Tom Kelly Appreciati&#111;n Thread

Home | Deep Nuggets Radio

Thanks(0)

Quote

Posted: December 26 2022 at 08:37

Attention Hamerheads!

From the Department Moving This Terrestrial Year Right Out The Door And Into The Space-Time Continuum Department, this just in:

Alex Cruzeta over at The Monday Chemistry Sets on Deep Nuggets Radio has informed me that there will be a Martian sighting there today, Monday, 26 December. Alex plays a vast array of music each week, including The Prog Hour, which usually begins 1 - 2 hours into the show.

Please come along and listen from 5PM - 9PM PT, and hear what he's selected from Tom's many works for your earses. Link to 24/7 Deep Nuggets:

In other news, Paul Higgins generously played the entire "Burnt Peas Suite," on his Mushroom Hill Radio Network transmission on 3 December. Mushroom Hills specializes in Space/Trance/Progressive/Electronic music and airs every Saturday from 10AM - 1PM PT. Link to Mushroom HIll:

https://www.spreaker.com/show/mushroom-hill-radio-networks-podcast

"The Forks Suite," and "Forward," were heard on 10 and 16 December, respectively, during Mike Sherrill's W.T.A.U. Pea Ridge Nation show on Twitch television. W.T.A.U. can be heard every Saturday from 4PM - 7PM PT. Link to W.T.A.U. wtaupearidgenation - Twitch

AZUSA Progressive Rock Radio included "Staring It In The Face, Part 2," on rotation on the 24/7 Progressive Rock station, on 12 December. AZUSA can be found at: Progressive Rock AZUSA

And lastly, but not leastly, the stalwart Aural Moon Progressive Rock station aired both "Nothing Ends, Nothing Begins," and "Catherine," in rotation on 19 and 24 December, respectively. Link to Aural Moon:http://auralmoon.com//

I hope everyone is having a lovely holiday season, and that you all managed to keep warm during the recent Great Chill of 2022. My grateful thanks to all of you who have joined me along the way. May 2023 treat us all with kindness.

These shows are also good resources for those here who may be seeking friendly ears to their music.

Links to Kev Rowland's and Windhawk's Prog Archives reviews:

Relevant links to Tom's music for those interested:

Website and Other Links:

Bandcamp: Tom Kelly

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/12B8VWiH5wY4QoXHMCkIGc?si=aAlS_Dj3SVKytPG4lZBzFA&fbclid=IwAR0acjinZbHO_jliqJGdktiWiUMf_LM2U0gE6YRi0oOfOdHo3_z7ZpEPMgE

"Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp

Snicolette View Drop Down

Forum Senior Member

Joined: November 02 2018
Location: OR
Status: Offline
Points: 5972

Post Options

Thanks(1)

Quote

Posted: January 26 2023 at 08:27

Attention Hamerheads!

From the Department of I Still Can't Believe I'm Still Doing This, But Glad That I Am Department, this just in:

Tonight, Friday 27 January, Friday Night Progressive has once more seen fit to play music of Tom's on their weekly broadcast. FNP airs every Friday, including this one, from 6PM - 8PM-ish PT. The chat is very friendly and has a lot of knowledgeable people enjoying the music and each other's company. Please come along and join us, there are many other fine artists as well, and I think any of you would quite enjoy the show. Link to Friday Night Progressive: https://fridaynightprogressive.com/

In other news, since the last Martian Missive, Tom has still been enjoying airplay, including the entire "Travels Suite", on Alex Cruzeta's "Monday Chemistry Sets," on Deep Nuggets Radio. TMCS shows up every Monday, from 5PM - 9PM PT and Alex plays a variety of rock and progressive music, plus the always-amusing banter of Alex Cruzeta himself. Link to Deep Nuggets Radio:https://www.deepnuggets.com/

