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AMERICAN GROOVES RADIO HOUR hosted by JOE LAURO

American Grooves Radio Hour, hosted by filmmaker and collector Joe Lauro, takes you on a deep dive into the music of pre-World War II America. It focuses on the Jazz, pioneering Blues, early Country, Gospel, Vaudeville and World Music which was being performed on the streets and in the taverns and nightclubs of pre-1935 America. ONLY original 78 rpm records from Joe’s world-renowned archive and the libraries of other notable collectors will be played. There will also be stories from the first

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All Episodes

00:54:39

NOBODY'S BUSINESS!

AMERICAN GROOVES RADIO HOUR hosted by JOE LAURO ·

2023/09/19

Besides the usual array of pre-1940 musical Americana Joe plays different version of the classic NOBODY's BUSINESS from Mississippi John Hurt to Bessie Smith - AND a shout-out to the legendary UNCLE FFLOYD! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/american-grooves-hour/support

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00:54:31

MAPLE LEAF RAG

AMERICAN GROOVES RADIO HOUR hosted by JOE LAURO ·

2023/09/17

Scott Joplin's "Classic" Rag has lived many lives since its first publication by John Stark in 1899. From Banjo, to Piano to Jazz Bands - the tune was a standard in the repertoire of musicians around the world. American Grooves will play several awesome versions including Vess Ossmans' 1907 banjo solo and Joplin himself, performing it off of a rare 1900 piano roll. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/american-grooves-hour/support

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00:54:45

SWEET GEORGIA BROWN

AMERICAN GROOVES RADIO HOUR hosted by JOE LAURO ·

2023/09/03

Our song of the week is the Maceo Pinkard 1925 standard SWEET GEORGIA BROWN - Some cool versions by the likes of Ethel Waters, Cab Calloway and Oliver Naylor'a Orchestra plus some fun jazz, blues and country pre-war gems! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/american-grooves-hour/support

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00:54:49

EASY RIDERS!

AMERICAN GROOVES RADIO HOUR hosted by JOE LAURO ·

2023/08/28

American Grooves, explores the origins of at least TWO versions of the Easy Rider musical myth- and it didn't originate with a motorcycle! From Sam McGee and Barbecue Bob to Mae West, with a bit of Jelly Roll Morton thrown in to set you on year ear! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/american-grooves-hour/support

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00:54:45

LOUIS ARMSTRONG BIRTHDAY Part 1

AMERICAN GROOVES RADIO HOUR hosted by JOE LAURO ·

2023/08/14

American Grooves celebrates the early career of the American Genius and Jazz icon LOUIS ARMSTRONG on what would have been his 122 birthday! - we will focus on Louis' early years up through 1933 plus a a surprising 1949 duet with Billy Holiday. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/american-grooves-hour/support

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00:54:56

LOUIS ARMSTRONG BIRTHDAY Part 2 : LOUIS THE INFLUENCER!

AMERICAN GROOVES RADIO HOUR hosted by JOE LAURO ·

2023/08/14

Like Chuck Berry influenced every guitar player from Keith Richards to George Harrison LOUIS ARMSTRONG was the most influential trumpet phis day. We will focus on five important trumpet players who owe quite a dept to old "Pops" : JABBO SMITH, HENRY ALLEN JR., JOE "WINGY" MANNONE, JACK PURVIS and LOUIS PRIMA. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/american-grooves-hour/support

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00:54:41

REVIVED AT NEWPORT !

AMERICAN GROOVES RADIO HOUR hosted by JOE LAURO ·

2023/07/30

The early Newport Folk Festivals ( 1963-66) were the stage for the re-discovery of some of Americans' deepest "roots" music...Folklorists and 78rpm Record Collectors such as Ralph Rinzler, Alan Lomax, Dick Spottswood and Dick Waterman resurrected the careers and music of MISSISSIPPI JOHN HURT, SON HOUSE, SKIP JAMEs, MAYBELLE CARTER, ROBERT WILKINS, ECK ROBERTSON, DORSEY DIXON and others - Most of these artists had been living in obscurity , many assumed deceased only having gained

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00:54:37

WE'RE HAVING A HEAT WAVE!

