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Columbus, Ohio-based music, sports, movies and culture website led by Colin Gawel of the band Watershed and Colin's Coffee.
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Norcos Y Horchata are going on tour! Here's some thoughts on their new LP and 5-Qs with Amado:

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Album Review: Norcos & Horchata + 5 Questions with Amado Guadarrama — Pencil Storm
Jeremy Porter talks about Precious Little Album - the new release by Detroit’s Norcos Y Horchata, plus 5 Questions with singer/guitarist Amado Guadarrama.
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October 6, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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RIP Robert Redford

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In Memoriam: Robert Redford (and 3 of his best, lesser-known films) — Pencil Storm
Jeremy Porter shares his three favorite Robert Redford movies after the news of the great actor and director’s passing.
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September 16, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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JCE with some DECADE DEFINING SONGS going back to the mid-60s. Great stuff!

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Decade-Defining Songs — Pencil Storm
Pencil Storm’s hats are off to JCE for taking on the herculean task of choosing just one song from each rock & roll decade he’s lived through that defines that decade for him. Mind-boggling.
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September 14, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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RIP Prince of Darkness. @jeremyportermi.bsky.social remembers Ozzy Osbourne.

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In Memoriam: Ozzy Osbourne — Pencil Storm
Jeremy Porter remembers the great OZZY OSBOURNE
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July 22, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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Pencil Storm fav @micahschnabel.bsky.social has released his novel The Clown Watches the Clock on audio book! Here's 5-Questions Micah did w/@jeremyportermi.bsky.social in 2024 when the album and novel came out + a link to get the new audio book!

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Micah Schnabel Redux: The Clown Watches the Clock (now available on AUDIO BOOK!) — Pencil Storm
Micah Schnabel’s novel The Clown Watches the Clock is out on audio book this week. Here’s a look back to an interview with Micah by Jeremy Porter around the release of the novel and album in May, 2024...
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July 21, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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This Song! Chapter Eight by The OffRamps, and 50 years of #JAWS!

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This Song! "Chapter Eight" by The OffRamps (and the 50th Anniversary of JAWS!) — Pencil Storm
Jeremy Porter talks about his song “Chapter Eight,” about the steamy love affair between Matt Hooper and Ellen Brody in the Peter Benchley novel JAWS, that didn’t make it into the film, which is celeb...
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July 6, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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BÜDDIESfest Preview! + 5 Questions with organizer Ben Andress

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BÜDDIESfest Preview! + 5 Questions with organizer Ben Andress — Pencil Storm
Jeremy Porter talks to BÜDDIESfest organizer Ben Andress about the upcoming festival in Tillsonburg, Ontario.
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June 29, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Pencil Storm remembers Brian Wilson! Thanks to Dan Cochran for the contribution!

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My Day with Brian Wilson by Dan Cochran — Pencil Storm
Dan Cochran remembers the day the day he spent with Brian Wilson while working for the Beach Boys
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June 16, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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Remembering Roy Thomas Baker, and the Greatest Debut Records of all time!

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RIP Roy Thomas Baker + The Greatest Debut Records Of All Time — Pencil Storm
Colin remembers producer Roy Thomas Baker and muses on some of the greatest debut records in Rock History.
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April 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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Ben Galli on the NBA playoffs!

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NBA Playoffs First Round Extravaganza — Pencil Storm
Pencil Storm’s resident NBA expert - Ben Galli - on the first round of The Playoffs.
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April 20, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Ricki C. Part Two! Top 5 songs out of Boston, MA!

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Ric's Quick Picks, part two - The Top Five Songs (Other Than Those by The Neighborhoods) Out of Boston, MA. 1976-1986 That You've Never Heard — Pencil Storm
Part Two of Ric’s Quick Picks for April - The Top Five Songs Out of Boston, MA. 1976-1986.
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April 13, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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Pencil Storm / @jeremyportermi.bsky.social remembers Clem Burke.

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In Memoriam: Clem Burke — Pencil Storm
Jeremy Porter remembers Blondie drummer Clem Burke via an anecdote from Descendents’ Bill Stevenson.
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April 9, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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Ric's Quick Picks! Great covers!

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Ric's Quick Picks, part one - Great Cover Versions of Rock & Roll Tunes — Pencil Storm
Part one of Ric’s Quick Picks for April, Great Cover Versions of Rock & Roll Tunes.
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April 6, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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New road blog is up. Thanks to the FlightHouse in Findlay, Ohio for last night and everyone who was a part of this run! It's good to be home, and I'll be back out for the Minnesota to Massachusetts run a month! xx

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Road Blog Findlay, Ohio April 5, 2025 I left my motel in Marion, Illinois at 8:15am, staring down a daunting 7-hour drive in the pouring rain. With a belly full of lobby breakfast buffet and a large....
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April 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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@jeremyportermi.bsky.social Tour announcement!

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Jeremy Porter - Minnesota to Massachusetts Tour Announcement — Pencil Storm
GTG Records shares some details about the upcoming Jeremy Porter - Minnesota to Massachucetts Solo-Acoustic Tour
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March 31, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Great night of rock and roll at Trixies Bar in Hamtramck with @jeremyportermi.bsky.social and @theneedmores.bsky.social #Tucos
March 15, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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The Pencil Storm Editorial Board chimes in about... Yacht Rock. Huh?

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E-Mail Journalism: The Pencil Storm Editorial Board Discusses Yacht Rock (Huh?) — Pencil Storm
This week’s SNS - Grown men jawing about the rock & roll; today’s subject, Yacht Rock.
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March 30, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Oh, #Canada! A terrific read from the cool folks at the cool blog @pencilstorm.bsky.social "Pencil Storm is not a political blog, but rock n roll acknowledges no borders and you cannot hide bad music behind protective tariffs." And yes, Chiliwack rocks!

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Oh Canada! A Salute To Our Friendly Northern Neighbors — Pencil Storm
The P/S Editorial Board waxes musical and political (but mostly musical) about our Canadian brothers & sisters.
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March 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Pencil Storm remembers Brian James

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In Memoriam: Brian James of The Damned and The Punk Rock Explosion 1977-1981 — Pencil Storm
JCE on growing up with late 70’s English punk-rock, and his In Memoriam for Brian James of seminal rockers The Damned.
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March 9, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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Records!!
March 5, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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Check out this new tune from @theneedmores.bsky.social ! and please follow them and @pencilstorm.bsky.social here! xx
March 2, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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New song from @theneedmores.bsky.social !

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Jeremy Porter shares the debut song from Detroit’s newest band THE NEEDMORES! — Pencil Storm
Jeremy Porter shares the debut song from Detroit’s newest band THE NEEDMORES !
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March 2, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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RIP Rick Buckler

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In Memoriam: Rick Buckler — Pencil Storm
Jeremy Porter remembers Rick Buckler from The Jam, who passed away on February 17th.
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February 19, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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Rerun of this great playlist from Wal Ozello in 2016!

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Valentine's Weekend Playlist For The Broken Hearted - Redux — Pencil Storm
A look back to 2016 when Wal Ozello crafted this great playlist for the broken hearted!
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February 16, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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Next show! Tucos take Hamtramck at #TrixiesBar with pals @theneedmores.bsky.social and #AllOverTheShop. Early show - music at 7, Tucos at 9PM. See ya there! xx
February 16, 2025 at 10:33 PM