Mike Sherrill's W.T.A.U. Pea Ridge Nation has continued to play Tom in frequent rotation, with "The Tolling of St. John's Bells," and "Ma and Pa Kettle Go To Hell" rearing their heads on 7 January and 14 January, respectively. Mike plays a little bit of everything, including bluegrass and growly metal, so be prepared to hear just about anything, every Saturday, from 4PM - 7PM PT. Link to WTAU:https://www.twitch.tv/wtaupearidgenation

Lastly, but not leastly, "Imagination or Knowledge?" appeared in rotation on 24/7 Aural Moon Radio on 11 January. Aural Moon plays a wide variety of Progressive and progressive-related music, with jazz and folk influences as well. Check out Aural Moon anytime that suits you at this link: http://auralmoon.com//

Many other fine artists are also being featured on this show, why not come by and check it all out?

These shows are also good resources for those here who may be seeking friendly ears to their music.

Links to Kev Rowland's and Windhawk's Prog Archives reviews:

Relevant links to Tom's music for those interested:

Website and Other Links:

Bandcamp: Tom Kelly

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/12B8VWiH5wY4QoXHMCkIGc?si=aAlS_Dj3SVKytPG4lZBzFA&fbclid=IwAR0acjinZbHO_jliqJGdktiWiUMf_LM2U0gE6YRi0oOfOdHo3_z7ZpEPMgE

Edited by Snicolette - January 27 2023 at 07:49

"Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp

Snicolette View Drop Down

Forum Senior Member

Joined: November 02 2018
Location: OR
Status: Offline
Points: 5972

Post Options

Thanks(0)

Quote

Posted: May 11 2023 at 07:45

Attention Hamerheads!

♪♪♪ This could be the last time ♪♪♪

From the Department of Haven't Done One Of These In A Very Long Time Department, this just in:

King Ronald Marquiss over at Friday Night Progressive has seen fit to honour Tom by once again playing some of his music tomorrow night, Friday, 12 May. The show commences at 6PM PDT and goes until Ron sees fit, usually a bit before 8PM PDT. Additionally, both Tatsurou Uedo and Tenk Van Dool's Temple of Switches will be on this show. Not only that, but they are apparently appearing one after the next in the show, so don't miss a lot of great music for your earses! It will be the Triple Threat of Tom, Tatsurou, and Tenk. Link to Friday Night Progressive: https://fridaynightprogressive.com/

In other news, since the last Martian Missive of 26 January, Tom's music has appeared on these shows and stations to follow. I find it remarkable that he is STILL getting airplay nearly 5 years after the initial release of the material. I have not only these shows and stations to thank, but the many others over the years who presented his music, and of course, those of you receiving this email.

So.....Friday Night Progressive was the last show to give me advance notice of airplay, hence, they are listed first in this queue. On 27 January, Ron presented The Bookwife Suite in it's entirety. Link to Friday Night Progressive: https://fridaynightprogressive.com/

Mike Sherrill's W.T.A.U. Pea Ridge Nation regularly plays Tom's music, beginning "Travels Pt 3," on 2 February, "Love IS Money," on 11 February, "A Book Wife - Chapter 1," on 18 February, "Forward," on 11 March, "A Slight Overture of Sorts," on 25 March, "Travels Pt 3," on8 April, "Cows Appear Out Of Nowhere," on 15 April, and most recently, "Staring It In The Face - Part 1," on 6 May. This show airs every Saturday, from 4PM - 7PM PT. Link to WTAU: https://www.twitch.tv/wtaupearidgenation

Jim Brennan over at 24/7 Aural Moon keeps Tom in rotation, and has played "Burnt Peas Parts 1 & 2," "A Bookwife's Dream of Her Own Imposter - Dedication," "The Wayfarer Part 3," "Ma and Pa Kettle Go To Hell," and "The Fork," on 9 February, 14 February, 3 March, 6 April, and 23 April, respectively. Link to Aural Moon: http://auralmoon.com//

Tom returned to that place Between Two Worlds on CRMK Radio, hosted by Kev Slaymaker twice, with "Cows Appear Out Of Nowhere," on 13 February, "Spinning Through Eternity," on 9 March. Between Two Worlds airs on Mondays, from Noon until 3PM PT. Link to CRMK: HOME | CRMK

