Rapidly Rotating Records

Welcome to the first Rapidly Rotating Records show of 2013!  This week we're gonna say "So Long" (don't worry, we're not going anywhere, they're just song titles), take a trip to the dentist, look at some stuff, celebrate some birthdays and hear from some rascals.  Just click on the link below to listen streaming online and/or download the show. Rapidly Rotating Records Show – January 6, 2013 (128...

Welcome to the final Rapidly Rotating Records show of 2012!  Where did the year go??  On this week's show we'll play some "mood" music, play some "glory"-ous records, try to figure out how long "so long" is, and play some records for no particular reason.  Just click on the link below to listen streaming online and/or to download the show.  Thanks to all for listening this past year and for your e...

I was planning to bring you a brand new Christmas show this week, with all new records, but a severe case of the flu prevented that. The Christmas show linked below is from 2007 and has been repeated a number of times before, but I’ve posted it again in case you haven’t heard it, or you’d like to hear it yet again. Fortunately, the ailment has passed to the point where I can enjoy tomorrow with th...

This week’s topic segments are based on records I just happened across during the past week, or on records that were being discussed on the 78 list online discussion group. So, we’ll fulfill some needs, take a musical trip to Dallas, do some foolin’, act like babies, and play a special bonus record. Just click on the link below to listen streaming online and/or download the show. Rapidly Rotating...

  On this week's brand new show, we'll do some crooning for KISL Engineer Bruce. We'll also do some wailing, take a dare, waste away and fulfill a request for listener Jim. Simply click on the link below to listen streaming online and/or download. Enjoy! As always, your comments are always welcome. Is there a song that's new to you? What's your favorite song on this week's show? One you didn't lik...

  Hard to believe it's December already!!  On this week's brand new edition of the show, we right a wrong, make a correction, do some rambling, fulfill a request and hear from some royalty. Simply click on the link below to listen and/or download the show. As always, your comments, requests and topic suggestions are welcome and actively encouraged!  Rapidly Rotating Records Show – December 2, 2012...

I had the good fortune to attend the 2012 West Coast Ragtime Festival which was held in Sacramento, California from November 16-18.  We had a wonderful 3 solid days of non-stop music of the ragtime era and meeting friends, old and new. All during the event I jotted down song titles to use as the basis for the playlist for this show.  You can listen and/or download by clicking on the link below. I...

Welcome to a special LIVE edition of Rapidly Rotating Records direct from the massive KISL studio complex in the "Greenhouse" in Avalon CIty Park on Santa Catlina Island. You can listen and/or download the show by clicking on the link below.  Rapidly Rotating Records Show – November 11, 2012 (128 bit .mp3) Here's the complete playlist: TOPIC: Traveling Weary Traveler – Mills Blue Rhythm Band I Tra...

This week's Rapidly Rotating Records show is swing, all swing, and nothing but swing, as we celebrate the upcoming Catalina Swing Dance Festival, which will take place at the historic Casino Ballroom next week-end, November 9 – 11.  Information and ticket for the Catalina Swing Dance Festival are available at www. CatalinaSwingDanceFestival.com.   You can listen to RRR streaming online and/or down...

A brand new edition of Rapidly Rotating Records is ready for your enjoyment.  Listen Streaming online and/or download by clicking on the link below.  No Haloween theme this year.  On this week's show we're gonna do some scufflin', get plenty of sunshine, hear about some Mollys, enjoy some tamales and spend some alone time.  Your comments, requests and segment topic suggestions are always welcome a...

This week's brand new Rapidly Rotating Records show is now available.  Just click on the link below to listen and/or download.  Grab your passport because on this week's show we'll take musical trips to Sweden and Bombay!  We'll also celebrate Annette Hanshaw's birthday as well as some others, and we'll indulge in some seafood. Rapidly Rotating Records Show – October 21, 2012 (128 bit .mp3) Here's...

This week's brand new edition of Rapidly Rotating Records is posted!  Just click on the link below to listen streaming online or to download. On this week's show, we'll play some "sweetheart" songs, some songs about "that thing", we'll visit the Wabash, go to heaven, and have a sale.  During the show, I play three selections from the brand new Rivermont Records CD: The Shannon Quartet – A Little B...

On this week's edition of Rapidly Rotating Records, we'll celebrate the birthdays of Milton Ager, Cliff Friend and Johnny Burke, engage in some hobbies and get personal.  Click on the link below to listen and/or download the show. Rapidly Rotating Records – October 7, 2012 (128 bit .mp3) Here's the complete playlist: TOPIC: Milton Ager Ain't She Sweet – Frank Banta (Piano Solo) Big Boy – The Georg...

