Monday, March 5, 2012

The Conchords ( A G A)

 The Conchords band members were Sonny Geary - vocals and guitar, Ron Nash - vocals and drums, Phil Hutchinson - vocals, Mike Geary - keyboard, and Bill Bailey - lead guitar.  The matrix number on the label shows that is from 1966. More info about the group is desired, maybe someone can share their story. It would be much appreciated .

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  1. Sound Camera RecordsMarch 21, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    Every version of Little Black Egg makes me smile!

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  2. michael veeMarch 28, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    there is a Conchords-track (Magic Love Machine) on the original It's Happening Here-sampler on Camdon, NJ, but I'm not sure it's the same group....

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  3. johnnie oApril 2, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    As always thanks for both the comments. The band did really good versions of these popular songs. Michael, I took a look at the liner notes for the "Its Happening Here" album. The Conchords featured on that compilation seems to be a different group.

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    1. AnonymousAugust 31, 2012 at 8:53 AM

      johnnie o. I found some information from Mike Markesich that they were from Erie, PA and the 45 was released Oct 66. Fun version of Little Black Egg. Hope that's of some help.

      Garagepsyco

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    2. johnnie oSeptember 1, 2012 at 5:00 AM

      Hi Garagepsyco
      Thanks for the additional info. MTM's knowledge of the 1960's music is an amazing thing.

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    3. Butch HilgertFebruary 5, 2013 at 7:09 PM

      Cannot tell you a whole bunch about this group, but Sonny and I served in the Navy together aboard USS Preble. 1967 was the year and I have a red copy of this recording I purchased from Sonny.

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  4. johnnie oFebruary 6, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    Hi Everett
    Thank you for your comments and also for your service to our country. If you happen to know how to get in touch with Sonny it would much appreciated, just email me. I would like to learn more about the band.
    JohnnieO

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  5. AnonymousMarch 13, 2013 at 3:05 AM

    Thank you for your efforts to keep the memory of little-known bands and music of that magical era. I was a member of the Conchords for the 5 or so years of their existence. We were from North East, PA (outside of Erie) and played all around the western PA area. I am still in touch with Phil Hutchinson and Ron Nash, but have lost contact with the Geary brothers. Phil still plays and sings in the area. Thanks again for reviving the memory - some of the best times of my life. Bill Bailey

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  6. johnnie oMarch 18, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    Hello Bill
    I appreciate your comments and also for the addition information about band. Thank you very much. I have enjoyed the record for years. If you have photo's or any other items that you would like me to post on the blog about the Conchords, please Email me. I will gladly so.
    JohnnieO

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  7. AnonymousApril 6, 2014 at 6:23 AM

    My name is Gary Stear. I was a classmate of Bill, Ron, and Phil at North East HS, North East, PA (15 mi. NE of Erie). I was asked to join when the group was originally being formed, but declined. The group seems to have lost track of the Gearys, but reassembled and performed on 4/6/14 in Sioux City, IA at the Orpheum Theatre with John Leubke's Rockestra. John is another class member who was music director there for many years and is retiring. John and his brother Glenn filled in for the Gearys during the performance. Phil and Ron handled all the vocals. Bill now lives in Maine, Ron in the Tidewater area of Virginia, and Phil is the only one who still lives in North East.

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  8. johnnie oApril 7, 2014 at 3:26 PM

    Hi Gary
    It is very nice to meet you. Thanks for writing me. I really would like to see a photo of the Conchords. If you happen to come across any mementoes of the group from 50 years ago that would be great.

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  9. John McLaneJuly 10, 2016 at 10:29 AM

    My ex was a cousin of Mike and Sonny Geary. Only met Sonny once in S. Ca around 1981, but became friends with Mike while living Ft Myers, Fl back in the 80's. He was writing songs at that point, and we recorded quite a few of them in my studio. Mike was a clever melody writer, and a lot of his songs would have made great children's music. Have not heard from him in years. Mike talked about meeting the Nightcrawlers while in Ft Myers, and wanting to "beat them to the punch" by releasing his own band's version of Little Black Egg first..back in Erie.

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