by Lauren Traub Teton
Just a few quick off the cuff observations:
Zestra is an oily product, and is scented. Astroglide seems to be more water-based and is unscented, disappearing when it dries, instead of leaving a residue.
Zestra comes in packets, vs. Astroglide in a bottle with a reclosable top.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Monday, November 30, 2009
Hot Tuna Review, Ridgefield Playhouse, Nov. 2009
Hot Tuna Review, Ridgefield Playhouse, November 29, 2009
by Lauren Traub Teton
What an awesome show! From the getgo, the three musicians were sitting onstage ready to go at 8:05 pm and played through til after 11, with one intermission. It seemed like they were chomping at the bit to play because they have such a darned good time! Barry Mitterhof was the third musician for this acoustic evening. He plays with Jorma a lot and has been touring with the Tuna, namely Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady since 2004. Did you know that Jorma and Jack have been playing together since they were teens (shout out to Charismatic Megafauna) And of course they both played with the Jefferson Airplane. That factoid is thrown in for my younger readers.
The music was heavenly, as if channeled to them by angels. I usually slip out of the Ridgefield Playhouse before the encore to beat the traffic (though there's never much of a wait at this wonderful intimate local venue.) Tonight I stayed through 'til the end, and even got a front row seat for the last song, a polka where Jorma says his (now ex) girlfriend called him "Old Santy Clause." Called "Just Because." Watching them communicate telepathically as one can do up close added a whole new dimension to the show. No video from me tonight, I am taking a night off. But you can see how much fun the shows are at the Ridgefield Playhouse by checking out my Dark Star Orchestra vid (meet some Twifties at the show!) and the Boz Scaggs Gala.
Jorma always keeps it fresh with some new material, but played the one song I HAD to hear - "Genesis." Also an extended jam on "Good Shepherd." I elect this band as Super Twifties! They look like they're really having fun when they play, and they've gotten better over time. They stand as an inspiring example to Twifties everywhere - the FUN people!!
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Computer in the Repair Shop - Hooray!
Computer in the Repair Shop - Hooray!
by Lauren Traub Teton
It is August. My computer is away for vacation, in the shop waiting for a new fan. It has been sounding like a small motorboat.
Not having an easy way to check my email has been a blessing!
I have broken the addiction.
I am not missing email, in fact I am SO relieved to be forced to take a break.
After work I am enjoying the steamy outdoors. And there is LESS work since I am not tied to email! I am relaxing and catching up on my snowboard magazines on the deck. Seeing friends, going to the beach. I still don't have a portable enslavement, uh, I mean email device, and don't plan to. If you have business or social reason to reach me, please phone.
I have written about our enslavement to technology before. Read "Slaves to Electronics? Take Time to Think." that I wrote last July here.
Without noticing it, all of our free time has turned into "tech time." People get together with their friends then waste that precious time texting or phoning with other people instead of giving attention to the ones in the room. It is rude. It is compulsive.
High tech communication is eating away at our lives.
Reading and answering email has become a job. I didn't apply for that job, and I'm not getting paid for most of it. R U?
Our email load is not likely to get lighter in the future without our own intervention. We feel obligated to check email in case a business opportunity or friend wants to reach us. Email is not even 100% reliable.
Let's agree to call each other instead when it's important.
That way email can end up lower on the priority list and important things on our list can get done. And we can devote some time to thinking and allowing new ideas to enter our minds. The quiet mind invite new ideas in.
And remember, less tech time means more time to have FUN, relaxation, and enjoyment. That's what Twifties are all about.
* * * * * * * ** * * * * * * ** * * * * * * ** * * * * * * ** * * * * * * ** * * * * *
Twifties.com new website is in the works now. There will be NO EMAIL INBOX for users of the site. We don't want to create MORE WORK for you. We want to make your life easier, better and more fun. The site will be innovative and ground-breaking in many other ways.
Get on the mailing list at www.Twifties.com now so we can let you know when the site is ready for you to enter and have fun! We will only send you messages about Twifties, no worries.
by Lauren Traub Teton
It is August. My computer is away for vacation, in the shop waiting for a new fan. It has been sounding like a small motorboat.
Not having an easy way to check my email has been a blessing!
I have broken the addiction.
I am not missing email, in fact I am SO relieved to be forced to take a break.
After work I am enjoying the steamy outdoors. And there is LESS work since I am not tied to email! I am relaxing and catching up on my snowboard magazines on the deck. Seeing friends, going to the beach. I still don't have a portable enslavement, uh, I mean email device, and don't plan to. If you have business or social reason to reach me, please phone.
I have written about our enslavement to technology before. Read "Slaves to Electronics? Take Time to Think." that I wrote last July here.
