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Louis Armstrong’s 125th! August 4th 7-8:30PM
Louis Armstrong, born in 1901 (July 4th or August 4th depending on who you ask) has been influencing musicians since he first picked up a cornet in the early 1900s. Generations of musicians have pointed to Louis as a major influence on how they solo, phrase, sing, etc. Many argue that Louis is one of…
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Intro to 1950’s R&R, Doo-wop, Rockabilly, Blues, etc.
Selections: B.B. King – Every Day I Have The Blues – ‘54 Johnny Cash – So Doggone Lonesome ‘55 Ray Charles – Mary Ann ‘56 The Charms – Hearts Of Stone ‘54 The Cadillacs – Speedoo ‘55 The Dominos – Sixty Minute Man ‘51 Billy Ward & His Dominos – Stardust ‘57 Flatt & Scruggs…
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Intro to 1940’s Blues, Jazz, Country, Gospel, R&B, etc.
Selections: Andrews Sisters – Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy – ‘41 Chet Atkins – Dizzy Strings – ‘48 Big Maceo – Kid Man Blues – ‘45 Buchanan Brothers – Atomic Power – ‘46 Jerry Byrd – Steelin’ the Chimes – ‘49 King Cole Trio – FST – ‘45 Arthur Crudup – That’s All Right – ‘47…
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Intro to 1930’s Blues, Jazz and Country Musicians
Selections: Louis Armstrong – Lazy River Kokomo Arnold – Milk Cow Blues Mildred Bailey – St. Louis Blues Cab Calloway – Reefer Man Leroy Carr – New How Long, How Long Blues Carter Family – Keep On The Sunny Side Casa Loma Orchestra – White Jazz Robert Cooper – West Dallas Drag No. 2 Delmore…
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Early 1900’s Opera & Classical Music 78s & LPs
A few weeks ago a gent contacted us from Waco and asked if we would be willing to accept a large collection of opera & classical 78s from the early 1900s as well as some LPs. He didn’t want to take them to the thrift store as they meant so much to his family member.…