Gary Shirley
@oldhoosierhoopster.bsky.social
The things I love most in life are my family, music, basketball and mountain hikes. I love Senior Olympic basketball and I loathe Donald Trump.
Please no DMs unless we know each other previously. I’m not interested in “how’s your day” pleasantries.
Tonight’s vinyl!
I saw them open for The Who and Herman’s Hermits in that order i. 1968. The Who before the Hermits? In what reality?
I saw them open for The Who and Herman’s Hermits in that order i. 1968. The Who before the Hermits? In what reality?
November 9, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Tonight’s vinyl!
I saw them open for The Who and Herman’s Hermits in that order i. 1968. The Who before the Hermits? In what reality?
I saw them open for The Who and Herman’s Hermits in that order i. 1968. The Who before the Hermits? In what reality?
Tonight’s vinyl!
Despite the Grand Funk cover, both albums are pretty good.
Despite the Grand Funk cover, both albums are pretty good.
November 7, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Tonight’s vinyl!
Despite the Grand Funk cover, both albums are pretty good.
Despite the Grand Funk cover, both albums are pretty good.
Last night’s Super moon over the Sandia Mountains.
November 5, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Last night’s Super moon over the Sandia Mountains.
Tonight’s vinyl!
I still remember the day I bought The Soft Parade, late 60s. Maybe the best record buying day ever, at Zayres. I bought The Doors, Soft Parade and The Moody Blues, Days of Future Passed for maybe $3.50 an album. Those bands and albums have been so influential in my musical tastes.
I still remember the day I bought The Soft Parade, late 60s. Maybe the best record buying day ever, at Zayres. I bought The Doors, Soft Parade and The Moody Blues, Days of Future Passed for maybe $3.50 an album. Those bands and albums have been so influential in my musical tastes.
November 3, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Tonight’s vinyl!
I still remember the day I bought The Soft Parade, late 60s. Maybe the best record buying day ever, at Zayres. I bought The Doors, Soft Parade and The Moody Blues, Days of Future Passed for maybe $3.50 an album. Those bands and albums have been so influential in my musical tastes.
I still remember the day I bought The Soft Parade, late 60s. Maybe the best record buying day ever, at Zayres. I bought The Doors, Soft Parade and The Moody Blues, Days of Future Passed for maybe $3.50 an album. Those bands and albums have been so influential in my musical tastes.
We were ready for Halloween! The noon news today mentioned a house the next street over with a great haunted house. We gave out nearly 500 pieces of candy and turned out the lights at 8:30. I had to buy more emergency candy.We had a traffic jam on our little street.
November 1, 2025 at 5:45 AM
We were ready for Halloween! The noon news today mentioned a house the next street over with a great haunted house. We gave out nearly 500 pieces of candy and turned out the lights at 8:30. I had to buy more emergency candy.We had a traffic jam on our little street.
Last nights vinyl!
What a great album!
I missed it completely when it came out. Anita brought it with her on CD when we got together. This album was in a vinyl collection that was given to me by a neighbor nearly 30 years ago. Thanks to Chris for not picking up his vinyl 2 years after they divorced.
What a great album!
I missed it completely when it came out. Anita brought it with her on CD when we got together. This album was in a vinyl collection that was given to me by a neighbor nearly 30 years ago. Thanks to Chris for not picking up his vinyl 2 years after they divorced.
October 23, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Last nights vinyl!
What a great album!
I missed it completely when it came out. Anita brought it with her on CD when we got together. This album was in a vinyl collection that was given to me by a neighbor nearly 30 years ago. Thanks to Chris for not picking up his vinyl 2 years after they divorced.
What a great album!
I missed it completely when it came out. Anita brought it with her on CD when we got together. This album was in a vinyl collection that was given to me by a neighbor nearly 30 years ago. Thanks to Chris for not picking up his vinyl 2 years after they divorced.
October 18, 2025
Because we love America and must take her back from the one who thinks he is king.
Because we love America and must take her back from the one who thinks he is king.
October 17, 2025 at 3:34 PM
October 18, 2025
Because we love America and must take her back from the one who thinks he is king.
Because we love America and must take her back from the one who thinks he is king.
Tonight’s vinyl in mono!
It’s in really good shape.
My oldest album, from 1958. Mom worked at RCA and occasionally would bring home a 45. This time, wow, an album.
It’s in really good shape.
My oldest album, from 1958. Mom worked at RCA and occasionally would bring home a 45. This time, wow, an album.
September 27, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Tonight’s vinyl in mono!
It’s in really good shape.
My oldest album, from 1958. Mom worked at RCA and occasionally would bring home a 45. This time, wow, an album.
It’s in really good shape.
My oldest album, from 1958. Mom worked at RCA and occasionally would bring home a 45. This time, wow, an album.
Tonight’s vinyl!
IMO the best of all post Beatles albums. 4 disc set full of great songs, like the Beatles always did.
IMO the best of all post Beatles albums. 4 disc set full of great songs, like the Beatles always did.
September 20, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Tonight’s vinyl!
IMO the best of all post Beatles albums. 4 disc set full of great songs, like the Beatles always did.
IMO the best of all post Beatles albums. 4 disc set full of great songs, like the Beatles always did.
Tonight’s vinyl!
Look at the new vinyl Anita bought me for my birthday! I had them, but lost them at some point. I have the CDs, but the vinyl is a better sound. Both are great albums! So glad to hear them like this again.
Look at the new vinyl Anita bought me for my birthday! I had them, but lost them at some point. I have the CDs, but the vinyl is a better sound. Both are great albums! So glad to hear them like this again.
