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"when used in folk and bluegrass music, the instrument can also be referred to as an upright bass, standup bass, bass fiddle, ...doghouse bass, dog-house, ...or bunkhouse bass." (Wikipedia)

My father, Charlie, played the bass in a Canadian band in the 1950s hence the name!

Archive for August, 2007

Walter Ostanek article (mention of Ranch Boys)

At 72, he’s still the Polka King
`If it’s lively music they want, I’m the guy,’ says world-renowned Grammy winner Walter Ostanek
Aug 09, 2007 04:30 AM
Greg Quill
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMNIST
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE–Walter Ostanek is never late.
In 24 years, the 72-year-old triple Grammy winner, Canada’s beloved Polka King and the pride of St. Catharines, has only missed two shows at his […]

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Jack Benny and Mel Blanc

Two of the funniest men on radio, and television in a classic routine from his radio show.
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756

Thank goodness Barry hit #756.
Now maybe we can focus on whats important…like the latest news about Paris Hilton and Lindsey Lohan.

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Just a Pretty Voice on the Radio?

To hear Lale Anderson, Zarah Leander (discussed below) and a number of versions of Lili Marleen…go to: http://www.germaniaclub.homestead.com/
The following items were taken from my Ontario DX Association column (originally “Listening In”, now “Programming Matters”) between 1999 and 2001. It took me a while to find these files. Some things might be a bit out of […]

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Russian Rhapsody

Cartoons were mobilized during World War 2, to help fight the ideological battle.
I found this neat example today (Aug 2)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3czLUqMbk6s
Russian Rhapsody
Enjoy

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