
SPIV
Solo Acoustic HELL
Wed. Dec 01, 2014
Hyatt Magnificent Mile, Chicago
5:30p

RED POP FURY
Fri. Dec. 05
Toy Drive
Murphys Bleachers
Chicago

SPIV
Solo Acoustic HELL
Wed. Dec 10, 2014
Renaissance O'Hare
Chicago  5:30p

SPIV
Solo Acoustic HELL
Wed. Dec 17, 2014
Hyatt Magnificent Mile, Chicago
5:30p

SPIV
Solo Acoustic HELL
Tue. Dec 23, 2014
Hyatt Magnificent Mile, Chicago
5:30p

SPIV
Solo Acoustic HELL
PRE NEW YEARS EVE FUN / HELL
Wed. Dec 31, 2014
Hyatt Magnificent Mile, Chicago
5:30p-8

2015:

RED POP FURY
Feat. FB (Gutrich) , Spiv & Flamboyant Tony
Friday Jan. 09, 2015
Hard Daze
Plano IL

RED POP FURY
Feat. Rich Dang (Rich Dang Orchestra), Spiv, Flamboyant Tony
Sat. Jan. 10
McNallys Iris Pub
St. Charles IL

SIMPLE SIMON, BLACK BELT THEATER, TBA
Sat. Jan. 17
Cactus Club
Milwaukee WI
http://cactusclub.dostuff.info/event/2015/01/17/black-belt-theater-album-release-simple-simon-avenues



News:

Simple Simon  The 20th Anniversary of the Bitter Taste Of Americana record was one for the books.  The energy level was off the rails as the three amigos played BTOA in its entirety quite flawlessly (I suppose the practices helped!)  To a packed house, everyone will remember BTOA in a new light.  Special thanks to Dino Manzella for running the FOH sound, complete with digital tidbits such as the intro to "workin" and "M.O.D" pumped through the system.  We'd like to also thank our stage guests for our "let's play a bunch of stuff from around '94 with some long time friends of ours " -the set closed out the night quite memorably.  Thanks to Brendan Golden,  Todd Smith, Timmy Lydon, Marty Casey, Bill Brinias, and Jayh Johnson.  And without saying - thanks to all in attendance. What a night. 

FI - The Simons latest record "College Songs Everybody Knows" is now up and available for order/download via CDBABY & other fine outlets.  http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/simplesimon6

Other:  How about since things slowed down a bit, and rather than the usual " Frosting will begin writing.. soon!!" comments, let's just say when things start rolling, we'll flash some updates. 

Spiv
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10/28/2014

Kentland Records News/Shows Late Fall 2014

The BIG Show:

SIMPLE SIMON 20th Anniversary of "Bitter Taste Of Americana"
Sat. Nov 22, 2014

Quenchers Saloon 2401 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 606547
Simons will perform BTOA in it's entirety, along with select tracks from their catalog and an entire set of "special Chicago rock and roll guests"
Ticket Link:  http://m.bpt.me/event/896609
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/945737435442375/
Cool PR Write-up Link: http://ymlp.com/zM79sR

Shows:

Wed. Oct. 29, 2014
Spiv Solo Acoustic HELL
Hyatt Magnificent Mile
Chicago
5:30PM

Sat. Nov. 01, 2014
RED POP FURY
Feat: Timmy Stanley, Flamboyant Tony, Spiv
Hot Mom Block Party
Chicago IL
You are NOT invited.

Tue. Nov. 11, 2014
Spiv - Solo Acoustic HELL
Hyatt Magnificent Mile
Chicago IL
5:30PM

Wed. Nov 12, 2014
SPIV - Solo Acoustic HELL
Renaissance O'Hare
Chicago IL
5:30PM

Sat. Nov. 15, 2014
REDPOP FURY
Feat. Rich Dang (Rich Dang Orchestra), Flamboyant Tony, Spiv
McNally's Irish Pub
St Charles IL

Tue. Nov. 18, 2014
Spiv - Solo Acoustic HELL
Hyatt Magnificent Mile
Chicago IL
5:30PM

Fri, Nov. 21, 2014
PETTY CASH
Lincoln Square Lanes
Chicago

Sat. Nov. 22
Simons BTOA20!
Quenchers, Chicago
See above links

Look Ahead:

Simple Simon
Sat. Jan 17, 2015
Club Garibaldi
Milwaukee WI
W/ Black Belt Theater
Details coming soon

http://clubgaribaldi.com/

News:

SIMPLE SIMON:  As if you didn't know - The Bitter Taste Of Americana show on Sat. Nov. 22 would be one of the pinnacle shows for you to get your butts to in what's left of 2014.  In brief, the Simons' first record "Funky Dog" put them on the map in Chicago and opened ears to this new band, called "the Simons" on the streets.  BTOA blew the doors off of the city and region in many ways and spawned a long history of crazy shows, DIY touring, media notice, radio notice, etc.   Despite the fact that a "major record deal" was never inked after being courted quite frequently after BTOA hit, the Simons never got discouraged and pressed on hard with a very fulfilling, never ending, enduring musical life that still stands vibrant.  The fan base, especially in the BTOA days grew exponentially and still stays warm to the Simons and vice-versa. There is an excellent write up of the  11/22 show, linked here:  http://ymlp.com/zM79sR   Also, The Simons , or a member thereof, will be conducting an interview with Fearless Radio Wednesday, 11/19/2014 at 4pm
  http://www.fearlessradio.com/