Paul Higgins has had some health issues lately, but has seemingly gotten past them for now, thankfully. He played "Love IS Money," on The Mushroom Hill Radio Network on 25 March. Mushroom Hill/Aquarian Moons airs on Saturdays, from 10AM until 1PM PT and can be found on Spreaker at https://www.spreaker.com/show/mushroom-hill-radio-networks-podcast

And lastly, but not leastly, Progressive Rock AZUSA also has Tom in rotation, and recently played "Love IS Money," on 1 May. AZUSA is another 24/7 station, here is the link: https://progressiverockazusa.com/

Statistically Speaking: I don't do a lot of this, but decided to throw some numbers out there. I had no idea that any of Tom's music would be played, so it is amazing to me how much it has indeed been explored (that I know of). This Appreciation Thread in has been viewed over 17,000 times. I started out on CD Baby, due to their lowered cost of shipping for international sales, but didn't realize how many sales would be digital only, so I switched to Bandcamp and have had a lot more interest there. He has had nearly 5,000 plays of songs there since 01 February, 2020 (these would be either people listening to their purchases on apps or listening to check out the music). 32 different hosts on 19 different stations have played Tom's music since it was released.

The first airplay was in November of 2018, but really started getting going in early 2019, and help from Kevin Feeley really boosted recognition of Tom. I am forever grateful for Kevin's friendship and all of the help he has given me, not to mention virtually everyone else in the Progressive Rock community.

This has all also led to Nickie's Niches, thanks to Chuck Simons and Mark and Rayna Monforti over at Progrock.com, something I never would have imagined. I hope you get a chance to listen to the show sometime and find some other artists that you enjoy. Airs the Tuesday before the first Friday of every month, 8AM - 10AM PT, my segment usually an hour or so, and starts at 8AM. Link to Progrock.com: https://progrock.com/

With that, I would also like to thank all of you for hanging out here on Mars with me. It's helped to keep me sane over these last years, and makes me feel that since Tom's music still lives, so does he, in that sense.

Links to Kev Rowland's and Windhawk's Prog Archives reviews:

Relevant links to Tom's music for those interested:

Website and Other Links:

Bandcamp: Tom Kelly

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/12B8VWiH5wY4QoXHMCkIGc?si=aAlS_Dj3SVKytPG4lZBzFA&fbclid=IwAR0acjinZbHO_jliqJGdktiWiUMf_LM2U0gE6YRi0oOfOdHo3_z7ZpEPMgE

Edited by Snicolette - May 11 2023 at 14:49

"Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp

Snicolette View Drop Down

Forum Senior Member

Joined: November 02 2018
Location: OR
Status: Offline
Points: 5972

Post Options

Thanks(0)

Quote

Posted: May 12 2023 at 18:32

Extra Greetings From Mars:

There is nothing wrong with your television set!

Due to short notice (but nonetheless advanced notice), if you miss Friday Night Progressive tonight, and/or want to hear Tom's music couched with some great curated space and psych, tune in to Paul Higgins' Mushroom Hill Radio Network tomorrow, Saturday, 13 May from 10AM - 1PM PDT. Paul plays a wonderful array of music, perfect for Satur(n)days.

Link to Mushroom Hill: https://www.spreaker.com/show/mushroom-hill-radio-networks-podcast

Happy to be wrong about it's being the "last time."

"Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp

Snicolette View Drop Down

Forum Senior Member

Joined: November 02 2018
Location: OR
Status: Offline
Points: 5972

Post Options

Thanks(0)

Quote

Posted: July 06 2023 at 07:51

Greetings From Mars:

From the Department of Cool Down And Come Up For Fresh Air With Friday Night Progressive This Friday Department, this just in.

