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When you have known someone for an extended period-of-time; it seems reasonable to assume that there are generally no (or very few) secrets between either party.  Defining what is a secret vs what is something you just didn't know about the other person becomes the more interesting part of this dynamic.The ‘Boyz' have known each other for going on 3 score and 4 years now.  And during that incredibly long period time, dem Boyz have had few if any secrets between them.  But you never stop learning about someone so long as you keep the relationship important and keep in communication and dem Boyz have certainly done that.  The more important question to ask someone is not “do you have any secrets”.  Its “ can you keep a secret”?  Now that is where the rubber meets the road.  And this is where we learned something about Vince in this episode.  Truth be told.  Vince can definitely keep a secret.  How would one know?  Cuz he said so. So here comes “It's no secret” The 21st recorded conversational collaboration between dem Hamlin Avenue Boyz.  Enjoy!!!JustRollTape@mail.comVince HamlinEdward HamlinTRACKS:Music Band NamesTolerating DiscomfortBuildingsCarry That WeightIt's No SecretHappy Now?MUSIC COMPOSITION / PERFORMANCE CREDITS:Intro - Tommy The Human Metronome 2004 / TTHM TikTok Concert 2024 “I'm Your Captain” June 1, 197 Mark Farner, Tom Baker / Grand Funk Railroad 1970“Pets” Porno For Pyros April 23, 1993 / Porno For Pyros 1993“Drift & Die” Wesley Scantlin Jimmy Allen January 1, 2001 / Puddle Of Mud 2001“Fat” Archers Of Loaf November 23, 1993 / Archers Of Loaf 1993“Godless” Courtney Taylor - Taylor January 1, 2000 / Dandy Warhols 2000“2120 South Michigan Avenue” Nanker Phelge August 14, 1964 / Rolling Stones 1964“ Island Guitar Jam” 2024 David Levi / David Levi 2024 TikTok Performance3.  “The Weight” Robbie Robertson June 1, 1968 /  The Band 19684.   “It's No Secret” Marty Balin August 15, 1966 / Jefferson Airplane 19665. “Bad Habitz” Jed Harrelson 2022 / Jed Harrelson Band TikTok Performance 20226. “I can't Do It” Jed Harrelson 2022 / Jed Harrelson Band TikTok Performance 2022RECORDING ENGINEERS / BOARD OPERATORS:Bust R. HymenRichard GoezinyaEXECUTIVE PRODUCER:Moronica BraneHOMAN STUDIOS CONSULTING:Jack Herer and two unnamed very VERY handsome male friends?NON ALCOHOLIC CART ATTENDANTS:Dextrose PleezFructose PleezCATERERING SPONSORS:PuinYafrige Food TrucksPam Cake House CateringTRANSPORTATION SPONSORS:e-Chop Custom Electric Motorcycles - Chicago, Illinois Phat Custom Bike Partz - Joliet, IL“Swaddlers” MC - Illinois & Texas

There is a somewhat common thematic element to the environment in which the Boyz record conversation in the Homan Studio.  That is the almost constant companion consultant - Jack Herer.  He is almost always present to offer his calm, relaxing, humorous, and often perplexing perspective on conversations, music and who-knows-what and thank goodness for all of that.  So, during a pre-recording meeting in the studio one day, Edward kept asking Vince if he had a lighter so he could begin the meeting with what they refer to as a ‘ceremony'.  And this went on periodically throughout the meeting as well.  Well not surprisingly after multiple requests from Edward that carried over for several hours into the actual recording session; Vince had the genius idea of suggesting “hey, clearly the ceremonies have done their job so why don't we just title this entire day and the recording session DO YOU HAVE A LIGHTER”?  Duh.So here comes “Do You Have A Lighter” (A Feast Of Consequences)  Enjoy!!!JustRollTape@mail.comVince HamlinEdward HamlinTRACKS:Smokin N DrinkinBullytownPizza BreadNear MissGoing ViralBetter HusbandFeast Of ConsequencesMUSIC COMPOSITION / PERFORMANCE CREDITS: “Riders On The Storm 1971 Doors Music / Mezerg 2025 TikTok Performance“Off The Cuff Blues Jam” 2024 David Levi / David Levi 2024 TikTok Performance3.  “Use Me” Bill Withers 1972 / Bill Withers Live 19724.   “I'm A Song” Steven Wilson, Jr 2025 / Steven Wilson, Jr 2025 Live At The Print Shop5. “Summertime” George Gershwin 1935 / Marcus King 2025 TikTok Performance6. “Sure Thing” Ludovic Navarre 2012 / St Germain 2025 TikTok Performance7.  “Feast Of Consequences” Fish 2013 / Fish 2013RECORDING ENGINEERS / BOARD OPERATORS:Dag NabitInt YouuCumin SiideEXECUTIVE PRODUCER:Tiffany RosedaleHOMAN STUDIOS CONSULTING:Jack Herer and an unnamed female friend?NON ALCOHOLIC CART ATTENDANTS:Daisy ChainCATERING SPONSORS:Bone Daddy BBQBacon N JamTRANSPORTATION SPONSORS:Roll On Road King Custom Cycles - Oak Forest, ILbig Big BIG Boy Custom Motorcycle Seats - Cicero, IL“Sad Eyes” MC - Illinois & Texas

There have been and continue to be several musicians and conversational podcast artists who call the Homan Studios ‘home'.  One particular artist is Ms. Susan Coronet.  Her most recent effort came in the form of an album of conversations with 1/2 of the Hamlin Avenue Boyz, Edward Hamlin.  You can check that episode out on the ‘Just Roll Tape' Podcast on Spotify or wherever you point your ears towards any podcast. Specifically, take a listen to: Just Roll Tape 46 (“Embryonic Journey”).   Susan recently stopped by the Homan Studios late one night only to find the Hamlin Avenue Boyz deep in to the night enjoying the company of their favorite studio consultant, Jack Herer with an unnamed friend, and deep in to some interesting conversations.  The Boyz invited Susan to sit-in with one of their ‘ceremonies' and then have her presence contribute to several subjects as you will hear. Thank you Susan for taking the Boyz up on their offer to feature your collaboration on this latest Hamlin Avenue Boyz adventure that can be found if you Just Roll Tape 63 (“When In Rome” - I Can See For Miles) So here comes “When In Rome” (I Can See For Miles)  Enjoy!!! JustRollTape@mail.com Vince Hamlin Edward Hamlin TRACKS: Fresh Air (feat. S. Coronet)WoodJa (feat. S. Coronet)Fetish Fool (feat. S. Coronet)Deep InfoYou ViewWhen In Rome (I Can See For Miles) MUSIC COMPOSITION / PERFORMANCE CREDITS: “Fresh Air” Powers/Valenti 1970 / Quicksilver Messenger Service 1970“Who Do You Love” Bo Diddley 1956 / Quicksilver Messenger Service 1969 3.  “The Fool”  Gary Duncan & Gary Freiberg 1968 / Quicksilver Messenger Service 1968 4.   “It's Been Too Long” Chet Powers,  David Freiberg, Gary Duncan, Hamilton Camp & Ron Polte 1968 / Quicksilver Messenger Service 1968 5. “Magic Bus” Pete Townshend 1968 / The Who 5-29-1968 6. “I can see for miles” Pete Townshend 1967 / The Who 1967 RECORDING ENGINEERS / BOARD OPERATORS: Freda Kids Cris P. Bacon Juan Direction PRODUCER: Susan Coronet, Lynn Richmond HOMAN STUDIOS CONSULTING: Jack Herer and an unnamed friend? NON ALCOHOLIC CART ATTENDANTS: Egg Shen Fook Mi Fook Yu CATERER: Dieter Von Cent Catering Sam N Ella's TRANSPORTATION: Kum N Go Custom Motorcycle Maintenance Tequila Mockingbird Two Wheelers

The Homan Studio Autio Team planned this latest Album release; the 18th Album of Conversation by the Boyz for a very special day - Today, December 4, 2024.  Happy Birthday Edward Hamlin.  Born at 5:40 PM on this day many a moon ago.  The world hasn't been the same since. Meanwhile, The Boyz want you to know; they are hard at work back in the studio on a regular basis again with plenty to commiserate about. This particular collection of conversations covers some unusual topics for sure.  So thank you from the Boyz and everyone at the Homan Studio for pointing your ears in this direction.   So here comes “I'm Your Honey Bee”  Enjoy!!! JustRollTape@mail.com Vince Hamlin Edward Hamlin TRACKS: A Place Called HomeHow Others See UsSautéed MushroomsMore Poo 4UFracture Me (I'm Your Honey Bee) MUSIC COMPOSITION / PERFORMANCE CREDITS: “Elevator To The Gallows” Miles Davis 12-4-1957 / The entire soundtrack was recorded Live in 1 take while Miles and his group watched a film by French Director, Louis Malle in the recording studio.  The Film?  “Ascender Pour L'echafaud”No Music 3.  “White Rabbit” Grace Slick 2-1-1967 / Jefferson Airplane 1967 Album Surrealistic Pillow 4.   No Music 5. “Monkey Man” Jagger Richards 11-28-1969 / Rolling Stones Album Let It Bleed 1969 5a. “I'm Your Honey Bee” Mitch Grainger 11-25-2022 / Mitch Grainger Single Release Date 11-25-2022 RECORDING ENGINEERS / BOARD OPERATORS: G. Costanza E. Bettis J. Seinfeld K-Man PRODUCER: Fr. Guido Sarducci HOMAN STUDIOS CONSULTING: Jack Herer NON ALCOHOLIC CART ATTENDANTS: B. Dover M. Stupentakit CATERER: Wonderburger (Mt. Greenwood Illinois) TRANSPORTATION: Senior Soft Street Rides LLC Low In DSaddle Touring Motorcycles, Inc

“Where have you Boyz been? How bout getting back in the studio?”   Yes we have been getting asked that regularly as you might expect. Whenever we're together or on our own and moving around the Southside of the city with broad shoulders meeting with folks who follow the Boyz' HAB Podcast, that question inevitably comes up.  Well, honestly, we Boyz have just been living and doing our thing.  Unfortunately, our thing has not included stops by the Homan Studio for some recording time in quite some time.  That is until now.  Fortunately, the Homan Studio remains a pretty active place.   Other recording artists and projects continue to occupy time in the studio whether or not we Boyz can be found.  With hours of raw conversation still in the can from prior recording sessions and now new studio time scheduled; the Boyz have rediscovered that sometimes time away produces delicious experiences that definitely fuel creative conversations.  Well that and input from their studio consultant Jack Herer.  60% of the time Jack Herer's input helps every time. So now here comes their latest.  The Hamlin Avenue Boyz 17th album of conversation - “Fat Man and Little Boy”  Enjoy!!! JustRollTape@mail.com Vince Hamlin Edward Hamlin TRACKS: I Shoot 72Psychologically Healthy?Fat Man & Little BoyCollecting, Clowns & Norman F*****g Rockwell MUSIC COMPOSITION / PERFORMANCE CREDITS: 1.  No music 2.  “Nightbound” David Lindsay 2015 / David Lindsay, Charlie Bisharat, Eugene Friesen, J Haynes, Noah Wilding, Tom Eaton 2015 3.   “Stillness” Paula Stone, Sergio Mendes & Brasil ‘66 1966  / Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66  1966 4. “The River Will Flow” 2022 / Sam Williams (Grandson of Hank Williams) 2022 RECORDING ENGINEERS / BOARD OPERATORS: J. Wayne R. Mitchum C. Eastwood D. Arnez PRODUCERS: Sniff Andrews Tippy Bartley HOMAN STUDIOS CONSULTING: Jack Herer Buck Necked ‘Paper Pipes N Bongs' LLC (Blue Island, IL) NON ALCOHOLIC CART ATTENDANTS: Clee Torres Oliver Closeoff CATERER: Canibal Cafe TRANSPORTATION: Buster Cherry Moist Street Rides LLC Max E. Mumm Custom Touring Motorcycles, Inc

“Where have you Boyz been? How bout getting back in the studio?”   Yes, we have been getting asked that regularly as you might expect. Whenever we're together or on our own and moving around the Southside of the city with broad shoulders meeting with folks who follow the Boyz' HAB Podcast, that question inevitably comes up.  Well, honestly, we Boyz have just been living and doing our thing.  Unfortunately, our thing has not included stops by the Homan Studio for some recording time in quite some time.  That is until now.  Fortunately, the Homan Studio remains a pretty active place.   Other recording artists and projects continue to occupy time in the studio whether or not we Boyz can be found.  With hours of raw conversation still in the can from prior recording sessions and now new studio time scheduled; the Boyz have rediscovered that sometimes time away produces delicious experiences that definitely, fuel creative conversations.  Well, that and, input from their studio consultant Jack Herer.  60% of the time Jack Herer's input helps every time. So now here comes their latest.  The Hamlin Avenue Boyz 17th album of conversation - Just Roll Tape 61 (“Fat Man and Little Boy”)  Enjoy!!! JustRollTape@mail.com Vince Hamlin Edward Hamlin TRACKS: I Shoot 72Psychologically Healthy?Fat Man & Little BoyCollecting, Clowns & Norman F*****g Rockwell MUSIC COMPOSITION / PERFORMANCE CREDITS: 1.  No music 2.  “Nightbound” David Lindsay 2015 / David Lindsay, Charlie Bisharat, Eugene Friesen, J Haynes, Noah Wilding, Tom Eaton 2015 3.   “Stillness” Paula Stone, Sergio Mendes & Brasil ‘66 1966  / Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66  1966 4. “Norman F*****g Rockwell” Lana Del Rey, Jack Antonoff 2019 / Lana Del Rey, Jack Antonoff, Phillip Peterson, Victoria Parker, Even Smith 2019 RECORDING ENGINEERS / BOARD OPERATORS: J. Wayne R. Mitchum C. Eastwood D. Arnez PRODUCERS: Sniff Andrews Tippy Bartley HOMAN STUDIOS CONSULTING: Jack Herer Buck Necked ‘Paper Pipes N Bongs' LLC (Blue Island, IL) NON ALCOHOLIC CART ATTENDANTS: Clee Torres Oliver Closeoff CATERER: Canibal Cafe TRANSPORTATION: Buster Cherry Moist Street Rides LLC Max E. Mumm Custom Touring Motorcycles, Inc

Often, before The Hamlin Avenue Boyz even begin to ‘roll tape' in the Homan Studio - Vince and Edward will essentially just bullshit-a-bit to get the conversational juices flowing. While there is usually a clearly identified starting point Where the Boyz will signal the booth to ‘roll tape'; many times the tape has been running since the Boyz entered the control room headed to the recording area of the studio. All happening while there is cool music, usually selected by the engineer, playing in the distant background.  BTW - That very music playing in the background can at times influence what conversational direction the Boyz sometimes choose to take. It may also sometimes show up as the soundtrack backdrop or bed for the segment. This bullshit-a-bit period has produced so many moments over the years that the entire Hamlin Avenue Boyz Podcast Team are all usually glad they got it captured.  All of the tracks that comprise “Inside My Head”, the 16th album of podcast segments produced by The Hamlin Avenue Boyz, were all born from bullshit-a-bit beginnings.  Every one of them. These are definitely something to sprinkle in with your next beautiful 'tug on da glass chalice' or self-assembled Doobie ceremony.  The Boyz did (and do)…..can't you tell? JustRollTape@mail.com Vince Hamlin Edward Hamlin TRACKS: Inside My HeadYoung (or Old) And DumbHere It ComesHow Did I Get Here MUSIC COMPOSITION / PERFORMANCE CREDITS: Intro:  “Kali Mantra (Om Kring Kalifaye Yamaha)” Josh Brill 2011 / Josh Brill 2011 “Inside My Head” Cole Stevenson & Craig Lanciani 2021 / Merkules 2021“Young and Dumb” Brian Marquis 2014 / Brian Marquis 2014“Fresh-Garbage” Jay Ferguson 1968 / Spirit 1968 4.   “Here They Come” Alvin Lee 1971  / Ten Years After 1971 RECORDING ENGINEERS / BOARD OPERATORS: Ader Titsoff Adolf Oliver Nipple A.S. Muncher Cravin Evin Morehead PRODUCERS: Ben N. Syder Betty Drilzzer HOMAN STUDIOS CONSULTING: Buck Necked ‘Paper Pipes N Bongs' LLC (Cicero, IL) NON ALCOHOLIC CART ATTENDANTS: Clee Torres Oliver Closeoff CATERER: Dang Lin-Wang Cafe TRANSPORTATION: Buster Cherry Street Rides LLC Max E. Mumm Motorcycles, Inc --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-hamlin/message