Simons on Youtube??  Hells yeah.  Thanks to our comrade John Postlewait for the killer footage.  Granted, the audio is solely from the stage cameras and is not hi-def by any means ( the Simons tend to get a little loud...) Regardless, this is a modern day glimpse of the SIMON machine in true-to-life form.  Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZujlI_usWw

In other news, The 7th and latest Simons release "College Songs Everybody Knows" should be up and available at the Kentland music  CDBABY warehouse (Simons page) very soon  http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/SimpleSimon . Looking ahead, Simons have booked a show JAN (17th) @ Club Garibaldi in Milwaukee, WI with some good friends in a band called Black Belt Theater, containing members of long time Simons friends in the now defunct band, Bender.  Road Trip!

FROSTING: There's been more chit chat about firing up the writing machine and the team is in good spirits.  In the Kentland world, there are only so many days in the calendar available, and most likely Frosting will hit the drawing board post Simons BTOA20.  Stay tuned!

REDPOP FURY:  What's to talk about when you're THE BEST?

PETTY CASH:  Final 2014 show on the books Fri. 11/21/2014 at Lincoln Square Lanes - A super hip Bowling Alley, Bar, eatery and live music joint on the North Side of Chi-town.  Link: http://www.lincolnsquarelanes.net/HTML/home.html

KENTLAND RELATED:      JOHN POSTLEWAIT   Many know him, many don't.  In the Kentland Records world, progress would be very much slower without him. Long time fan /friend of every Kentland band, and Brother to a killer bass player, Dan Postlewait (Javelinas), John is as much a part of our family as anyone on the roster and in the "offices".  John has been Kentland's long time artwork/layout/graphics guru.  So, for those of you whostill hold CD's, break out Simons, Frosting, Javelinas, Blackmaker - It's all John.  He created the official KENTAND RECORDS logo, as well as the artwork for Blackmaker's "Staggering To The Surface", Frosting's "Fresh Frosting" as well as the first Javelinas logo and so much more.  John also has been shooting video/photos of Kentland bands for years, and most recently shot the Simons @ Hammerfest, House of Blues Chicago 2014.  Link above and here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZujlI_usWw
   He's also working on a "rockumentary" of sorts - based on many a Kentland band and their incredible journeys, still in the works.

Let's get to the MEAT.  John is also a songwriter/singer and over the past years has called up the Kentland Army amongst other friends/family members to complete his debut solo record "Apostlethwate".  We're all super happy for John, and were extremely proud to be a part of the giant undertaking that is - making a record / collection of songs from the first note until the record is in your hand.  Here's John's personal blurb about  "Apostlethwate":

FOR KENTLAND RECORDS

 
Hi, I’m John Ellis Postlewait. Maybe you’ve seen me at Kentland shows, maybe you know me directly. I’ve served Kentland as one of the art guys, designing CDs for Simple Simon, Blackmaker, Javelinas and Frosting. Over ten years ago, I sat down with my cheap guitar and tried to learn how to write songs as good as my friends. Songs about the ups and downs, the beautiful and the harrowing, all part of my average but singular life. Then I began recording my songs with the help of my talented friends and family, including the rock gods in Simple Simon and other Kentland artists, who pulled me along from humble open mic guy to humble album maker. Some played on it, some helped it sound better, but all of them inspired and elevated me. Long live their music, too.
 
So now I have a CD! Think roots rock with some hard rock edge and a bit of country introspection. If you’re interested in buying it, see the links below. With the hard copy you get all the lyrics and some cool artwork. Or are you more modern and selective? They also sell MP3s.
 
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/apostlethwayte/id928105027
 
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/johnellispostlewait
 
http://www.emusic.com/album/john-ellis-postlewait/apostlethwayte/15359418/

We look forward to RELEASING this great piece of work, lifeblood that John has worked hard at.  Rock on brutha!!

That's all for this long-winded mailer from KENTLAND!  Check the calendar from time to time, shows get added out of the blue...

Rock on!

Spiv
www.kentlandrecords.com


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 Kentland Records News/Shows Early Fall 2014


Shows:

JUST ANNOUNCED!
SAT. NOV 22, 2014
Simple Simon 20th Anniversary show of the release of their EPIC 1994 "Bitter Taste Of Americana"

Quenchers Saloon  2401 N Western Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60647
FACEBOOK LINK:  https://www.facebook.com/events/945737435442375/?ref=22


Monday, Sep. 08, 2014
RED POP FURY
Feat: Spiv, Flambyant Tony & Rich Dang (Rich Dang Orchestra)
US Cellular Field
Pre White Sox Game
4:30PM

Friday, Sep. 19, 2014
PETTY CASH
Lincoln Square Lanes

4874 N.Lincoln  Chgo
http://www.lincolnsquarelanes.net/HTML/home.html

Sunday, Sep. 21
Spiv  Solo Acoustic HELL
Round Barn Winery
Baroda MI
12pm-3

Wed. Sep. 24 2014
SPIV - Solo Acoustic HELL
Renaissance O'Hare

Fri. Sep. 26
Red POP FURY
Feat: Spiv, Flambyant Tony & Rich Dang (Rich Dang Orchestra)
Glendale Hts. VFW Post
Ultimate ALS challenge
Glendale Hts. IL
9:30PM

