040: Skip Niebauer (w/special guest Sam Hyman)

In 1962, at the age of 17, Carl "Skip" Niebauer joined with Bill Arnold and John Nicotra to form what would eventually be called the Arkay IV. The band would continue up until 1971 with various personnel changes, but throughout those nine years the Arkay IV became one of the most popular bands in the region. Just two years after forming, their single "Little Girl" was being played on the radio -- and it wouldn't be their last. In this episode, Skip is joined by his longtime friend and bandmate Sam Hyman as the two cover the evolution of the Arkay IV and Skip's later bands and musical endeavors through the 1980s. <br/><br/>Here are some links to Arkay IV music on YouTube:<br/>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7z2a7KcM7g<br/>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HQfbWk5km8<br/><br/>Thanks again to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation also has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals. <br/> <br/>Many thanks to everyone who has donated or provided financial support for this podcast. If you would like to become a Patreon supporter (it's only $5/month and you can cancel anytime) go to the Erie Music History Podcast page on Patreon.com.You can also support the podcast via Venmo. Click on the “support this podcast” link on the home page for more info. <br/> <br/> For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage. www.ErieMusicHistory.com<br/>https://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast