The George Barnes Octette recorded in Hollywood for the ABC Radio Network on September 22, 1946. Diving into something a bit different tonight. A fifteen minute radio program featuring the music of the legendary guitarist George Barnes. George Barnes’s style took shape before the development of bebop, and he remained
Paul Weller for this Saturday brunch – recorded in concert at Studio 105 at Radio France in Paris on October 16, 1992 for The Black Sessions program. I am a firm believer that you cannot have too much Paul Weller in your musical diet. He’s been an essential ingredient since
Taking a break from Politics and think pieces this Friday night and heading into an Americana direction with an episode of The Rex Allen Show, as it was broadcast over CBS Radio on September 22, 1950 (also a Friday night). And if you think this half-hour slice of homespun humor
John W. Macy – Pres. Corporation For Public Broadcasting – Commonwealth Club of California lecture – November 13, 1970 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – It’s interesting that, some fifty-six years ago, the complaint was about the vast irrelevance of our Television and Radio media. And a decade before that,
– CBS Radio – Edward R. Murrow and the News – October 15, 1951 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection Busy day, this October 15th in 1951. Looking for a peaceful solution to the arms race and President Truman calling for discussions and a workable solution with the Russians. The looming
Jehnny Beth in concert for this Mid-week Lunch – recorded at the BBC 6 Music Festival at The Roundhouse in London on March 8, 2020 and broadcast live over BBC 6 Music. Jehnny Beth came to prominence as the frontwoman of the English rock band Savages, and has toured around
October 14, 1981 – CBS World News Roundup + News and comment – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – October 14, 1981 – Eyes were on the Middle-East as Hosni Mubarak assumed the leadership role in Egypt, after the assassination of Anwar Sadat. Mubarak pledged to continue Sadat’s legacy for
The Sundays – Live at The Hague – March 2, 1990 – VPRO – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – The Sundays for this Tuesday lunch. In concert from The Hague and recorded by Dutch Radio network VPRO on March 2, 1990. The Sundays formed in the late 1980s and
October 13, 1939 – Today In Europe – CBS Radio – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – October 13th landed on a Friday in 1939. The war in Europe was slowly unfolding. On this day there was no military activity, some naval activity but much diplomatic activity, particularly with reference
– BBC Newsreel – October 12, 1976 – BBC World Service – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – On this October 12th in 1976 there was a aura of uncertainty in the direction of China. Longtime leader Mao Tse-Tung had died in September and rumors of a coup were spreading, along
