The character of Buck Rogers first materialized in the pages of pulp magazines, captivating readers with tales of daring exploits on fantastical planets…and questionable fashion choices on Saturn. […]
Geraldine Farrar: The Original “Gerry-Flapper”
Geraldine Farrar: The Dazzling Diva of Opera and Silent Film Opera fans and history enthusiasts alike recognize the name Geraldine Farrar, synonymous with both stage charisma and early […]
Echoes of a Musical Pioneer: Honoring W.C. Handy on Three Tune Tuesday
On the anniversary of his passing, come celebrate a Blues pioneer.
Puritan Records
Rediscovering Puritan Records: A Dive into an Overlooked Era of Music Amidst the crackle and hiss of an old shellac record spins a delightfully whimsical tune ā “Dancing […]
Vaughn De Leath
In the roaring twenties, a time of jazz bands, flapper dresses, and unprecedented societal changes, a voice emerged from the radio waves that would captivate and charm listeners […]
Echoes of the Dance Hall: The All-Star Trio and the Dawn of Jazz
Step into a world of smoky dance halls and scratchy records as you rediscover the timeless charm of the All-Star Trio’s music.
Diva
In the golden age of jazz, when phonographs filled dance halls and the Charleston echoed down city streets, the Diva record label quietly made its mark. It wasn’t […]
Before Lightsabers: A Review of the 1936 “Flash Gordon” Serial
Before laser swords and the galaxy far, far away, the very name “Flash Gordon” ignited the imaginations of adventure-loving audiences. In 1936, Universal Pictures brought Alex Raymond’s iconic […]
Echoes of Innovation: The 1923 Resonance
Dive into 1923, a pivotal year of technological marvels and cultural revolutions, through the lens of music that defined an era.
Alexander’s Ragtime Band
Alexander’s Ragtime Band: A Timeless Classic in American Music Irving Berlin’s “Alexander’s Ragtime Band” is a musical treasure that has captivated audiences for over a century. This iconic […]