How did they do it – who knows? Not me. If you are in the know, spill.

If you were around Seatown in 1979 and you may recall when The Heats were considered the next big thing in Seattle. In their heyday they were the hottest NW draw in clubland and the all-ages scene. They made one great album, a couple singles, toured nationally with The Knack (My Sharona) but eventually packed it in. Much of their oevure was released on Chucky-Boy in ’98.

However.

We decided it was time to remind everyone what an excellent band these guys were by streaming the following for the entire month of June:

a) The complete Have An Idea album in its original order

b) 2 additional tracks released on the Chuckie-Boy CD Smoke.

c) Both tunes from their Rivals/Count On Me single – unheard for a million years

d) Unreleased live tracks featuring tunes not on any of the aforementioned releases from Canada, Evergreen State College and The Showbox on Thanksgiving 1979.

If you need proof that these guys belong in the non-existent Northwest Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this is it. Twenty-two songs. 100% catchy. 100% rock. Tune in and get happy.

Former Heats remain active: Steve Pearson is playing with Jim Basnight of the Moberlys in The NW Rivals who will be performing this Friday in Seattle at Club Motor. Don Short’s band Random Manor made an album recently, started with the late, great Tom Pfaeffle.

I think we are very close to getting Green Pajama Country! out the door to manufacture at last, which would put it in your hands in a month or so.

I have been doing a little rework on my mixing space the last few weeks but will get all over mixing Sigourney Reverb’s yet to be titled album here shortly and will get it heading your way. It is a most delicious pile of sqwak.

Carlton is in town and as our new Director of Social Media we should see some shiny new tricks heading your way soon.

Howie points out I forgot to mention that Jeff Kelly showed up to play keyboards that wouldn’t cooperate & Joe Ross offered vocal services on Dancing in the Jailhouse. I also forgot to mention Glen Slater came to play organ, too. I am a bad man.

Kick ass!

For June we have either the new The Green Pajamas album (37% probability), Sigourney Reverb‘s debut album (12% probability) or something complete different (51%). I have a couple ideas brewing.

Once we get past the Appointment with Destiny! release party, I’ll catch up. See ya Saturday!

1. The Icons will play the entire new album Appointment with Destiny! in its exact order just like they were Pink Floyd playing Dark Side of the Moon. Why wait twenty years to do it? I say do it now.

2. There be special appearances by many guest superstars to be named later. Who doesn’t like guest superstars?

3. Dr. Dyer, in addition to the new red light on his pedal board, will employ not one but 2 Hagstrom guitars. Moicy!

3a. Dyer has started a rumor that this is the last ever gig for The Icons. Miss it? That would be a regretful bummer, pilgrim.

Rock, rock, rock and rock some more.

Holy moley! The Icons are going all out for their May 14 record release party. Today Tom Dyer, a.k.a. Mastermind!, added the custom red light you see on the Vox pedal above. IT WAS ADDED JUST FOR THIS SHOW. Wow. Freak out.