Just Roll Tape

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 incredibly long time, dem Boyz had few if any secrets between them.  But you never stop learning about someone so long as you keep the relationship important and keep in communication and dem Boyz have certainly done that.  The more important question to ask someone is not “do you have any secrets”.  Its “ can you keep a secret”?  Now that is where the rubber meets the road.  And this is where we learned something about Vince in this episode.  Truth be told.  Vince can definitely keep a secret.  How would one know?  Cuz he said so. 

So here comes “It’s no secret” The 21st recorded conversational collaboration between dem Hamlin Avenue Boyz.  Enjoy!!!

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Vince Hamlin

Edward Hamlin

TRACKS:

1. Music Band Names
2. Tolerating Discomfort
3. Buildings
4. Carry That Weight
5. It’s No Secret
6. Happy Now?

MUSIC COMPOSITION / PERFORMANCE CREDITS:

Intro - Tommy The Human Metronome 2004 / TTHM TikTok Concert 2024

1. “I’m Your Captain” June 1, 1970 Mark Farner, Tom Baker / Grand Funk Railroad 1970
1. “Pets” Porno For Pyros April 23, 1993 / Porno For Pyros 1993
2. “Drift & Die” Wesley Scantlin Jimmy Allen January 1, 2001 / Puddle Of Mud 2001
3. “Fat” Archers Of Loaf November 23, 1993 / Archers Of Loaf 1993
4. “Godless” Courtney Taylor - Taylor January 1, 2000 / Dandy Warhols 2000
5. “2120 South Michigan Avenue” Nanker Phelge August 14, 1964 / Rolling Stones 1964
2. “ Island Guitar Jam” 2024 David Levi / David Levi 2024 TikTok Performance

3.  “The Weight” Robbie Robertson June 1, 1968 /  The Band 1968

4.   “It’s No Secret” Marty Balin August 15, 1966 / Jefferson Airplane 1966

5. “Bad Habitz” Jed Harrelson 2022 / Jed Harrelson Band TikTok Performance 2022

6. “I can’t Do It” Jed Harrelson 2022 / Jed Harrelson Band TikTok Performance 2022

RECORDING ENGINEERS / BOARD OPERATORS:

Bust R. Hymen

Richard Goezinya

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:

Moronica Brane

HOMAN STUDIOS CONSULTING:

Jack Herer and two unnamed very VERY handsome male friends?

NON ALCOHOLIC CART ATTENDANTS:

Dextrose Pleez

Fructose Pleez

CATERING SPONSORS:

PuinYafrige Food Trucks

Pam Cake House Catering

TRANSPORTATION SPONSORS:

e-Chop Custom Electric Motorcycles - Chicago, Illinois 

Phat Custom Bike Partz - Joliet, IL

“Swaddlers” MC - Illinois & Texas

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 meeting in the studio one day, Edward kept asking Vince if he had a lighter so he could begin the meeting with what they refer to as a ‘ceremony’.  And this went on periodically throughout the meeting as well.  Well not surprisingly after multiple requests from Edward that carried over for several hours into the actual recording session; Vince had the genius idea of suggesting “hey, clearly the ceremonies have done their job so why don’t we just title this entire day and the recording session DO YOU HAVE A LIGHTER”?  Duh.

So here comes “Do You Have A Lighter” (A Feast Of Consequences)  Enjoy!!!

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Vince Hamlin

Edward Hamlin

TRACKS:

1. Smokin N Drinkin
2. Bullytown
3. Pizza Bread
4. Near Miss
5. Going Viral
6. Better Husband
7. Feast Of Consequences

MUSIC COMPOSITION / PERFORMANCE CREDITS:

1. “Riders On The Storm 1971 Doors Music / Mezerg 2025 TikTok Performance
2. “Off The Cuff Blues Jam” 2024 David Levi / David Levi 2024 TikTok Performance

3.  “Use Me” Bill Withers 1972 / Bill Withers Live 1972

4.   “I’m A Song” Steven Wilson, Jr 2025 / Steven Wilson, Jr 2025 Live At The Print Shop

5. “Summertime” George Gershwin 1935 / Marcus King 2025 TikTok Performance

6. “Sure Thing” Ludovic Navarre 2012 / St Germain 2025 TikTok Performance

7.  “Feast Of Consequences” Fish 2013 / Fish 2013

RECORDING ENGINEERS / BOARD OPERATORS:

Dag Nabit

Int Youu

Cumin Siide

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:

Tiffany Rosedale

HOMAN STUDIOS CONSULTING:

Jack Herer and an unnamed female friend?

