The Remodels with Tory Starbuck – Harmony (Elton John)
February 6, 2017
VIDEO: The Remodels – Happy New Year (ABBA)
February 6, 2017
Ringing out 2016, welcoming 2017. Down in the Rumpus Room with Professor Ellis and Toby Weiss, with a new take on the exquisite ABBA tune, “Happy New Year.”
VIDEO: You’re a Mean One, Mr. Trump
December 10, 2016
I’d once done the proper version of “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” with the venerable Rough Shop. While rehearsing it to be trotted out again this year, it became far too obvious to change Grinch to Trump. So we did. John Ellis on guitar Toby Weiss singing Down in the Rumpus Room in South St. Louis, […]
VIDEO: Peace on Earth
December 10, 2016
With the passing of David Bowie in January 2016, this Christmas promised to be especially sad when the perennial duet between he and Bing Crosby aired. While working on a cover of the Bing & Bowie tune, we realized that David Bowie’s portion was particularly meaningful right now. And the song – divorced from the “Little […]
NEW SONG: Gustine – The Remodels
June 23, 2016
Here’s a brand new song – with free download – from The Remodels. “Gustine” is the slightly revised tale of a St. Louis rock legend; the ending is changed for a better Hollywood ending. The tune is written by John “Professor” Ellis and Toby Weiss. Professor plays all the guitars, Toby sings. Rounding out the […]
VIDEO: Bomb Pop Boy
August 3, 2015
Oh, the joy of having a video diary of the Bomb Pop Boy journey! Thank you to Bill Streeter of Hydraulic Pictures for all the filming and production work on the final product. And to Ann Hirschfeld for illustrating the memories of that hot night on a summer long ago…
The Remodels – Bomb Pop Boy
July 26, 2014
The Remodels debut an original song, written by John Ellis & Toby Weiss (above). Recorded partially in Dallas, TX and St. Louis, MO. Produced, mixed and mastered by Jack Petracek. And it’s yours to listen to and download for free. .
Live Debut of New Single “Bomb Pop Boy”
July 26, 2014
6.14.2013, St. Louis MO – The Remodels debut “Bomb Pop Boy” for Kittypalooza at Off Broadway. Video by Don Hollenbeck. It’s a departure for The Remodels in that it’s an original song written by John Ellis and Toby Weiss. Studio recording is available to listen and download on Soundcloud.