Sat. Sep. 27
RED POP FURY
Feat: Mr Glynn, Flamboyant Tony, Spiv
St. Andrews Golf Outing Fundraiser
Chicago
(Private event)

Sun. Sep. 28
Spiv plays with Kari Von Etehr & The Obdurate Masses
Friendly Tap

Berwyn IL
8:30PM-ish


Tues. Sep. 30

Spiv Solo Acoustic HELL
Hyatt Magnificent Mile
Chicago 5:30PM


Wed. Oct 01
Spiv Solo Acoustic HELL
Hyatt Magnificent Mile
Chicago 5:30PM



Sat. Oct 04
Spiv & Flamboyant Tony
Duo of acoustic HELL
Private Function

Sun. Oct. 05
Spiv Solo Acoustic Hell
Round Barn Winery
Baroda, MI
1-4PM EST

Sun. Oct. 12
Spiv Solo Acoustic Hell
Round Barn Winery
Baroda, MI
1-4 EST

Wed. Oct. 15
Spiv Solo Acoustic Hell
Renaissance Ohare
Chicago IL 5:30pm

Sat. Oct 18
Redpop FURY
McNally's Irish Pub
St. Charles IL
Feat. Rich Dang (Rich Dang Orchestra), Spiv And Flamboyant Tony

Wed. Oct. 22
Spiv Solo Acoustic Hell
Hyatt Magnificent Mile
Chicago IL 5:30pm





News:

Simons 20th Anniversary show of the 1994 release "Bitter Taste Of Americana" DATE TBA.  It WAS Tentatively Oct. 17 - this date is CANCELLED due to major calendar SNAFUS.  Keep on this site or the somewhat updated Simple Simon Facebook page for the locked in date when it comes.

Was a great August of so many varied shows on so many platforms!  

Have a great early fall before the cold hits, and we'll catch you soon.

Rockon!

Spiv

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Kentland Records Late Summer 2014 INFOBLAST!



Shows:

Sat. July 26, 2014
PETTY CASH
Streamwood Summer Celebration
Streamwood IL
5:30p

SPIV- Solo Acoustic HELL
Tue. July 29, 2014
Hyatt Magnificent Mile
Chicago IL

RED POP FURY
Saturday, Aug 02, 2014
Heroes... A Celebration With Stars & Stripes Veterans Fest!!!
Camera Park, Glendale Hts. IL
Feat: Spiv, Flamboyant Tony, Rich Dang (Rich Dang Orchestra)
Redpop @ 6:30
Facebook link:  https://www.facebook.com/events/254494614739377/https://www.facebook.com/events/254494614739377/

PETTY CASH
Sunday, Aug 03, 2014
Wrigleyville  Summerfest
Chicago IL
3pm

SPIV - Solo acoustic HELL
EVERY TUES IN AUG (5,12,19,26)
Hyatt Magnificent Mile
Chicago IL

SPIV - Solo acoustic HELL
Thursday, Aug. 07
Hyatt Magnificent Mile
Chicago IL

PETTY CASH
Sunday, Aug10
Retro On Roscoe
Chicago IL
NOON

RED POP FURY
MONDAY, Aug 11, 2014
Lockport Township Park Dist.
Concert in the park, Central Square
Feat. Timmy Stanley, Flamboyant Tony and Spiv
6:30-8:30PM

PETTY CASH
Thu. Aug. 21
Private gig - WDRV

Spiv w/ The Dissapointments
Sun. Aug 24
Friendly Tap
Berwyn IL

SPIV - Solo Acoustic HELL
Wed. Aug 27
Renaissance O'hare


RED POP FURY
Thursday, Aug 28, 2014
US Cellular Field- pre White Sox Game 
 Feat: Spiv, Flamboyant Tony, Rich Dang (Rich Dang Orchestra)

4:30

PETTY CASH
Fri. Aug 29
Summer Sunset Festival
Lake In The Hills IL

SPIV - Solo Acoustic HELL
Sat. Aug 30

Round Barn Winery
Baroda MI
12pm-3

RED POP FURY
Sat. Aug 30
McNallys Irish Pub
Feat: Spiv, Flamboyant Tony, Rich Dang (Rich Dang Orchestra)
St. Charles IL
9pm

SIMPLE SIMON 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF "BITTER TASTE OF AMERICANA"
(tent) Friday, Oct 17, 2014
Quenchers Chicago
Details to follow..........


News:   We hope you're all having a wonderful rock and roll filled summer, or whatever it is you do.  Ha!  Anyway, much thanks to those who have come out to support any of our bands/artists - it is you that keeps us doing what we love to do.  Ok, let's get to some reviews and the DIRT.

 SIMPLE SIMON:  The Simons show at Elbo Room was a welcome blast.  'Twas the 10yr reunion of the "Stars Motel EP" release of our good Kentland friends, The Gelheads.   It was definitely "flashbackey" in the sense that all bands on the bill were alive and well 10yrs prior, Elbo Room being a staple club.  Simons tore it up and it's always great to kick out the jams.  SIMONS 20YR celebration - PART II.  20yrs ago, Simple Simon released their second full length "Bitter Taste Of Americana"  The record definitely put them on the map in Chicago/Midwest, amidst airplay, sold out shows and lots of off the radar record sales.  The TENTATIVE date is Oct. 17th, 2014 at Quenchers in Chicago.  Quenchers was chosen once again, because the 20yr show last year was off the reils.  If it ain't broke, don't fix it.  Stay tuned, details will surely follow as the date approaches.

