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George Quarta Jr. “Get Loose” / “Don’t Move” and Bob Cribbie “Vow of Love” /...
Today I’m featuring two rockabilly artists, George Quarta Jr. and Bob Cribbie, who both grew up in Hudson, NY. In 1959 they each released a 45 on the Cool Records label out of Harrison, New Jersey....
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The Dynamics Unlimited of Warner Robins “The Tide Rises” / “Baby Let’s Wait”
The Dynamics recording at Atlanta Sound Studios, 1967. From left: Steve Diehl, Bruce Allen, Stanley Newman, Ronnie Osborne, and Bob Garrett The Dynamics Unlimited released one 45 on the Rose Records...
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The Villagers “Joann” / “Glad You’re Back” on Dale Records
The Villagers came from Sarasota County in Florida, just south of Tampa. Some or all of the members graduated from Riverview High School class of ’65. They cut one fine record “Joann” / “Glad You’re...
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The Shaggs of Orchard Lake, Michigan, “Mean Woman Blues” / “She Makes Me Happy”
The Shaggs: Bottom Left/Clockwise: Jim Gilliam/bass; Stan Burger (glasses)/drums; Perry Rouse/guitar and lead vocals, bottom center; Roy Rouse, guitar and lead vocals; Doug Preston/lead guitar, right...
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The Canadian Legends on White Cliffs
Here’s a little-known group, the Canadian Legends, who recorded on New Orleans labels, and whose only member I know of is Ronald Buro. Their first record contains two crude covers, “I’m a Believer”...
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Calliope (featuring Danny O’Keefe)
Photo may be subject to copyright (from Pacific Northwest Bands website). Left to right: John Simpson, Danny O’Keefe, Clyde Heaton and Paul Goldsmith. Very little is known about Seattle rock group...
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Celebrating 20 years of Garage Hangover at Do The 45 Rock ‘n’ Soul Party at...
To celebrate 20 years of Garage Hangover I will be spinning some records at Do The 45 Rock ‘n’ Soul Party at Quinns in Beacon, NY on Friday, July 12, with old friends and fellow DJs Pete Pop (garage...
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The Five Flys “Livin’ for Love” / “Dance Her By Me” on Samron
The Five Flys, from left: Rich Murlo, Tony Tonon, Steve Kucey, Skip Nehrig and John Gallagher. Photo courtesy of Tony Tonon The Five Flys released their only single “Livin’ for Love” / “Dance Her By...
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The Tragedy of the Buck Rogers Movement on 21st Century
The Buck Rogers Movement, April 1968, from left: Karl Larson (Carl Larson), Beverly Rogers, Buck Rogers, Rod Trembley, Cynthia Trembley, and Bill Wanat From Holyoke, Massachusetts, the Buck Rogers...
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DJ night with $mall ¢hange at Half Moon in Hudson NY this Friday, Jan 24
Happy to be kicking off the new vinyl DJ night of my old friend, DJ $mall ¢hange, at the Half Moon at 48 S. Front St. in Hudson, NY 12534 this Friday, Jan 24, 2025. All kinds of (old) music, including...
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