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Irving Berlin on Ed Sullivan
Today is the birthday of Izzy Baline (a.k.a Irving Berlin). For the full scoop on his vaudeville beginnings go here. And here’s a clip I found very moving, Berlin on the eve of his birthday in 1… more →
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A Brief History of Musical Disruption...
wrote 1 week ago: The music industry is certainly navigating though interesting times, but are these the most disrupti … more →
Someone's Band - Rare vinyl LP to be re-released!
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wrote 2 weeks ago: In 1969 I discovered a band in London. We called them “Someone’s Band” and recorde … more →
Irving Berlin on Ed Sullivan
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wrote 2 weeks ago: Today is the birthday of Izzy Baline (a.k.a Irving Berlin). For the full scoop on his vaudeville beg … more →
Joe Boyd (And The Loop)
wrote 1 month ago: Got a moment? I really like this guy. I saw Joe playing with his band ‘The Loop’ about a couple of m … more →
A Concert Roundup is a Joy Forever
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wrote 1 month ago: That’s all… something something, and all you need to know. Or whatever. Mary Poppins onl … more →
12 Bar - Denmark Street, London - Saturday 14th April
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wrote 1 month ago: On Saturday 14th April SNIDE were one of five bands to play live at 12 Bar Club. The 12 Bar Club is … more →
Stars of Vaudeville #476: Paul Dresser
wrote 1 month ago: Today is the birthday of the great Tin Pan Alley songwriter Paul Dresser (1857-1906). The brother of … more →
Stars of Vaudeville #473: Beatrice Kay
wrote 1 month ago: Today is the birthday of Beatrice Kay (1907-1986) best known for repopularizing songs of the Gay 90s … more →
Sylvia Froos (Snuggled On Your Shoulder)
wrote 1 month ago: Today is the birthday of vaudeville child star Sylvia Froos (for my full article on her go here). No … more →
REVIEW - Tin Pan Alley Rag - Tabard Theatre Company - Theatre on San Pedro Square
wrote 1 month ago: When I was about 5, one of my favorite things to do was to pop in an 8 track and make up dance routi … more →
Lydia the Tatooed Lady
wrote 1 month ago: Today is the birthday of the great songwriter Yip Harburg (1896-1981). I wrote a little more about h … more →
"Nice Work" Previews Start Today
wrote 2 months ago: Opens for previews today. Looks promising…music by the Gershwins, book “inspired by mate … more →
The Midnight Barbers
wrote 2 months ago: Anyone who happens to have bumped into me around Colchester and got me talking about music will have … more →
What is Tin Pan Alley?
wrote 2 months ago: Have you heard the term Tin Pan Alley but had no idea what it was? The term Tin Pan Alley refers to … more →
Imagine: A book review by Bob Morris
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wrote 2 months ago: Imagine: How Creativity Works Jonah Lehrer Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (2012) How and why our ability … more →
Tin Pan Alley Opens Tonight
wrote 2 months ago: Tin Pan Alley is a musical revue of popular standards from 1890 – 1935. The song list includes such … more →
Stars of Vaudevile #461: Clarice Vance
wrote 2 months ago: This is one in a series of posts in honor of Women’s History Month Today is the birthday of a … more →
Stars of Vaudeville #453: Bonnie Thornton
wrote 2 months ago: Elizabeth “Bonnie” Cox (ca. 1871-1920) started out as a singing single at Tony Pastor … more →
Upcoming event: Tin Pan Alley Flea Market
wrote 3 months ago: “For one weekend only, a beautiful historic building in the heart of Norwich is being transfor … more →
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