Without noticing it, all of our free time has turned into "tech time." People get together with their friends then waste that precious time texting or phoning with other people instead of giving attention to the ones in the room. It is rude. It is compulsive.
High tech communication is eating away at our lives.
Reading and answering email has become a job. I didn't apply for that job, and I'm not getting paid for most of it. R U?
Our email load is not likely to get lighter in the future without our own intervention. We feel obligated to check email in case a business opportunity or friend wants to reach us. Email is not even 100% reliable.
Let's agree to call each other instead when it's important.
That way email can end up lower on the priority list and important things on our list can get done. And we can devote some time to thinking and allowing new ideas to enter our minds. The quiet mind invite new ideas in.
And remember, less tech time means more time to have FUN, relaxation, and enjoyment. That's what Twifties are all about.
* * * * * * * ** * * * * * * ** * * * * * * ** * * * * * * ** * * * * * * ** * * * * *
Twifties.com new website is in the works now. There will be NO EMAIL INBOX for users of the site. We don't want to create MORE WORK for you. We want to make your life easier, better and more fun. The site will be innovative and ground-breaking in many other ways.
Get on the mailing list at www.Twifties.com now so we can let you know when the site is ready for you to enter and have fun! We will only send you messages about Twifties, no worries.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Twifties and SnowboardSecrets Media Appearances List
Twifties and SnowboardSecrets.TV Media Appearances List
Lauren Traub Teton, founder of Twifties, the FUN people in their late 40s and up, is on a media crusade to share her new descriptive word "Twifties," a combination of the words "twenty" and "fifty." (more about Twifties, scroll down to the bottom)
Ms. Teton is appearing in the media on radio, tv, print, and internet to spread the word.
Contact her to be on your show at Lauren@Twifties.com
Here is a list of her appearances to date.
Radio Appearances of Lauren Traub Teton for Twifties.TV and SnowboardSecrets.TV
2/24/10
Lauren Traub Teton appeared on
WLW, Cincinnati, OH
#1 station, 50,000 watts
Eddie and Tracy Show
Afternoon Show
Discussed popular Olympians JR Celski, speed skater, and Sarka Pancochova, snowboarder.
See their interviews with Lauren, also Julia Mancuso and Julie Chu and more on SnowboardSecrets.TV .
2/18/10
Lauren Traub Teton appeared on
WFTL. Miami, Fort Lauderdale Area, 50,000 watts
Russ Morley Show at 9am
Discussed snowboarding, Snowboard Cross and Halfpipe in the Olympics.
2/17/10
Lauren Traub Teton appeared on
WFAS 1230
The Clubhouse, Westchester County, NY
Hosted by Brian Crowell & Mark Jeffers
Discussed snowboarding, Snowboard Cross and Halfpipe in the Olympics.
2/17/10
Lauren Traub Teton appeared on
CRN Radio, Hollywood, CA
Chuck Wilder host
Nationally broadcast on Time Warner Cable
Reaches over 24 million households
Discussed snowboarding, Snowboard Cross and Halfpipe in the Olympics.
2/17/10
Lauren Traub Teton appeared on
WBBB-FM, Raleigh, NC
Top Station, 100,000 watts
Demetri and Salt
Listen to a recording of Lauren on the show here.
Discussed snowboarding and Snowboard Cross in the Olympics. Shaun White interview in Playboy, tidbits posted at SnowboardSecretsBlog.
2/17/10
Lauren Traub Teton appeared on
WLW, Cincinnati, OH
#1 station, 50,000 watts
Eddie and Tracy Show
Afternoon Show
Discussed snowboarding and Snowboard Cross in the Olympics. Shaun White interview in Playboy, tidbits posted at SnowboardSecretsBlog.
2/16/10
Lauren Traub Teton appeared on
WICC 600 AM , Bridgeport, CT
The Talk of the Town with Jim Buchanan
Discussed snowboarding and Snowboard Cross in the Olympics.
More on SnowboardSecrets.TV .
2/12/10
Lauren Traub Teton appeared on
KDKA, Pittsburgh, PA
#1 News Talk Station, 50,000 watts
Hosted by Mike Romigh
Discussed snowboarding in upcoming Olympics.
2/12/10
Lauren Traub Teton appeared on
KFBK, Sacramento, CA
#1 News Station, 50,000 watts
Kitty and RE Show
Listen to a recording of Lauren on the show here.
Discussed snowboarding in upcoming Olympics.
More on SnowboardSecrets.TV .
2/12/10
Lauren Traub Teton appeared on
WKBN, Youngstown, OH
#1 station, 50,000 watts
Hosted by Mike Romigh
Morning Show
Discussed snowboarding in upcoming Olympics.
2/11/10
Lauren Traub Teton appeared on
WLW, Cincinnati, OH
#1 station, 50,000 watts
Eddie and Tracy Show
Afternoon Show
Listen to a recording of Lauren on the show here.
