Blind Skeleton's Three Tune Tuesday

Boneapart and Yulia ring in the New Year with an American History inspired Three Tune Tuesday. Come listen, laugh, learn, and enjoy some old music with them.

It was New Years Eve! Boneapart and Yulia had a live show. This is it!

It's Christmas Eve! Come have a listen as Boneapart and Yulia play some classic Christmas tunes.

This week on Three Tune Tuesday , we’re celebrating the magic of Christmas with a festive selection of vintage recordings from the early 20th century. Featuring the elegant charm of Marek Weber Trio’s Song of Christmas , the lively medley of Christmas Gems by The Black Diamonds Band, and the serene beauty of Robert Gayler’s Christmas Bells , this episode takes you on a nostalgic journey through th...

This week's Yule-themed episode of  Three Tune Tuesday  invites listeners on a magical journey into the traditions and spirit of Yule, illuminated through the enchanting melodies of the acoustic era. Hosted by Boneapart in his digital cottage by the hearth, the episode explores themes of light, renewal, and togetherness through three carefully curated songs: Fred Douglas's celestial  Aurora Boreal...

In this week’s special holiday episode of  Three Tune Tuesday , we take you on a nostalgic journey through  A Wax Cylinder Christmas , celebrating the festive sounds of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Featuring three enchanting recordings—Frank S. Mazziotta’s lively piccolo performance of  "Sleighride"  (1898), the Nebe-Quartett’s harmonious  "Christmas Carol Medley"  (1910), and Albert Qu...

Step back in time with this week’s Three Tune Tuesday as we explore the Songs of the Stage —the music that captivated audiences in vaudeville halls, theaters, and beyond during the early 20th century. From the ragtime humor of "Hello! Ma Baby" to the nostalgic charm of "In the Good Old Summertime" and the bittersweet beauty of "My Gal Sal," this episode celebrates the magic of live performance and...

This week on  Three Tune Tuesday , join your host Boneapart for a journey into  Americana , exploring the rich and diverse music that helped shape the cultural identity of a growing nation. From the adventurous optimism of  “Oh Susanna”  performed by the Great White Way Orchestra, to the syncopated brilliance of Vess L. Ossman’s rendition of  “Maple Leaf Rag,”  and the profound hope of  “Swing Low...

In this week’s episode of **Three Tune Tuesday**, we explore the enduring theme of freedom through the lens of early 20th-century music, marking Remembrance Day, Armistice Day, and Veterans Day. Our selections—*“Over There,” “Home Sweet Home,”* and *“Take Me Out to the Ball Game”*—each reveal a unique aspect of freedom: the courage to fight for it, the love of home that makes it worth defending, a...

Join Boneapart for a nostalgic journey back to the dawn of recorded music as Three Tune Tuesday explores the world of wax cylinders. We'll be spinning selections from Verdi's Il Trovatore , Mozart's The Magic Flute , and Balfe's The Bohemian Girl , all captured on these delicate relics of the past. Discover the stories behind the music, the singers, and the technology that brought these sounds to...

Gather 'round the digital hearth and prepare to be chilled to the bone! Three Tune Tuesday is a weekly podcast where your skeletal host, Boneapart, spins haunting melodies from the 1910s and '20s. Each episode explores a different theme, delving into the history, culture, and technology behind these vintage tunes. From ghostly waltzes to devilish dreams, we'll unearth the spooky sounds of Hallowee...

In this week’s episode of Three Tune Tuesday , we explore the diverse catalog of Edison Records , one of the pioneering forces in early 20th-century recorded music. Our journey begins with the sweeping orchestral sounds of Wagner’s Die Meistersinger Overture , performed by the American Concert Orchestra, which we’ll experience in two parts. Between these grandiose pieces, we’re treated to the sent...

Journey back to 1920 with us on #ThreeTuneTuesday! We’re exploring Pathé Records and their groundbreaking vertical-cut recording method. Discover how technology shaped the sounds of a century ago.