This edition of Rapidly Rotating Records is a special 2 HOUR LIVE show direct from the massive KISL studio complex in the "Greenhouse" in Avalon City Park on Santa Catalina Island. For your convenience, I have split the aircheck into 2 parts. Click on the links below to listen and/or download the show. Rapidly Rotating Records Aircheck – September 30, 2012 – Hour 1 of 2 (128 bit .mp3) Rapidly Rota...

On this week's brand new show, we'll celebrate International Book Week and the autumnal equinox, we'll do some calling and some longing, and we'll take a musical trip to Siberia.  Click on the link below to listen streaming online or download the show. Rapidly Rotating Records Show – September 23, 2012 (128 bit mp3) Here's the complete playlist: TOPIC: International Book Week In My Story Book of D...

On this week's brand new edition of RRR, we'll hear some "Famous" records, listen to some "Famous" bands, celebrate Alfred Bryan's birthday, play some "twinkle" songs and play on the phone.  Listen and/or download the show by clicking the link below. Rapidly Rotating Records Show – September 16, 2012 (128 bit .mp3) Here's the complete playlist: TOPIC: "Famous" Records Do It Again – Ben Selvin AHO...

On this week's brand new edition of Rapidly Rotating Records, we'll take a drive, board a musical train, and celebrate California's statehood, National Grandparents Day and the birthday of bandleader and band contractor, Sam Lanin.  Just click on the link below to listen online or download the show.  Enjoy! Click HERE to listen online and/or download Rapidly Rotating Records Show for September 9,...

On this week's edition of the show, we celebrate the Catalina Island Museum's new exhibit on William Wrigley, Jr., and celebrate the life of Neil Armstrong and the birthday of L. Wolfe Gilbert. We'll also get some news and find out what was recorded on 26 August 1925. You can listen to and/or download the show by simply clicking the link below: Rapidly Rotating Records Show – September 2, 2012 (12...

On this week's edition of the show we celebrate an even dozen birthdays! Three birthdays in each of the first four segments of the show. And for the last segment of the show, it's variations on "A jug of wine, a loaf of bread, and thou"!  Just click on the link below to listen and/or download the show.  Enjoy! Rapidly Rotating Records Show – August 26, 2012 (128 bit .mp3) Here's the complete playl...

On this week's brand new edition of Rapidly Rotating Records, we'll solve some puzzles, celebrate the birthdays of Harry Akst and others, and indulge in some s'mores and ding dongs! Just click on the link below to listen and/or download the show. As always, your comments, requests and suggestions for segments topics are always welcome. Rapidly Rotating Records Show – August 19, 2012 (128 bit .mp3)...

On this week's show, we go down into the salt mines, spend some "alone" time, celebrate Arthur Fields' birthday, fulfill a couple of requests, do some buckin' and play some records for no particular reason. To play and/or download the show, just click on the link below. Be sure to listen clear to the end in order to catch Cogert & Motto (The Human Jazz Band)! Rapidly Rotating Records Show – Au...

On this week's show, we'll have some leftovers, celebrate the birthdays of Elmer Grosso, Roy Bargy and others, and do some walking.  Click on the link below to listen and/or download the show. Rapidly Rotating Records Show – August 5, 2012 (128 bit .mp3) Here's the complete playlist: TOPIC: Leftovers I Dare Not Love You – Irving Aaronson and His Crusaders Hot Dog – Sidney Torch Twelve Pound Daddy...

This week's Rapidly Rotating Records is a special 3 hour long edition, broadcast LIVE from the massive KISL studio complex in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, to celebrate the show's 12th anniversary!  To change things up a bit, the middle hour is devoted to a couple of old time radio programs.  Click on the links below to listen and/or download the show.  And as always, your comments, requests and...

Despite last week's announcement, this week's show is a regular one hour edition.  Family obligations and time forced the delay of the big 3 hour live 12th anniversary show to next Sunday, July 29.  However, this week's show is no throw away, as we celebrate the birthdays of Edwin J. McEnelly, Art Jarrett, Al Piantadosi and Eddie Farley.  We'll also do some intentional, deliberate, focused and act...

On this week's Rapidly Rotating Records show, we're going to "wing it", celebrate the birthdays of the State of Wisconsin, Ted Koehler and others, have a vocabulary lesson and take a chance. There's also a an announcement about next week's very special show.  Click on the link below to listen and/or download the show. Rapidly Rotating Records Show – July 15, 2012 (128 bit .mp3) Here's the complete...