Discussed snowboarding in upcoming Olympics including Ohian Louis Vito who is on the
Halfpipe Team.
More on SnowboardSecrets.TV .
2/8/10
Lauren Traub Teton appeared on
WLW, Cincinnati, OH
#1 station, 50,000 watts
Hosted by Jim Scott
Listen to a recording of Lauren on the show here.
Discussed snowboarding in upcoming Olympics and for regular people too.
More on SnowboardSecrets.TV.
2/3/10
Lauren Traub Teton appeared on
WRVC, Huntington, WV
Hosted by Jean Dean
Discussed snowboarding in upcoming Olympics and for regular people too.
More on SnowboardSecrets.TV .
1/20/10
Lauren Traub Teton appeared on
WFAS 1230
The Clubhouse, Westchester County, NY
Hosted by Brian Crowell & Mark Jeffers
Discussed snowboarding in the Olympics and at your local mountain.
12/16/09
Lauren Traub Teton appeared on
WRVC, Huntington, WV
Hosted by Jean Dean
Discussed Twifties and Inaugural Sailing of Oasis of the Seas
12/11/09
Lauren Traub Teton appeared on
WCUB, Green Bay, WI
The Breakfast Club
Hosted by Debbie,Lee and Kathy
Discussed Twifties and Oasis of the Seas Nightlife.
See our very popular video of Oasis of the Seas Nightlife at Twifties.TV)
12/4/09
Lauren Traub Teton appeared on
The Frankie Boyer Show - Syndicated
Lifestyle radio show out of Boston.
Discussed Twifties and Inaugural Sailing of Oasis of the Seas.
Hear the 15 minute interview here!
(See our newest videos of our cruise on RCL's Oasis of the Seas at Twifties.TV)
12/2/09
Lauren Traub Teton appeared on
WFTL. Miami, Fort Lauderdale Area, 50,000 watts
Russ Morley Show at 9am
Discussed Twifties and Inaugural Sailing of Oasis of the Seas
(Find out what the new cruise ship is like.See videos of our cruise on RCL's Oasis of the Seas at Twifties.TV)
8/20/09 (and other dates)
Lauren Traub Teton appeared on
WGRT (and 189 other syndicated stations, Citadel Radio Network)
"It's a New Day" Morning Show with Lori and Rich
8/11/09
Lauren Traub Teton appeared on
WATR 1320 AM, Waterbury, CT
Doug McKee Show
8/5/09
Lauren Traub Teton appeared on
WICC 600 AM , Bridgeport, CT
The Talk of the Town with Jim Buchanan
Print and Word Media Appearances
July 2009
Healthcare Newspaper
Westchester County, NY
"Youthful Pentagenarians find it Nifty to be a Twifty"
by Rich Monetti
more to come...
---------------------------------
About Twifties
* 50 is the new 20!
* The biggest group of "Baby Boomers" were 12 years old or younger when Woodstock happened.
* Twifties parents' NEVER uttered the now-common phrase "My kids would kill me if I ...(fill in the blank.)
Ms. Teton says "we used to have fun when we were young, and people should strive to have more fun than they might be having now. Especially now! Fun should happen every week, or more often! It is one of the stepping stones on the path to a fulfilling life. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs lists 'self actualization' at the tippy top of the pyramid, and that's where fun would be found and why it is so important!" says Ms. Teton.
"I am striving to create the most fun job in the world for myself" says Ms. Teton. "I think I've figured out that part of it is covering lively music and sporting events as a journalist, and making hosted videos of them that make you feel like you're there. And watch carefully, my vids are like watching The Simpsons, with little visual surprises scattered here and there like nickels on the grounds. You can see them on Youtube at TwiftiesTV and SnowboardSecretsTV.
And enjoy our entertaining videos on our new site, direct, at Twifties.TV
How can I take part in Twifties?
You've seen the FUN people wearing their Twifties stickers in our videos. Get your Twifties Stickers to wear, share, trade, and collect, and tell the world YOU are a Twifty. Limited editions.
Get 'em at Twifties.TV
Join our Page on Facebook for Twifties.TV so we can find you and let you know what's happening!
And sign up for our mailing list on Twifties.TV
To have your product or concept considered for appearance in these entertaining videos, contact
RealPeopleMarketing.com.
Lauren Traub Teton, founder of Twifties, the FUN people in their late 40s and up, is on a media crusade to share her new descriptive word "Twifties," a combination of the words "twenty" and "fifty." (more about Twifties, scroll down to the bottom)
Ms. Teton is appearing in the media on radio, tv, print, and internet to spread the word.
Contact her to be on your show at Lauren@Twifties.com
Here is a list of her appearances to date.