NON ALCOHOLIC CART ATTENDANTS:

Daisy Chain

CATERING SPONSORS:

Bone Daddy BBQ

Bacon N Jam

TRANSPORTATION SPONSORS:

Roll On Road King Custom Cycles - Oak Forest, IL

big Big BIG Boy Custom Motorcycle Seats - Cicero, IL

“Sad Eyes” MC - Illinois & Texas

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 towards any podcast. Specifically, take a listen to: Just Roll Tape 46 (“Embryonic Journey”).  

Susan recently stopped by the Homan Studios late one night only to find the Hamlin Avenue Boyz deep in to the night enjoying the company of their favorite studio consultant, Jack Herer with an unnamed friend, and deep in to some interesting conversations.  The Boyz invited Susan to sit-in with one of their ‘ceremonies’ and then have her presence contribute to several subjects as you will hear.

Thank you Susan for taking the Boyz up on their offer to feature your collaboration on this latest Hamlin Avenue Boyz adventure that can be found if you Just Roll Tape 63 (“When In Rome” - I Can See For Miles)

So here comes “When In Rome” (I Can See For Miles)  Enjoy!!!

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Vince Hamlin

Edward Hamlin

TRACKS:

MUSIC COMPOSITION / PERFORMANCE CREDITS:

3.  “The Fool”  Gary Duncan & Gary Freiberg 1968 / Quicksilver Messenger Service 1968

4.   “It’s Been Too Long” Chet Powers,  David Freiberg, Gary Duncan, Hamilton Camp & Ron Polte 1968 / Quicksilver Messenger Service 1968

5. “Magic Bus” Pete Townshend 1968 / The Who 5-29-1968

6. “I can see for miles” Pete Townshend 1967 / The Who 1967

RECORDING ENGINEERS / BOARD OPERATORS:

Freda Kids

Cris P. Bacon

Juan Direction

PRODUCER:

Susan Coronet, Lynn Richmond

HOMAN STUDIOS CONSULTING:

Jack Herer and an unnamed friend?

NON ALCOHOLIC CART ATTENDANTS:

Egg Shen

Fook Mi

Fook Yu

CATERER:

Dieter Von Cent Catering

Sam N Ella’s

TRANSPORTATION:

Kum N Go Custom Motorcycle Maintenance

Tequila Mockingbird Two Wheelers

The Homan Studio Audio 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; that they are hard at work back in the studio on a regular basis again with plenty to commiserate about.

This particular collection of conversations covers some unusual topics for sure. 

So thank you from the Boyz and everyone at the Homan Studio for pointing your ears in this direction.  

So here comes “I’m Your Honey Bee”  Enjoy!!!

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Vince Hamlin

Edward Hamlin

TRACKS:

MUSIC COMPOSITION / PERFORMANCE CREDITS:

3.  “White Rabbit” Grace Slick 2-1-1967 / Jefferson Airplane 1967 Album Surrealistic Pillow

4.   No Music

5. “Monkey Man” Jagger Richards 11-28-1969 / Rolling Stones Album Let It Bleed 1969

5a. “I’m Your Honey Bee” Mitch Grainger 11-25-2022 / Mitch Grainger Single Release Date 11-25-2022

RECORDING ENGINEERS / BOARD OPERATORS:

G. Costanza

E. Bettis

J. Seinfeld

K-Man

PRODUCER:

Fr. Guido Sarducci

HOMAN STUDIOS CONSULTING:

Jack Herer

NON ALCOHOLIC CART ATTENDANTS:

B. Dover

M. Stupentakit

CATERER:

Wonderburger (Mt. Greenwood Illinois)

TRANSPORTATION:

Senior Soft Street Rides LLC

Low In DSaddle Touring Motorcycles, Inc

“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.  Unfortunately, our thing has not included stops by the Homan Studio for some recording time in quite some time.  That is until now.  Fortunately, the Homan Studio remains a pretty active place.   Other recording artists and projects continue to occupy time in the studio whether or not we Boyz can be found. 