How many times throughout your life have you been presented with the question “Would you”?  For most of us, it is probably at least a few times if not more.  This type of question can come up during conversations with any number of friends, family, strangers, listeners to the Hamlin Avenue Boyz Podcast, and life directions covering a whole host of subjects and situations.  Well, as is sometimes the case, Da Boyz loves to entertain hypotheticals in conversation just about more than anything else.  The reason?  They just love (or would prefer) putting themselves in awkward situations in the laboratory (aka the studio) versus real life.  I mean who wouldn't? It's just safer.  One particularly late night of recording produced one of those golden moments that you can hear on tracks 6 and 7 of their latest episode, which was prompted by a communication from a ‘listener'.  Thank you James from Davenport, IA.  So to everybody and anybody listening ‘out there' - What would you do?  Would you?  As always - Da Boyz is grateful to you for pointing your ears in the direction of Hamlin Avenue now and then and for all your communications to the show.  And we do mean ‘all'.  We encourage you (if the feeling arises) to send the Boyz your comments, questions, or hypotheticals.  Send a shout-out to The Hamlin Avenue Boyz in care of: JustRollTape@mail.com Vince Hamlin Edward Hamlin TRACKS: 5 Ways To DieDon't Touch MeIt's All GoodUnibrowWould You? Part 1Would You? Part 2What Is Hip & Cool MUSIC COMPOSITION / PERFORMANCE CREDITS: “Ways To Die” Steve Yernberg & Dan Richmond 2022 / Ashtray Hearts 2022“Touch Me” The Doors Music 1969 / The Doors 1969“Nutcracker Suite” Pyotr Llyich Tchaikovsky 1892 / Philadelphia Orchestra Soundtrack for the Movie ‘Fantasia' 1940  4.   “Unibrow” Link Neil & Rhett McLaughlin 2001 / Rhett and Link 2001 5.   Part 1 “Would You” Richard Swift 2008 / Richard Swift 2008 6.   Part 2 “Would You” David Lowe 1998 / Touch and Go 1998 7.   “What Is Hip” Emilio Castillo & Stephen ‘Doc' Kupka & David Garibaldi 1973 /. Tower Of               Power 1973 RECORDING ENGINEERS / BOARD OPERATORS: Dick Goesinya Barry MyKockinhherer D.E.B. Cooper Cravin Evin Morehead PRODUCERS: Ben D. Over Tiffany Rosedale HOMAN STUDIOS CONSULTING: The Dog Walkers Trio NON ALCOHOLIC CART ATTENDANT: Sharon Sipsomeofme CATERER: U812 Bar N Grill TRANSPORTATION: Harley Davidson RAM Kawasaki --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-hamlin/message

The Boyz have spent many a ‘Hard Days Night' over these last few years in Homan Studio “A” pontificating on all manner of subjects, which have produced a stockpile of recordings. Not everything makes the grade for release to the world.  Only those recordings that tickle-the-entire-team in the studio are produced into a Hamlin Avenue Boyz Album of tracks.   No matter the weather, most often The Boyz arrive late in the evening parking in the darkened alley behind the studio. They come ready to enjoy each other's company, the company of the studio staff and with an almost ‘ceremonial' approach - the entire team will imbibe in some select herb.  Only then do they signal the engineer with a ‘thumbs up' to hit the record button and capture the come-what-may moments with the help of the always dependable studio staff of support.  This scene continues sometimes through the night.   On this particular late-night, along with the many other unusual subjects of discussion, the Boyz got on a tangent that was quite surprising to say the least.  As an example - ‘Dirty Feet'.  That's right we did just say that.  Anything and everything related to da feet.  Who knew there was so much to say. Who knew the younger generation generally doesn't like the idea of feet or looking at them.  At all.  Who knew there was a solid reason for so much feet washing in biblical times.  Feet had to have been real freakin dirty back then right?  And who knew Vince does not want anyone touching his feet. “Nobody”! To quote an iconic audio artist from the past, Biggie Smalls (Notorious B.I.G.)  “And If you don't know.  Now you know….”  So, enjoy you some ‘Dirty Feet'. As always, thank you for pointing your ears in this direction now and then and for all your communications to the show.  And we do mean ‘all'.  We encourage you (if the feeling arises) to send the Boyz your comments, questions, or hypotheticals.  Send a shout-out to The Hamlin Avenue Boyz in care of: JustRollTape@mail.com Vince Hamlin Edward Hamlin TRACKS: Fiddler SuperstarBeautyTalk N Tunes Juke BoxDirty Feet MUSIC COMPOSITION / PERFORMANCE CREDITS: “Fiddler On The Roof” Sheldon Harnick & Jerry Bock 1964 / The Original Fiddler On The Roof Cast Album 1964“What Is Beauty” Namie And The Waves 2023 / Namie And The Waves 2023“Jewels in Indra's Web” Jami Sieber 2013 / Jami Sieber 2013       “Snake Shake” Alan Horwarth & John Carpenter 1981 / Alan Horwarth & John Carpenter       “Politician” Peter Ronald Brown, John Symon Asher Bruce, John-Paul Gastor 2007 / Morgan Heritage 2007       “Food” Bad Bad Not Good & GhostFace Killah 2015 / Bad Bad Not Good & Ghostface Killah 2015       “Dreams” Greg Allman 1969 / Allman Brothers 1969       “Pretty Things” Tony Lucca & Joe Firstman 2008 / Tony Lucca 2008 4.  “Dirty Feet” Trace Jory 2016 / Trace Jory 20126 RECORDING ENGINEERS / BOARD OPERATORS: D.E.B. Cooper Cravin Evin Morehead Dick Goesinya Barry MyKockinhherer PRODUCERS: Tiffany Rosedale Allison Hicks Ben D. Over HOMAN STUDIOS CONSULTING: Jack Herer The Dog Walkers Trio NON ALCOHOLIC CART ATTENDANTS: Sofonda Peters Anita Hardon Sharon Sipsomeofme CATERER: Wonder Burger Grill The Cannibal Cafe U812 Bar N Grill TRANSPORTATION: Harley Davidson RAM Kawasaki --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-hamlin/message

Happy New Year from The Hamlin Avenue Boyz. What a year it has been. No matter how you view it; the Boyz are just gonna stay present and keep moving and not spend too much time lamenting over any woulda, coulda, or shoulda moments. Personal or Universal. Here's hoping all of you reading this now are transitioning to the new year in a peaceful place. Thank you for pointing your ears in this direction now and then and for all your communications to the show. And we do mean 'all'. We encourage you (if the feeling arises) to send the Boyz your comments, questions, or hypotheticals. Send a shout-out to The Hamlin Avenue Boyz: JustRollTape@mail.com This episode offers highlights of some of the more 'interesting' communications The Hamlin Avenue Boyz have received. Vince Hamlin Edward Hamlin TRACKS: 1. Hamlin Avenue Boyz Mail Bag MUSIC COMPOSITION / PERFORMANCE CREDITS: 1a. "Shaman's Dream & Rara Avis" > Samadhi 2005 / Samadhi 2005 1b. "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" > Goffen, King, Wexler 1967 / Aretha Franklin 1967 1c. "One Way Out" > Dixon, Williamson 1951 / Sonny Boy Williamson 1965 RECORDING ENGINEERS / BOARD OPERATORS: Richard Goesinya D.E.B. Cooper Cravin' Evin Morehead B. MyKockinher PRODUCERS: T. Rosedale A. Hicky B. N. Dover RECORDING STUDIO CONSULTING: J. Herer DogWalker NON ALCOHOLIC CART ATTENDANTS: S. Peters Anita Hardon Sharon Sipsome CATERING: Wonder Burger The Cannibal Cafe High Fructose Corn Syrup TRANSPORTATION: Harley Davidson Jeep Ram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-hamlin/message