Radio Appearances of Lauren Traub Teton for Twifties.TV and SnowboardSecrets.TV
2/24/10
Lauren Traub Teton appeared on
WLW, Cincinnati, OH
#1 station, 50,000 watts
Eddie and Tracy Show
Afternoon Show
Discussed popular Olympians JR Celski, speed skater, and Sarka Pancochova, snowboarder.
See their interviews with Lauren, also Julia Mancuso and Julie Chu and more on SnowboardSecrets.TV .
2/18/10
Lauren Traub Teton appeared on
WFTL. Miami, Fort Lauderdale Area, 50,000 watts
Russ Morley Show at 9am
Discussed snowboarding, Snowboard Cross and Halfpipe in the Olympics.
2/17/10
Lauren Traub Teton appeared on
WFAS 1230
The Clubhouse, Westchester County, NY
Hosted by Brian Crowell & Mark Jeffers
Discussed snowboarding, Snowboard Cross and Halfpipe in the Olympics.
2/17/10
Lauren Traub Teton appeared on
CRN Radio, Hollywood, CA
Chuck Wilder host
Nationally broadcast on Time Warner Cable
Reaches over 24 million households
Discussed snowboarding, Snowboard Cross and Halfpipe in the Olympics.
2/17/10
Lauren Traub Teton appeared on
WBBB-FM, Raleigh, NC
Top Station, 100,000 watts
Demetri and Salt
Listen to a recording of Lauren on the show here.
Discussed snowboarding and Snowboard Cross in the Olympics. Shaun White interview in Playboy, tidbits posted at SnowboardSecretsBlog.
2/17/10
Lauren Traub Teton appeared on
WLW, Cincinnati, OH
#1 station, 50,000 watts
Eddie and Tracy Show
Afternoon Show
Discussed snowboarding and Snowboard Cross in the Olympics. Shaun White interview in Playboy, tidbits posted at SnowboardSecretsBlog.
2/16/10
Lauren Traub Teton appeared on
WICC 600 AM , Bridgeport, CT
The Talk of the Town with Jim Buchanan
Discussed snowboarding and Snowboard Cross in the Olympics.
More on SnowboardSecrets.TV .
2/12/10
Lauren Traub Teton appeared on
KDKA, Pittsburgh, PA
#1 News Talk Station, 50,000 watts
Hosted by Mike Romigh
Discussed snowboarding in upcoming Olympics.
2/12/10
Lauren Traub Teton appeared on
KFBK, Sacramento, CA
#1 News Station, 50,000 watts
Kitty and RE Show
Listen to a recording of Lauren on the show here.
Discussed snowboarding in upcoming Olympics.
More on SnowboardSecrets.TV .
2/12/10
Lauren Traub Teton appeared on
WKBN, Youngstown, OH
#1 station, 50,000 watts
Hosted by Mike Romigh
Morning Show
Discussed snowboarding in upcoming Olympics.
2/11/10
Lauren Traub Teton appeared on
WLW, Cincinnati, OH
#1 station, 50,000 watts
Eddie and Tracy Show
Afternoon Show
Listen to a recording of Lauren on the show here.
Discussed snowboarding in upcoming Olympics including Ohian Louis Vito who is on the
Halfpipe Team.
More on SnowboardSecrets.TV .
2/8/10
Lauren Traub Teton appeared on
WLW, Cincinnati, OH
#1 station, 50,000 watts
Hosted by Jim Scott
Listen to a recording of Lauren on the show here.
Discussed snowboarding in upcoming Olympics and for regular people too.
More on SnowboardSecrets.TV.
2/3/10
Lauren Traub Teton appeared on
WRVC, Huntington, WV
Hosted by Jean Dean
Discussed snowboarding in upcoming Olympics and for regular people too.
More on SnowboardSecrets.TV .
1/20/10
Lauren Traub Teton appeared on
WFAS 1230
The Clubhouse, Westchester County, NY
Hosted by Brian Crowell & Mark Jeffers
Discussed snowboarding in the Olympics and at your local mountain.
12/16/09
Lauren Traub Teton appeared on
WRVC, Huntington, WV
Hosted by Jean Dean
Discussed Twifties and Inaugural Sailing of Oasis of the Seas
12/11/09
Lauren Traub Teton appeared on
WCUB, Green Bay, WI
The Breakfast Club
Hosted by Debbie,Lee and Kathy
Discussed Twifties and Oasis of the Seas Nightlife.
See our very popular video of Oasis of the Seas Nightlife at Twifties.TV)
12/4/09
Lauren Traub Teton appeared on
The Frankie Boyer Show - Syndicated
Lifestyle radio show out of Boston.
Discussed Twifties and Inaugural Sailing of Oasis of the Seas.
Hear the 15 minute interview here!
