EAR WAX VIBRATIONS

2010-02-22T06:37:00.000-08:00

On the RPM label is a decent sax flavored R & B tune by Jack Lewis.

Jack Lewis-Bippin'and A Boppin' (Over You)

2010-02-18T13:35:00.000-08:00

Here's a strange one on the SPECIALTY label by Willie Joe and his Unitar. Interested in making a home-made instrument like Willie Joe did back in the day?? For plans, tips and playing lessons, check out:

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Willie Joe and his Unitar-Unitar Rock

2010-02-14T19:24:00.000-08:00

Here's a pair of surf flavored instrumental sides out of New York.

Iridescents-Cool it Reba

Iridescents-Iridescent Mood

2010-02-05T05:50:00.000-08:00

Hard to believe it's been a year since Lux Interior escaped this crazy planet. I hope Poisen Ivy is holding up well. Here's an original...later covered by The Cramps....

Blues Rockers-Calling All Cows

2010-01-22T09:29:00.000-08:00

From 1958 on the ROULETTE label comes a decent offering by Paul Anthony. I can just hear this one being played at a high school sock-hop!

Paul Anthony-Bop! Bop! Bop!

2010-01-09T07:49:00.000-08:00

Here's a sleazy sax based R & B side by Earl Palmer's Party Rockers with the Jayhawks on the infamous ALADDIN label.

Earl Palmer's Party Rockers-Johnnie's House Party

2009-12-27T18:49:00.000-08:00

One my favorite tunes by Ronnie Self. Google this legend to learn of his sad story....

Ronnie Self-Pretty Bad Blues

2009-12-19T18:45:00.000-08:00

From what I can gather, this the third & last 45rpm on the CAPITOL label from Kenny Loran. Circa 1959. I like the drums here.

Kenny Loran-Top Man

2009-12-04T14:57:00.000-08:00

Oscar Hamod and His Majestics recorded some desireable sides for the USA label. Here's a neat 2-sider on the SCORE label in which side A is a frat rocker b/w a hot-rod instrumental. Not sure of the release date.

Oscar Hamod and His Majestics-Come On Willie

Oscar Hamod and His Majestics-Top Eliminator

2009-11-09T18:23:00.000-08:00

Here's a good rockin' 2-sider on the NOVA label out of Hillside Ill.. Not much info...but who cares? Both sides should put a smile on your face....

Bobby Angel and the Hillsiders-Heartbreak Hotel

Bobby Angel and the Hillsiders-Submarine Races

2009-10-29T08:12:00.000-07:00

Here's a Halloween treat from 1959. John Sowell on the Boston based Citation label....

John Sowell-Nightmares

2009-10-26T16:22:00.001-07:00

Here's a great version of a Kinks' tune by Ann Arbor's The Early Rationals (aka The Rationals). Good punker circa 1966.... found on many comps.

The Early Rationals-I Need You

2009-10-12T08:23:00.000-07:00

WANDA JACKSON at the Rhythm Room (Phoenix). My wife & I caught a great show last nite by the iconic Wanda Jackson. Still got the rockin' zest after all these years. She did some of her rockabilly gems along with a few country tunes. She looked great & sounded better! As an added bonus....she was backed by The Cadillac Angels.

Wanda Jackson-You Bug Me Bad

From WESTERN RANCH PARTY (dig Joe Maphis on guitar!):

2009-10-08T11:57:00.000-07:00

Here's an obscure R&B slab with a nice rockin' guitar break. Not much info on this one by The Three of Us Trio, featuring Charles Kelly.

The Three of Us Trio-Telegram

2009-09-29T20:50:00.000-07:00

Here's a simple punk/screamer outta North Carolina. Little Alton and The Velvatones. Get ready to hit a frat party!

Little Alton and The Velvatones-She Said Yeah

2009-09-16T15:17:00.000-07:00

Here's another mystery disc... Hoi Polloi on the KANWIC label. Dig the Roky Erikson style scream near the end...

Hoi Polloi-Better Things

2009-09-08T21:50:00.000-07:00

Here's another mystery disc. Would appreciate any info someone would like to share on The Crystal Revelation. But for now...listen up!

Crystal Revelation-Life

2009-08-24T19:25:00.000-07:00

Classic rockabilly / country bop by Curley Griffin who also penned the classic "Dixie Fried".

Curley Griffin-Got Rockin' On My Mind

2009-08-05T17:03:00.001-07:00

From 1958 comes this rare rockabilly cut by Gene La Marr and his Blue Flames.

Gene La Marr-That Crazy Little House On The Hill

2009-07-26T20:40:00.000-07:00

Here's a rare punker out of Walnut Creek California circa 1967. The Epics had Bob Winkleman on guitar is about the extend of info on this side. Cool tune none the less...

The Epics-Homesick

2009-07-14T19:37:00.000-07:00

Here's a nice 2-sider by Carl & Norman from 1961. On the EMPIRE label out of Washington D.C.

Carl & Norman-Shooting For the Moon

Carl & Norman-We're Happy

2009-06-14T06:47:00.000-07:00

Here's the first single (of only two) from The Adventurers. From the small town of Catasauqua, Pennsylvania is all the info I can dig up.

The Adventurers-BAby Baby My Heart

2009-06-03T15:12:00.000-07:00

Heading off to Nashville, Memphis and Clarksdale later this month. Have a stop planned in Jackson to check out the International Rockabilly Hall of Fame. From 1958...this cut hopefully sets the tone of what's in store!

Wayne Williams-Red Hot Mama

2009-05-26T13:56:00.000-07:00

Here's a blistering fuzz version of the Tiny Bradshaw classic. So many bands have covered this one, but not like the Precious Few !!

Precious Few-The Train Kept A-Rollin'

2009-05-15T21:22:00.000-07:00

A sweet punker by The Bojax who hailed from Greenville, South Carolina. This was their first of three singles. Circa 1967.

The Bojax-Go Ahead and Go

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