Comments on: Ladies And Gentlemen The Fabulous Shades OR THE GREATEST PHILLY NEW WAVE SINGLE YOU NEVER HEARD OF AND COULDN’T FIND IF YOU TRIED! http://www.phawker.com/2006/12/27/rocksnob-ladies-and-gentlemen-the-fabulous-shades-or-the-greatest-philly-new-wave-single-you-never-heard-of-and-probably-cant-find/ Curated News, Gossip, Philadelphia Concert Reviews, Fearless Political Commentary. Plus, the Usual Sex, Drugs and Rock n' Roll Wed, 02 May 2012 22:23:55 -0400 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: David M. Snyder http://www.phawker.com/2006/12/27/rocksnob-ladies-and-gentlemen-the-fabulous-shades-or-the-greatest-philly-new-wave-single-you-never-heard-of-and-probably-cant-find/#comment-1399376 David M. Snyder Sat, 08 Oct 2011 18:41:57 +0000 http://www.phawker.com/?p=1154#comment-1399376 I know it's been years since any of the above were posted, but it never crossed my mind to check on any 'comments' since this article was posted. I just happened across it again as I was doing research on the Rockin' Bricks for the Great Cataloging Project. In response, I didn't write the headline, with was originally titled "D.I.Y." That was the segment it ran in in my pamphlet back when. It was a short series of pieces on seemingly obscure singles that for all intents and purposes were d.i.y. releases, even though they might have been released by someone else, that I had always loved. The single was released on a Philadelphia based label, Lee Paris & Steve Pross's Go-Go. My misremembering the name of Casey's store was just another bout, one of many, of my senility. I know it’s been years since any of the above were posted, but it never crossed my mind to check on any ‘comments’ since this article was posted. I just happened across it again as I was doing research on the Rockin’ Bricks for the Great Cataloging Project. In response, I didn’t write the headline, with was originally titled “D.I.Y.” That was the segment it ran in in my pamphlet back when. It was a short series of pieces on seemingly obscure singles that for all intents and purposes were d.i.y. releases, even though they might have been released by someone else, that I had always loved. The single was released on a Philadelphia based label, Lee Paris & Steve Pross’s Go-Go. My misremembering the name of Casey’s store was just another bout, one of many, of my senility.

]]> By: Labe (Barry) Kopelov http://www.phawker.com/2006/12/27/rocksnob-ladies-and-gentlemen-the-fabulous-shades-or-the-greatest-philly-new-wave-single-you-never-heard-of-and-probably-cant-find/#comment-190801 Labe (Barry) Kopelov Mon, 14 Sep 2009 03:31:32 +0000 http://www.phawker.com/?p=1154#comment-190801 This stuff is fascinating. I grew up and went to school with both Pete Tomlinson and Joe Hosey. I would really like to contact Pete. I have lived in NM since 1975 and missed all this music. This stuff is fascinating. I grew up and went to school with both Pete Tomlinson and Joe Hosey. I would really like to contact Pete. I have lived in NM since 1975 and missed all this music.

]]> By: steve kaplan http://www.phawker.com/2006/12/27/rocksnob-ladies-and-gentlemen-the-fabulous-shades-or-the-greatest-philly-new-wave-single-you-never-heard-of-and-probably-cant-find/#comment-107261 steve kaplan Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:38:55 +0000 http://www.phawker.com/?p=1154#comment-107261 Of interest is the fact that I, along with Art Marko were the founders of Cheap Thrills Records in New Brunswick NJ..a place which for years was the centerpiece (along with the Melody and the Court Taverns) of the New Brunswick music scene. In addition to selling and distributing records ( by the Punsters, The Rockin Bricks, The Smithereens, Ivan Kral's Eastern Block, etc). Artie and myself produced numerous recordings by such illustrious artists as Nico, Timothy Leary, Count Five, and others. Those indeed were great days! I'd love to hear from Pete Tomlinson!! Of interest is the fact that I, along with Art Marko were the founders of Cheap Thrills Records in New Brunswick NJ..a place which for years was the centerpiece (along with the Melody and the Court Taverns) of the New Brunswick music scene.
In addition to selling and distributing records ( by the Punsters, The Rockin Bricks,
The Smithereens, Ivan Kral’s Eastern Block, etc). Artie and myself produced numerous recordings by such illustrious artists as Nico, Timothy Leary, Count Five, and others. Those indeed were great days! I’d love to hear from Pete Tomlinson!!

