Swing Shift Shuffle

The Swing Shift Shuffle is a radio program of swing, big band, jazz, boogie woogie and other popular music from the 1930's and 40's that airs every Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (US Central Time) on WEVL 89.9 FM in Memphis, Tennessee, with a live webcast at wevl.org. In addition to the radio show, this blog is dedicated to all aspects of the Swing Era, including art, automobiles, cartoons, comics, history, movies, music, news, science, technology, and anything else that happened during that time. It also includes announcements about events in the Memphis/Mid-South area related to the Swing Era, such as classic movies, concerts, dances, lectures, etc. If you see something that fits the description, send it to me at tim@wevl.org. If you would like more information about the radio show, just go to the Radio Show FAQ page.

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Playlist For October 8, 2014

The playlist for the October 8, 2014 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Dick Tracy And The Black Cat Mystery

Although I know I have mentioned Dick Tracy before, I'm not sure I have ever posted any actual DT stories. Here is one, posted on Pappy's Golden Age Comics Blogzine, from 1949 called "The Black Cat Mystery."

Sunrise Serenade: Joseph, Joseph

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Joseph, Joseph" by the Andrews Sisters. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Hop Into Fall & Fall Into Hop

The Red Hot Lindy Hop lesson and session continues at the Rumba Room this Friday night. Free beginner lesson at 7:00 p.m. Free admission before 7:00 and $5 thereafter. Lesson by Jaredan and Bethany, with music by DJ Jaredan.

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: Limehouse Blues

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Limehouse Blues" by Fletcher Henderson and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Monday, October 6, 2014

Sunrise Serenade: Be My Life's Companion

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Be My Life's Companion" by the Mills Brothers. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Sunrise Serenade: I Found My Yellow Basket

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "I Found My Yellow Basket" by Ella Fitzgerald with Chick Webb and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Playlist For October 1, 2014

The playlist for the October 1, 2014 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Red Hot Lindy Hoptober

The Red Hot Lindy Hop lesson and session continues at the Rumba Room this Friday night. Free beginner lesson at 7:00 p.m. Free admission before 7:00 and $5 thereafter. Lesson by Brooke and Pip, with music by DJ Brooke.