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Storytime With Pinky

Storytime With Pinky

By Billy Geoghegan

A story-cast featuring three short stories, in each episode, from three different storytellers, about events that happened in the mostly independent music world.

Artwork by Alex Havok
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#4 - Johnny Horn - "Joe Higgs" (parts 2 & 3), Damon Grant - "Stumble Into The Funk", Bruce James - "Supplemental Income"

Storytime With PinkyMay 02, 2021

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#9 - Bill Jones - "Sublime" (part 2), Jeff Conlin - "Steve From Stax", Johnny Horn - "Errol 'Tarzan' Nelson"

#9 - Bill Jones - "Sublime" (part 2), Jeff Conlin - "Steve From Stax", Johnny Horn - "Errol 'Tarzan' Nelson"

In this episode, Bill Jones brings us part two the story about his band The Mudsharks, and their relationship with Sublime.  Then we introduce Jeff Conlin, a great  keyboard player, who tells us how trying to get gear repaired on the road led him to an unforgettable night in Florida.  Wrapping things things up is Johnny Horn, talking about the infamous Jamaican keyboardist Errol "Tarzan" Nelson.

Sep 20, 202219:10
# 8 - Johnny Horn - "Times With The Skatalites", Barbara Kennedy - "Day Job", Bill Jones - "Sublime"

# 8 - Johnny Horn - "Times With The Skatalites", Barbara Kennedy - "Day Job", Bill Jones - "Sublime"

In this episode, Johnny Horn revisits times he spent with The Skatalites, in Seattle.  Keyboardist and painter, Barbara Kennedy, talks about some of her experiences working at The Backstage, in Seattle.  Wrapping things up is Bill Jones, talented trumpet player and singer, brings us part one the story about his band The Mudsharks, and their relationship with Sublime.

You can now support Storytime With Pinky, and the storytellers, by purchasing their music directly from the https://storytimewithpinky.bandcamp.com/ page.  Proceeds help with production costs, while 75% goes directly to the storytellers.  Click here to help make it happen!

Related Links:

Johnny Horn:               Radio KEXP

                                   Loaded Limes

Barbara Kennedy:         Facebook

                                   Instagram

Bill Jones:                    Mudsharks

Storytime With Pinky:   Website

                                   Facebook

                                   BandCamp

Dec 09, 202120:04
#7 - Larry McDonald - "Reggae To Taj" (part 2), David Ewers - "Weekend Vandal", Johnny & Jim Horn - "Duane Eddy" (part 2)

#7 - Larry McDonald - "Reggae To Taj" (part 2), David Ewers - "Weekend Vandal", Johnny & Jim Horn - "Duane Eddy" (part 2)

We start episode 7 with Larry McDonald, bringing us the conclusion of "Reggae To Taj", explaining another unexpected twist in his coming to the U.S.  Then we hear from David Ewers, telling the story of his weekend with the 80s punk band, The Vandals.  Johnny Horn, and his father Jim, wrap things up with the conclusion of "Duane Eddy", talking about King Curtis, keeping the gig and the band going to England.

You can now support Storytime With Pinky, and the storytellers, by purchasing their music directly from the Storytime With Pinky BandCamp page.  Proceeds help with production costs, while 75% goes directly to the storytellers.  Click here to help make it happen!

Related links:

Larry McDonald:          Facebook

                                  Blues And Soul Interview

                                  Reggae Vibes Interview

David Ewers:               Ultimate Resort

                                  Petrichor

Johnny Horn:              Radio KEXP

                                  Loaded Limes           

Storytime With Pinky:  Website

                                  Facebook 

                                  BandCamp                       

Sep 29, 202118:44
#6 - Johnny & Jim Horn - "Duane Eddy" (part 1), Jonny Meyers - The Driver (part 2), Larry McDonald - "Reggae To Taj" (part 1)

#6 - Johnny & Jim Horn - "Duane Eddy" (part 1), Jonny Meyers - The Driver (part 2), Larry McDonald - "Reggae To Taj" (part 1)

In episode 6, we start things off with Johnny and Jim Horn telling part one of the story of Jim Horn leaving home, to play with Duane Eddy. Jonny Meyers brings the conclusion of his story about the drivers. Wrapping it up, is Larry McDonald telling part 1, of his story about how he first came to the U.S., and how he came to play with Taj Mahal.

You can support Storytime With Pinky, and the storytellers, by purchasing their music directly from the Storytime With Pinky BandCamp page.  Proceeds help with production costs, while 75% goes directly to the storytellers.  Click here to help make it happen!

Related Links:

Jonny Horn:                 Loaded Limes

                                   Radio KEXP 

Jonny Meyers:             Jonny Meyers HOME

                                  The Stingers ATX

                                  New York City Ska Orchestra

Larry McDonald:          Facebook 

                                  Blues And Soul Interview

                                  Reggae Vibes Interview

Storytime With Pinky:  Website

                                  Facebook

                                  BandCamp

Aug 05, 202121:46
#5 - Johnny & Jim Horn - "Skyhill Studios", Jonny Meyers - "The Driver" (part 1), Joey McLane - "Krusty Palmz"

#5 - Johnny & Jim Horn - "Skyhill Studios", Jonny Meyers - "The Driver" (part 1), Joey McLane - "Krusty Palmz"

Episode five brings Johnny Horn back, with his father Jim Horn, to talk about Leon Russel's Skyhill Studios.  We also have two new storytellers. Jonny Meyers (The Stingers ATX, Jonny Meyers Quintet, New York City Ska Orchestra) tells part 1 of his story about the driver/merch person.  And wrapping it up is Joey McLane (Archaic 3) with a tour story, about a night at Krusty Palmz.

Jonny Horn:                Loaded Limes

                                  KEXP

Jonny Meyers:             Johnny Meyers HOME

                                  The Stingers ATX

                                  New York City Ska Orchestra

Joey McLane:              Archaic 3 (facebook)

                                  Archaic 3 (Live Video)

                                  Archaic 3 (Instagram)

                                  Archaic 3 (Bandcamp)

Storytime With Pinky:  Website

                                  Facebook

May 30, 202114:45
#4 - Johnny Horn - "Joe Higgs" (parts 2 & 3), Damon Grant - "Stumble Into The Funk", Bruce James - "Supplemental Income"
May 02, 202114:49
#3 - Jimmy Berg - "Name Game Memory", Angela Tharp - "Purple Candles", Johnny Horn - "Joe Higgs" (pt.1)
Mar 28, 202115:41
#2 - Johnny Horn - "Muscle Shoals Swampers", Barbara Kennedy - "The Audition", Alan Moe Monsarrat - "Aloha, Reggae!"
Mar 17, 202114:58
#1 - Johnny & Jim Horn - "Checkmates Session", Sunshine - "Opening Dream", Kevin Batchelor - "Mr. Lincoln 'Sugar' Minott"
Feb 17, 202115:55