(See our newest videos of our cruise on RCL's Oasis of the Seas at Twifties.TV)
12/2/09
Lauren Traub Teton appeared on
WFTL. Miami, Fort Lauderdale Area, 50,000 watts
Russ Morley Show at 9am
Discussed Twifties and Inaugural Sailing of Oasis of the Seas
(Find out what the new cruise ship is like.See videos of our cruise on RCL's Oasis of the Seas at Twifties.TV)
8/20/09 (and other dates)
Lauren Traub Teton appeared on
WGRT (and 189 other syndicated stations, Citadel Radio Network)
"It's a New Day" Morning Show with Lori and Rich
8/11/09
Lauren Traub Teton appeared on
WATR 1320 AM, Waterbury, CT
Doug McKee Show
8/5/09
Lauren Traub Teton appeared on
WICC 600 AM , Bridgeport, CT
The Talk of the Town with Jim Buchanan
Print and Word Media Appearances
July 2009
Healthcare Newspaper
Westchester County, NY
"Youthful Pentagenarians find it Nifty to be a Twifty"
by Rich Monetti
more to come...
---------------------------------
About Twifties
* 50 is the new 20!
* The biggest group of "Baby Boomers" were 12 years old or younger when Woodstock happened.
* Twifties parents' NEVER uttered the now-common phrase "My kids would kill me if I ...(fill in the blank.)
Ms. Teton says "we used to have fun when we were young, and people should strive to have more fun than they might be having now. Especially now! Fun should happen every week, or more often! It is one of the stepping stones on the path to a fulfilling life. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs lists 'self actualization' at the tippy top of the pyramid, and that's where fun would be found and why it is so important!" says Ms. Teton.
"I am striving to create the most fun job in the world for myself" says Ms. Teton. "I think I've figured out that part of it is covering lively music and sporting events as a journalist, and making hosted videos of them that make you feel like you're there. And watch carefully, my vids are like watching The Simpsons, with little visual surprises scattered here and there like nickels on the grounds. You can see them on Youtube at TwiftiesTV and SnowboardSecretsTV.
And enjoy our entertaining videos on our new site, direct, at Twifties.TV
How can I take part in Twifties?
You've seen the FUN people wearing their Twifties stickers in our videos. Get your Twifties Stickers to wear, share, trade, and collect, and tell the world YOU are a Twifty. Limited editions.
Get 'em at Twifties.TV
Join our Page on Facebook for Twifties.TV so we can find you and let you know what's happening!
And sign up for our mailing list on Twifties.TV
To have your product or concept considered for appearance in these entertaining videos, contact
RealPeopleMarketing.com.
Friday, August 7, 2009
California '66 Concert, WPKN, in Fairfield, CT
California '66 Concert, WPKN, in Fairfield, CT
by Lauren Traub Teton
August 6, 2009 at the Regina A. Quick Center was the summer night for a three band flashback to the early rock music of the 1960s. This was a fund-raiser for WPKN Radio with tickets priced appropriately at $66. And the second stop of a quick August 18-stop tour called "California '66 Revue" that was to include Love, and Sky Saxon, who unfortunately died on the same day as Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett. The Electric Prunes were on the tour, but are now only playing this one show. I guess all you need (or will get) is Love on this tour. The website www.california66revue.com/ says another band will be added to the tour.
Blues Magoos opened the show and original member Peppy Castro quipped onstage that one of their next gigs will be their fifth one in 42 years for this 2-hit wonder band. He explained how one of their early hits "Pipe Dream" was considered "too psychedelic" for mainstream radio and was pulled from the airwaves during it's climb up the charts back when he was 17. Original band member Ralph Scala was on keyboards, and Peppy's son Jesse played drums. The band sounded amazingly tight and riffed into some subtle techno beats. Castro has kept busy all these years writing songs for the likes of Cher, and playing in the bands Balance and currently Barnaby Bye. Three members of the audience danced like crazy. The rest wanted to but apparently dared not leave their seats. Pig Light Show of Fillmore fame added delicious lighting effects for the trip. Many Twifties, that is the fun people around and over 50 were in evidence, some resplendent in period garb. The audience was 2 to 1 male to female.
Love, the band played a profound set of their seminal music, much of it written by the late band founder Arthur Lee, who was way ahead of his time. Which can be difficult. The original band members are gone except Johnny Echols, and the band Baby Lemondade has been taking their place and toured with founder Arthur Lee from 1993 to 2005. The lead singer does a credible sound-alike for Arthur Lee's smooth vocals. Who knew that their set opener and hit "My Little Red Book" was a Burt Bacharach song that was first recorded by Manfred Mann for the film "What's New, Pussycat?"