Ron Marquiss has informed me that tomorrow, Friday, 7 July (which makes me think of Seven and Seven Is), he will be playing some Tom Kelly music on Friday Night Progressive. Friday Night Progressive is in it's 12th year and features many artists you just don't hear elsewhere. Come along for a listen, chat is always friendly and active. 6PM - 8PM PDT Link to Friday Night Progressive: https://fridaynightprogressive.com/

In other news, the last time I wrote to you, Friday Night Progressive was going to play some Tom music, which has now been revealed. Ron chose to feature the entire "Burnt Peas Suite," on 12 May. Friday Night Progressive, incidentally, was one of the first shows to champion Tom's music. It airs each and every Friday, from 6PM until 8PM-ish PDT. I will not repeat the link here, as it's riding just above this paragraph and you know how my employer hates redundance

The very next day (13 May), Paul Higgins chose "Remains of Childhood Lost," to appear on his Aquarian Moons show. His show is on a bit of a hiatus as he is taking care of some serious health problems, so please send Paul prayers, good energy, etc. The show airs on Saturdays from 10AM - 1PM PDT. Link to Aquarian Moons: https://www.spreaker.com/show/mushroom-hill-radio-networks-podcast

The next two times that Tom's music was played (that I am aware of) was in rotation at 24/7 Aural Moon Radio. Both "Burnt Peas (Part 4)," and "Chapter One ~ A Book Wife," radiated from the netwaves on 22 May and 27 May, respectively. Aural Moon can be found at:http://auralmoon.com//

Another stauch supporter of Tom's music, Mike Sherrill, at W.T.A.U. Pea Ridge Nation on Twitch TV, chose to play "Nothing Ends, Nothing Begins," on 3 June. Mike plays one of the widest varieties of music out there, all the way from growling to bluegrass. His show is on every Saturday from 4PM - 7PM PDT. Link to W.T.A.U.: https://www.twitch.tv/wtaupearidgenation

And lastly, but not leastly, Mark Burnell, Chief in Charge of The Psych Ward on Progrock.com surprised me with some airplay just last week. I'd sent him that old Museum piece, "Salt and Pepper Thursday," that Tatsurou Ueda kindly made a 5-stem remix of, to clean the recording up a bit, just for fun. Mark had nevered played Tom on his show before, and he made a tidy little "sandwich," of "Imagination or Knowledge," and "Chapter One ~ A Book Wife," with Bonfire Hill's "A Year on Bonfire Hill : June," being the filler in between. Mark's Psych Ward appears every Tuesday, from 1:30 - 3:30PM PDT on Progrock.com. Link to Progrock.com: https://progrock.com/

Thank you again to everyone who has kept on listening out there and to everyone who helps keeps great music alive and well in the world.

"Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp

Snicolette View Drop Down

Forum Senior Member

Joined: November 02 2018
Location: OR
Status: Offline
Points: 5972

Post Options

Thanks(0)

Quote

Posted: July 24 2023 at 08:20

Attention Hamerheads!

Gas Music from Jupiter? No, it's more Music from Mars!

From the Department of The Vaults of Time Have Been Opening of Late with Eldritch Sounds Emerging Department, this just in:

I have been informed, late yesterday, that there will be some Mistress Quickly music unearthed and played on Alex Cruzeta's Monday Chemistry Sets show on Deep Nuggets Radio today, Monday 24 July. The Monday Chemistry Sets will air beginning at 5PM PDT and continue through 9PM PDT, as it does each and every week, with the charming host manning the boards. You can tune in at the following link: https://www.deepnuggets.com/

In other news, Tom Kelly and Museum (!) music has been played four times this month, since the last Martian Missive. Firstly, "The Wayfarer Suite," was played on Friday Night Progressive on 7 July. Friday Night Progressive is currently presenting nominees from their 2023 Inde Prog Awards, and the competition is tough, so expect the best. Which is exactly what always is played on FNP, which airs each and every Friday from 6PM - 8PM-ish PDT. Link to FNP: https://fridaynightprogressive.com/

