Episode #12- Down Home Music: Chris Strachwitz & Arhoolie Records

10/16/20 • 82 min

This episode of the Old, Dingy Juke Box features some of my favorite tracks from the great record label, Arhoolie Records. This great record label had a great impact on my musical development and music tastes when I was younger. It still does, and I often marvel at the great and varied output to be found on Arhoolie records. Founded by Chris Stachwitz in 1960, Arhoolie records was started out as an extension of Chris’ love for hunting down old 78rpm records of down home, traditional styles of music. Over the years Chris recorded many types of musicians in a wide variety of ethnic styles. Blues, Cajun, Zydeco, Jazz, Conjunto, Norteno, Western Swing, Country, Gospel and Klezmer are some examples of the styles Chris recorded and released on his label over the past four decades. Many of the musicians were often recorded on their “home turf” in beer joints, churches, front porches, gatherings, living rooms and dance halls. The records released on Arhoolie represent a fascinating snapshot into the deep and wide well of American vernacular music styles and are truly a national treasure.
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Arhoolie Records
https://folkways.si.edu/arhoolieDown Home Music: A Journey Through The Heartland 1963
https://youtu.be/nnJD5VgC7p4

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Arhoolie Records
https://folkways.si.edu/arhoolieDown Home Music: A Journey Through The Heartland 1963
https://youtu.be/nnJD5VgC7p4

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Episode #11- Labor Day Special: "Unwieldy Hammers, Big Boss Men and Mining Disasters"

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In honor of Labor Day, this episode of the Old, Dingy Jukebox features songs revolving around the theme of work. I had a great time going through my records and finding a variety of songs from different styles, across different eras, that deal with a variety of experiences relating to work, employment and money. Looking through the discography, the first thing that stands out is the eclectic set list. From early blues, country music, and folk songs, to truckin songs and instrumental breakdowns, there’s something for everyone. The show’s breadth deals with lighthearted compositions as well as those of a more hard hitting nature. Hope you enjoy the show and please share with friends and family.
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Episode #13 - "Beer Thievery, Dead Dictators and Inebriated Truck Drivers"

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For this episode of the Old DIngy Jukebox, I figured it being election time and all, it would be a good idea to feature records about drinking and politics. As it turns out, the show is mostly songs about drinking. I have a few records in my collection that are political in nature, but the more I started digging through the stacks the more I realized that at this point, the last thing people want to hear about is politics. So, with that in mind, I featured a few records that are political in nature,albeit politics from the 1930s and the 1950s. How quaint. Hope you enjoy the show and please share with friends and family. Also, please rank and review the show over at Apple podcasts, the more rankings and positive reviews really help the show. Thanks for listening and kindly follow the show on the various social media outlets.

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George Riddle “Set Up Another” Starday Records 1966
Chicago Blck Swans “You Drink Too Much” Conqueror 1937
Freddie Hart “Drink Up and Go Home” Columbia 1956
BIll Cox and Cliff Hobbs “FDR Is Back Again” Conqueror 1936
The Stanley Brothers “Little Glass of Wine” Rich-R-Tone 1948
Tom Ball & Kenny Sultan “Who Drank My Beer” Kicking Mule 1983
Lulu Belle & Scotty “I’m No Communist” Mercury 1952
Ray Anderson “Stalin Kicked The Bucket” Kentucky 1953
Whiskey Chimp “Tecate” Barely Right Now 2009
Matt Sayles and the Detroit Sportsmen's Congress “Old Man’s First Call” Manifest Refugees 2018
Webb Pierce “There Stands The Glass” Decca 1953
Charlie Walker “Bubbles In My Beer” Epic 1966
Lowe Stokes and His North Georgians “Home Brew Rag” Columbia 1928
Charlie Wilson’s Hayloft Boys “The Beer Party” Montgomery Ward 1933
Dave Dudley “Two Six Packs Away” Mercury 1965
Washboard Sam “I Drinks Good Whiskey” Bluebird 1937