FROSTING:  Well, the ingredients are still on the table, and the recipe book is still open.  The chefs have to get it together and come up with a new menu?  Wow, that was lame. Well, despite the fact that the band is now offically a 2pc (bassists looking?)  The towel hasn't been thrown in yet.  There is definitely enough material for a third release, and wheels are spinning.  Tim and Spiv have been chatting about the next step - Time shall tell ALL.

Redpop Fury/Petty Cash:  Two of the most unique entertainment conglomerates to ever walk the face of the Midwest have been on a roll - cool gigs, more on the calendar.  Come out to the show and experience the MAGIC yourselves!  Check the listing for gig dates.


That's about it this round. 

Rock on!
Spiv
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Kentland Records Spring/Summer 2014 Infoblast!
Shows:

TONIGHT Friday May 30, 2014
PETTY CASH
Mother's
26 w. Division St.
Chicago
Opening for CCR Tribute Fortunate Sons
8:30pm

Spiv - Solo acoustic HELL
Tue. Jun 03
Hyatt Magnificent Mile
Chicago - St. Clair St
5:30-8

Spiv - Solo acoustic HELL
Wed. Jun 04
Renaissance O'hare
8500 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago
5:30-7

REDPOP FURY
Sat. Jun 07
Bally Doyle
Downers Grove IL
THE TRIUMPHANT RETURN!
Feat. FB, Spiv, Flambo Tony

SPIV - Solo Acoustic HELL
Tue. Jun 17
Hyatt Magnificent Mile
Chicago - St. Clair St
5:30-8

PETTY CASH
Fri. Jun 20
Joliet Park District summer concert series
Joliet IL
6:30PM

Spiv - Solo Acoustic HELL
Sun. Jun. 22
Round Barn Winery
Baroda MI
http://www.roundbarnwinery.com/index.php
1-4PM

REDPOP FURY
Fri. Jun. 27
McNallys St. Charles IL
Featuring the Rich Dang Orchestra

REDPOP FURY
Sat. Jun 28
IRISH OAK
Clark St. Chgo
Feat. Tim Stanley, Spiv, Flambo Tony

REDPOP FURY
Fri. July 11
Shanahans
Downers Grove IL
Feat. Kris Gutrich, Spiv, Flambo Tony.

Simple Simon
Sat. July 19
Gelheads reunion show
Elbo Room
Chicago


News:

Howdy y'all!  Been a while!  Had a few things on the books the last few months - some shows definitely in the underground rock and roll "shoulda been there" concerts!  We'll start with Simple Simon @ House of Blues - endless comments, new fans about what a pinnacle show the Simons tore up at such a great venue.  I'll admit - it was definitely one for the books.  Frosting IPO fest, Red Line Tap - Quite possibly one of the finest 35 minutes of rock and roll FROSTING has ever put out in a live environment. Kentland Power trios were in force the last few months for sure!

SIMPLE SIMON:  Attack re-pressing has arrived!  Pick your CD copy up at any Kentland related show (talk to spiv) or get them via CDBABY.  Simons proud to be a part of the Gelheads reunion show at Elbo Room, Chicago on Sat. July 19.  Originally slated to be a BLACKMAKER reunion show - the start unfortunately didn't align for that to happen.  Simons will definitely do the bill justice for our good ol' pals the Gelheads!

FROSTING:  My, my, my, how things change.  Sadly, We'll have to say good buy to current CANADIAN bassist - Jeff Peck.  Jeff is re-locating to San Fransisco. The past years with Jeff on the bass have been fun as hell - He's a great musician, great guy and he's CANADIAN.  We'll miss him like hell 'eh?  Outside of that -No news is good news.  Still planning on hitting the tape deck this summer with some fresh jams. Related: A couple of Frosting tracks have made it to a - gulp - horror film.  "Dead Girls" Not sure how that all fits, but it's pretty cool press nonetheless.  Hell, if Sting can have his music in a car commercial....

REDPOP FURY:  One item of news - REDPOP FURY IS BACK AFTER 3 YEARS AT BALLY DOYLE IN DOWNERS GROVE.  Everyone please come out and make it an event. You know after that long of a lapse - the band will be off the rails and the comedy will follow suit - indeed!


Other: keep an eye on the Kentland site from time to time, as it is summer time and gigs often pop up out of nowhere!  That's about all here. Befriend us on Facebook, like us on likeable pages, buy cheap, expensive clothing on our Zazzle site, etc...

Spiv
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Kentland Records News/Shows Spring 2014!