A slideshow homage to the recently deceased musician Sky Saxon of the Seeds (who was originally on the roster) was put on by the closing act, The Electric Prunes. They dressed the part of a psychedelic band and the Theramin was cool, but unlike Blues Magoos, they didn't sound like they play together every week. And they like it LOUD! Earplugs are always a good idea to have in your pocket at any music event.
See the video!
Meet Twifties who were at this show!
by Lauren Traub Teton
August 6, 2009 at the Regina A. Quick Center was the summer night for a three band flashback to the early rock music of the 1960s. This was a fund-raiser for WPKN Radio with tickets priced appropriately at $66. And the second stop of a quick August 18-stop tour called "California '66 Revue" that was to include Love, and Sky Saxon, who unfortunately died on the same day as Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett. The Electric Prunes were on the tour, but are now only playing this one show. I guess all you need (or will get) is Love on this tour. The website www.california66revue.com/ says another band will be added to the tour.
Blues Magoos opened the show and original member Peppy Castro quipped onstage that one of their next gigs will be their fifth one in 42 years for this 2-hit wonder band. He explained how one of their early hits "Pipe Dream" was considered "too psychedelic" for mainstream radio and was pulled from the airwaves during it's climb up the charts back when he was 17. Original band member Ralph Scala was on keyboards, and Peppy's son Jesse played drums. The band sounded amazingly tight and riffed into some subtle techno beats. Castro has kept busy all these years writing songs for the likes of Cher, and playing in the bands Balance and currently Barnaby Bye. Three members of the audience danced like crazy. The rest wanted to but apparently dared not leave their seats. Pig Light Show of Fillmore fame added delicious lighting effects for the trip. Many Twifties, that is the fun people around and over 50 were in evidence, some resplendent in period garb. The audience was 2 to 1 male to female.
Love, the band played a profound set of their seminal music, much of it written by the late band founder Arthur Lee, who was way ahead of his time. Which can be difficult. The original band members are gone except Johnny Echols, and the band Baby Lemondade has been taking their place and toured with founder Arthur Lee from 1993 to 2005. The lead singer does a credible sound-alike for Arthur Lee's smooth vocals. Who knew that their set opener and hit "My Little Red Book" was a Burt Bacharach song that was first recorded by Manfred Mann for the film "What's New, Pussycat?"
A slideshow homage to the recently deceased musician Sky Saxon of the Seeds (who was originally on the roster) was put on by the closing act, The Electric Prunes. They dressed the part of a psychedelic band and the Theramin was cool, but unlike Blues Magoos, they didn't sound like they play together every week. And they like it LOUD! Earplugs are always a good idea to have in your pocket at any music event.
See the video!
Meet Twifties who were at this show!
Thursday, May 21, 2009
The Twifties Show is Born!
Things are flowing along with some power and speed now! The Twifties Show is born. We filmed in the Yorktown last week, and have air dates for the next 2 weeks.
"The Twifties Show" is an entertainment and talk show shot in the Yorktown Cablevision studio in Westchester County, NY and on location in local spots. Twifties are the "fun people" in their late 40s, 50s, 60s, and up. "Twifties" stands for "people around their 50s who act like they're in their 20s."
The first show will air on Cablevision Public Access Channel 74 four times in Northern Westchester. Dates are Mondays May 25 and June 1 at 5:00 pm and Wednesday May 27 and June 3 at 10:00 pm.
In the first show Joanna Mosca appears and discusses her new album and how she discovered her talent for songwriting years after becoming a singer. Clips of Joanna's performances are shown. Belly dancers in their 60s and 70s, Robina and Fahdida of Westchester also appear. Viewers will notice them dancing silently, sans music. Ms. Teton calmly apologies and says "finding out at the last minute that you need permission from the artists to use their music is all part of the learning curve."
An upcoming show features the harmonized singing of the Pipin' Hot Quartet, featuring
Delia Siemers of Bedford, tenor
Annalise Curtin, of Croton-on-Hudson, lead
Kathy Kruse,of Ossining, bass
Amy Kruse, of Ossining, baritone
Looking for...
Are you a Twifty? Local residents and businesses who are Twifties and want to share their passions on the show should contact Ms. Teton. Clothing sponsors for Ms. Teton's wardrobe are welcomed as are camera crew who have taken the Cablevision course. For future show times or anything else contact Lauren@Twifties.com.
If you're in Northern Westchester, pick up a copy of "The Twifties Journal" to find out future showtimes, or check here on this blog. You can pick up "The Twifties Journal" at:
Siemers Wines and Spirits (sing with Delia! See Golden Apple Chorus notice below)
Hunting Ridge Mall ((436 Old Post Road)
Bedford, NY
Word of Mouth Bagel Cafe
(have a bagel and a cuppa on the lovely flower-lined outdoor terrace while you're there! Escape the office and use the Free Wi-Fi!))
