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"5 Songs That You've Never Heard By" part one: Boston Rockers of the late 1970's & 1980's — Pencil Storm Part one of a new Ricki C. Series - “5 Songs That You’ve Never Heard” from a variety of bands, solo acts and local scenes of the rock & roll past.

5 Songs You Never Heard By.... Ricki C Chimes in!!!

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My Favorite B-Sides — Pencil Storm Jim Hutter on the glories of killer b-sides, from rock & roll’s Great Lost Treasure; the 45 rpm 7-inch single.

Jim Hutter's favorite B-Sides!

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Album Review: Norcos & Horchata + 5 Questions with Amado Guadarrama — Pencil Storm Jeremy Porter talks about Precious Little Album - the new release by Detroit’s Norcos Y Horchata, plus 5 Questions with singer/guitarist Amado Guadarrama.

Norcos Y Horchata are going on tour! Here's some thoughts on their new LP and 5-Qs with Amado:

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In Memoriam: Robert Redford (and 3 of his best, lesser-known films) — Pencil Storm Jeremy Porter shares his three favorite Robert Redford movies after the news of the great actor and director’s passing.

RIP Robert Redford

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Decade-Defining Songs — Pencil Storm Pencil Storm’s hats are off to JCE for taking on the herculean task of choosing just one song from each rock & roll decade he’s lived through that defines that decade for him. Mind-boggling.

JCE with some DECADE DEFINING SONGS going back to the mid-60s. Great stuff!

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In Memoriam: Ozzy Osbourne — Pencil Storm Jeremy Porter remembers the great OZZY OSBOURNE

RIP Prince of Darkness. @jeremyportermi.bsky.social remembers Ozzy Osbourne.

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Micah Schnabel Redux: The Clown Watches the Clock (now available on AUDIO BOOK!) — Pencil Storm Micah Schnabel’s novel The Clown Watches the Clock is out on audio book this week. Here’s a look back to an interview with Micah by Jeremy Porter around the release of the novel and album in May, 2024...

Pencil Storm fav @micahschnabel.bsky.social has released his novel The Clown Watches the Clock on audio book! Here's 5-Questions Micah did w/@jeremyportermi.bsky.social in 2024 when the album and novel came out + a link to get the new audio book!

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This Song! "Chapter Eight" by The OffRamps (and the 50th Anniversary of JAWS!) — Pencil Storm Jeremy Porter talks about his song “Chapter Eight,” about the steamy love affair between Matt Hooper and Ellen Brody in the Peter Benchley novel JAWS, that didn’t make it into the film, which is celeb...

This Song! Chapter Eight by The OffRamps, and 50 years of #JAWS!

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BÜDDIESfest Preview! + 5 Questions with organizer Ben Andress — Pencil Storm Jeremy Porter talks to BÜDDIESfest organizer Ben Andress about the upcoming festival in Tillsonburg, Ontario.

BÜDDIESfest Preview! + 5 Questions with organizer Ben Andress

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My Day with Brian Wilson by Dan Cochran — Pencil Storm Dan Cochran remembers the day the day he spent with Brian Wilson while working for the Beach Boys

Pencil Storm remembers Brian Wilson! Thanks to Dan Cochran for the contribution!

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RIP Roy Thomas Baker + The Greatest Debut Records Of All Time — Pencil Storm Colin remembers producer Roy Thomas Baker and muses on some of the greatest debut records in Rock History.

Remembering Roy Thomas Baker, and the Greatest Debut Records of all time!

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NBA Playoffs First Round Extravaganza — Pencil Storm Pencil Storm’s resident NBA expert - Ben Galli - on the first round of The Playoffs.

Ben Galli on the NBA playoffs!

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Ric's Quick Picks, part two - The Top Five Songs (Other Than Those by The Neighborhoods) Out of Boston, MA. 1976-1986 That You've Never Heard — Pencil Storm Part Two of Ric’s Quick Picks for April - The Top Five Songs Out of Boston, MA. 1976-1986.