]]> By: Dancin' Dave http://www.phawker.com/2006/12/27/rocksnob-ladies-and-gentlemen-the-fabulous-shades-or-the-greatest-philly-new-wave-single-you-never-heard-of-and-probably-cant-find/#comment-94859 Dancin' Dave Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:25:12 +0000 http://www.phawker.com/?p=1154#comment-94859 I absolutely loved "Hello Mr. Johnson" by The Shades. Those were good times. I absolutely loved “Hello Mr. Johnson” by The Shades. Those were good times.

]]> By: Roy The Bass Player http://www.phawker.com/2006/12/27/rocksnob-ladies-and-gentlemen-the-fabulous-shades-or-the-greatest-philly-new-wave-single-you-never-heard-of-and-probably-cant-find/#comment-46196 Roy The Bass Player Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:14:52 +0000 http://www.phawker.com/?p=1154#comment-46196 I saw The Shades open for The Police at the Walnut Street Theatre in Philly in 1979. Their bass player at the time was playing an Antigua Fender P-Bass. I instantly fell in love with the color and bought one a few weeks later. It's still my main bass to this day. I also bought their single the day after the show. Always thought "Hello Mr. Johnson" was the better song, but that's just my taste. Thanks for posting the live stuff. Great to hear them again! Roy I saw The Shades open for The Police at the Walnut Street Theatre in Philly in 1979. Their bass player at the time was playing an Antigua Fender P-Bass. I instantly fell in love with the color and bought one a few weeks later. It’s still my main bass to this day. I also bought their single the day after the show. Always thought “Hello Mr. Johnson” was the better song, but that’s just my taste. Thanks for posting the live stuff. Great to hear them again!

Roy

]]> By: Roy The Bass Player http://www.phawker.com/2006/12/27/rocksnob-ladies-and-gentlemen-the-fabulous-shades-or-the-greatest-philly-new-wave-single-you-never-heard-of-and-probably-cant-find/#comment-46195 Roy The Bass Player Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:14:07 +0000 http://www.phawker.com/?p=1154#comment-46195 I saw The Shades open for The Police at the Walnut Street Theatre in Philly in 1979. Their bass player at the time was playing an Antugua Fender P-Bass. I instantly fell in love with the color and bought one a few weeks later. It's still my main bass to this day. I also bought their single the day after the show. Always thought "Hello Mr. Johnson" was the better song, but that's just my taste. Thanks for posting the live stuff. Great to hear them again! Roy I saw The Shades open for The Police at the Walnut Street Theatre in Philly in 1979. Their bass player at the time was playing an Antugua Fender P-Bass. I instantly fell in love with the color and bought one a few weeks later. It’s still my main bass to this day. I also bought their single the day after the show. Always thought “Hello Mr. Johnson” was the better song, but that’s just my taste. Thanks for posting the live stuff. Great to hear them again!

Roy

]]> By: Johnny Pompadour http://www.phawker.com/2006/12/27/rocksnob-ladies-and-gentlemen-the-fabulous-shades-or-the-greatest-philly-new-wave-single-you-never-heard-of-and-probably-cant-find/#comment-34064 Johnny Pompadour Tue, 21 Aug 2007 18:58:46 +0000 http://www.phawker.com/?p=1154#comment-34064 Casey worked at "Hole In the Middle" not hole in the wall, though it was a hole in the wall! Casey worked at “Hole In the Middle” not hole in the wall, though it was a hole in the wall!

]]> By: randy http://www.phawker.com/2006/12/27/rocksnob-ladies-and-gentlemen-the-fabulous-shades-or-the-greatest-philly-new-wave-single-you-never-heard-of-and-probably-cant-find/#comment-22444 randy Tue, 22 May 2007 23:42:39 +0000 http://www.phawker.com/?p=1154#comment-22444 GUYS, The Shades may have played a lot of shows in Philly at The Hot Club, but their 2 years every Thursday Night stint at City Gardens makes them a TRENTON BAND ! Plus, add in 2 years prior to the City Gardens gigs a weekly gig as well at Brothers Saloon, too GUYS, The Shades may have played a lot of shows in Philly at The Hot Club, but their 2 years every Thursday Night stint at City Gardens makes them a TRENTON BAND ! Plus, add in 2 years prior to the City Gardens gigs a weekly gig as well at Brothers Saloon, too

]]> By: Chris Breetveld http://www.phawker.com/2006/12/27/rocksnob-ladies-and-gentlemen-the-fabulous-shades-or-the-greatest-philly-new-wave-single-you-never-heard-of-and-probably-cant-find/#comment-21250 Chris Breetveld Wed, 09 May 2007 17:37:57 +0000 http://www.phawker.com/?p=1154#comment-21250 Good story - I knew most all the people mentioned. I was bass player in Shot In The Head and also, with Pete Tomlinson, later with Fran Kowalski and Keith Csolak in BIG HELP! We played a lot of gigs with the dBs, (with the other Pete and Chris). Nobody seems to remember Big Help! We later stole Joe Hosey back for The Rockin' Bricks. (1980-1984). thanks CB Good story – I knew most all the people mentioned. I was bass player in Shot In The Head and also, with Pete Tomlinson, later with Fran Kowalski and Keith Csolak in BIG HELP! We played a lot of gigs with the dBs, (with the other Pete and Chris). Nobody seems to remember Big Help! We later stole Joe Hosey back for The Rockin’ Bricks. (1980-1984).

thanks
CB

]]> By: TrentMakz http://www.phawker.com/2006/12/27/rocksnob-ladies-and-gentlemen-the-fabulous-shades-or-the-greatest-philly-new-wave-single-you-never-heard-of-and-probably-cant-find/#comment-5463 TrentMakz Sun, 25 Feb 2007 20:10:16 +0000 http://www.phawker.com/?p=1154#comment-5463 Thanks for the great article and you're welcome for the use of the pics. And believe it or not you're one of the inspirations for the podcast page I put together. Enjoy! trentonmakes.podomatic.com Thanks for the great article and you’re welcome for the use of the pics. And believe it or not you’re one of the inspirations for the podcast page I put together.

Enjoy! trentonmakes.podomatic.com

]]> By: Jay Schwartz http://www.phawker.com/2006/12/27/rocksnob-ladies-and-gentlemen-the-fabulous-shades-or-the-greatest-philly-new-wave-single-you-never-heard-of-and-probably-cant-find/#comment-698 Jay Schwartz Thu, 28 Dec 2006 18:28:30 +0000 http://www.phawker.com/?p=1154#comment-698 For a time The Shades were the house band at Philadelphia's Hot Club, and were booked by Hot Club owner David Carroll. So during that period, they were essentially a Philadelphia band, and played in Philly more than anywhere else. The same thing happened with pre-Stray Cats band The Bloodless Pharaohs. They were from even farther away (Long Island), but played here all the time and would even live for days/weeks at a time in David's apartment above the club. It was during one of their frequent Philly stays that they formed The Top Cats as a side band to play rockabilly covers at Dobb's, and that project was the blueprint for what became The Stray Cats. But I digress. For a time The Shades were the house band at Philadelphia’s Hot Club, and were booked by Hot Club owner David Carroll. So during that period, they were essentially a Philadelphia band, and played in Philly more than anywhere else.

The same thing happened with pre-Stray Cats band The Bloodless Pharaohs. They were from even farther away (Long Island), but played here all the time and would even live for days/weeks at a time in David’s apartment above the club. It was during one of their frequent Philly stays that they formed The Top Cats as a side band to play rockabilly covers at Dobb’s, and that project was the blueprint for what became The Stray Cats. But I digress.

]]> By: Ed King http://www.phawker.com/2006/12/27/rocksnob-ladies-and-gentlemen-the-fabulous-shades-or-the-greatest-philly-new-wave-single-you-never-heard-of-and-probably-cant-find/#comment-686 Ed King Thu, 28 Dec 2006 04:18:54 +0000 http://www.phawker.com/?p=1154#comment-686 Fair enough. The piece was awesome. Just teasing the author, who's a friend of a friend. Fair enough. The piece was awesome. Just teasing the author, who’s a friend of a friend.

]]> By: Phawker http://www.phawker.com/2006/12/27/rocksnob-ladies-and-gentlemen-the-fabulous-shades-or-the-greatest-philly-new-wave-single-you-never-heard-of-and-probably-cant-find/#comment-681 Phawker Wed, 27 Dec 2006 22:48:50 +0000 http://www.phawker.com/?p=1154#comment-681 Even New Wave shaggy dog stories need a local angle, yo. Just tryin' to keep it real in the 215. HOLLA!--Ed. Even New Wave shaggy dog stories need a local angle, yo. Just tryin’ to keep it real in the 215. HOLLA!–Ed.

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