209 Oakridge Common
South Salem, NY
Acadia on Main (great yoga and sports clothes there!)
115 East Main St.
Mount Kisco, NY
Houlihan Lawrence Real Estate (say hello to Karen Benvin Ransom there and ask her about Caramoor and the Katonah Museum where she is a docent.)
156 Katonah Avenue
Katonah, NY
Curves for Women (a prize-winning Curves. Hooray JoAnn!)
69 Westchester Ave.
Pound Ridge, NY
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"The Twifties Show" is an entertainment and talk show shot in the Yorktown Cablevision studio in Westchester County, NY and on location in local spots. Twifties are the "fun people" in their late 40s, 50s, 60s, and up. "Twifties" stands for "people around their 50s who act like they're in their 20s."
The first show will air on Cablevision Public Access Channel 74 four times in Northern Westchester. Dates are Mondays May 25 and June 1 at 5:00 pm and Wednesday May 27 and June 3 at 10:00 pm.
In the first show Joanna Mosca appears and discusses her new album and how she discovered her talent for songwriting years after becoming a singer. Clips of Joanna's performances are shown. Belly dancers in their 60s and 70s, Robina and Fahdida of Westchester also appear. Viewers will notice them dancing silently, sans music. Ms. Teton calmly apologies and says "finding out at the last minute that you need permission from the artists to use their music is all part of the learning curve."
An upcoming show features the harmonized singing of the Pipin' Hot Quartet, featuring
Delia Siemers of Bedford, tenor
Annalise Curtin, of Croton-on-Hudson, lead
Kathy Kruse,of Ossining, bass
Amy Kruse, of Ossining, baritone
Looking for...
Are you a Twifty? Local residents and businesses who are Twifties and want to share their passions on the show should contact Ms. Teton. Clothing sponsors for Ms. Teton's wardrobe are welcomed as are camera crew who have taken the Cablevision course. For future show times or anything else contact Lauren@Twifties.com.
If you're in Northern Westchester, pick up a copy of "The Twifties Journal" to find out future showtimes, or check here on this blog. You can pick up "The Twifties Journal" at:
Siemers Wines and Spirits (sing with Delia! See Golden Apple Chorus notice below)
Hunting Ridge Mall ((436 Old Post Road)
Bedford, NY
Word of Mouth Bagel Cafe
(have a bagel and a cuppa on the lovely flower-lined outdoor terrace while you're there! Escape the office and use the Free Wi-Fi!))
209 Oakridge Common
South Salem, NY
Acadia on Main (great yoga and sports clothes there!)
115 East Main St.
Mount Kisco, NY
Houlihan Lawrence Real Estate (say hello to Karen Benvin Ransom there and ask her about Caramoor and the Katonah Museum where she is a docent.)
156 Katonah Avenue
Katonah, NY
Curves for Women (a prize-winning Curves. Hooray JoAnn!)
69 Westchester Ave.
Pound Ridge, NY
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Monday, April 20, 2009
The Twenty-four Hour Run Away or TRA
Introducing – The Twenty-four Hour Twifties Run Away
Travel Alone, Return Deeply Refreshed
A Twifties Treat
by Lauren Traub Teton
My Goal was to Reach a Deep State of Relaxation!
My sister doesn’t even know it yet, but after I finished my visit with her and her family this weekend, it was approaching dark, and being on my own with a 3 hour car ride ahead, I thought “how nice it would be to continue my idyll in the Pioneer Valley another night.” My husband was not at home, and I opened myself to the possibility of a relaxing overnight somewhere new, on the road, if the right opportunity arose.
Driving on the country roads instead of the highway, I eventually spotted a sign that said “Fine Country Dining” and followed it, thinking that it might be an inn with rooms to let. Indeed it was, almost in the middle of nowhere, but located at the exact high spot of its hill. Passing a huge replica of a milk bottle before finding the inn just seemed like a sign that a lighthearted Twifties adventure was at hand!
The Inn did have 4 rooms that they rented, and all were empty on this Saturday night, though the parking lot for the restaurant was as packed as opening day at the Red Sox or Yankees. I got one of the rooms, and found that there was both an outdoor porch over the front of the restaurant, and a little deck on top of the fire escape, right next to my room where I could stretch and watch the sunset.
My 24-hour runaway was devoted to rest, yoga and stretching on my own, good food, and sleep. I perused the menu of what it turns out has to be one of the best restaurants in Massachusetts. I went to my sunset porch and stretched, then took a little nap before having a late dinner.
I slept 'til 9 the next morning, then took my time, ambled downstairs for some coffee, sat outdoors on the rattan swinging loveseat, did some stretching and yoga outdoors, rested a little more, then had lunch in the dining room, and finally hit the road to come home. My TRA or Twenty-four Hour Run Away (TRA-La La!) was less than 24 hours, but left me deeply refreshed, and cost no more than a few co-pays for the doctor or pharmacy, which now I won’t need!
