Episode 38: Encore by John Gary

A new to us crooner found via digital and acquired on vinyl. You’ll love his wide range and clear tones covering some lovely vocal standards.

In other news, we'll be at the Baltimore Record Bazaar on Sunday, February 25th! Noon – 6 PM at the Wind Up Space. RSVP and details on Facebook!

Encore on AppleMusic

Encore on Amazon

John Gary on Wikipedia

Tribute Website

"Poor Butterfly" with Arthur Godfrey and Dorothy Collins

Episode 37: Her Nibs by Georgia Gibbs

This album looks like it might be a romantic pick for Valentine’s Day. Is it? And what exactly is a nib anyway?

In other news, we'll be at the Baltimore Record Bazaar on Sunday, February 25th! Noon – 6 PM at the Wind Up Space. RSVP and details on Facebook!

“Her Nibs” on Amazon

Georgia Gibbs on Wikipedia

Her Nibs, Miss Georgia Gibbs singing her 3 gold records - Kiss of Fire (1952), Tweedle Dee (1955) & Dance With Me Henry (1955).

Episode 36: Afternoon in Paris by Stephane Grappelli

Some cheerful hot jazz violin will cure what ails ya.

In other news, we'll be at the Baltimore Record Bazaar on Sunday, February 25th! Noon – 6 PM at the Wind Up Space. RSVP and details on Facebook!

Quintette du Hot Club du France with Django Reinhart

Stephane Grappellie playing “Nuage” by Django Reinhardt with Julian Bream

Episode 35: Winchester Cathedral by the New Vaudeville Band

A certain podcast host loves some affected man-singing voices, but does she love fake megaphone songs? Tune in this week for a novelty hit plus random songs from the 60s with vaudevillian affect.

In other news, we'll be at the Baltimore Record Bazaar on Sunday, February 25th! Noon – 6 PM at the Wind Up Space. RSVP and details on Facebook!

Episode 34: Samba '68 by Marcos Valle

You are in for the most precious husband and wife duo, ever, and perhaps the best Brazilian bossa nova album recorded in the US.

Bossa Nova or Yacht Rock?

Bossa Nova or Yacht Rock?

Ow, my eyes.

Ow, my eyes.

Marcos Valle and Quarteto Em Cy on Andy Williams Show