Shows: 

Kari (Kah-Tee) @ The Dissapointments (Spiv plays gtr)
Sun, Mar 30 2014
Friendly Tap
Berwyn IL
8PM

Spiv Solo acoustic HELL
Tue. Apr. 01 2014
Hyatt Magnificent Mile, Chicago
5:30-8pm

RED POP FURY
Friday, Apr. 04
Spiv, Flamboyant Tony, Rich DANG
McNally's
St. Charles IL

Spiv Solo Acoustic HELL
Tue. Apr.08, 2014
Hyatt Magnificent Mile, Chicago
5:30-8PM

FROSTING
INTERNATIONAL POP OVERTHROW 2014
Friday, Apr 11 2014
RED LINE TAP, Chicago
Frosting @ 11:45PM
http://internationalpopoverthrow.com/schedules/ipo-2014-schedules/chicago-2014/

Spiv Solo Acoustic HELL
Wed. Apr 16, 2014
Hyatt Magnificent Mile, Chicago
5:30-8PM

Kari (Kah-Tee) @ The Dissapointments (Spiv plays gtr)
Sun, Apr. 27, 2014
Friendly Tap
Berwyn IL
8PM
Spiv Solo Acoustic HELL
Tue. Apr. 29, 2014
Hyatt Magnificent Mile, Chicago
5:30-8PM

SIMPLE SIMON
SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2014
HOUSE OF BLUES, CHICAGO
Hammerfest 2014
http://www.livenation.com/artists/122969/simple-simon



News!  Some cool shows in the Kentland camp!  Simons HOUSE OF BLUES, Chicago - May 10!  Frosting - International
POP Overthrow fest, 2014!  Apr 11!

PLEASE phone first to gigs.  Calendars are crazy, and update all the time.

There's a lot to talk about, yet not much in the same hand if that makes any sense.  First and foremost, we need to round up the TROOPS to come out to House of Blues 5/10/2014.  Simple Simon doesn't land bitchin' shows in a killer venue like HOB that often, so if you want to see a band still quite firey about their craft - in a venue that showcases rock and roll - YOU need to get your tickets and make a date/double date/triple date/solo, whatever - come see the SIMONS rip the building apart. 

FROSTING is looking very forward to their LATE show at Red Line Tap for the 2014 International Pop Overthrow Festival.  David Bash has been throwing this eries of shows around the USA for years, promoting the unsung, unsigned amazing under the radar talent that IS the pulse of rock and roll music in the USA.  FROSTING is proud to be a part of the IPO 2014!

Yours truly, SPIV has landed a quite interesting string of acoustic shows as the Hyatt downtown Chicago.  Early, free sushi, posh, Hyatt-y along with Spivtacular cranking out about as much 1970's chill acoustic rock music as one can stomach... yum!

Befriend us on Facebook, like us on likeable pages, buy cheap, expensive clothing on our Zazzle site, etc... but NEVER let the flame of music burn out in your life!

Spiv
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KENTLAND NEWSWORTHY: 
Kentland Records is very proud to announce that our very own
FROSTING received the gracious honor of being the ILLINOIS ENTERTAINER "BEST OF 2013" list. 
http://www.joomag.com/magazine/illinois-entertainer-january-2014/0213686001388621280 


Check out Pg 6 Best Local bands - Thanks ILLINOIS ENTERTAINER!




Kentland Records Winter/Spring 2014 Infomailer update!
If you haven't seen it yet: 
FROSTING received the gracious honor of being the
ILLINOIS ENTERTAINER "BEST OF 2013" list. 

http://www.joomag.com/magazine/illinois-entertainer-january-2014/0213686001388621280 

Check out Pg 6 Best Local bands - Thanks ILLINOIS ENTERTAINER!
Shows: 

UPDATE - RED POP FURY  WILL NOT BE PERFORMING AT SHANAHANS IN DOWNERS GROVE ON 2/21/2014


RED POP FURY
Saturday Feb. 15 2014
McNallys St Charles IL
https://www.facebook.com/mcnallysirishpub
Feat. Rich Dang, Spiv, Flamboyant Tony

DISAPOINTMENTS
Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014
Friendly Tap, Berwyn IL
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Friendly-Tap/74786580336
Feat. lots of people and spiv

PETTY CASH
Wed. Feb 26, 2014
Bub City Chicago
https://www.facebook.com/BubCityChi

RED POP FURY
Sat. Mar 01, 2014
St. Pat's Wearin The Green
St. Andrews School Chicago
Mr Glynn, Flamboyant Tony and Spiv

PETY CASH
Sat. March 08, 2014
Q Bar and Grill
Darien IL
http://q-barandgrill.com/

RED POP FURY
St. Pats bash
Sat. March 15, 2014
McNallys St Charles IL
https://www.facebook.com/mcnallysirishpub
Feat. Rich Dang, Spiv, Flamboyant Tony


Bands news/Happenings

News:  As the above headline stated, FROSTING made the cut for "Best of  2013" in the Illinois Entertainer.  Albeit Frosting II is a solid rock n roll record, it was submitted in Nov 2012, and reviewed early in 2013.  Twas a cool thing to see that even after a year amidst hundreds of local submissions, some with outstanding reviews,  FROSTING still made the cut.  Something stuck with someone somewhere!  www.frostingusa.com

Petty Cash is back from the dead with a couple of cool shows, one on the Birthday bash of Johnny Cash at Bub City, and another on Tribute band night at Q bar in Darien.  Rock on with THAT!  www.pettycashband.com

Other news - Keep an eye on the calendar, been a few updates/cancellations on shows to watch out for.  Remember, always better to PHONE FIRST.

Rock on!
Spiv

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Kentland Records News/Shows Winter 2013/2014


RED POP FURY
NEW YEARS EVE 12/31/2013
Cullens on Southport, Chicago
https://www.facebook.com/redpopfury?fref=ts
Feat. Chris Glynn on drums and Spiv on acoustic guitar


RED POP FURY
Friday Jan. 10 2014
McNallys St Charles IL
https://www.facebook.com/mcnallysirishpub
Feat. Rich Dang, Spiv, Flamboyant Tony

RED POP FURY
Saturday, JAN. 11 2014
Hard Daze  Plano, IL
https://www.facebook.com/hard.daze?fref=ts
Feat. Kris Gutrich, Spiv, Flamboyant Tony

DISAPOINTMENTS
Sunday, Jan 26 2014
Friendly Tap, Berwyn IL
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Friendly-Tap/74786580336
Feat. lots of people and spiv

RED POP FURY
Saturday Feb. 15 2014
McNallys St Charles IL
https://www.facebook.com/mcnallysirishpub
Feat. Rich Dang, Spiv, Flamboyant Tony

RED POP FURY
Friday Feb. 21 2014
Shanahans Downers Grove
https://www.facebook.com/ShanahansFoodSpirits
Feat. Kris Gutrich, Spiv, Flamboyant Tony

DISAPOINTMENTS
Sunday, Feb. 23 2014
Friendly Tap, Berwyn IL
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Friendly-Tap/74786580336
Feat. lots of people and spiv

PETTY CASH
Wed. Feb 26 2014
Bub City Chicago
https://www.facebook.com/BubCityChi

RED POP FURY
Sat. Mar 01 2014
St. Pat's Wearin The Green
St. Andrews School Chicago

Bands news/Happenings

SIMPLE SIMON    2013 sparked the 20th anniversary of the debut release "Funky Dog".  The event was celebrated by a sold out, off the rails show at Quenchers in Chicago.  Anyone in attendance, many from several states/regions, witnessed a band reinvoigorated and absolutely on fire.  Simons performed 'Funky Dog" track by track in it's entirety as well as some of the bands personal favorites fromt he other releases and of course many fan shout outs, along with a smattering of killer cover songs.  Simply an amazing page in the long history of Simple Simon.  Thanks to everyone who was a part of that stellar night!  As many know, 2014 is the 20th anniversary of the Simons second record, 205 is the 20th of the 3rd, 2016 of the fourth.... lots of planning to do!

On another note, that show debuted the release of the Simons greatest hits (of sorts) "College Songs Everybody Knows".  For the hardcore Simon fan, it is a MUST HAVE.  For the newbie that wants a general introduction to what Simple Simon is about, it is equally a must have, seeing that it spans the first four releases and the record is sonically explosive.  Although not quite yet on Itunes or CDBaby, it will be available in the first quarter of 2014.  We will release details accordingly.  If you DESPERATELY need one, email Spiv at
webmaster@kentlandrecords.com and we can work something out via carrier pigeon.

BLACKMAKER   Talks in 2013 solidified the unification to set up a few reunion shows for 2014.  Blackmaker for those who don't know or what the band was about:  5pc rock and roll comprised of two bands (Simple Simon, Vibe Tribe).  Recorded tons of music, toured, blah blah.  Think urban rock in the vein of Helmet meets the rootsy vibe of Black Crowes.  Cool band fer sure.  All that said, over the last months band members have been sifting through hundreds of unlabeled burned cds, uploading lost tracks, rare recordings and hundreds of photos.  Jeff Randall set up an official Blackmaker facebook page: 
https://www.facebook.com/blackmakerjams   The mountainous tasks of assembling/printing what will probably be a double disc of unreleased/live/demo cuts, as well as the logistical quagmire of rehearsals and setting up shows will begin in 2014.  Stay tuned for info on that front!

FROSTING   Sometimes bands just have to go through the wringer of reinventing/reorganizing for monhts on end.  Frosting has definitely been put to that test.  Originally a 6pc band, then 5pc, then 4pc, now power trio.  All in that time the band was able to release two very cool records, Frosting and Frosting II.  It's been about 6 months of soul searching, vision re-vamping, and way WAY too much thinking.  Throwing in the towel was never an option for Spiv to say the least, but after a heart to heart, come to Jesus meeting in fall of 2013, remaining stalwart members Jeff Peck, Spiv and Tim Lydon will clean the slate and give it one more go come 2014.  What direction will the band take?  Who knows.  Guitar bass and real drums is a good start in my book, regardless. Within the last 6mos, Tim Lydon has also diverted his druming tentacles to local power trio "Hard Kiss'.  Although non-Kentland related, we wish him well in his new endeavors of rock.  So, all that said - calendar tetris pending - time, determination and drive will calculate the next step in the Frosting chapter!
www.frostingusa.com

RED POP FURY Can a band have four drummers?   Red Pop Fury sure in Sam Hell can!  Count 'em:  Chris Glynn, Tim Lydon, Kris Gutrich, Rich Dang.  2013 was a cool year, but scattered with respect to the calendar for the band.  Bars closing, calendar snafus etc...  And our very own Flamboyant Tony has his hands in about 75 pots of things outside of rock and roll!  No disrespect at all to my long time rock and roll partner Tony - but such is life and we all are hoping that his efforts in the many things he is involved in bear fruit.  Hell, half of that stuff turns into gigs anyway, so it's all good.  As growing adults and r'n rollers at heart - we have no choice but to spread our tentacles out creatively and take on non-band, career opportunities when they arise.  In turn sometimes the things we love or have been doing for years (music) shift on the totem pole of priority.  Look, we went through this with Kris Gutrich, Chris Glynn etc... life goes on.  Red Pop Fury finds people that can fill the void and we continue to move forward.  Our good friend Ryan Nelson and even Frosting bassist Jeff Peck have stepped up to the plate for REDPOP bass duty from time to time.   Realistically the time has come to find a few more able bodied bassists/vocalists who can get in the redpop fury loop of players.  Tony is absolutely irreplacable and remains our number one bassist/vocalist/frontman/consumate entertainer bar none.  This is by no means a pink slip for flamboyant T - however the time has come to put out a feeler to some close friends on our mailing list who may be up for the challenge or may know someone up for the challenge.  You MUST know what we do, how we do it and have seen us perform - no exceptions.   We know hundreds of songs - obscure, difficullt, stupid, and a shitload of songs that no band in their right mind would ever play.  ABSOLUTELY NO JOBBERS need apply.  Music is fun, we are fun and this is NOT a job.  Rock on!