With hours of raw conversation still in the can from prior recording sessions and now new studio time scheduled; the Boyz have rediscovered that sometimes time away produces delicious experiences that definitely fuel creative conversations.  Well that and input from their studio consultant Jack Herer.  60% of the time Jack Herer’s input helps every time.

So now here comes their latest.  The Hamlin Avenue Boyz 17th album of conversation - “Fat Man and Little Boy”  Enjoy!!!

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Vince Hamlin

Edward Hamlin

TRACKS:

MUSIC COMPOSITION / PERFORMANCE CREDITS:

1.  No music

2.  “Nightbound” David Lindsay 2015 / David Lindsay, Charlie Bisharat, Eugene Friesen, J Haynes, Noah Wilding, Tom Eaton 2015

3.   “Stillness” Paula Stone, Sergio Mendes & Brasil ‘66 1966  / Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66  1966

4. “The River Will Flow” 2022 / Sam Williams (Grandson of Hank Williams) 2022

RECORDING ENGINEERS / BOARD OPERATORS:

J. Wayne

R. Mitchum

C. Eastwood

D. Arnez

PRODUCERS:

Sniff Andrews

Tippy Bartley

HOMAN STUDIOS CONSULTING:

Jack Herer

Buck Necked ‘Paper Pipes N Bongs’ LLC (Blue Island, IL)

NON ALCOHOLIC CART ATTENDANTS:

Clee Torres

Oliver Closeoff

CATERER:

Canibal Cafe

TRANSPORTATION:

Buster Cherry Moist Street Rides LLC

Max E. Mumm Custom Touring Motorcycles, Inc

“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.  Unfortunately, our thing has not included stops by the Homan Studio for some recording time in quite some time.  That is until now.  Fortunately, the Homan Studio remains a pretty active place.   Other recording artists and projects continue to occupy time in the studio whether or not we Boyz can be found. 

With hours of raw conversation still in the can from prior recording sessions and now new studio time scheduled; the Boyz have rediscovered that sometimes time away produces delicious experiences that definitely, fuel creative conversations.  Well, that and, input from their studio consultant Jack Herer.  60% of the time Jack Herer’s input helps every time.

So now here comes their latest.  The Hamlin Avenue Boyz 17th album of conversation - Just Roll Tape 61 (“Fat Man and Little Boy”)  Enjoy!!!

[email protected]

Vince Hamlin

Edward Hamlin

TRACKS:

MUSIC COMPOSITION / PERFORMANCE CREDITS:

1.  No music

2.  “Nightbound” David Lindsay 2015 / David Lindsay, Charlie Bisharat, Eugene Friesen, J Haynes, Noah Wilding, Tom Eaton 2015

3.   “Stillness” Paula Stone, Sergio Mendes & Brasil ‘66 1966  / Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66  1966

4. “Norman F*****g Rockwell” Lana Del Rey, Jack Antonoff 2019 / Lana Del Rey, Jack Antonoff, Phillip Peterson, Victoria Parker, Even Smith 2019

RECORDING ENGINEERS / BOARD OPERATORS:

J. Wayne

R. Mitchum

C. Eastwood

D. Arnez

PRODUCERS:

Sniff Andrews

Tippy Bartley

HOMAN STUDIOS CONSULTING:

Jack Herer

Buck Necked ‘Paper Pipes N Bongs’ LLC (Blue Island, IL)

NON ALCOHOLIC CART ATTENDANTS:

Clee Torres

Oliver Closeoff

CATERER:

Canibal Cafe

TRANSPORTATION:

