Author Archives: Jonny P.

Last week was pretty huge for me!  I got to sing the National Anthem at Miller Park for a Brewers vs. Cubs game on Aug. 22nd.  I thought us Shades did a great job considering the likes of this bitch … Continue reading →

This weekend the Shades played in Neenah, WI at Cranky Pat’s Pizzeria with the Redhawks, and Juniper Tar for bartender Mike’s B-day bash!  It was so much fun, and it was great to see a bunch of our old friends. … Continue reading →

As I sit here at home with my sleeping Pug while watching That 70’s Show, I realize I am growing into a record collecting nerd.  Yesterday I went to a record collecting convention at Serb Hall (home of my favorite … Continue reading →

I’m at home cuddling with my pug Ruthie and listening to the test pressing of Run, Engine, Run on vinyl.  The record is sounding so awesome, and my pug is very gassy.  Can’t wait to actually see the final vinyl … Continue reading →

I’m currently writing this backstage at The Independent in San Francisco, CA.  My fellow Shades and I played with Soul Asylum tonight as well as last night at the Troubadour in LA.  The shows were a big success in many … Continue reading →

      This past weekend the Shades played Madison and La Crosse with the Smoking Popes from Chicago.  The shows were great and it was amazing to see some old friends.  In Madison we got to stay at my … Continue reading →

I’m proud to say that my band Trapper Schoepp & the Shades signed with LA based SideOneDummy Records last week!  They did a remix and remaster of our album Run, Engine, Run that they are unleashing on the world Sept. … Continue reading →

You heard it right folks!  18 songs for free!  That’s how much all of us at Good Land love these bands.  The free disc contains hits from Archie Powell & the Exports, Trapper Schoepp & the Shades, The Figgs, Tommy … Continue reading →