Mr. Dana Presents

Some Martini Lounge Talking Points: Recorded in December 1986 at the Sydney Entertainment Centre (often associated with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra tour), Live in Australia  is a landmark 1987 live album and video capturing Elton John at a pivotal, high-stakes moment. The show is considered a defining, "career-saving" moment of professionalism, with the album reaching No. 3 in the UK and No....

Happy Easter!  "Easter is the soul's first taste of spring." For fans of the band R.E.M., April 5th is widely celebrated as "R.E.M. Day". This date marks the anniversary of the band's very first live performance in 1980. On this night, the four original members—Michael Stipe, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and Bill Berry—played their debut gig at a friend's birthday party. Hour One Blue Swede           ...

April 1 marks the perfect time to pour a drink and settle into the Rumpus Room, where the "Martini Lounge" vibe transforms your space into a mid-century, musical, sanctuary. Please Subscribe for FREE on Podbean, or where ever you listen.  Thank You and Enjoy.  Hour One Simon & Garfunkel                      April Come She Will Joni Mitchell                                 Big Yellow Taxi Gil S...

Pink Floyd (1980): Their album The Dark Side of the Moon spent its 303rd week on the US charts, breaking the record for the most weeks on the album chart previously held by Carole King's Tapestry. Hour One Marc Broussard                                       Home Tedeschi Trucks Band                              Future Soul Lyle Lovett                                               Church Alison Kr...

The Phil Collins Big Band was a side project formed by Phil Collins in 1996 that allowed him to return to his jazz roots and focus exclusively on drumming. Unlike his solo work or time with Genesis, the group was primarily an instrumental act where Collins rarely sang. Thanks for joining us in The Martini Lounge.  Hour One Cannonball Adderley Quintet                  Mercy Mercy Mercy Olivia Newto...

Bob Dylan released his fifth studio album, Bringing It All Back Home, in 1965. This record marked his transition from pure folk to electric rock, featuring the hit "Subterranean Homesick Blues".  Hour One Mike Campbell & the Dirty Knobs     Wicked Mind The Who                                             You Better You Bet Bette Midler                                        Beast of Burden Elvi...

Martini Lounge, Easy Listening, Jazzy, Adult Contemporary, slightly different nuances of relaxing, atmospheric music popular from the 1950s through today. "Elevator Music for Hip Seniors." Hour One Edward Bear                     Last Song Frank & Nancy Sinatra     Something Stupid  Norah Jones                     Don't Know Why Stan Getz                          The Girl From Ipanema George M...

Sir George Martin (January 3, 1926 – March 8, 2016) widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential producers in music history. Often referred to as "the fifth Beatle," he was crucial in shaping the sound of The Beatles, producing almost their entire catalog and bringing classical expertise to their rock and roll foundation. Happy Birthday Brenton! Hour One Demos Papadimas             ...

NEW! Martini Lounge Midweek Music Starting THIS WEEK.  (Watch for it to post early...) mrdanapresents@gmail.com  

The 1999 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony, held on March 15, 1999, in New York, was a star-studded 14th annual event honoring legends including Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Dusty Springfield, and Curtis Mayfield. The night featured iconic performances, including an all-star "Let It Be" finale and Springsteen reuniting with the E Street Band. Thank you for subscribing.  Hour...

Glenn Miller's Birthday (1904): Though he passed in 1944, his big band legacy remained a staple of American radio throughout the 1950s. Mr. Miller is featured this week. Hour One Brian Ray:  When The Earth Was Round Dina Regine:  Dial My Number Frankie Valli:  Walk Like A Man Sharon Tandy:  The Way She Looks At You Miles Kane:  Coming Down The Road Shawn Colvin:  Baker Street Christopher Cross:  R...

The Rumpus Room Radio Feature: Tribute to Elvis. In a nutshell, Elvis Presley fundamentally revolutionized popular culture by bridging the gap between African-American rhythm-and-blues and white country music, effectively launching rock 'n' roll into the mainstream. This week was Elvis Presley's Debut (1956) entering the music charts for the first time with "Heartbreak Hotel". Hour One The Osmonds...

The term "groupie" was officially brought into the popular lexicon by Rolling Stone magazine, which featured a major cover story titled "Groupies and Other Girls" on February 15, 1969. This made for a fun Rumpus Room Radio Feature! Hour One Bee Gees                             Stayin Alive Sly & the Family Stone       Thank You Jay & the Americans           Some Enchanted Evening Byron’s B...

Peter Wolf & Donovan make two appearances in this weeks music.  Hour One Donovan, Wear Your Love Like Heaven Bill Toms: Lord, Don't Take Me Now Courtney Hadwin: All The Love Rod Stewart: Da Ya Think I'm Sexy David Bowie: Golden Years Oasis: She's Electric Frank Zappa: Mystery Roach Ohio Players: Fire Al Green: Let's Stay Together Tom Freund, Ben Harper: Let My Love Open The Door Tom Petty &amp...

Jeremy & The Harlequins                                   One Shot (of Rock n’ Roll) The Beatles                                                          I Wanna Hold Your Hand Kurt Baker                                                            Warm In The Winter The Grip Weeds                                                   Flowers For Cynthia Player                                       ...

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In 1983, Brueggers, Costco, J. Crew, LensCrafters, Sam's Club, Verizon Communications, and the Vermont Teddy Bear Company were all founded. Your radio was cranking out Duran Duran, The Tubes, ZZ Top and more! Some of the music you'll hear going on, in and around the Reynolds Drive In on Movie Nights! ~Mr. Dana Core Power Equipment, Greenville, PA https://www.corepowerequip.com/ www.reynoldsdrivein...

10 SMALL TOWNS. 10 MASSIVE SHOWS. Rock The Country Tour in York, Pennsylvania.  https://rockthecountry.com/ www.reynoldsdrivin.net www.mrdanastuff.com

“You won’t have Dick Nixon to kick around anymore.” – resigning President Richard Nixon. The iconic Rubik’s Cube was invented in 1974 by Hungarian sculptor and professor Ernő Rubik, and on your radio? Earth Wind & Fire, Three Dog Night and Joni Mitchell. Thanks for listening and looking forward to seeing you at the Drive-In! www.reynoldsdrivein.net www.mrdanastuff.com  

Featuring a couple of recommended shows coming to the Penn/Ohio Region. Links are included. Thanks for listening.  Toto, Men at Work, Christopher Cross at Blossom Music Center. https://concerts.livenation.com/event/0500618614227D98 http://thestrandtheater.org/event/six-one-five-collective https://bigrailbrewing.com/events/ https://www.bandsintown.com/e/106224601  

Popular games in 1966 were Spirograph, Twister, Barrel Of Monkeys, Crazy Maze, and on your radio you were hearing Ray Charles, The Beach Boys and Dionne Warwick. Flea Market Starts Sunday the 18th and movies return next weekend! Find all the information at www.reynoldsdrivein.net www.mrdanastuff.com  

Pink Floyd Is Charting A New No. 1 Album Thanks To A Special Re-Release!  This midweek music break features some of my favorite Pink Floyd Covers.  It’s 2025 and Pink Floyd is back at No. 1. The legendary rock band scores a brand new chart-topping album in the United Kingdom as At Pompeii - MCMLXXII debuts in first place on the list of the most consumed full-lengths and EPs in the country. Pink Fl...