Neptune Nonsense

In this encore from 2011, Felix the Cat attempts to find a companion for his pet goldfish.  From the Internet Archive, here is Felix the Cat in the 1936 animated short Neptune Nonsense.

Sunrise Serenade: No Name Jive

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "No Name Jive" by Glen Gray and the Casa Loma Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Television In A Cab (In 1948)

Remember the days when a television anywhere other than a living room or den was a big deal?  In 1948, having a television anywhere was a big deal.  This post on Paleofuture tells the story of a promotional stunt that put a television in Chicago taxicab.

Sunrise Serenade: I'm Walkin' This Town

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "I'm Walkin' This Town" by the Spirits of Rhythm.  Click on the song title for a sample from emusic, or click here for the album page.

Playlist For March 12, 2014

The playlist for the March 12, 2014 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle, has been added to the playlist filing cabinet.  

Tex Avery's Top Twelve Cartoons

A poster on MovieFanFare recently listed his twelve favorite Tex Avery cartoons, and it is a list worth reviewing.  It includes both Warner Bros. and MGM shorts, and it certainly hits the highlights of the animation director's best work.

Sunrise Serenade: Swing For Sale

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Swing For Sale" by the Mills Brothers.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line. 

Live Music At The Lindy Hop

The Red Hot Lindy Hop lesson and session continues this Friday night at the Rumba Room with live music from Jayna Morgan and the Sazerac Sunrise Band.  Free beginner lesson at 7:00 p.m.  Admission $5 before 7:00 p.m, and $7 afterward.  Lesson by Keenan and Josie. Dress like you are going out!

Rumba Room

303 South Main

Memphis, TN 38103

The Tiger Rag lessons and guided practice sessions are in full swing at the Madison Dance Studio in Minglewood Plaza, 1555 Madison Ave Memphis, TN 38104.  Learn more and register here. 

Sunrise Serenade: Smoke Rings

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Smoke Rings" by the Casa Loma Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line. 

Building Liberty Ships

Retronaut recently posted some photos documenting the construction of Liberty Ships during World War II.  According to the Wikipedia entry accompanying the post, American shipyards built over 2700 Liberty Ships between 1941 and 1944, making it the highest production of any single design of ship.