AMERICAN GROOVES RADIO HOUR hosted by JOE LAURO ·

2023/07/26

With people's shoe's sticking to the pavement in Phoenix and Coney Island filled to capacity in Brooklyn here's some musical heat you can enjoy in the air conditioned comfort of your home or car! Joe plays some tunes of HEAT! - from Ethel Water's original cast recording of HEAT WAVE ( 1933, from Irving Berlins' show As Thousands Cheer backed by young Benny Goodmans' band!) and Gene Kardos and band playing their "hot" PLAY ME A FRIGID AIR! to EVA TAYLOR with the

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00:54:41

I HAD BUT FIFTY CENTS !

AMERICAN GROOVES RADIO HOUR hosted by JOE LAURO ·

2023/07/14

NO SPECIAL THEME TO THIS EPISODE BUT JOE PLAYS SOME OF HIS FAVORITES INCLUDING JIMMIE RODGERS, JIM AND ANDREW BAXTER, CAB CALLOWAY WITH THE MISSOURIANS AND A FEW TUNES ABOUT DATES GONE WRONG! GOOD OLE' PRE-1940 MUSICAL MADCAP FUN! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/american-grooves-hour/support

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00:54:44

THE MIGHTY TITANIC

AMERICAN GROOVES RADIO HOUR hosted by JOE LAURO ·

2023/07/14

WITH THE RECENT TRAGEDY OF THE TITAN IN THE DEEP HAUNTED WATERS OFF OF NEWFOUNDLAND WHERE THE TITANIC SLEEPS AMERICAN GROOVES OFFERS SEVERAL 1920S-50'S RECORDINGS RECALLING THE ORIGINAL TITANIC DISASTER - FROM JAMES" RABBIT" BROWN TO THE CARTER FAMILIES FINAL RECORDING..AS WELL AS THE USUAL ECLECTIC MISS OF OTHR PRE-1940 FOLK, BLUES, JAZZ AND COUNTRY GEMS! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/american-grooves-hour/support

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00:54:43

THE PANSY CRAZE

AMERICAN GROOVES RADIO HOUR hosted by JOE LAURO ·

2023/06/25

This very special episode, in commemoration of PRIDE MONTH , will explore what scholars have called "The Pansy Craze" of the 1920s-30s a time when LGBTQ performers ruled the roost in clandestine nightclubs that catered to a gay and sophisticated clientele . Amazingly rare recordings by Jean Malin, Bruz Fletcher, Ray Bourbon and Gladys Bentley will be heard as well as silly tin pan alley ditties written to exploit that short lived largely underground moment --- Support this podcast:

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00:54:52

SOME OF THESE DAYS

AMERICAN GROOVES RADIO HOUR hosted by JOE LAURO ·

2023/06/11

Written in 1910 by African American songwriter Sheldon Brooks, the SOME OF THESE DAYS took on a new life after being embraced by popular Vaudeville singer SOPHIE TUCKER who made it her theme song and sang it nonstop in her act until her death in 1966. By 1966 the song had long before become a jazz standard. Besides Sophie's three pre-1930 recordings of it the tune was recorded by numerous Jazz Bands, Torch Singers, Jazz Singers, Washboard Bands and it could b e heard in "nightclub

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00:54:37

THE TRAIN TO CHARLOTTE

AMERICAN GROOVES RADIO HOUR hosted by JOE LAURO ·

2023/06/04

Since the 1920s Charlotte North Carolina was a destination for field recording by several of the major record labels. Victor and Bluebird specifically recorded a fabulous array of Country Singers, String Bands, Gospel Quartets and "territory" Jazz Bands. Among several others Bill Monroe and his Brother Charlie started their recording career in Charlotte. This episode re-visits some of the great variety of American Music recorded at those sessions in the 1920s-30s --- Support this

