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Music History - January 16
In 1938, Benny Goodman and his band played their historic concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City, regarded as a significant turning point in jazz history. It signaled the beginning of the acceptance...
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Ask Mr. Music by Jerry Osborne
FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 13, 2014DEAR JERRY:When I read how Jackie Wilson's big break came because Billy Ward's Dominoes needed him to replace their lead singer, Clyde McPhatter, who was drafted, it got...
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Music History - January 17
In 1941, Gene Krupa & His Orchestra, featuring vocalist Irene Daye, recorded "Drum Boogie."In 1960, nearly 20 million people watch Cliff Richard and the Shadows perform on Sunday Night At The...
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Vinyl Record News & Music Notes
remember the CVR blog has a couple of contests still open, you still have time to enter the Sundazed Strawberry Alarm Clock Vinyl Vault Contest and you can enter the SoundStageDirect Led Zeppelin Vinyl...
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Music History - January 20
Leadbelly (Huddie Ledbetter) was born in 1888 (died 1949)In 1942, Kay Kyser & His Orchestra, featuring vocalists Trudy Erwin and Harry Babbitt, recorded their future #1 hit, "Who Wouldn't Love...
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New Music Releases - January 21, 2014
Abram Shook - Sun Marquee (vinyl)Aer - AerAevangelist - Omen Ex SimulacraAgainst Me! - Transgender Dysphoria BluesAkissforjersey - New BodiesAl Cisneros - Toward Nazareth (12")Alcest -...
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Music History - January 21
In 1932, Annunzio Paolo Mantovani gave a concert at Queen's Hall in England, garnering excellent reviews and launching his career as a light orchestra conductor with a cascading strings musical...
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Vinyl Record News & Music Notes
from our friends at SoundStageDirectHeart Of Darkness (Pre-Order) by Grave DiggerHeart of Darkness is sixth studio album by Grave Digger. They showed a much darker and more aggressive sound with this...
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Music History - January 22
In 1889, the Columbia Phonograph Company began selling Edison phonograph cylinders and players in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Delaware. It derived its name from the District of Columbia, which was...
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February 4+/- (Plus/Minus) - Jumping the Tracks 2 Pistols - Comin Back HardAAN - Amor Ad Nauseum Abuela - True Colors (7")Afterhours - Lowlife (vinyl)Alden Penner - EXEGESISAlpha Steppa | Joe Ariwa |...
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Music History - January 23
In 1943, Duke Ellington & His Orchestra played for a black-tie audience at New York City's Carnegie Hall for the first time. A recording of the concert was released on CD in 1977 as 'The Carnegie...
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Vinyl Record News & Music Notes
Top Record Stores In America: 5 Vinyl Retailers That Should Be On Your Bucket ListBest Places For Vinyl In Los Angeles=============Best Vinyl Shops In San Francisco=============from our neighbors to...
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Music History - January 24
In 1936, in Chicago, Benny Goodman & His Orchestra recorded "Stompin' at the Savoy," named for the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem, which was a popular dance venue from the late 1920s to the 1950s.In...
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Ask Mr. Music by Jerry Osborne
FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 20, 2014DEAR JERRY:I got really excited when I read that a standard retail issue of "Baby I Want You" and "Pray for Me" (Hog 1000), by the Moments, sold for nearly $3,800....
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Vinyl Record News & Music Notes
We have a winner in the Sundazed Strawberry Alarm Clock Vinyl Vault Contest Congratulations to George B. of Belle Plaine, IA, the LPs are on the way, enjoy this psychedelic vault!A very special thank...
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Music History - January 27
Born on this day in 1918, Elmore James, blues guitarist, singer, known as the King of the Slide Guitar. James wrote "Shake Your Money Maker," which was covered by Fleetwood Mac in 1968. Influenced Jimi...
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not sure if you watched (i didn't, i was afraid to be twerked or tweaked) - but if you are interested:The Grammy Awards Winners List=============from our friends at SlyVinylGreen Day – Warning //...
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New Music Releases - January 28, 2014
Above & Beyond - AcousticActress - Ghettoville (3xLP)Alabama - Box Set SeriesAlbert Hammond, Jr. - AHJ (10")Alexander Ebert - All Is Lost OST (vinyl)Amy Ray - Goodnight TenderAngelique Kidjo -...
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Music History - January 28
In 1940, the musical quiz show "Beat the Band" began a 4½-year run on NBC Radio in two distinctly different series. The first, which aired until 1941, was hosted by Garry Moore and featured the Ted...
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from our friends at SoundStageDirectCrossroads Guitar Festival 2013 (Pre-Order) by Eric ClaptonEric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013 has proven to be a great success, with the DVD, Blu Ray and...
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