Next up, W.T.A.U. Pea Ridge Radio played both "The Wayfarer Suite," (that wayfarer sure made his way here and there this month) and "The Tolling of St. John's Bells," on Twitch TV, on 8 July and 22 July, respectively. W.T.A.U. can be found on Saturdays from 4PM - 7PM PDT. Link to W.T.A.U.: wtaupearidgenation - Twitch

Lastly, but not leastly, Mark Burnell, who minds The Psych Ward at Progrock.com saw fit to air "Salt and Pepper Thursday," by Museum on his show, 11 July. This was a 5-stem remix that friend to us all, Tatsurou Ueda, made for me to clean up the old track in my possession a bit and it fit the show quite nicely. The Psych Ward airs on Tuesdays, from 1:30PM - 3:30PM, on Progrock.com, and features psych and jam music, new and old, plus other oddities that stretch musical boundaries, as Mark sees fit. Link to Progrock.com: https://progrock.com/

As always, thanks to all who listen, who've been supportive of Tom and his music, and all of the shows that have featured it these almost 5 years since the initial release, and who all who helped me along the way. I hope everyone is enjoying every day that they have here on this little planet, and that the memories of those who left never leave us.

Links to Kev Rowland's and Windhawk's Prog Archives reviews:

Relevant links to Tom's music for those interested:

Website and Other Links:

Bandcamp: Tom Kelly

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/12B8VWiH5wY4QoXHMCkIGc?si=aAlS_Dj3SVKytPG4lZBzFA&fbclid=IwAR0acjinZbHO_jliqJGdktiWiUMf_LM2U0gE6YRi0oOfOdHo3_z7ZpEPMgE

Edited by Snicolette - July 24 2023 at 08:23

"Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp

Snicolette View Drop Down

Forum Senior Member

Joined: November 02 2018
Location: OR
Status: Offline
Points: 5972

Post Options

Thanks(0)

Quote

Posted: December 01 2023 at 16:08

Attention Hamerheads!

From the Department of It's Been A Long Time, But Not Quite An Eternity Department, this just in:

It's been all the way since July that I had advanced notice of a show that Tom's music will be on, but Paul Higgins over at Mushroom Hill Radio Network just informed me that he will be playing something by Tom Kelly on his show tomorrow, Saturday 2 December. Show airs from 11AM - 2PM PST on Spreaker. Paul plays primarily space music, which is quite appropriate, dontcha think? Come on over and give a listen. Link to Mushroom Hill: https://www.spreaker.com/show/mushroom-hill-radio-networks-podcast?

Back on 15 September, the 6th anniversary of Tom's departure from this planet, I noticed something very eerie. I check out a "Tom Kelly Appreciation" thread I created in Progressive Archives every day and see how many views it's had (along with some other statistical places, such as Bandcamp plays, etc). That morning, the number of views just happened to be 18452. Which is the date of Tom's birth in the European style. Message from the stars or not? Sometimes I can't help but wonder. Included is a screenshot, at the end of this post, just for Doubting Thomases.

As usual, the remainder of this post will be noting everywhere that Tom's music has been played since the last Martian Mail, with appropriate links to Tom Kelly music and information.

Alex Cruzeta of The Monday Chemistry Sets on Deep Nuggets chose Mistress Quickly's old recording of "Violent Pig Plaster" on 24 July, and brought Tom solo back out again on 30 October, with "Ma & Pa Kettle Go To Hell." TMCS airs on Mondays from 5PM - 8PM PT Link to Deep Nuggets: Home | Deep Nuggets Radio

Aural Moon keeps Tom in regular rotation, and I noticed that "A Slight Overture of Sorts," played of 3 August, "Love IS Money," on 31 August, "Cows Appear Out Of Nowhere," on 5 September, "East Fork," on 22 September, "God And The Flatlanders (Celtic Version)," on 22 October, "A Bookwife's Dream of Her Own Imposter," on 27 October, and "The Wayfarer, Part 1," on 13 November. Link to Aural Moon: http://auralmoon.com//

