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Santa Claus

October 30, 2022Chicago, History, Music, podcastsPaul Mason Fotsch

Batteries Not Included in Lincoln Park, had a brief life in the 1980s showcasing scrappy young bands ready to surprise.  The 1980s club Gaspars in Lakeview, became Schubas and continues to host live music several days a week.

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Not Ready For Marriage

October 23, 2022Chicago, History, Music, podcastsPaul Mason Fotsch

In the 1920s, JR Stewart was one of many companies that manufactured banjo ukuleles during the first uke boom.  Ukes became popular again in recent decades in part thanks to Israel Kamakawiwoʻole.

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You Know My Number is Changed

October 17, 2022Chicago, History, podcasts, ReligionPaul Mason Fotsch

The life of a pastors wife in midcentury midwest involved missionary
work and potlucks but also social clubs to discuss books and hear
lectures about graphonalysis.

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Piano Man

October 12, 2022California, History, Minnesota, Music, NYC, podcastsPaul Mason Fotsch

Billy Joel’s Piano Man was inspired by playing at a bar in Los Angeles.  Two classic piano bars from that era, Nye’s Polonaise Room in Minneapolis and The Red Fox Room in San Diego continue to thrive after more than fifty years in business.

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Red 34

October 2, 2022Chicago, History, Music, podcastsPaul Mason Fotsch

In the 1990s, Chicago indy label bands like DragKing would sell their discs on consignment at Ajax Records, Dr. Wax, Wax Trax, Tower, and Reckless Records. The last of these is the only one still in business.

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