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00:54:48

Memorial Day Sunday 2023

AMERICAN GROOVES RADIO HOUR hosted by JOE LAURO ·

2023/05/30

Joe plays a mixture of 78s from his collection and of his friends! Perfect for a "Moldie Fig" barbecue soundtrack! You Will have swingin' tracks by Mart Britt & His Orchestra, Carl Webster's Yale Collegians, Carter Family and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/american-grooves-hour/support

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00:54:44

AFTER YOU'VE GONE

AMERICAN GROOVES RADIO HOUR hosted by JOE LAURO ·

2023/05/30

This episode, besides an array of rare Blues, Jazz and Country recordings focuses on a variety of different versions of the classic 1913 tune AFTER YOU'VE GONE from Fats to Sophie and then some! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/american-grooves-hour/support

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00:54:49

KING PORTER

AMERICAN GROOVES RADIO HOUR hosted by JOE LAURO ·

2023/05/21

Besides a fun selection of pre-war Blues. Jazz and Country in this episode Joe explores the origins and development of Jelly Roll Morton's classic KING PORTER STOMP - from piano solo to swing band standard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/american-grooves-hour/support

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00:54:58

ASHEVILLE BASH!

AMERICAN GROOVES RADIO HOUR hosted by JOE LAURO ·

2023/05/11

The ASHEVILLE SHELLAC BASH is by far the most eclectic gathering of pre-war Blues, Country and Jazz 78 rpm record collectors and musicians . This year's "Bash" - the first since a covid shut down of a few years, was one for the books. This show is dedication to Brody Hunt and Hunter Holmes, the event's organizers and the many collectors who traveled the world to attend. I will only play 78's acquired at that great event that now have a place in my collection.....Shellac by

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00:54:49

THE FABULOUS FIVES! (1917-36)

AMERICAN GROOVES RADIO HOUR hosted by JOE LAURO ·

2023/05/02

THE FIRST TRUE JAZZ BANDS TO RECORD WERE GENERALLY SMALL BANDS...THE CLASSIC LINEUP WAS TRUMPET OR CORNET, TROMBONE, CLARINET, PIANO AND DRUMS ( YOU CAN ADD A BASS HORN/BASS FIDDLE, AND OR GUITAR WITHOUT MISSING THE POINT/!) THIS EPISODE WILL EXPLORE SOME OF THE MOST FAMOUS OF THE RECORDED HOT JAZZ "FABULOUS FIVES": THE ORIGINAL MEMPHIS FIVE, THE ORIGINAL INDIANA FIVE, LOUISIANA FIVE, ORIGINAL DIXIELAND JAZZ BAND AND OTHERS - --- Support this podcast:

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00:54:48

RCA VICTOR "HILLBILLY" SERIES Part 2

AMERICAN GROOVES RADIO HOUR hosted by JOE LAURO ·

2023/05/02

After the success of Ralph Peer's early 1920s recordings of rural musicians such as Henry Whitter and Fiddlin' Joh Carson most every major record label slowly began dabbling in the recording of rural country ( often labeled "Hillbilly" ) artists. A new record selling market was awoken! By 1928, with the success of the first "Bristol Sessions" Victor was all in. They established their 40,000 numerical --- Support this podcast:

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00:54:52

THE 1928-33 VICTOR "HILLBILLY" SERIES

AMERICAN GROOVES RADIO HOUR hosted by JOE LAURO ·

2023/04/12

After the success of Ralph Peer's early 1920s recordings of rural musicians such as Henry Whitter and Fiddlin' Joh Carson most every major record label slowly began dabbling in the recording of rural country ( often labeled "Hillbilly" ) artists. A new record selling market was awoken! By 1928, with the success of the first "Bristol Sessions" Victor was all in. They established their 40,000 numerical series dedicated to all ealry country recordings and then in 1930

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