Mike Sherrill with W.T.A.U. Pea Ridge Nation on Twitch TV continues to play Tom regularly, with "A Bookwife's Dream of Her Own Imposter" materializing on 19 August, "The Keys," on 14 October, "Forward," on 28 October, and "Imagination or Knowledge?" on 18 November. W.T.A.U. airs every Saturday from 4PM - 7PM PT. Link to W.T.A.U.: wtaupearidgenation - Twitch

The Keeper of The Psych Ward on Progrock.com, Mark Burnell, paid tribute to Tom on 19 September, by playing "Spinning Through Eternity." Mark plays ancient and new psych of all stripes, as well as venturing into space on his show, which airs on Tuesdays from 4:20PM - 6:30 ET. Link to Progrock.com: Home - PROGROCK.COM

Every so often, Chuck Simons on Progrock pirates at times when other hosts are not able to be live with their shows. On one such occasion, Chuck played several Tom Kelly sets on his show, also in memoriam, on 22 September. He chose to play "Burnt Peas Parts 1-4" and the "Burnt Peas Finale," "A Bookwife's Dream of Her Own Imposter," "Dedication," and "Travels, Parts 1 - 3," to represent Tom's musical legacy. Chuck is host for my Nickie's Niches segments (the Tuesday prior to first Friday of each month, 8AM -10 AM PT), and has several other shows, the primary one is Game of Prog, which airs from 3:30PM - 6:30PM PT, right after Mark Burnell's Psych Ward show, on Progrock.com

Kev Slaymaker of Between Two Worlds brought Tom back to his show on 2 October, playing "Cows Appear Out of Nowhere." Between Two Worlds is on CRMK radio, and airs on Mondays from Noon - 3PM PT. Link to CRMK: HOME | CRMK

And lastly, but not leastly, DJ Tony Romero over at House of Prog Radio played "Dedication," on his Saturday morning show, which airs from 10AM - 1PM. Link to House of Prog: House Of Prog

And that, as they say, is that. A huge thank-you to those of you who do, for continuing to listen to and play music that matters.

Links to Kev Rowland's and Windhawk's Prog Archives reviews:

Relevant links to Tom's music for those interested:

Website and Other Links:

Bandcamp: Tom Kelly

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/12B8VWiH5wY4QoXHMCkIGc?si=aAlS_Dj3SVKytPG4lZBzFA&fbclid=IwAR0acjinZbHO_jliqJGdktiWiUMf_LM2U0gE6YRi0oOfOdHo3_z7ZpEPMgE

Edited by Snicolette - December 02 2023 at 11:06

"Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp

Snicolette View Drop Down

Forum Senior Member

Joined: November 02 2018
Location: OR
Status: Offline
Points: 5972

Post Options

Thanks(0)

Quote

Posted: January 04 2024 at 17:13

Greetings from Mars:

Starting the New Year off right, from the Department of First Airplay of the Year Department, this just in:

Word has reached me that Ron Marquiss at Friday Night Progressive has kindly decided to include Tom Kelly music on his first show of the year, 05 January. Friday Night Progressive has been a staunch supporter of Tom's music, if you've not listened in before, you'll hear a lot on this show that you won't hear elsewhere. The chat room is also very friendly, and a nice group of people to hang out with. Tune in at 6PM - 8PM-ish PST. Link to Friday Night Progressive: https://fridaynightprogressive.com/

In other news, since the last transmission, on 12 December, Paul Higgins at The Mushroom Hill Radio Network played Burnt Peas (Parts 1 & 2). Mushroom Hill broadcasts every Saturday, from 11AM - 2PM PST, playing a wide variety of space, psych, and ambient music. Link to Mushroom Hill: https://www.spreaker.com/show/mushroom-hill-radio-networks-podcast?