Until now, there simply were not enough podcast minutes for girls in the world. Now there are thanks to Gwen and Cayote. Here we go..... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-hamlin/message

As 1975 turned into 1976, The Hamlin Avenue Boyz made a memorable road trip from Los Angeles to Dallas in Vince's old red VW bus and did so by skirting the U.S. Mexico border all the way from San Diego to El Paso. Pretty much nothing was seen along the way but scorpions, snakes, and occasional illegals making their way to a new life in America.  The purpose of the trip was to move Vince from his former Hollywood digs to a new adventure in Texas.  What worldly possessions Vince owned at the time were found in that VW bus.  That along with a case of Coors Beer (previously only available west of the Mississippi River), a carton of Marlboro Cigarettes and a fairly large quantity of Panama Red secured just prior to departure from a Hollywood stuntman Vince befriended during his days spent on many a movie studio casting couch. The Boyz spent their time driving day and night, drinking, laughing, smoking cigarettes, and occasionally rolling up some ‘Red' in Vince's old red VW Bus.  The entire trip kept them close to the border, which at that time was a difficult line to see or follow.  Sometimes the road would take a turn south for a while and it was not easy to tell whether you were still in America or Mexico. On the edge of America's southern border, just south of El Paso right where New Mexico and Texas meet Old Mexico lies the famous rough-and-tumble Mexican town of Juarez.  Late one night a couple of hours west of El Paso; the road seemed to once again take a turn to the south only this time it didn't turn back east or north so the Boyz didn't know what else to do so they kept going.  Their decision that night was certainly influenced by the unusual contents that could be found in the VW bus. As the Boyz kept driving they could see lights on the horizon from some kind of a town a few miles up ahead and before long they also saw a sign for El Paso pointing in a different direction away from that town.  At the time, the Boyz didn't put 2+2 together, but the sign they saw pointing to El Paso was a little different than others they had seen along the way.  This one read “Por Aqui A El Paso” 12.6 km.  Even in their late-night condition, the Boyz thought it was a little strange that the distance to El Paso was not in ‘miles', but kilometers. The Boyz later figured out they had indeed wandered just south of the border under cover of darkness within a few miles of Juarez, but ultimately they wandered back north across the border well before reaching El Paso. Thanks to the many listeners of the Hamlin Avenue Boyz Podcast for pointing your ears in this direction now and then.  And remember, you can send along your comments, questions, or topics for the Boyz to ponder: JustRollTape@mail.com Vince Hamlin Edward Hamlin TRACKS: Your ForeverAt The MoviesTime Travel TrailsGoing To MexicoWould Ya?Singer and DancerFamily JewelsHangin Out (With The Past)    MUSIC COMPOSITION / PERFORMANCE CREDITS: “Live Forever” > Little Big Town 2014 / Little Big Town 2014“The Green Mile Movie Soundtrack” 1999, “Forrest Gump Movie Soundtrack” 1994, “Titanic Movie Soundtrack” 1997, “Easy Rider Movie Soundtrack” 1969, “The Godfather Movie Soundtrack” 1972“Sky Trails” > David Crosby 2017 / David Crosby and The Lighthouse Band 2017“Going To Mexico” > Kenneth Duane Bantz 2019 / KD Bantz 2019“Would Ya?” > Devin The Dude 2002 / Devin The Dude 2002“Honky Tonk Women” > Jagger/Richards 1969 / The Rolling Stones 1969“Jewels” > Jon Stickley Trio 2017 / Jon Stickley Trio 2017“Hangin Out” > James Linck, Philip Desharnais, Michael Sabatini & Richard Edward Solecki 2020 / Mega Powers 2020 RECORDING ENGINEERS / BOARD OPERATORS: DB Cooper Dick Goesinya  Barry MyKockinher Craven Morehead PRODUCERS: Tiffany Rosedale Anita Hickey Ben Dover RECORDING STUDIO CONSULTING: Jack Herer & Friends CERVEZA CART ATTENDANTS: Anita Hardon Sofonda Peters Sharon Sipsome CATERING: The Cannibal Cafe Wonder Burger TRANSPORTATION: Harley Davidson    --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-hamlin/message

One very early Sunday morning coming down, the Boyz decided to make an unscheduled visit back to the Homan Studio after an already long late night of recording on Saturday.  What made this unusual was they had left the previous night's recording session just a few hours earlier. So, in the early morning hours with their friend Jack Herrer in tow, they decided to go into the night on a two-wheeled ride while the city slept.  They took random turns into alleys and onto streets that just seemed interesting at the moment, and every now and then they would stop, shut down the engines and engage in conversation with their friend Jack. They were trying to truly get ‘lost' in the city that raised them.  As the ride and the night unfolded they came upon a most interesting consideration for a food stop they had never seen before, even though they had passed by this same corner on the city's south side what seemed like hundreds of times before.  The ‘Cannibal Cafe' appeared out of nowhere.  They pulled in, sat down, looked at the menu, and ordered the “special” from the silent waiter that was also the cook and the only other person in the cafe.  The meal was meat, potatoes, toast, and jam, and was simply referred to on the menu as YOU?  After only a few bites, Vince looked up from across the booth and with a smile on his face told Edward “I have to say there is no telling what the hell this meat is, but overall - YOU taste good”!  Edward looked up and made no reply, but just smiled.  When they were finished, they paid the check and stepped outside to again converse with Jack about their ride, the evening, and the meal and it was then they decided to immediately return to the studio for some follow-up recording inspired by their trip into the night and their foodie experience at the Cannibal Cafe.  The follow-up conversations recorded that early Sunday morning were interesting, to say the least.  And as for the Cannibal Cafe?  The Boyz have been unable to locate that cafe again, but every now and then they will look at each other and remember that - YOU taste good at the Cannibal Cafe.   Thanks to the many listeners of the Hamlin Avenue Boyz Podcast for pointing your ears in this direction now and then.  And remember, you can send along your comments, questions, or topics for the Boyz to ponder: JustRollTape@mail.com Vince Hamlin Edward Hamlin TRACKS: Sleepy ConversationYou Taste GoodThe First TimeUnderwater Sausage FingersYeah, That Was Then A Little More GripBack In Da SaddleHow R UEden  MUSIC COMPOSITION / PERFORMANCE CREDITS: 1.“I'm Only Sleeping” > Lennon McCartney 1966 / Blues Motel 2006 2.“You Taste Good” > Radio Ranch 2022 / Radio Ranch 2022 3.“The First Time” > Blink 182 2019 / Blink 182 2019 4.“Underwater Music” > Academia De Musica 2015 / Academia De Musica 2015 5.“Monterey” > The Animals 1967 / The Animals 1967 6.“Grip” > Calvin Dewayne Holloway 2019 / Ralo The Pimp 2019 7.No Music 8.“How Are You” > SOKO 2012 / SOKO 2012 9.“Garden Of Eden” > John Cafferty 1989 / John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band 1989 RECORDING ENGINEERS / BOARD OPERATORS: DB Cooper Dick Goesinya  Barry MyKockinher Craven Morehead PRODUCERS: Tiffany Rosedale Anita Hickey Ben Dover RECORDING STUDIO CONSULTING: Jack Herer & Friends CERVEZA CART ATTENDANTS: Anita Hardon Sofonda Peters CATERING: The Cannibal Cafe TRANSPORTATION: Harley Davidson --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-hamlin/message

Sometimes an unusual question, asked on the fly at any time anywhere in your life can really throw you.  A stop you in your tracks kinda thing.  This has happened to the Boyz so many times over the years. Usually, while they are deep into a late night of recording conversation in the Homan Studio. After a few sips of firewater and a puff or two of the magic dragon, you forget about the microphone that's only a fist away. You don't even see it anymore.  It's just a conversation between long-time friends. Then all of a sudden, there it is.  A curve ball question nobody anticipated. In this case, the question that kicked it right out of the gate on this episode of the Hamlin Avenue Boyz Podcast is on track 1 and it was a simple one posed by Vince.   Do you have a child among your children who you would have to say is your FAV?  No names.  Just do you?  How do you answer it?  Can you answer it?  Especially since the world will hear your answer.  And oh by-the-way you've made the commitment from the very beginning to always “Just Roll Tape” and capture it all no matter what.  And it's at that very kind of moment that you're glad you have a regular in-house studio recording consultant.  In this case, our dear friend Jack Herer whom The Boyz have known for such a long, long, long time.  Whenever a moment like that occurs, you're glad Jack is around before the tape even rolls.  He simply and consistently advises in his own special way to just relax, blow it out, and then fogetaboutit. Just let the tape roll.  And that's just what the Boyz always end up doing.  By-The-Way thanks to the many listeners of the Hamlin Avenue Boyz Podcast for pointing your ears in this direction now and then. And remember, you can send along your comments, questions, or topics for the Hamlin Avenue Boyz to ponder:   JustRollTape@mail.com Vince Hamlin Edward Hamlin TRACKS: 1.My Fav 2.HoldEm 3. The Zone 4.T&A 5.Last Words 6.Southern Exposure 7.First Lady Who? 8.WorstEVA MUSIC COMPOSITION / PERFORMANCE CREDITS: 1.“Favorite One” > Revival 2007 / Revival 2007 2.“Black Queen” > Stephen Stills 1968 / Stephen Stills 1970 3.“The Zone” > P.L. 2018 / P.L. 2018 4. No Music 5.“Words” > Madonna 1992 / Madonna 1992 6.“Texas” > Nershi 1995 / The String Cheese Incident 1995 7.“Who's That Lady” > Rudolph Isley & Ronald Isley 1964 / Isley Brothers 1973 8.“Worst Year Ever” > The Way Down 2022 / The Way Down 2022 Recording Engineers / Board Operators:  DB Cooper, Dick Goesinya, Barry MyKockinher, Craven Morehead Producers:  Tiffany Rosedale, Anita Hickey, Ben Dover Recording Studio Consulting: Mr. & Mrs. Jack Herer & Friends Cerveza Cart Attendants: Anita Hardon, Sofonda Peters Transportation:Harley Davidson   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-hamlin/message

So very late one night Da Boyz were taking a break from recording in the studio while their Engineers, DB Cooper, Dick Goesinya, and Barry MyKockinher (aka The Crew) worked on the Homan Studio A master control board where some wire(s) had come undone.  The Boyz took the opportunity to elevate several bottles of cerveza each and fill the studio with music while they conversed at least a ‘dime's worth' along with their recording consultant, Jack Herer.  Needless to say after more than an hour's delay in recording in the early morning hours that night they began to have some trouble with space and time once 'the crew' began to again roll tape. And there was a reason.  As their senior producer, Tiffany Rosdedale, likes to say, “when dem Boyz open up a dime they open up their mind and they roll joints bigger than King Kong's fingers and smoke it down till they're stingers”. So listen up listeners don't Bogart this episode.  Pass it on! Vince Hamlin Edward Hamlin TRACKS: 1.Welcome To The Christmas Tree Farm 2.Graveyard People 3.Take A Chance 4.Worry Wort 5.Coast To Coast AM (Homage To The Great Radio Host Art Bell) 6.Gangland Biker (Retired) 7.Sing Or Die (Troubled Man Blues) 8.A Great Year 9.Trouble With Space And Time MUSIC COMPOSITION / PERFORMANCE CREDITS 1.“Welcome” > Santana 1973 / Santana 1973 2.“Graveyard People” > Steve Winwood & Jim Capaldi 1974 / Traffic 1974 3.“A Chance” > Paul White 2018 / Pau White 2018 4.No Music 5.Coast To Coast AM > Original Theme Bumper Music From The Art Bell Radio Show 1978 - 1998 6.“Gangland” > Clive Ronald Burr & Adrian Frederick Smith 1982 / Iron Maiden 1982 7.“Losing My Religion” > Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, Michael Stipe 1990 / REM 1990 8.“Great Year” > Brad Colerick 2018 / Brad Colerick 2018 9.“Time” > Darius Rucker, Dean Felber, Jim ‘Soni' Sonefeld, Mark Bryan 1995 / Hootie And The Blowfish 1995 Recording Engineers / Board Operators: DB Cooper, Dick Goesinya, Barry MyKockinher Producers:  Tiffany Rosedale, Anita Hickey, Ben Dover Studio Consultant:  Mr & Mrs Jack Herer & Friends Cerveza Cart Attendant:  Anita Hardon Transportation:  Harley Davidson --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-hamlin/message

The Hamlin Boyz Life.  Yes, it is.  Work, Family, Money, Health, it's a journey.  Every time the Boyz gets to talking, especially when recording those conversations, it seems inevitably one, some, or all of these components of life will come into play in one form or another.  Some produce funny moments, some give serious pause and still, others make them think a little deeper than they might otherwise.  If you have followed the Boyz for any length of time; you already know this and hopefully that's the very reason you keep coming back.  By-The-Way, thank you to all of you who have written in with your comments, questions, and ideas for topics.  The Boyz and the studio crew love sharing all of this with you. So next time you find yourself wondering what The Boyz might be up to these days; you are sure to find out by checking out the JUST ROLL TAPE podcast on your favorite platform.  Meanwhile, enjoy ‘The Hamlin Boyz Life' !!! Vince Hamlin Edward Hamlin TRACKS Life The Art Of Pursuit Get Back Whip Nature's Call Looking Good Anxious or Afraid? I'm A Man (It's A Journey)  MUSIC COMPOSITION / PERFORMANCE CREDITS “Life” > K-Ci & JoJo / K-Ci & JoJo 1999 “Searching For Love” > King Soma / King Soma 2020 “Get Back” > Lennon McCartney / The Beatles 1969 “Gotta Go” > Burnsev / Burnsev 2019 “Looking Good” > Ronnie Earl / Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters 2001 “Anxious” > Ollie / Ollie 2020 “I'm A Man” > Demun Jones / Demun Jones 2020 Recording Engineers:DB Cooper & Dick Goesinya Producers:Tiffany Rosedale & Sofonda Peters Studio Consultant:Jack Herer Transportation: Harley Davidson --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edward-hamlin/message

The Hamlin Avenue Boyz always enjoy the process associated with scheduling another ‘sit down' at the Homan Studios on Chicago's Southwest Side. They refer to it as a ‘sit down' because that's actually what they do when they occupy the Homan Studios for any length of time. Two comfortable chairs. Vince faces the door for security and Edward directly across with an eye towards their recording engineer and long-time producer behind the glass. There's always a third chair between them for their long-time studio consultant, Jack Herer. These recorded conversational adventures are never boring for the Boyz or the studio team and they often consume a number of late-night and daylight hours. They always leave exhausted, buzzed, and happy as they head to the alley behind the studios for their two-wheeled ride home. There's another recording session in the proverbial can to be combed through at length with tasty selections marked for editing, mixing, and mastering. Thanks to the support and collaboration of their long-time Producer, Tiffany Rosedale, Board Engineer, DB Cooper, and Studio Consultant, Jack Herer (They also refer to Jack as the “Emperor of Hemp”); the Boyz have consistently been productive in their studio time.  If you didn't already know, studio time is an expense and they always make it count. Whenever the Boyz have a ‘sit down' they cover a lot of topics and subsequently the published recordings are from any number of sessions over a period of time. However, this particular LP recording presents a little twist to their typical LP format in that the Boyz decided to include a ‘medley' of discussion topics on track 5 that were recorded in the specific order you will hear. Track 6 is the first time the Boyz respond to ‘off-the-wall' questions and topics from you the listeners. And there's a rather large amount of conversational ‘scatter shooting' on track 8 that was also recorded in exactly the sequence you will hear. Finally, you should know, the Boyz have been ‘in conversation' with each other for decades so there is a natural familiar quality to every recording that tickles the shit out of both Boyz and those present in the studio. They sincerely hope you enjoy being a fly on da wall as you listen in….. Oh yeah and remember “Don't Believe Everything You Think” !! Vince Hamlin Edward Hamlin TRACKS Like A WomanI'll Walk With YouMind BenderKissin CousinsGone Blind With Liquor & MoviesOff Da Wall Questions From ListenersAnd God SaidScatter Shootin MUSIC COMPOSITION / PERFORMANCE “Just Like A Woman” > Bob Dylan 1966 / Bob Dylan 1966“Walk With Me” > Young Buck 2004 / Young Buck 2004“Mind Bender” > Popa Chubby 2013 / Popa Chubby 2013“Kissin Cousins” > Fred Wise, Randy Starr 1963 / Elvis Presley 1964“Gone Blind” Marin Patenaude 2020 / Marin Patenaude 2020“The Wall Song” > Graham Nash, David Crosby 1972 / Graham Nash, David Crosby 1972“Can't You Hear Me Knockin” > Mick Jagger, Keith Richards 1970 / Rolling Stones 1971“In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” Iron Butterfly 1968 / Iron Butterfly 1968 Recording Engineer: DB Cooper Producer: Tiffany Rosedale Studio Consultant: Jack Herer Transportation: Harley Davidson --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edward-hamlin/message