Ricki C. Part Two! Top 5 songs out of Boston, MA!

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In Memoriam: Clem Burke — Pencil Storm Jeremy Porter remembers Blondie drummer Clem Burke via an anecdote from Descendents’ Bill Stevenson.

Pencil Storm / @jeremyportermi.bsky.social remembers Clem Burke.

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Ric's Quick Picks! Great covers!

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Jeremy Porter Road Blog Findlay, Ohio April 5, 2025 I left my motel in Marion, Illinois at 8:15am, staring down a daunting 7-hour drive in the pouring rain. With a belly full of lobby breakfast buffet and a large....

New road blog is up. Thanks to the FlightHouse in Findlay, Ohio for last night and everyone who was a part of this run! It's good to be home, and I'll be back out for the Minnesota to Massachusetts run a month! xx

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Jeremy Porter - Minnesota to Massachusetts Tour Announcement — Pencil Storm GTG Records shares some details about the upcoming Jeremy Porter - Minnesota to Massachucetts Solo-Acoustic Tour

@jeremyportermi.bsky.social Tour announcement!

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Great night of rock and roll at Trixies Bar in Hamtramck with @jeremyportermi.bsky.social and @theneedmores.bsky.social #Tucos

E-Mail Journalism: The Pencil Storm Editorial Board Discusses Yacht Rock (Huh?) — Pencil Storm This week’s SNS - Grown men jawing about the rock & roll; today’s subject, Yacht Rock.

The Pencil Storm Editorial Board chimes in about... Yacht Rock. Huh?

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Oh Canada! A Salute To Our Friendly Northern Neighbors — Pencil Storm The P/S Editorial Board waxes musical and political (but mostly musical) about our Canadian brothers & sisters.

Oh, #Canada! A terrific read from the cool folks at the cool blog @pencilstorm.bsky.social "Pencil Storm is not a political blog, but rock n roll acknowledges no borders and you cannot hide bad music behind protective tariffs." And yes, Chiliwack rocks!

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In Memoriam: Brian James of The Damned and The Punk Rock Explosion 1977-1981 — Pencil Storm JCE on growing up with late 70’s English punk-rock, and his In Memoriam for Brian James of seminal rockers The Damned.

Pencil Storm remembers Brian James

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Records!!

Check out this new tune from @theneedmores.bsky.social ! and please follow them and @pencilstorm.bsky.social here! xx

Jeremy Porter shares the debut song from Detroit’s newest band THE NEEDMORES! — Pencil Storm Jeremy Porter shares the debut song from Detroit’s newest band THE NEEDMORES !

New song from @theneedmores.bsky.social !

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In Memoriam: Rick Buckler — Pencil Storm Jeremy Porter remembers Rick Buckler from The Jam, who passed away on February 17th.

RIP Rick Buckler

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Valentine's Weekend Playlist For The Broken Hearted - Redux — Pencil Storm A look back to 2016 when Wal Ozello crafted this great playlist for the broken hearted!

Rerun of this great playlist from Wal Ozello in 2016!

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Next show! Tucos take Hamtramck at #TrixiesBar with pals @theneedmores.bsky.social and #AllOverTheShop. Early show - music at 7, Tucos at 9PM. See ya there! xx

Catching Up With Colin - February 2025 - Natalie's Residency, PBR10K, Waiting Tables, Meditation, Landman & more. — Pencil Storm Colin catches you up with what is going on on his world.

Catching Up With Colin - February 2025!

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Friday Bet$ For Realz - Super Bowl Edition — Pencil Storm Times to place your bets on the Super Bowl. Here's Pencil Storm's two cents.

Super Bowl Bet$ for Realz! Get yer picks here!!! Who ya got?

In Memoriam: Marianne Faithfull — Pencil Storm Jeremy Porter remembers Marianne Faithfull.

Farewell sweet Marianne.

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