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California Ramblers – 1925

Two 1925 recordings by the California Ramblers. Continue reading

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Frank Black And His Orchestra – 1927

Two recordings from 1927 by Frank Black and His Orchestra, “I’d Walk A Million Miles (To Be A Little Bit Nearer To You)” and “Highways Are Happy Ways,” Continue reading

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Flanigan And Allen – 1937

Two 1937 recordings by the British comedy duo Flanigan And Allen of songs they performed as members of the Crazy Gang comedy troupe in London Palladium productions of O-Kay For Sound, which was also made into a film, and London Rhapsody. Continue reading

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Ted Lewis And His Band – 1928

Two recordings by Ted Lewis and His Band from April 3, 1928 Continue reading

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Arcadia Peacock Orchestra of St. Louis – 1924

Two 1924 recordings by the Arcadia Peacock Orchestra of St. Louis, which took its name from that city’s Arcadia Ballroom. Continue reading

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Phil Spitalny’s Music – 1931

A cardboard Hit of the Week disc featuring a well-known Depression-era “cheer up” song. Continue reading

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Colonial Club Orchestra – 1928

The Colonial Club Orchestra was a recording pseudonym used by Brunswick Records between 1926 and 1931 for dance records of popular songs. This posting features two 1928 recordings by the Colonial Club Orchestra that are being added to Radio Dismuke’s playlist. Continue reading

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The Midway Dance Orchestra – 1923

Two 1923 recordings by an early Chicago hot jazz band, led by Elmer Schoebel, that was named after a large Frank Lloyd Wright indoor/outdoor entertainment complex. Continue reading

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Francis Craig And His Orchestra – 1928

Background information about the recordings can be found below the audio selections.    “Coon-Tail” Francis Craig And His Orchestra (Columbia 1544-D mx 146099)                                    … Continue reading

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Vaughn De Leath / The OKeh Melodians – 1927

Background information about the recordings can be found below the audio selections.    “Just Another Day Wasted Away (Waiting For You)” The OKeh Melodians; Vaughn De Leath, vocal (OKeh 40839 mx 81-011)                  … Continue reading

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