"No Depression" Buzz Zeemer Article - 1999

The following is an overheard exchange between DJ Caterina and a co-worker this past week.

Co-worker: So, what kind of music do you listen to again?

DJ Caterina: Well, when it comes to music, I just love me some Philly. Y'know, that late '80's stuff from Tommy Conwell, the Hooters, Flight of Mavis. It's all Daryl Hall's fault. Even these days, I just can't get enough of his show, 'Live from Daryl's House" -- it's sweet

Co-worker: Uh...yeah. Hooters? I thought you didn't like that restaurant? Hey, some friends and I were going to go see the Celtic Thunder concert in the fall. Up for it?
 
DJ Caterina: Geez, Celtic Thunder. That music and performance has about as much to do with Ireland as McDonald's does to fine dining. Nah, I'm still trying to figure out how I'm going to see Frank Brown perform at The Grape Street Pub -- oh, I mean, The Grape Room -- in Philly on a Tuesday night without losing at least three working days.
 
Co-worker: Hmmm...OK. Right. (steps away slowly)
 
DJ Caterina: No, seriously! My time on the weekend is so spent. I still have at least two PRISM concert performances to post from Buzz Zeemer on YouTube. But since I won't have that much time this weekend, I'll post a July-August No Depression 1999 Buzz Zeemer article written by Phil Sheridan...hey, where did everybody go?

Vintage Tommy Conwell and the Young Rumblers Rumble T-shirt

A vintage Tommy Conwell and the Young Rumblers black t-shirt, circa 1988.

Hi-Ho-Silver! CD Cover and Inner Sleeve images

Artwork featured on the inside and outside cover of Hi-Ho-Silver! by Tommy Conwell and the Little Kings. Click here for a larger image.

Promo Buzz Zeemer Picture

Promotional photo of Buzz Zeemer. From left to right: Frank Brown, vocals, guitar,  Ken Buono on drums, bassist Dave McElroy and Tommy Conwell on lead guitar. 

Shout Movie Soundtrack CD

Movie soundtrack on CD from Shout, a 1991 Universal Pictures movie starring John Travolta, Heather Graham, and Linda Fiorentino.

Featuring two great songs written by Tommy Conwell.

Devil Call Me Back Home is performed by Otis Rush.
More Than A Kiss is performed by Tommy Conwell.

Tommy Conwell and the Young Rumblers Concert T-shirt

A vintage Tommy Conwell and the Young Rumblers T-shirt.

Tommy Conwell's Young Rumblers Promo Pin

A pin for Tommy Conwell's Young Rumblers, the 3-piece band formed in 1984 and played until 1986.

Tommy Conwell and the Young Rumblers | Sticker

Tommy Conwell and the Young Rumblers "Rumble" sticker. 

Size is 5 ¾” x 3” with $1.00 off coupon on back.

If We Never Meet Again - Sheet Music

Sheet music for piano, vocal, and guitar for "If We Never Meet Again." Words and music by Jules Shear and recorded by Tommy Conwell and the Young Rumblers.

Walkin' on the Water LP | 1986

Walkin' on the Water LP, autographed by Tommy Conwell in 1987. Released in 1986, Walkin’ on the Water has nine songs.

Side 1
1. Here I Come (3:05, Tommy Conwell, Andy King)
2. Love's on Fire (4:29, Tommy Conwell, Robert Hazard)
3. Walkin' on the Water (3:27, Tommy Conwell)
4. I'm Home (3:16, Tommy Conwell)
5. Million Pretty Girls (2:22, Tommy Conwell)
Side 2
6. I'm Not Your Man (3:46, Tommy Conwell, M. Rauer)
7. Do You Still Believe In Me (3:40, Tommy Conwell)
8. Everything They Say Is True (4:22, Tommy Conwell, Robert Hazard)
9. Tonight's The Night (2:47 Tommy Conwell)
 
According to the former website, MPProjects.com...

"...the independent and first release from Tommy Conwell and the Young Rumblers sold more than 70,000 copies in the Philadelphia region alone. A Philly rock radio station sponsored a contest in 1987 and received an astounding eleven million postcards from high school students trying to win a free concert with the Young Rumblers."

Love's On Fire | Million Pretty Girls, Rare 3-Track promotional CD

A 1989 rare 3-Track promotional CD from Tommy Conwell and the Young Rumblers. Released to radio stations in support of the Young Rumblers' debut album on a national label, "Rumble."

Tracks:

1. Love's On Fire - The song comes in at 3 minutes and 52 seconds. It is the radio-ready version. Tommy's guitar solo at the beginning is missing.

2. Love's On Fire - This is the unedited album version from "Rumble." Tommy's solo at the beginning is intact.

3. Million Pretty Girls - A live version of a Young Rumblers classic.