In their first ever interview, Indiana duo Modlin And Scott give the full story on their 1976 underground classic "The Train Don't Stop Here Anymore", originally released on the local 700 West label. Edited by Patrick Lundborg (author of the highly popular "Acid Archives" book), The Lama Workshop features dozens of interviews and articles on psychedelic and underground music from the 1960s-70s.
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Modlin And Scott -- Midwest Masters Of 1970s Rural Rock
Psychedelic Literature Introduced And Reviewed
The Feed Your Head website has been updated with a detailed presentation of two classic titles in the hallucinogen literature canon; Weston La Barre's "The Peyote Cult", and Stephen Gaskin's acid trip memories in "Amazing Dope Tales". Feed Your Head covers psychedelic books, magazines and art from the 1930s to the present day.
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What's Happening In The Eternal Now?
Check in to the Eternal Now, our lysergic blog which has now been updated with recent happenings within psychedelic music and culture. Several new reissues are discussed, along with thoughts on the advantages of Exotica music and an inflight look at the new 13th Floor Elevators box-set, Sign Of The 3-Eyed Men. There's also a lengthy trip report from the editor's recent experiment with ayahuasca!
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A Unique Collection of Hallucinogen Spoken Word and Documentary LPs
Two rare titles have been added to Lysergia's unique gallery of spoken word and educational LP records that deal with LSD, psilocybin mushrooms and other drugs. Read all about a bizarre 1970 record from the University Of Toledo trying to simulate acid and heroin experiences, and hear a rare recording of the pro-LSD theologian Dr Walter Pahnke, many years after he collaborated with Timothy Leary...
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Sky Sunlight Saxon And The Seeds
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Lysergia is proud to present the most thorough examination of the "lost" years of Sky Sunlight Saxon, who recently passed away. One of the longest-running performers in rock music, Sky Saxon's career can be traced back to the pre-Beatles era. He is most famous for the garage recordings he made with the Seeds, but has consistently made interesting and arresting music, no matter what era. In a hu...
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The Renaissance Fair Is Open
A new auction website dedicated to psychedelic culture has now opened. Everything from old Timothy Leary books to rare private press psych LPs on offer. Competitive prices, highly experienced staff. Check it out!
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Laguna Beach Happening 1970 - LSD and Parachutes!
In a story that just keeps expanding, we've now added volumes of new input and some rare graphics to our webpage about the Laguna Beach Christmas Happening 1970. The festival organizer Curtis Reid got in touch and filled in some blanks in this saga, about a hippie festival that righted everything that went wrong at Altamont, yet remains strangely unknown today.
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What's Happening In The Eternal Now?
Check in to the Eternal Now, our lysergic blog which has now been updated with recent happenings within psychedelic music and culture. Several new reissues are discussed, strange and unknown facts are shared, and we even unveil the story of the legendary hardrock mystery band Stonewall!
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New Psychedelic LP Reviews
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Artist:Father Yod and Yahowa 13
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Album:Penetration
Renowned for its indepth reviews of underground psychedelia, The Lama Reviews website has now been updated with a review of "Penetration" by legendary LA hippie commune band Father Yod and Yahowa 13. We also take a close look at Extradition, a hallowed Australian acid folk rarity from the early 1970s, and the classic Bachs LP from Chicago 1968, one of the best garage albums of the 60s.
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Unique 13th Floor Elevators coverage
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With the success of the recent "Eye Mind" biography, Roky Erickson's triumphant return onto the rock scene, and a massive retrospective 10-disc box set in progress, the 13th Floor Elevators are hotter now than they've been since 1966. As long-standing Elevators fans and researchers, Lysergia operate a new website devoted entirely to the Elevators. Brand new additions include a detailed, illustr...
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What's Happening In The Eternal Now?
Check in to the Eternal Now, our lysergic blog which has now been updated with recent happenings within psychedelic music and culture. Some thoughts on contemporary psychedelic art are shared, followed by our traditional Top 10 Lists of the Best Reissues and Best Discoveries of 2008. A splendidly stoned time is guaranteed for all !
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New Psychedelic Reviews
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Renowned for its indepth reviews of underground psychedelia, The Lama Reviews website has now been updated with looks at a fabulous unreleased album by Pat Kilroy and New Age, the obscure stoner folkrock LP by San Bernardino 70s band Instant Orange, and a previously unknown early 60s album by Hugh Romney, later known as hippie godfather Wavy Gravy! A new page with 15 recommended albums of vinta...
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What's Happening In The Eternal Now?
Check in to the Eternal Now, our lysergic blog which has now been updated with recent happenings within psychedelic music and culture. New reissues are reviewed, old rumors are confirmed and dismissed, progressive acidhead theories are discussed. This month we examine the possibilities of Santa Claus being an old shamanic mushroom cult. A splendidly stoned time is guaranteed for all !
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Terence McKenna - Psychedelics, Evolution & Fun
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The influence of psychedelic ring-leader Terence McKenna continues to be felt, several years after his untimely death. In an extensive, thoroughly researched essay, Lysergia editor Patrick Lundborg examines McKenna's legacy and unique qualities as thinker and lecturer. A 'Feed Your Head' special, published here for the first time.
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New 13th Floor Elevators website!
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With the success of the recent "Eye Mind" biography, Roky Erickson's triumphant return onto the rock scene, and discussions of a possible Hollywood movie project, the 13th Floor Elevators are hotter now than they've been since 1966. As long-standing Elevators fans and researchers, Lysergia now launch a new website devoted entirely to the Elevators. Among other things you'll find the first ever ...
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What's Happening In The Eternal Now?
Check in to the Eternal Now, our lysergic blog which has now been updated with recent happenings within psychedelic music and culture. New reissues are reviewed, old rumors are confirmed and dismissed, strange acidhead theories are discussed. A splendidly stoned time is guaranteed for all !
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Psychedelic literature classics reviewed
The FEED YOUR HEAD website presents and reviews dozens of classic books on hallucinogenic drugs like LSD, psilocybin, DMT and other mind-expanding acronyms. The review gallery has now been updated with looks at John Lilly's "The Center Of The Cyclone" from 1972, as well as two modern psychedelic classics from Jeremy Narby and Daniel Pinchbeck.
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1970s Karaoke Rock -- the strangest story ever told !
Who invented Karaoke Rock and what the hell is it anyway? Patrick Lundborg's article traces the origins of this highly unusual genre to its humble beginnings in Long Island 1971, with bizarre and priceless details. Revised and expanded coverage !
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Legendary Texas psych band COLD SUN revealed
One of the most highly rated "lost" bands from the original psych era, Austin's Cold Sun have remained enigmatic even as their "Dark Shadows" album has gained many thousands of fans around the world. Lysergia has their full, strange story via an interview with band leader Bill Miller (later of Roky Erickson's Aliens).
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Interview with Ace Of Cups, all-female 60s acid rock band
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With ties to Ken Kesey's Merry Pranksters, the Ace Of Cups were the only female rock band in San Francisco's 60s hey-days. Read their amazing story!~~
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