Not too very long ago while deep in the middle of some late-night Homan Studios conversations; the BOYZ were discussing the emergence of legal cannabis coffee and bakery shops in Chicago and the surrounding areas.  This became a point of inspiration for the BOYZ who subsequently made plans to visit the 'Wake & Bakery' in Homewood, Illinois to sample some of their offerings and record the process of doing so.  This they surmised was an interesting plan.  So that's what they did.  The BOYZ and their Homan Studios Producer, Tiffany Rosedale, showed up at the 'Wake & Bakery' on a Friday afternoon, and well.......you'll see how it turned out. When they brought back the recordings from that adventure; the Homan Studios Production Team at work on the next Hamlin Avenue Boyz LP felt the results clearly showed that "Waking and Baking" on that Friday afternoon had an impact on dem BOYZ for sure!  And that it should be included in the HAB7 LP already in post-production.  See if you can notice the ch ch ch ch changes as that visit unfolded. Vince Hamlin Edward Hamlin Tracks  1.   How Are You Sleeping These Days? 2.   A Warm Gun 3.   Sinner 4.   Wake + Bake 5.   Wake + Bake Part 2 (Recorded 'Live' at the Wake & Bakery in Homewood, Illinois) Music Composition / Performance Credits 1.   "How Do You Sleep" John Lennon 1971 / John Lennon 1971 2.   "Happiness Is A Warm Gun"  John Lennon & Paul McCartney 1968 / U2 1997 3.   "Sinner"  Aaron Lewis 2016 / Aaron Lewis 2016 4.   "Wake + Bake" Machine Gun Kelly 2017 / Machine Gun Kelly 2017 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edward-hamlin/message

There are all sorts of clubs in the world.  The Hamlin Avenue Boyz (HAB) have belonged to a few different kinds of clubs over the years both individually and collectively.  Most notably - together they have both joined the special club of those who have made seminal recordings within the Homan Studios environment on Chicago's Southwest Side.  Every time they return to the Homan Studios, no matter how they arrive or how long they stay, they leave behind conversational impressions, moments, memories, and laughter that are inevitably worth saving and sharing.  So it is with HAB6, their latest release.  Or, as they like to call it -  " Bad Girls Club".   You see, both Vince and Edward have lived baby!  And the many conversations and stories shared with you the listener are the evidence.  In particular, Vince has had a very unique business life full of unusual experiences culminating at the crossroads of business and a badass member of the Chicago "Bad Girls Club".  You'll want to hear this....very tasty! Bon Apetite. Vince Hamlin Edward Hamlin Tracks 1.   Travelin Man 2.  Comes The Sun 3.  It's Still A Crazy World 4.  Natures Way Sideways 5.  Bad Girls Club Music Composition/Performance Credits 1.  "Travelin Man" Kevin Kinsella and TiTi Chick A Pea 2002/ Kevin Kinsella and TiTi Chick A Pea 2002 2.  "Here Comes The Sun" George Harrison 1967 / Richie Havens 1971 3.  "Crazy World" Jamestown Revival 2014 / Jamestown Revival 2014 4. "Natures Way" Randy California 1970 / Spirit 1970 5.  "Bad Girl" Usher 2004 / Usher 2004 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edward-hamlin/message

Go Figure.  They never seem to miss a beat.  Even after one helluva hiatus, the Hamlin Avenue Boyz returned to the comfy confines of the Homan Recording Studios in Southwest Chicago to resume their love of recording talking, and tunes just like they had never left.  And of course, as per their usual modus operandi, they were once again aided in their recording by the lovely duo of cold hops and the presence of their very good long-time friend, Jack Herer.  Listen in as they endeavor to cover a wide range of subjects from what it might have been like being a medieval king or peasant to Vince's long ago personal experience on a trip to California.    1.  I Used To Be A King 2. Superman Inside Me 3. Pick One 4. Influence 5. Going To California Music Composition/Performance Credits: 1.  "I Used To Be A King" > Graham Nash / Graham Nash (1971) 2. "Superman - It's Not Easy" > Five For Fighting / Five For Fighting (2001) 3. "Good Looks" > Franklin Would / Franklin Would (2018) 4. "Influence" > Trapt / Trapt (2005) 5. "Going To California" > Led Zeppelin / Led Zeppelin (1971) Vince Hamlin Edward Hamlin Engineer:  DB Cooper Producer: Tiffany Rosedale --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edward-hamlin/message

The Homan Recording Studio in SW Chicago has an eclectic history going back to the 1960s.  Along the way, many unique recording sessions of all kinds have been secured in that place.  A number of individuals and groups have contributed to this colorful chronology.  Most recently, Susan Coronet, added her name to the list and she did not disappoint when she sat down with Edward Hamlin for a one-on-one journey through conversation.  1.   Asleep In The Desert (Sit Yourself Down) 2.  Church Lady (Triad) 3.  The Goddess Speaks (Kindness) 4.  Famous Expirations (Don't Fear The Reaper) 5.  Out Of This World 6.  Bad Boy 7.  Grandfather Paradox (Back In Time) 8.  Flyn' High In The Friendly Sky 9.  Embryonic Journey Music Composition/Performance Credits: 1.  "Sit Yourself Down" > Stephen Stills / Stephen Stills (1970) 2.  "Triad" > David Crosby / David Crosby (1967) 3.  "Kindness" > MO / MO (2021) 4.  "Don't Fear The Reaper"  > Blue Oyster Cult (1976) / The Beautiful South (2004) 5.  "Out Of This World"  > Amber Mark & Harris Cole / Amber Mark (2022) 6.  "Bad Boy" > Inner Circle & Ian Lewis / Inner Circle (1987) 7.  "Back In Time" > Huey Lewis, J. Colla, S. Hopper & C. HAYES / Huey Lewis & The News (1985) 8.  "Flyn' High In The Friendly Sky  > Marvin Gaye / Marvin Gaye (1971) 9.  "Embryonic Journey" > Jorma Kaukonen / Jefferson Airplane (1967) Edward Hamlin --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edward-hamlin/message

We all know the character-building benefits of loss, losing and failure in life. But could there actually be a benefit in social or societal relationship development and/or individual maturing through losing or loss - on purpose? eddyEd --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddyed/message

Buckle up, people.  The Hamlin Boyz are taking you on another audio adventure. A FIST AWAY 1.  Lips, Hips n Trips 2.  What Would My What Be 3.  State O Mind 4.  That Smell (Is Worth A Fortune) 5.  All By Yourself 6.  Kustom Kaneau (Motorcycle Dreams) 7.  Power To The People 8.  Ch Ch Ch Changes 9.  BONUS TRACK (A Fist Away Studio Chatter)      'A FIST AWAY' (Audio Movie Trailer) Vince Hamlin Edward Hamlin --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edward-hamlin/message

Well, what else can you say?  The Boyz have been around a long long time.  Mostly on the good side of 'around' fortunately.  They've seen and done a lot.  But every now and then they surprise even themselves when it comes to unique and unfiltered observations of life's content.  And on those occasions when they decide to let all that nonsense dribble out of them and actually capture it to share with the world?  They keep returning to the safe and welcoming confines of the Homan Studios in Southwest Chicago.  At the end of the day, they are always looking to slightly improve themselves.  And, for Somebody To Love The Hamlin Ave Boyz' creative efforts.  Sit back relax and enjoy The Boyz 3.0 Somebody To Love The Hamlin Ave Boyz 3.0 1.  7 2.  Superfly 3.  Laundry Limbo 4.. Plug It In 5.  Momentus History 6.  Slight Improvement 7.  Somebody To Love  Vince Hamlin Edward Hamlin --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edward-hamlin/message