Step into our time machine and join us for a musical journey to the early 20th century! This week's Three Tune Tuesday explores the fascinating story of Emerson Records. From its innovative "universal cut" records to its diverse catalog featuring jazz, opera, and early country music, we'll discover how this short-lived but influential label shaped the sound of the Roaring Twenties.

This episode of Three Tune Tuesday delves into the world of Banner Records, a pivotal player in the early 1920s music industry. Through three carefully selected songs from Banner's catalog, the podcast explores how this budget label democratized access to popular music. The journey begins with "In Our Parlor on a Sunday Night" (1923), illustrating the importance of parlor music in American homes....

Step back in time to the Roaring Twenties, when a upstart record label called Cameo shook the foundations of the music industry. In this episode of Three Tune Tuesday, we'll explore how Cameo Records revolutionized the market with their 50-cent records, making music accessible to the masses during the Jazz Age. From hot jazz tunes to Broadway hits, we'll sample Cameo's diverse catalog and uncover...

In this episode of “Three Tune Tuesday,” we explore the fascinating early years of Okeh Records, from its founding in 1916 to its influential position in the music industry by 1922. Through three carefully selected recordings, we trace Okeh’s evolution and its significant impact on American popular music. We begin with the “12th Street Rag” by the Rega Dance Orchestra (1920), which captures the tr...

In this episode of "Three Tune Tuesday," we embark on a captivating journey through the early years of Paramount Records, from 1917 to 1920. We explore the label's unexpected origins as a side venture of the Wisconsin Chair Company, tracing its evolution from pressing classical records to becoming a significant player in the burgeoning popular music scene. Through three carefully selected recordin...

In this episode of Three Tune Tuesday, we explored the fascinating world of Lyric Records, a pioneering label from the early 20th century. We journeyed through three distinctive recordings that showcase the label's commitment to quality and its capture of a pivotal moment in American musical history. From the young George Gershwin's collaboration on "Darling" performed by Selvin's Novelty Orchestr...

In this nostalgic journey through the summers of yesteryear, Three Tune Tuesday explores three classic songs from the early 1900s that capture the essence of the season. We begin with "In the Good Old Summer Time" (1902) by Harry Macdonough, a beloved tune that paints a picture of romantic summer strolls. Next, we delve into "Summertime" (1908) by the Haydn Quartet, which offers a glimpse into lei...

In this edition of "Three Tune Tuesday," we embarked on a musical journey through the vibrant world of vaudeville, exploring three iconic songs that capture the spirit of early 20th-century American entertainment. We began with "Hello! Ma Baby" (1899), a humorous take on technology and romance performed by Len Spencer, which showcased vaudeville's ability to comment on societal changes. Next, we d...

This week's Three Tune Tuesday takes listeners on a journey through the early days of the saxophone in popular music. We explore three groundbreaking recordings that showcase the instrument's evolution from 1914 to 1919. Beginning with the Six Brown Brothers' vaudeville-inspired rendition of "La Paloma" (1914), we witness the saxophone's initial foray into entertainment. We then move to Rudy Wiedo...

This edition of "Three Tune Tuesday" takes listeners on a captivating journey through rural American life and folk traditions, focusing on three iconic songs from the early 20th century. The episode explores the boisterous energy of "Old Dan Tucker" (1916), recorded by Harry C. Brown, which captures the spirit of rural entertainment and showcases Columbia's lateral recording process. It then delve...

In this episode of Three Tune Tuesday, host Boneapart takes listeners on a captivating journey through the musical landscape of the early 20th century, exploring how urban centers became cultural melting pots that gave birth to new and exciting sounds. The episode features three distinct pieces: 'El Choclo,' a tango recorded by a Spanish band, showcasing the global spread of Latin American rhythms...

This week's episode of Three Tune Tuesday delves into the profound impact of World War I on music, highlighting how songs served as a source of comfort, camaraderie, and emotional expression for both soldiers and those on the home front. We explore the spirited farewell of "Goodbye Broadway, Hello France" performed by the American Quartet and Billy Murray, the poignant longing of "Roses of Picardy...