First Look: Stop! Look! Listen! Summer sampler

 

 

I know things have been very quiet, lately, both here, and at Neverland Transit Authority. There's been a lot going on; some good, and some bad. But, believe me, all for the better. That's not to say that things have come to a complete halt, though. In fact, the wheels continue to turn, both here at The Conductor's Office, as well as Grand Central Station.

In particular it's been a very good year for collecting music. Too good, in fact. We've amassed so much music, at Station House Radio, that it looks like we're going to have to bust up the usual end of year sampler into two discs.

Yes, TWO discs.

And here's your first look at the NTA Comics "Summer Express, Ltd". Since we're still pouring over the hundred, or so, tracks that we're picking from, there's no song listings, as of yet. However, I can - as your Conductor - personally guarantee a fun and unique experience, as always.

The 2013 Summer Express, Ltd. should be available in limited quantity by July 26th. 

Getting the band back together... for the first time...

For some time now I've had this idea... Well, okay, it's more like a dream, really.

I've wanted to sing.

Maybe I should clarify. You see, I can sing. In fact I don't suck at it, all that much. Well, at least from what I can tell by the silly drunks at the bars when I go a karaoke-in', anyway.

But I've also had the pension for writing silly prose and humming a tune. Though I never did much with either, I've always thought it'd be neat to someday learn the guitar and maybe do a tune, or two.

Well, as all things are want to, when given time to percolate in my mind, this little notion has started turning into something more. And, with the big Four-Oh just under a year and a half away, I've decided that now's as good as time as ever to move this idea over to the win column; along side of get my degree and start actually publishing my comics.

And so, it's with great enthusiasm, I give you 2013's new project from Neverland Transit Authority; it's first in station band...

As many who visit the station know, I have a very diverse collection of musical tastes. National Railway Sound Project would be the synthesis of that. As an ensemble group, the genres and themes of the music would slide around and even cross over with each other. It would be fairly common for one track to be a blues number, followed by a driving rock tune, and finished with something a bit folky. From jazz to a waltz, and everything in between; nearly the entire musical landscape could be covered.

I've begun scribbling down some lyrics and will be picking up the old guitar, again, for another go at learning to play. So far I have just a couple of track ideas; "Take It from Me", "Somewhere", "Boxcar Stomp", and doing a cover of either a Who song, or Peter Gabriel. Obviously that list will grow, over time.

So, I have my concept, and I'm building material. Now I just need to learn to how to play, figure out how to put a working band together, and convince a few talented musicians to join up.

Oh boy...

The Return of All Hallows Rock 2012

It's with ghoulish pride that Neverland Transit Authority announces the arrival of the

1313 Ghost Train Special!

 

Our destination?

A seriously rockin' haunted house party!

In the past years, Neverland Transit Authority has provided its ridership with the sound track to a swinging good wake, each and every Halloween, since our first train rolled out of the station, four years ago.

This year we return to our roots, making your All Hallows a frightfully festive affair. This disc is only for those brave souls who dare to rouse the spirits of funk and fun.

Fifteen tracks running and just under an hour; perfect for leading up to the witching hour, for you brave and foolish mortals. Plus, as always, our usual coffin box of fun, too.

 

Seating is limited on the Ghost Train Special, so hurry and raise an undead conductor near you!