Another Hamlin Boyz 'Long Play' audio adventure began mid-day mid-week bookended by heavy snowfall in southwest Chicago.  Once inside the Homan Studios, the Boyz wasted no time in getting down to business. Thanks to a genius engineer and creative producer, the tape began to roll and so did the Boyz. Mix in some potable adult beverages along the way and an elongated in-studio visit from their long-time friend, Jack Herer, and the setting was perfect for their second 'Long Play' audio adventure. HAMLIN BOYZ II  1.  Let's Get Started 2.  Future Vision 3.  Get A Grip 4.  A Real Man 5.  Walk On 6.  Dollar Store View 7.  In Your Eyes Vince Hamlin Edward Hamlin   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edward-hamlin/message

Two riders were approaching and the wind began to howl. They loitered and imbibed in the alley just outside the Homan Recording Studios in Southwest Chicago for a considerable period of time before finally entering and sitting down for a 'Long Play' audio adventure.  TWO RIDERS - THE HAMLIN BOYZ LP 1.  Swaddle Incorporated (Give Me Your Love) 2.  Call Me 3.  The Clapper (You Gotta See The Show - It's A Dynamo) 4.  Riders On The Storm (Are You Interesting?) 5.  Comfortable Silence 6.  Selfies? Loud Talker? (Every Picture Tells A Story) 7.   Padded Chair At The Bar (Cover Your Mouth) 8.  By The Time We Got To Woodstock 9.  Kiss Kiss Kiss  Vince Hamlin Edward Hamlin --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edward-hamlin/message

The world today is occasionally nuts.  If as has been said - IN THE BEGINNING - we actually came from an original beautiful earthly garden vs some kinda BIG bang crawl out of the water thing; we need to get back there.  Life was surely simpler then.  Dominion over the animals.  No clothes are required.  It's always sunny just like in Cleveland. And when you get bored; all of a sudden you find yourself maybe one rib short of a full rack, but in the company of a very very curvy companion.  Sprinkle in the ability to make choices and the only worry you have is to stay clear of that good-looking apple tree.  That should be no problem at all - right?  With all the craziness in the world today; maybe we just need to get Back 2 a simpler way of life.  Back 2 da Garden.  But this time no fruit. Edward Hamlin --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edward-hamlin/message

Here's a Chicago Southside Hamlin Boyz roundtable for ya. What if you could create as much money as you want once per day - every day -  and all you have to do is come up with a number - every day.  And poof - there it is.  The potential freedom from ever worrying about money again.  And what if there were only two requirements.  (1) You must create some amount every single day (never missing a day), and (2)....? Would you still do it or take a pass? Edward Hamlin --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edward-hamlin/message

Given the pandemic flying environment these days - it was not surprising to run across an article concerning flight attendants and their potential exposure to a high-flying virus. The airline management had a unique offering for their flight attendants to consider that would supposedly improve their chances of not entering into a relationship with the high-flying virus. So, how bout this. Would your desire to travel in today's environment be elevated if you had the potential to essentially hermetically seal yourself during the trip? eddyEd --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddyed/message

How bout this. You have before you multiple door or portal options for time travel. First off, do you even take the opportunity to step back or forward in time? And if you do, which direction do you go and how far? You have to stay for a specific period of time and you can return to your original time, but if you are not back at the portal 'on time' you stay where you are forever! There are so many considerations it can be a little unsettling to dive deep into them. So next time you are with a friend(s) having drinks and/or a meal, consider meandering through a conversation about this hypothetical. And see if you don't possibly scare the time-travel pants off yourself when you consider everything that might or could go wrong. And there are many. Go Back. Go Forth. Or, maybe just stay where you are? eddyEd --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddyed/message

I once heard it said that oh, well, a young man ain't got nothin' in the world these days.  Have pity on the young man cuz they ain't got nothin' in the world these days. Well, you know in the old days when a young man was a strong man, all the people, they'd step back when a young man walked by.  But you know, nowadays, it's the old man he's got all the money.  And a young man ain't got nothin' in the world these days.  So have pity on the young man cuz they ain't got nothin' to offer, but some special sauce in the world these days.  They got sweet fuck-all! That's all. Edward Hamlin --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edward-hamlin/message

How bout this. You awaken with what feels like the worst hangover you have ever felt. You're mostly nude in what appears to be desert conditions. You have no wallet. No phone. And what woke you up was the sun. Cuz it's hot. Damn hot. What do you do? Chew on that idea a bit with someone sometime and you will find both interesting and frightening considerations come up before you. Not unlike the horizon that is in front of you. Start walking. eddyEd --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddyed/message

So, not long ago I was feelin a little anxious about things.  A lot of things.  And I thought to myself....maybe I should sit quietly with my hands folded and meditate or self-medicate with one or more substances.  Or, dial-up my dear friend Gino in Brooklyn, New York for a little perspective.  Thank the phone Jesus he was there right when I needed him.  And boy did he bring it.  Thank my lucky stars for that decision to call because Gino never disappoints in getting me back to a place of calm crazy vs crazy crazy if you know what I mean.  Calm crazy is always preferable.  Anyway, along the way, Gino essentially told me yet again "So follow me, it's good for you.  That good ole fashion medicated goo. Ooh - ooh ain't it good for you. My own recipe will see you through."  And it surely did.  Thank you, Gino! Edward Hamlin --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edward-hamlin/message

I am my present voice, and the man I am to be. To live and work by choice, has brought the world to me. I am a lone star, and Chicago native son. My dreams remaining are, my life already won. I am a Texas cowboy, and business man as one. Feeding each with joy, from sleeping moon till waking sun. I am a traveler, across the world I've been. A master and commander, life experiences all filled in. I am a wisdom hunter, with skins on my account. At times with fearful thunder, in small and large amount. I am an inspired student, a neophyte with wine. To be sure I can be prudent, with opportunities I find. I am a story man, with desires understood. From rancher to businessman, I am Murphy Goode. eddyEd --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddyed/message

Amidst the very unusual times, we are now living in - the phone, FaceTime, Facebook Messenger Portal, Zoom, Google Nest Hub, Google Duo, Skype, and Amazon Echo have all become important tools for helping us get beyond the world's increasing isolation and staying in touch with relationships that we care about.   And every now and then just when I need a pick-me-up conversation to get me out of some level of life funk; I dial up Gino in Brooklyn, New York.  He never fails to boil it all down for me so I can laugh and maybe even melt my isolation blues away.  Maybe you have a dear friend you can call at those times too.  I hope so.  For me, that and immersing myself in the sounds of nature are the true calming currencies of life.  So, call a friend.  While I can't promise a conversation with a friend will soothe every situation; I can assure you that being in or near nature will make you feel better.  Just listen to a blackbird song sometime.  Edward Hamlin --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edward-hamlin/message

Whether you have or have ever had a family with kids you have at least probably heard or read about the many diverse stories that come out of that paradigm.  Most often a little crazy, for the most part good, definitely at times a whole lot of fun, or even just plain cute, but sometimes those stories can be a little otherworldly.  The legendary businessman, Joey K is no exception to having experienced all of it with his two now-grown daughters.  They are beautiful, intelligent, and most importantly powerful individuals who have been raised to be who they are regardless of the conditions they may find themselves in.  And boy do they.   One day while catching up with Joey K smack dab in the very early stages of the once-in-a-lifetime pandemic; we found out both of his daughters had just returned home to spend the national pandemic lockdown with their parents.  And while both young adult daughters were living in Dallas and L.A. respectively they chose to return to the nest and with it the awesome relationship dynamics that seem to always be there no matter the circumstances. It's definitely a family affair. Edward Hamlin   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edward-hamlin/message

To speak hypothetically means to base a statement on a hypothesis or a proposed situation, sometimes for the sake of reasoning some humorous responses to a hypothetical from another person.  Sometimes maybe even while they are in an altered state?  In simpler terms, it's like saying 'what if' and creating a scenario to support an idea that just might illicit fun or funny dialogue between two or more people.   Now, I have to say that whenever I happen to be alongside the legendary businessman, Joey K, it is always a consideration for me to bring along some hypotheticals for him to digest.  Fortunately, Joey digests things quickly and thoroughly with absolutely nothing going to waste.  This usually makes for delightfully tasty conversation.  Yum. Edward Hamlin    --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edward-hamlin/message

On June 8th, 1969 a very unique jersey number in Major League Baseball was retired never to be worn again.  The person associated with that number was a once-in-a-lifetime kinda player.  The New York Yankees Mickey Mantle. The Mick.  The Commerce Comet.   As a guy?  Let's just say his life is a fascinating study of human behavior.  So what if you could have spent a day or an evening or both 'Drinking With Mickey Mantle'.  Could ya?  Would ya?  If you did, imagine how that might have turned out?  Based on what we now know, it would likely have been one for the ages.  If you didn't know.  Now you know. Play Ball. Edward Hamlin  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edward-hamlin/message

Every now and then, if you pay attention, life presents nuggets or pearls of experiences you really need to appreciate.  Catching up with old friends you haven't visited with for a long while being one of them.  One very late night as I was heading to the lobby bar of a beautiful music venue in Dallas, Texas I ran into the legendary businessman, Joey K.  It had been a while since we last found ourselves together anywhere for a tasty stop-N-chat. And as has always been the case, Joey K didn't disappoint even if the visit was brief - it was delightful.  I just let Joey drive the conversation.  So, keep your eyes open as you travel through your days from now on because wherever you might be at any given time you just never know when life just might be offering 'you' a nugget or a pearl experience for you to take notice of and appreciate.  I did and I do. Edward Hamlin --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edward-hamlin/message

Most people are familiar with The 7 Deadly Sins.  Just to review, they are LUST, GLUTTONY, GREED, SLOTH, WRATH, ENVY, and PRIDE.  And they all reside in Sin City.  Now supposedly they aren't the 7 Deadly 'Options' in terms of experiences you can select from.  And, it has been said you are to try and steer clear of these things.  However, how bout this - let's say you have to select at least one (or more) that you would like to fully experience in this life.  Without the religious or legal repercussions that might come along with that decision.  Which one do you choose?  Or, have you already previously selected one that has actually already dominated your life for some time now in which case we may need to have a talk, my friend.  I'm putting my toe into Sin City.  Hopefully, it won't grab my ankle and pull me in.  How bout you? Edward Hamlin  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edward-hamlin/message

Ah yes.  The freedom to dowhatUwant or saywhatUwant.  How bout this - you have an invincibility potion you can drink one time and get whatever you want or get out of any situation you want.  Would you drink it?  And if so when?  This was the premise for a spirited south-side of Chicago 'happy hour' conversation between the fabled Edward 'eddyEd' and Vince Hamlin Ave Boyz.  What would you do?  Seems easy enough to choose the time and place for ingesting that one-time invincibility potion.  But when you really think about it - you do not want to waste it so take your time people.Edward 'eddyEd' Hamlin  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edward-hamlin/message

As I and my brother from another mother were fast approaching the dinner hour one fine day; we got to talking about the idea of the 'Blue Plate Special' that might be on tap for the last meal of someone on death row.  For that matter, what would someone actually choose, what can be chosen and what does that say about them, their crime(s), and the soon-to-be execution of their sentence?  By the time we completed our visit, we were both famished and ready to order up our next (and hopefully not our last) meal.  Bon Appetit.  Edward Hamlin--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edward-hamlin/message

One late spring early summer afternoon, I found myself hanging with a brother from another mother. Vince Hamlin and I go way back.  I mean WAY back.  We were and still are known as The Hamlin Avenue Boyz from the far southwest side deep in the city with broad shoulders.  Chicago.  On this particular afternoon as we swam to the bottom of several Stella Artois 12oz bottles and lit a fire under more than one 'Dogwalker' pre-roll; we found ourselves heading down a rabbit hole of conversation about "time".  We've all heard that time waits for no one and it supposedly won't wait for you or me, but by the end of our afternoon visit what we discovered was time is actually on our side after all.  How do we know?  Because what seemed like hours during our visit turned out to be much shorter.  Don't let the clock fool ya.  It's all made up to simply measure movement from one thing to the next. Who knew?Edward Hamlin    --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edward-hamlin/message

Everyone can find themselves in interesting conversations sometimes.  Especially, if it involves unique uncensored observations about life's content.It's when you decide to 'capture' some of those conversations and perhaps drizzle them with some inspired tuneage that you can occasionally find gold in them hills.  The kind of gold you want to share.  'Just Roll Tape' on what you capture and you just never know.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edward-hamlin/message

If you have ever wondered "what if" or "how bout this" when it comes to interesting hypotheticals that come up within your own life and mind or while you are with friends then this is the place for you. Treat yourself to some short snappy thought bubbles brought to you by Artificially Intelligent eddEd. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddyed/message

I've been to so many places in my life and time.  After more than two decades of fun, funny, and friendly conversation in a variety of places; I'm proud to call the legendary businessman, Joey K, a dear friend of mine.  We've hung out here there and everywhere from Coast-to-Coast and beyond.  Every memory I have (or, that I can recall) of those visits and conversations is worth dancing on.  None more than this one, which took place at the main bar in the House Of Blues very late one wintry Friday night. Damn that man kept me glued to the barstool till late in the night as he regaled me with his imbibed discourse. Sure glad the mic was as hot as the conversation.Edward Hamlin--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edward-hamlin/message

One cold February night, I met up with the legendary businessman, Joey K, at a most eclectic music venue in Dallas, Texas.  The Granada Theater..  That night we both experienced a small intimate crowd and a large legend in rock music, Dave Mason.  It was also the first night we decided that recording our conversation might just make for an interesting audio experience.  We were both really feelin alright that night and I decided for the very first time to 'Let Joey Drive'. The conversation that is.  And boy Joey did not disappoint. Thank the Uber Jesus for our ride home.Edward Hamlin --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edward-hamlin/message

Have there ever been days where you were just like, 'God, if I could just be someone else'? You know, your brain, but in a different body with different circumstances. For us here at Artificially Intelligent it's always been about the reinvention of existing anythings. So this "how bout this" quick-hit bit was not a stretch in terms of diving in and at least exploring it. The duality of your mind in another body sure changes things. However, let's remember no body escapes the blues in life baby. Regardless, body swapping is an interesting consideration because you take whatever life-wisdom you have acquired with you. And presto. New body. New Circumstances. Imagine that. We did. eddyEd --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddyed/message

"I have come to the conclusion that one useless man is called a disgrace, two men are called a law firm, and three or more become a Congress." John Adams The predominate activity in the courts for generations now is civil litigation. Who knew we could sue so much. Sometimes over so little. With each passing year this activity is poised to overtake football and baseball as America's favorite pastime. And in the end, there are no winners except for those who encourage this activity at a price that keeps going up. Which brings us to how bout this. Have you ever sued someone, wished you had or been sued? eddyEd --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddyed/message

Supposedly a vice is a moral failing or a bad habit. Right out of the gate you know that is a matter of law, opinion or more importantly - perspective. Traditional examples of vice include drinking alcohol, smoking tobacco or marijuana and gambling... But truly anything can be a vice, as long as there's someone out there who views it as bad behavior or a moral weakness. So, in terms of vice in some form or manner being attributable to or associated with everyone; I put my bets on you dear listener having at least one. Dear Vice, You got me feeling so good. eddyEd --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddyed/message

It's one of the most visceral fears; thrashing in the deep, far below the water's surface, lungs burning for oxygen. Drowning claims hundreds of thousands of lives every year around the world. Water is the most common liquid associated with drowning. And not that you would or should ever endeavor to select a particular method or liquid by which you might drown. But if you knew you were going to leave this life by drowning, and there was no way out of that agreement, but you had the option of what liquid or substance would facilitate that end. What would you choose? Would there be a liquid or substance that was less tramatic? We have no idea, but if you listen to eddEd with any regularity; you already know we are all about unique uncensored musings about life's content drizzled with music. And this is no exception to that axiom. eddyEd --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddyed/message