PETTY CASH  The ultimate Tom Petty/Johnny Cash high octane tribute of sorts is off of the respirator and back on the grid!  Bub City in Chicago on 2/26/2014

JAVELINAS:  Boy do we all miss the JAVELINAS.  Here's a cool video of when we opened for Fuel/Hinder  
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jaPUMjvhEQ  

Other news:  You may have noticed a couple of calendar entries for a project called "The Disapointments"  This is a new fun endeavor for Spiv.  I got the call from my good drummer  friend Nick Kitsos (BoDeans, Michael MCDermott...) that he was doing some loose jamming with some great local singers at his pad once every couple of weeks and if I had nuthin going on, come on by.  Been about two months of scattered jam sessions - really fun.  Fun to just be a guitar player and nothing else. no worries about bookings, websites, mailings etc.  I just get to bring a guitar and have fun making noise.  Been a while since I did that and it feels cool.  What does this mean?  Who knows. All I can say is that It's fun like music was when I played as a kid.  Lead singer/songwriter Kari Nelson secured somewhat of a "residency" for the project every last Sunday at a place called Friendly Tap in Berwyn.  Come by once in a while.  We only know 6 songs so it's not a long show.....

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Spiv

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Kentland Records Infomailer - "FALL 2013"


Shows:


News:  Where does a grown Man start.  Well, for those interested with regards to why Kentland mail hasn't ben sent in two months??
 
 I confess:  There were gigs that we played that were not posted.  There were events not talked about.   I apologize to anyone that would be affected by out lil' band hub not disclosing our whereabouts. Although I like to keep things strictly music-positive via the Kentland portal... I will spill my guts, and explain this lapse in communication/promotion strictly on my end.
 
Read on...
Those of you who know me personally or via Facebook, know that it's been a rough summer/fall transition.  I sadly lost my Brother, Dave to complications from several strokes, quickly deteriorating him since Summer.  He passed in Sept,  he was 47.  Devastating loss, indeed.  Since June/July things have been in a bit of a frenzy in my world... Life has kind of been like throwing a deck of cards in the air and not cleaning up the mess.  Lost focus etc. 
 
A bit about Dave, my older Brother.  The bond was always there and grew closer as we got older.  As kids, I remember Dave Dj'ing my Mother's 45's on the equivalent of a My Pretty Pony turntable, and remember him recording songs off of his boombox onto cassette before going to grammar school.   I also remember the endless arguments as brothers in our first band (I have respect for Oasis on that front, although we were cooler...)   Dave's dream of being a DJ came to fruition with his time at the internet dance radio station that he was a pinnacle founding member, Fusion Radio.  You can pull up his dedication page here via Fusion:   
http://www.fusionradio.fm/onair/davetripper/
 
Even though we talked at length about rock n roll, radio, etc... I had no idea of what a huge impact he had, worldwide.  People would fly to the USA to meet him, send him gifts, etc... He had an enormous following. Crazy.  I can see why - he was 100% personality, on and off the mic.  He will be truly missed, and the healing process is slow.  Facebook users, there's a nice tribute page set up for dave at this link:  https://www.facebook.com/davetripper.tribute?fref=ts
 
All that said, tears wiped aside... as I know my older brother would beat me with a wiffle bat if I didn't man up and keep my rock 'n roll torch burning.  So - in honor of my wiffle bat wielding brother, my rock and roll world grinds on!  Rest in peace, Dave.
 
Shows:
 
RED POP FURY
Friday 10/25/2013
McNally's Irish Pub
St. Charles, IL
Feat. Rich Dang on the skins
 
RED POP FURY
Sunday 10/27/2013
Glen Town Center (Outdoor mall)
Glenview IL  6-8PM
Feat Tim Lydon, Spiv & Flambo Tony
Annual "ZOMBIE WALK"
Should be spooooooky
 
RED POP FURY
Friday 11/8/2013
McNally's Irish Pub
St. Charles, IL
Feat. Rich Dang on the skins
 
***********SIMPLE SIMON***********
20th anniversary show, celebrting their debut 1993 release "FUNKY DOG"
Quenchers, Chicago
AND - CD release of the new greatest hits "College songs everybody knows"
Simons will play FUNKY DOG in it's entirety - for the first time ever -   Along with another set of usual Simons insanity.  It's an EPIC show before the doors even open.  Tickets link:  http://funkydog20.brownpapertickets.com/
 
RED POP FURY
FRIDAY Nov 15
Shannahans
Downers Grove IL
Feat Kris Gutrich, Spiv and Flambo Tony
 
 
Simons news:  Holy Sh*t.  Twenty years since we released our debut "Funky Dog"  You read it right - the Simons will play the ENTIRE album live, as well as another set of whatever the hell they want to, in true Simon fashion.  The club is small, hip and somewhat off the radar - that's what we wanted.  A non-pretentious place to just do our thing and celebrate this milestone with friends, family and whomever else.  Tickets link is above - make plans.
 