Buster Cherry Moist Street Rides LLC

Max E. Mumm Custom Touring Motorcycles, Inc

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 of the studio. All happening while there is cool music, usually selected by the engineer, playing in the distant background.  BTW - That very music playing in the background can at times influence what conversational direction the Boyz sometimes choose to take. It may also sometimes show up as the soundtrack backdrop or bed for the segment. This bullshit-a-bit period has produced so many moments over the years that the entire Hamlin Avenue Boyz Podcast Team are all usually glad they got it captured.  All of the tracks that comprise “Inside My Head”, the 16th album of podcast segments produced by The Hamlin Avenue Boyz, were all born from bullshit-a-bit beginnings.  Every one of them. These are definitely something to sprinkle in with your next beautiful 'tug on da glass chalice' or self-assembled Doobie ceremony.  The Boyz did (and do)…..can’t you tell?

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Vince Hamlin

Edward Hamlin

TRACKS:

MUSIC COMPOSITION / PERFORMANCE CREDITS:

Intro:  “Kali Mantra (Om Kring Kalifaye Yamaha)” Josh Brill 2011 / Josh Brill 2011

4.   “Here They Come” Alvin Lee 1971  / Ten Years After 1971

5. "How Did I Get Here" Fastball 2009 / Fastball 2009

RECORDING ENGINEERS / BOARD OPERATORS:

Ader Titsoff

Adolf Oliver Nipple

A.S. Muncher

Cravin Evin Morehead

PRODUCERS:

Ben N. Syder

Betty Drilzzer

HOMAN STUDIOS CONSULTING:

Buck Necked ‘Paper Pipes N Bongs’ LLC (Cicero, IL)

NON ALCOHOLIC CART ATTENDANTS:

Clee Torres

Oliver Closeoff

CATERER:

Dang Lin-Wang Cafe

TRANSPORTATION:

Buster Cherry Street Rides LLC

Max E. Mumm Motorcycles, Inc

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 the case, Da Boyz loves to entertain hypotheticals in conversation just about more than anything else.  The reason?  They just love (or would prefer) putting themselves in awkward situations in the laboratory (aka the studio) versus real life.  I mean who wouldn’t? It’s just safer.  One particularly late night of recording produced one of those golden moments that you can hear on tracks 6 and 7 of their latest episode, which was prompted by a communication from a ‘listener’.  Thank you James from Davenport, IA.  So to everybody and anybody listening ‘out there’ - What would you do?  Would you? 

As always - Da Boyz is grateful to you for pointing your ears in the direction of Hamlin Avenue now and then and for all your communications to the show.  And we do mean ‘all’.  We encourage you (if the feeling arises) to send the Boyz your comments, questions, or hypotheticals.  Send a shout-out to The Hamlin Avenue Boyz in care of:

[email protected]

Vince Hamlin

Edward Hamlin

TRACKS:

MUSIC COMPOSITION / PERFORMANCE CREDITS:

4.   “Unibrow” Link Neil & Rhett McLaughlin 2001 / Rhett and Link 2001

5.   Part 1 “Would You” Richard Swift 2008 / Richard Swift 2008

6.   Part 2 “Would You” David Lowe 1998 / Touch and Go 1998

7.   “What Is Hip” Emilio Castillo & Stephen ‘Doc’ Kupka & David Garibaldi 1973 /. Tower Of        

      Power 1973

RECORDING ENGINEERS / BOARD OPERATORS:

Dick Goesinya

Barry MyKockinhherer

D.E.B. Cooper

Cravin Evin Morehead

PRODUCERS:

Ben D. Over

Tiffany Rosedale

HOMAN STUDIOS CONSULTING:

The Dog Walkers Trio

NON ALCOHOLIC CART ATTENDANT:

Sharon Sipsomeofme

CATERER:

U812 Bar N Grill

TRANSPORTATION:

Harley Davidson

RAM

Kawasaki

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 Boyz arrive late in the evening parking in the darkened alley behind the studio. They come ready to enjoy each other’s company, the company of the studio staff and with an almost ‘ceremonial’ approach - the entire team will imbibe in some select herb.  Only then do they signal the engineer with a ‘thumbs up’ to hit the record button and capture the come-what-may moments with the help of the always dependable studio staff of support.  This scene continues sometimes through the night.  