And the next day, back home, I am totally refreshed and re-energized.
Re: the Inn where I stayed.
I will love to share the name of this wonderful and relaxing country inn with you. I plan to do a feature on it on TwiftiesTV on Youtube later.
You can sign up for my mailing list on www.Twifties.com to be notified when TwiftiesTV goes live.
Or if you can’t wait, email me for the name of this inn, put
“Franklin County Inn” in the subject line and mail to Lauren@Twifties.com.
Tips for your Twifties TRA
A destination 3 hours or less from home is ideal.
Driving farther doesn't mean a place is more relaxing.
Choose a place that is quiet and surrounded by nature.
Try to go alone.
That way you can have the luxury of being completely on your own time schedule. Being “scheduled” all the time is one of the greatest stressors of Twifties and is a new way of life.
Pack light.
Less stuff means less choices, less clutter, and more relaxation on your Run Away.
Leave the newspapers at home.
If your TRA is really about relaxing, think about leaving all the reading material at home, and bringing a meditation tape or relaxation music instead. And forget about TV. You want to rest and sleep and give your body what it needs on this trip!
Have your responsibilities at home covered so you won't spend valuable relaxation time fretting about them.
Bring a blanket from home or use the bath towel to spread on the floor for stretching.
Remind yourself that this is YOUR TIME for relaxing and release any guilt about it.
Travel Alone, Return Deeply Refreshed
A Twifties Treat
by Lauren Traub Teton
My Goal was to Reach a Deep State of Relaxation!
My sister doesn’t even know it yet, but after I finished my visit with her and her family this weekend, it was approaching dark, and being on my own with a 3 hour car ride ahead, I thought “how nice it would be to continue my idyll in the Pioneer Valley another night.” My husband was not at home, and I opened myself to the possibility of a relaxing overnight somewhere new, on the road, if the right opportunity arose.
Driving on the country roads instead of the highway, I eventually spotted a sign that said “Fine Country Dining” and followed it, thinking that it might be an inn with rooms to let. Indeed it was, almost in the middle of nowhere, but located at the exact high spot of its hill. Passing a huge replica of a milk bottle before finding the inn just seemed like a sign that a lighthearted Twifties adventure was at hand!
The Inn did have 4 rooms that they rented, and all were empty on this Saturday night, though the parking lot for the restaurant was as packed as opening day at the Red Sox or Yankees. I got one of the rooms, and found that there was both an outdoor porch over the front of the restaurant, and a little deck on top of the fire escape, right next to my room where I could stretch and watch the sunset.
My 24-hour runaway was devoted to rest, yoga and stretching on my own, good food, and sleep. I perused the menu of what it turns out has to be one of the best restaurants in Massachusetts. I went to my sunset porch and stretched, then took a little nap before having a late dinner.
I slept 'til 9 the next morning, then took my time, ambled downstairs for some coffee, sat outdoors on the rattan swinging loveseat, did some stretching and yoga outdoors, rested a little more, then had lunch in the dining room, and finally hit the road to come home. My TRA or Twenty-four Hour Run Away (TRA-La La!) was less than 24 hours, but left me deeply refreshed, and cost no more than a few co-pays for the doctor or pharmacy, which now I won’t need!
And the next day, back home, I am totally refreshed and re-energized.
Re: the Inn where I stayed.
I will love to share the name of this wonderful and relaxing country inn with you. I plan to do a feature on it on TwiftiesTV on Youtube later.
You can sign up for my mailing list on www.Twifties.com to be notified when TwiftiesTV goes live.
Or if you can’t wait, email me for the name of this inn, put
“Franklin County Inn” in the subject line and mail to Lauren@Twifties.com.
Tips for your Twifties TRA
A destination 3 hours or less from home is ideal.
Driving farther doesn't mean a place is more relaxing.
Choose a place that is quiet and surrounded by nature.
Try to go alone.
That way you can have the luxury of being completely on your own time schedule. Being “scheduled” all the time is one of the greatest stressors of Twifties and is a new way of life.
Pack light.
Less stuff means less choices, less clutter, and more relaxation on your Run Away.
Leave the newspapers at home.
If your TRA is really about relaxing, think about leaving all the reading material at home, and bringing a meditation tape or relaxation music instead. And forget about TV. You want to rest and sleep and give your body what it needs on this trip!
Have your responsibilities at home covered so you won't spend valuable relaxation time fretting about them.
Bring a blanket from home or use the bath towel to spread on the floor for stretching.
Remind yourself that this is YOUR TIME for relaxing and release any guilt about it.
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