Simons will also have available their entire music catalog, as well as the BRAND NEW  "greatest hits" of sorts entitled "College songs everybody knows" - a one day marathon  session in late 2010 that the Simons recorded their favorites & fan favorites in upgraded, raw form.  Recorded the LAST DAY the historical Smart Studios in Madison WI was open.  Way too cool for school..........
 
Frosting newsbit - Frosting on hiatus - Tim Lydon has moved his efforts to the local Chgo band Hard Kiss - we wish him well.  Tim, Jeff and Spiv will meet and decide the path of Frosting after two great releases.......  Details to follow....
 
Blackmaker REUNION???!!!  WTF?  Yes - the 5 original members of Blackmaker have been swapping txt/calls/emails on planning a "bury the book" two show finale for some time in 2014.  Talk of a new CD of past, unheard recordings of rarities, live songs, b-sides etc is in the works.  The gents are unified and inspired to go out with a bang and bring the 5pc monstrosity to the public eye once again.  Details to follow on that front as well!
 
 
REDPOP FURY HAS A .... WEBSITE??  Hell yeah - www.redpopfury.com   Updates to follow, but for know it is a welcome start.  Kudos to drummer/promoter extrordinaire, Matt Friscia for grabbing the reins on the RPF site!
 
 
That's all I got
 
Rock on
 
Spiv
 
 
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Kentland Records News/Shows Late July/Aug 2013

Shows!

Look ahead: A RARE appearance of the legendary ***SIMPLE SIMON***
Sunday Aug. 25
- off the books benefit for the Suhar family -
Skokie Backlot Bash - 4:30PM,
Um... followed by Tributosaurus becomes 'Kool & The Gang' - yeah, this is worth planning for...
http://www.backlotbash.com/stage.html

RED POP FURY
THIS Sat. 7/20/2013
Feat: Flamboyant Tony, Spiv and RICH DANG
The Bullpen Bar at US Cellular Field
3:45-5:45 PM

Then...

RED POP FURY
THIS Sat. 7/20/2013
Spiv/Flamboyant Tony - Acoustic patty melt down
CULLENS on southport
Chicago
10PM

REDPOP FURY
Fri. Aug 2
Spiv/Flamboyant Tony
Cullens on Southport, Chicago

REDPOP FURY
Wed. Aug 14
US CELLULAR FIELD
Pre-White Sox game
10:30a


REDPOP FURY
Friday, Aug 23
Spiv, Flamboyant Tony and RIch Dang
McNally's
St. Charles IL

PETTY CASH
Thu. Aug. 29
Bolingbrook Promenade (I think it's black tie)
7-9PM
Horse & Carriage parking available to the "promenade" heh heh...

PETTY CASH
Fri. Aug 30
Summer Sunset Festival
Lake In The Hills IL
6:30PM

RED POP FURY
Feat. Spiv, Flamboyant Tony & Kris Gutrich
Naperville Last Fling Sun. Sep. 01
details/stage to follow next mailer!


NEWS:

FROSTING getting some good hits, reviews and airplay scattered about the USA.  about to enter woodshedding mode, the newborn power trio will definitely have some rock in the works!

SIMPLE SIMON - LIVE???  Wha?  YES!  The fabulous, explosive monsters of Midwest rock are playing a great festival/benefit for long time friend/agent/cohort Matt Suhar (R.I.P)  Along with several other bands, they will be donating funds to the Suhar family!  Sunday Aug. 25 @ Skokie's backlot bash  http://www.backlotbash.com/stage.html

Questions, comments, suggestions, irate tile man calls - email SPIV

Rock on!

Spiv
www.kentlandrecords.com  


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Kentland Records News/Shows June 2013

YEE HAW! So the new kentlandrecords.com site is finally active! We apologize for the month or so of inactivity. It was a literal red tape cavern of web world clusterf**k.

Nevertheless - we're back!

Shows:

RED POP FURY
Friday, 6/14/2013
Blaine School palooza thing
Chicago.
5Pm

PETTY CASH
Friday, 6/21/2013
Joliet Park District Concert Series
701 Glenwood Ave, Joliet, IL
6:30-7:30
http://www.jolietpark.org/

RED POP FURY
Sat. 6/22/2013
Outdoor JAM - Feat. Mr Glynn, Ryan Nelson, Spiv
Christmas Mountain Village
S944 Christmas Mountain Road
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Phone: 608.254.3599


RED POP FURY
Wed. 6/26/2013
US CELLULAR FIELD
Pre White Sox Game JAM

RED POP FURY
Feat Flamboyant Tony, Spiv and Kris Gutrich (simons)
Friday 6/28/2013
Shannahans
Downers Grove IL
http://shanahans-pub.com/LiveMusicAndEntertainment_Downers_Grove.html



Rock on!

Spiv
www.kentlandrecords.com


Get our music here:

Kentland Records Facebook CDBABY music store:
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Get our overpriced, outdated un-hip merchandise here:
http://www.zazzle.com/kentlandrecords