On this particular late-night, along with the many other unusual subjects of discussion, the Boyz got on a tangent that was quite surprising to say the least.  As an example - ‘Dirty Feet’.  That’s right we did just say that.  Anything and everything related to da feet.  Who knew there was so much to say. Who knew the younger generation generally doesn’t like the idea of feet or looking at them.  At all.  Who knew there was a solid reason for so much feet washing in biblical times.  Feet had to have been real freakin dirty back then right?  And who knew Vince does not want anyone touching his feet. “Nobody”! To quote an iconic audio artist from the past, Biggie Smalls (Notorious B.I.G.)  “And If you don’t know.  Now you know….” 

So, enjoy you some ‘Dirty Feet’.

As always, thank you for pointing your ears in this direction now and then and for all your communications to the show.  And we do mean ‘all’.  We encourage you (if the feeling arises) to send the Boyz your comments, questions, or hypotheticals.  Send a shout-out to The Hamlin Avenue Boyz in care of:

[email protected]

Vince Hamlin

Edward Hamlin

TRACKS:

MUSIC COMPOSITION / PERFORMANCE CREDITS:

      “Snake Shake” Alan Horwarth & John Carpenter 1981 / Alan Horwarth & John Carpenter

      “Politician” Peter Ronald Brown, John Symon Asher Bruce, John-Paul Gastor 2007 / Morgan Heritage 2007

      “Food” Bad Bad Not Good & GhostFace Killah 2015 / Bad Bad Not Good & Ghostface Killah 2015

      “Dreams” Greg Allman 1969 / Allman Brothers 1969

      “Pretty Things” Tony Lucca & Joe Firstman 2008 / Tony Lucca 2008

4.  “Dirty Feet” Trace Jory 2016 / Trace Jory 20126

RECORDING ENGINEERS / BOARD OPERATORS:

D.E.B. Cooper

Cravin Evin Morehead

Dick Goesinya

Barry MyKockinhherer

PRODUCERS:

Tiffany Rosedale

Allison Hicks

Ben D. Over

HOMAN STUDIOS CONSULTING:

Jack Herer

The Dog Walkers Trio

NON ALCOHOLIC CART ATTENDANTS:

Sofonda Peters

Anita Hardon

Sharon Sipsomeofme

CATERER:

Wonder Burger Grill

The Cannibal Cafe

U812 Bar N Grill

TRANSPORTATION:

Harley Davidson

RAM

Kawasaki

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 direction now and then and for all your communications to the show. And we do mean 'all'. We encourage you (if the feeling arises) to send the Boyz your comments, questions, or hypotheticals. Send a shout-out to The Hamlin Avenue Boyz: [email protected]

This episode offers highlights of some of the more 'interesting' communications The Hamlin Avenue Boyz have received.

Vince Hamlin

Edward Hamlin

TRACKS:

1. Hamlin Avenue Boyz Mail Bag

MUSIC COMPOSITION / PERFORMANCE CREDITS:

1a. "Shaman's Dream & Rara Avis" > Samadhi 2005 / Samadhi 2005

1b. "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" > Goffen, King, Wexler 1967 / Aretha Franklin 1967

1c. "One Way Out" > Dixon, Williamson 1951 / Sonny Boy Williamson 1965

RECORDING ENGINEERS / BOARD OPERATORS:

Richard Goesinya

D.E.B. Cooper

Cravin' Evin Morehead

B. MyKockinher

PRODUCERS:

T. Rosedale

A. Hicky

B. N. Dover

RECORDING STUDIO CONSULTING:

J. Herer

DogWalker

NON ALCOHOLIC CART ATTENDANTS:

S. Peters

Anita Hardon

Sharon Sipsome

CATERING:

Wonder Burger

The Cannibal Cafe

High Fructose Corn Syrup

TRANSPORTATION:

Harley Davidson

Jeep

Ram