
Storytime With Pinky
By Billy Geoghegan
Artwork by Alex Havok

Storytime With PinkySep 20, 2022

#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.

# 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.
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Related Links:
Johnny Horn: Radio KEXP
Barbara Kennedy: Facebook
Bill Jones: Mudsharks
Storytime With Pinky: Website

#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
David Ewers: Ultimate Resort
Johnny Horn: Radio KEXP
Storytime With Pinky: Website

#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
Jonny Meyers: Jonny Meyers HOME
Larry McDonald: Facebook
Storytime With Pinky: Website

#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
Jonny Meyers: Johnny Meyers HOME
Joey McLane: Archaic 3 (facebook)
Storytime With Pinky: Website

#4 - Johnny Horn - "Joe Higgs" (parts 2 & 3), Damon Grant - "Stumble Into The Funk", Bruce James - "Supplemental Income"
In this episode, Johnny Horn returns to conclude his story about spending time with legendary reggae singer/songwriter, and teacher to The Wailers, Joe Higgs. Damon Grant tells us about a performance that wasn't planned, yet was meant to be. And, Bruce James talks about an out of state gig, early in his career, and a different kind of merch approach.
Related links:
Johnny Horn: www.loadedlimes.blogspot.com
Damon Grant: https://www.damongrant.org
https://www.discussionsinpercussion.com
Bruce James: https://jamesandblack.org
https://www.facebook.com/jamesandblack
Storytime With Pinky: https://themusicdoer.com/storytime-with-pinky
https://www.facebook.com/storytimewithPinky
*Artwork by Alex Havoc*

#3 - Jimmy Berg - "Name Game Memory", Angela Tharp - "Purple Candles", Johnny Horn - "Joe Higgs" (pt.1)
Episode three introduces two new storytellers. Jimmy Berg (The Bad Things, The Pickpocket Review, DJ Pickpocket) tells us about a name licensing experience. Angela Tharp (Owner/Manager of Flamingo Cantina - Austin, TX) talks about an artist request, and reading into it. Returning with a three part story about reggae great, Joe Higgs, is Johnny Horn (Host of "Preaching The Blues" on KEXP Seattle and much more).
Jimmy Berg:
https://www.facebook.com/BadThingsSeattle
https://www.mixcloud.com/djpickpocket/
Angela Tharp:
Johnny Horn:

#2 - Johnny Horn - "Muscle Shoals Swampers", Barbara Kennedy - "The Audition", Alan Moe Monsarrat - "Aloha, Reggae!"
Our second episode brings back Johnny Horn with a tale about a recording session with the Muscle Shoals rhythm section, The Swampers. Barbara Kennedy, long time keyboardist for reggae artist Clinton Fearon, talks about her audition for that position. Then, Alan Moe Monsarrat tells about his discovering reggae, in 1973 Hawaii.
Links...
Johnny Horn:
Barbara Kennedy:
https://www.facebook.com/barbarakennedystudio
https://www.instagram.com/bkennedyart/?hl=en
Alan Moe Monsarrat:
https://album.link/i/1538872568
https://www.facebook.com/maumauchaplains

#1 - Johnny & Jim Horn - "Checkmates Session", Sunshine - "Opening Dream", Kevin Batchelor - "Mr. Lincoln 'Sugar' Minott"
The first episode, of our music world storytelling podcast, includes three stories about a session with Phil Spector, opening for Jon Bon Jovi, and a young man's journey to Sunsplash 1983!
https://www.facebook.com/nycskaorchestra