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Although Thomas ‘Fats’ Waller was one of the most prolific recording artists in the 1920s and 1930s, very little of his earlier music is heard.
Bought by KCBX
- Added: Apr 29, 2014
- Length: 58:59
- Purchases: 1
On this week's Shelf Discovery, Kristin examines the Easter story with the audio version of Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard's Killing Jesus.
- Added: Apr 15, 2014
- Length: 03:00
Half a dozen brothers and sisters, mother, father, and a cousin made up the core of the Brunies family. They were all good musicians. Many of them ...
Bought by Troy Public Radio and KCBX
- Added: Apr 03, 2014
- Length: 58:58
- Purchases: 2
She was known as “The First Lady of Radio.” Vaughn De Leath’s recording career began in 1921, which lead to hundreds of titles over the next decade...
Bought by Radio New Zealand and KCBX
- Added: Mar 25, 2014
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 2
Rockers live to perform. However, sometimes things go horribly wrong. This week Rock School explores the worst gigs in rock history. From broken...
- Added: Mar 06, 2014
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 4
Eddie Condon is one of the liked musicians during the early years of jazz. A Chicago style guitarist, is probably best remembered for his wit, humo...
- Added: Mar 03, 2014
- Length: 58:59
- Purchases: 2
Several rock acts have traveled the world to perform for fans one last time. Then they did it again, and again, and once again. This week we look...
- Added: Feb 26, 2014
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 3
XPRESSIONS is a series of short, light-hearted features about the origin of popular phrases & sayings of every sort. Read the full description.
- Added: Feb 24, 2014
- Length: 01:31
XPRESSIONS is a series of short, light-hearted features about the origin of popular phrases & sayings of every sort.
- Added: Feb 19, 2014
- Length: 01:35
Here is a sampling of some of the bands of the 1920s; most didn’t make it beyond their geographical boarders. By no means does that lesson their ta...
Bought by KCBX
- Added: Feb 15, 2014
- Length: 58:57
- Purchases: 1
From the start of split opinions to The Monkees, this week we explore the pinnacle of the British Invasion of American music.
- Added: Feb 11, 2014
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 3
Western swing, cowboy songs and cowboy poetry, songs of inspiration, and western history.
- Added: Feb 02, 2014
- Length: 59:00
The Dixie Stompers were formed for one purpose: to record for a less expensive label for those who couldn’t afford to buy the 75-cent discs.
Bought by KCBX
- Added: Jan 31, 2014
- Length: 58:56
- Purchases: 1
From: Andy Moore
Episode 10 is dedicated to Andy's favorite film festival in San Francisco, the San Francisco Silent Film Festival. You’ll hear his conversations wi...
- Added: Jan 22, 2014
- Length: 45:42
A celebration of momentous events in rock history - part 2.
- Added: Jan 06, 2014
- Length: 58:51
- Purchases: 2
A celebration of momentous events in rock history.
- Added: Jan 02, 2014
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 3
Stanley “Fess” Williams earned his nickname from his six years teaching music. Although he taught early elements of jazz, you can believe he also i...
Bought by KCBX
- Added: Dec 25, 2013
- Length: 58:58
- Purchases: 1
Did you know Sheryl Crow, Whitney Houston, and Mariah Carey all got their starts from singing backup? In fact, a lot more artists than you think be...
Bought by KSRQ
- Added: Nov 19, 2013
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 1
"When we fell in with the Acid Tests we a started having the most fun we had ever had" - Jerry Garcia in a previously unheard interview.
- Added: Nov 06, 2013
- Length: 05:58
- Purchases: 5
Western swing, cowboy songs and cowboy poetry, songs of inspiration, and western history.
- Added: Nov 03, 2013
- Length: 59:00
Western swing, cowboy songs and cowboy poetry, songs of inspiration, and western history.
- Added: Nov 03, 2013
- Length: 59:00
Under the leadership of guitarist Jack Bland, The Rhythmakers constituted one of the more exciting bands of the 1930s boasting a lineup that includ...
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- Added: Oct 30, 2013
- Length: 58:58
- Purchases: 1
Dr. Joseph Burns and guest Steve Schepker talk about roadies. Steve Schepker talks about past experience of being a roadie himself. The music range...
Bought by KSRQ
- Added: Oct 21, 2013
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 1
It’s generally agreed that the silent film era lasted from 1894 to 1929; however, the history of projected images is much longer. Beginning in the ...
- Added: Oct 18, 2013
- Length: 11:02
Western swing, cowboy songs and cowboy poetry, songs of inspiration, and western history.
- Added: Oct 17, 2013
- Length: 59:00
