Spongetones' Big Adventure, Part 3
Part 1 and Part 2The club was in a business district, and a noise ordinance meant we quit at 9:40. We went out into the club and met our new fans, most of whom had LP’s, CD’s, 45’s or pictures for us...
View ArticleWorld News Polka
In 2008, The Spongetones did the music for The Skinny, ABC's World News Now overnight section on entertainment. Hope you enjoy the video!
View ArticleTweets from Japan
My first test for positivity came in the form of the hotel computer, which I was forced to use because my promised Tokyo internet access on my phone never materialized. I had promised to use Twitter to...
View ArticleVisit to the Basho Museum
We spent the next few days sightseeing. One pilgrimage I wanted to make was to the Basho Museum. Basho was a 17th century haiku poet, very much revered in Japan (And by me! Yumi asked “Is Basho famous...
View ArticleJapanese Tea Ceremony
The last full day in Tokyo included a visit to a tea house, where we experienced a formal Japanese tea ceremony. After taking off our shoes, we were led into the tea room, and knelt on mats until the...
View ArticleToo Clever By Half, by The Spongetones
In 2008, The Spongetones released their highly acclaimed album Too Clever By Half. Below is a video, done by Ray Henderson, of the recording of Your Entourage, which you can listen to in the music...
View ArticleRemembering John Lennon
Here is a video, below, of The Spongetones being interviewed about the death of John Lennon. The original song in the video is Better Take it Easy, from their Beat & Torn album.Here is what Ray...
View ArticleSpongetones on the radio
Thanks to the radio stations who play The Spongetones, and tunes from Jamie and Steve's first duo CD! We'll add to the list so if your station plays Spongetones music, drop us a line and we'll include...
View ArticleSpongetones had a great time in Japan!
The Spongetones saw a dream come true Oct.-Nov. 2009 when they played several gigs in Tokyo, Japan! To see photos and read about their experiences, look for posts from 2009 in the right hand menu.
View ArticleThe Spongetones present Jamie and Steve!
Jamie Hoover and Steve Stoeckel, both of the Charlotte, NC, band The Spongetones, proudly announce the release of their first duo CD! Titled English Afterthoughts, and released in early November 2009,...
View ArticleThe Spongetones on ReverbNation
The Spongetones are now on ReverbNation! We hope you'll check out their page to music, video, upcoming gigs, and info. If you have a ReverbNation page, we invite you to become a friend. Their site will...
View ArticleMy Girl Maryanne, by The Spongetones
My Girl MaryanneFrom The Spongetones' Beat and Torn albumThere really was a Maryanne. Actually her name was Mary, and she used to come to see the Spongetones a lot in the early 80’s, sometimes driving...
View ArticleKing Ampersand by The Spongetones
King Ampersand(Steve Stoeckel)From Too Clever by HalfThis is a song about the rise of the new information age, and, conversely, the death of thought that can be the result. It’s about words, and...
View ArticleHomonym Girl from The Spongetones
Homonym Girl appears on the 2005 Spongetones album Number 9. Read how Steve Stoeckel wrote this song, and we hope hope you enjoy listening to Homonym Girl! Homonym Girl and the Idea ChamberI’m waiting...
View ArticleNightsong from Spongetones
Steve Stoeckel recounts how he came to write Nightsong, from The Spongetones' 2000 albumOdd FellowsNightsong This started life as a guitar lick—the one you hear at the beginning of the song. I usually...
View ArticleToo Unlikely Two, by The Spongetones
Jamie Hoover and Steve Stoeckel of The Spongetones describe how they came up with the song Too Unlikely Two, from their 2009 CD Scrambled Eggs:Too Unlikely TwoJamie: I started this one at my home on a...
View ArticleToo Clever By Half, from The Spongetones
Read how Steve Stoeckel and Jamie Hoover wrote Too Clever By Half, from their 2008 CD Too Clever By Half:Jamie: My memories of this tune were fun. Steve was coming up with titles forsong ideas. TCBH...
View ArticleJamie Hoover's guitars, Part 1
Jamie Hoover (Spongetones, Jump Rabbits, Jamie & Steve, among other music projects) tells us a bit about his guitars. More photos will be added in the near future so be sure to check back! If...
View ArticleJamie Hoover's guitars, Part II
Part II of Jamie's gear. More photos coming soon!! Photo to the left: Young Jamie...a guitar god in the making!This is actually my first electric guitar and I wish I still had it. I never wanted...
View ArticleSpongetones Interview
Tune in at 8PM on Wednesday February 16, 2011, to hear Jamie Hoover and Steve Stoeckel of The Spongetones on John Darlington's radio show. For those who can't listen live, the show will also be...
View ArticlePropeller Flights by The Spongetones
Propeller FlightsThis song started out with a demo from Pat. We call these "lalala" demos because there are usually no lyrics, saving possibly a hook line or simply a place-holder line. His was at a...
View ArticleThe Great Government Shutdown Outlaw Adventure
By Steve Stoeckel When I hear the words “government shutdown,” I get a warm and fuzzy feeling inside. And here is why.The Spongetones were playing in Morehead City NC at an outdoor festival in 1990,...
View ArticleSpongetones--the beginning
First gigby Steve StoeckelI got the call from Pat Walters in 1978. “We’re doing a Beatle thing,” he said, “and your name came up.” It sounded good to me. I had been playing professionally for several...
View ArticleThe Spongetones: Powerpop Princes
The Spongetones have quite a following of loyal fans. With four talented musicians, whose talents run the entire musical gamut from songwriting to producing (as well as live show that have to be...
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