Just Roll Tape

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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 incredi...

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 meetin...

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 towa...

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 commisera...

“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.  Unfort...

“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.  Unfor...

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 o...

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 th...

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 Boy...

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 directi...

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 f...

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...

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...

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 wor...

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 other...

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 engine...

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 proce...

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...

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 th...

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-...

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

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 Edwar...