September 13, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Tonight’s vinyl!
Look at the new vinyl Anita bought me for my birthday! I had them, but lost them at some point. I have the CDs, but the vinyl is a better sound. Both are great albums! So glad to hear them like this again.
Look at the new vinyl Anita bought me for my birthday! I had them, but lost them at some point. I have the CDs, but the vinyl is a better sound. Both are great albums! So glad to hear them like this again.
Tonight’s vinyl!
I walked into my favorite record store with no intentions of buying, just browsing.I found this gem in near perfect condition. I went to play the vinyl a few months ago and I don’t have it. It came out right after I got my first CD player.I have the CD.Love the vinyl depth of sound.
I walked into my favorite record store with no intentions of buying, just browsing.I found this gem in near perfect condition. I went to play the vinyl a few months ago and I don’t have it. It came out right after I got my first CD player.I have the CD.Love the vinyl depth of sound.
September 7, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Tonight’s vinyl!
I walked into my favorite record store with no intentions of buying, just browsing.I found this gem in near perfect condition. I went to play the vinyl a few months ago and I don’t have it. It came out right after I got my first CD player.I have the CD.Love the vinyl depth of sound.
I walked into my favorite record store with no intentions of buying, just browsing.I found this gem in near perfect condition. I went to play the vinyl a few months ago and I don’t have it. It came out right after I got my first CD player.I have the CD.Love the vinyl depth of sound.
Tonight’s vinyl!
I always wanted this album, but never bought it. Thanks to one of the persons that have given me their collection.
I always wanted this album, but never bought it. Thanks to one of the persons that have given me their collection.
September 6, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Tonight’s vinyl!
I always wanted this album, but never bought it. Thanks to one of the persons that have given me their collection.
I always wanted this album, but never bought it. Thanks to one of the persons that have given me their collection.
Tonight’s vinyl!
This album was given to me with a collection. I saw a post that referenced John Prine. I asked what song and it’s on this album. First time I’ve played the album. Really good album. I knew all of the songs on side 1. Our favorite local band, Odd Dog, plays Illegal Smile”.
This album was given to me with a collection. I saw a post that referenced John Prine. I asked what song and it’s on this album. First time I’ve played the album. Really good album. I knew all of the songs on side 1. Our favorite local band, Odd Dog, plays Illegal Smile”.
September 5, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Tonight’s vinyl!
This album was given to me with a collection. I saw a post that referenced John Prine. I asked what song and it’s on this album. First time I’ve played the album. Really good album. I knew all of the songs on side 1. Our favorite local band, Odd Dog, plays Illegal Smile”.
This album was given to me with a collection. I saw a post that referenced John Prine. I asked what song and it’s on this album. First time I’ve played the album. Really good album. I knew all of the songs on side 1. Our favorite local band, Odd Dog, plays Illegal Smile”.
Last night’s vinyl!
Really good prog rock. I hadn’t heard of them, but a friend recommended them. I bought 2 or 3 of their albums last year at a $1 record sale in Santa Fe.
Hope they do that sale again this year.
Really good prog rock. I hadn’t heard of them, but a friend recommended them. I bought 2 or 3 of their albums last year at a $1 record sale in Santa Fe.
Hope they do that sale again this year.
September 5, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Last night’s vinyl!
Really good prog rock. I hadn’t heard of them, but a friend recommended them. I bought 2 or 3 of their albums last year at a $1 record sale in Santa Fe.
Hope they do that sale again this year.
Really good prog rock. I hadn’t heard of them, but a friend recommended them. I bought 2 or 3 of their albums last year at a $1 record sale in Santa Fe.
Hope they do that sale again this year.
Last night’s vinyl!
September 2, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Last night’s vinyl!
Today’s vinyl #2!
More great 60s music.
More great 60s music.
September 1, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Today’s vinyl #2!
More great 60s music.
More great 60s music.
Today’s vinyl!
Back to the 60s.
Love The Turtles and The Stones!
I’m grilling a turkey so lots of time to listen to music. I’ve got my patio Bose speakers cranking.
Back to the 60s.
Love The Turtles and The Stones!
I’m grilling a turkey so lots of time to listen to music. I’ve got my patio Bose speakers cranking.
September 1, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Today’s vinyl!
Back to the 60s.
Love The Turtles and The Stones!
I’m grilling a turkey so lots of time to listen to music. I’ve got my patio Bose speakers cranking.
Back to the 60s.
Love The Turtles and The Stones!
I’m grilling a turkey so lots of time to listen to music. I’ve got my patio Bose speakers cranking.
Last night’s vinyl #2!
Great prog rock that no one has ever heard. This is his third album, I have the 2 earlier ones as well.
This album will stay downstairs for a while. Wow! Blows me away.
Great prog rock that no one has ever heard. This is his third album, I have the 2 earlier ones as well.
This album will stay downstairs for a while. Wow! Blows me away.
August 30, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Last night’s vinyl #2!
Great prog rock that no one has ever heard. This is his third album, I have the 2 earlier ones as well.
This album will stay downstairs for a while. Wow! Blows me away.
Great prog rock that no one has ever heard. This is his third album, I have the 2 earlier ones as well.
This album will stay downstairs for a while. Wow! Blows me away.
Tonight’s vinyl!
A really fine Kinks album. They were good for so many years.
A really fine Kinks album. They were good for so many years.
August 30, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Tonight’s vinyl!
A really fine Kinks album. They were good for so many years.
A really fine Kinks album. They were good for so many years.