Category Archives: Partly Personal

Silver Dome Anniversary!

Posted on June 27, 2021 by steveandjohnnie

The month of June is just about done with us but, before it completes its mission, we’d like to take note of the 10 year anniversary of a significant moment on our professional timeline. 10 years ago this month (Wednesday, … Continue reading →

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Satan Is Her Name … P.S.

Posted on June 23, 2021 by steveandjohnnie

In a previous post I shared the backstory of the resurgence of interest in a record I cut in the 60’s, “Satan Is Her Name.” Well, since that post there have been a couple of addendums to the Satan saga … Continue reading →

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and the Horse He Rode In On

Posted on June 20, 2021 by steveandjohnnie

One of the many things I loved (And, even though it’s been many years, still love) about my Dad was his sense of humor. If you’ll humor me, I’d like to share a story to illustrate the point. Along with … Continue reading →

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2 Life-Changing Anniversaries!

Posted on May 27, 2021 by steveandjohnnie

Before we close the door on the month of May, 2021, I (Steve) would be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge the anniversaries of two events that had a lasting impact on my life. First, it was 55 years ago, on … Continue reading →

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Delbert’s Retirement Blues

Posted on April 23, 2021 by steveandjohnnie

Well, it seems the pandemic has claimed another victim. The good news is he’s still with us to tell the tale of the bad news, which is that he’s retiring. He is a legendary, Grammy Award winning, American blues rock … Continue reading →

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Satan Is Her Name

Posted on April 12, 2021 by steveandjohnnie

The inspiration hit me one night in the 1960s.  I was walking back home from my, then, girlfriend’s house.  It was probably around 9 or 10 … PM.  I know walking alone at night might seem strange in light (or, … Continue reading →

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37!

Posted on April 7, 2021 by steveandjohnnie

Once upon a time, in a fairy tale land, him and her went for a ride … on an elephant. While on the ride, he had a proposal that she reacted to positively. 37 years ago today (April 7, 1984) … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter 2021!

Posted on April 3, 2021 by steveandjohnnie

It’s more than a little understandable if there is much about 2020 that you and we don’t choose to look back on. But, now and then, it’s not a bad thing to reflect on something to underscore, not only what … Continue reading →

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Posted on March 16, 2021 by steveandjohnnie

Was that the sound of an Irish jig we just heard? Or, was it the sound of the wonderful tree lady dancing through our house as she weaved her magic for St. Patrick’s Day? Smart pot o’ gold money would … Continue reading →

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One. Long. Year.

Posted on March 11, 2021 by steveandjohnnie

COVID-19 was declared a pandemic on March, 11, 2020. One year ago? Only one?!?! Some days it feels like more … a lot more. Like you, during the past year, we’ve had our share of ups and downs and, now … Continue reading →

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