Marching right along, on 13 December, Aural Moon Internet Radio played The Tolling of St John's Bells, next, on 17 December, Spinning Through Eternity, and then, just this morning, The Wayfarer (Part 2) appeared in their rotation. Aural Moon is a 24/7 station, Jim Brennan has a huge library of material and it's well worth checking into. Link to Aural Moon: Aural Moon Radio - Home

And wait! That's not all! On 16 December, Mike Sherrill of W.T.A.U. Pead Ridge Nation Radio included A Bookwife's Dream of Her Own Imposter~Chapter 1 on his show on Twitch TV. WTAU airs each and every Saturday, from 4PM - 7PM PST. You might hear everything from Prog to Bluegrass to Growling on his show. Link to WTAU: Twitch

And lastly, but not leastly, I tuned in to AZUSA Progressive Rock Radio on 28 December, just in time to catch Catherine from start to finish, in their regular rotation. AZUSA is 24/7 and plays Progressive music, as advertised, and boast a lot of live recordings as well as studio offerings from the origins of Prog to present day artists. Link to AZUSA: https://progressiverockazusa.com/

I hope that 2024 is a kinder year for our earth, and for all that live upon it.

Links to Kev Rowland's and Windhawk's Prog Archives reviews:

Relevant links to Tom's music for those interested:

Website and Other Links:

Bandcamp: Tom Kelly

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/12B8VWiH5wY4QoXHMCkIGc?si=aAlS_Dj3SVKytPG4lZBzFA&fbclid=IwAR0acjinZbHO_jliqJGdktiWiUMf_LM2U0gE6YRi0oOfOdHo3_z7ZpEPMgE

Edited by Snicolette - January 04 2024 at 17:15

"Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp

Snicolette View Drop Down

Forum Senior Member

Joined: November 02 2018
Location: OR
Status: Offline
Points: 5972

Post Options

Thanks(0)

Quote

Posted: March 29 2024 at 14:10

Attention Hamerheads! Tomfoolery ahead!

From the Department of Not-Quite-April Department, this just in:

I have received word from the Chief Mushroom Hill Loony himself, Paul Higgins, that some Tom music will appear on his Mushroom Hill Radio Network show tomorrow, Saturday, March 30th. Paul's show is comprised of Space Rock and Psychedelic music for the most part, along with Trance and Electronic, and will air from 11AM - 2PM PT (as it is regularly scheduled). Link to Mushroom Hill Radio Network: https://www.spreaker.com/show/mushroom-hill-radio-networks-podcast

In other news, Tom's music has continued to be played, mostly these days in rotations of sorts. Aural Moon is one of the stations that is on 24/7 and they have played "The Wayfarer Part 2," "Staring It in the Face," "Remains of Childhood Lost," "The Wayfarer Part 4," and "God and the Flatlanders (Waltz), on January 4th, February 2nd, February 7th, February 24th, and March 24th of this year, respectively, since the last Martian Mail was sent around to annoy you all

Link to Aural Moon: Aural Moon Radio - Home

Friday Night Progressive continues to champion Tom's music, with Ron Marquiss choosing to play the entire Travels Suite, on his show that aired on January 5th. I am usually in their chat room on Fridays, as I assist with the show by posting links to the artists being played. Friday Night Progressive airs every, you guessed it, Friday, from 6PM - 8PMish PT. Link to Friday Night Progressive: https://fridaynightprogressive.com/

And lastly, but not leastly, Mike Sherrill continues to Wake Their Asses Up on W.T.A.U. Pea Ridge Nation, on Twitch, on Saturdays from 4PM - 7PM PT. He keeps Tom on fairly frequent rotation, airing "Cows Appear Out of Nowhere, on January 13th, "A Slight Overture of Sorts," on February 17th, "Travels Part 1," on March 2nd, and the cows came back again on March 24th. Link to W.T.A.U.: wtaupearidgenation - Twitch

Amazingly, there was also a sale of Tom's discography this week. I say "amazingly," since it's been so long since they were originally released. I wrote to thank the buyer, and he said he'd been looking around ProgArchives and read the good reviews, got curious, and enjoyed what he heard. Also proof that those reviews have power, so thank you to those who reviewed the material.

Nice surprises still surface.

Links to Kev Rowland's and Windhawk's Prog Archives reviews: