Musings from Chicago's Punk, New Wave, Alternative and Indie Godfather
Back in 1975, after their first album and tour, I became the keyboardist in the group White Lightnin’. We were set to record the group’s second album at Bob Marley’s studio in Jamaica, but we ended up recording at CRC Studios in Chicago. Before forming Read More …
I am thrilled to share the news with you that my son Jamie Harrison’s new single, Devil’s Kiss, just dropped today. Not only was he the writer, arranger and primary producer of the project, he performed all of the guitar parts and sang both the Read More …
I wanted to let everyone know that you can now watch my interview on NPR Radio’s Midwest BEAT with Tom Lounges by clicking here. The interview was on Friday, November 29, 2019, and coincided with the international reissue date of my debut album (including the Read More …
Hello everyone! Check out the new NWI Times article about my debut album reissue! The album’s release and me being on the radio to talk about it all both happen tomorrow! I also have a first-time announcement to make! Friday, November 29, 2019, from Read More …
Skafish Radio alert from Tom Lounges via the NWI Times • The long awaited re-issuing of the original SKAFISH album is upon us. East Chicago music icon, Jim Skafish, the leader, writer and namesake of what many consider Chicago’s first true punk band, has been Read More …
I am thrilled to announce that Friday, November 29th, 2019 will be the international release date for the remastered 2019 reissue of the 1980 Skafish debut album with the bonus track Sink or Swim. It is being released digitally and on CD. Right now, you Read More …
Hello everyone! You’ve asked, we’ve listened! Because Kickstarter only allows pledging to one reward tier, backers have asked for reward tiers that include the autographed poster along with other items. So, we did it for you. DON’T WORRY! If you have already pledged, Kickstarter allows Read More …
For those of you who have followed along with the journey so far, we have successfully remastered the first album and have completed the artwork package design. We are finally ready to reissue the album with the bonus track Sink or Swim via Kickstarter! The Read More …
Yes, you heard right! Starting today, Monday, July 9, 2018 through Sunday, July 15, 2018, take advantage of this unheard of price and get my holiday jazz album “Tidings of Comfort and Joy – a Jazz Piano Trio Christmas” on CD for just $5 from CDBaby! Keep in Read More …
The pictures used in this post were taken at the Chicago premier of Urgh! A Music War, June, 1982. Photos: Paul Natkin. RE Urgh! A Music War being shown in Chicago this July: I’ve asked everybody to stop contacting me about this because I Read More …