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, April 5, 2017

Old Magazine Articles

I found this site some time back, and occasionally have time to browse it.  Old Magazine Articles is a private site with scanned collections of thousands of old periodical articles.  The subjects are indexed, and include cars, movies, radio, history, politics, World Wars I and II, as well as a variety of other topics. 

Sunrise Serenade: Seventh Avenue

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Seventh Avenue" by T. Sgt. Sy Oliver from a V-Disc.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Spring Keeps Hopping And Live Music Next Week

The Red Hot Lindy Hop lessons and sessions continue at the Rumba Room this Friday night.  Free beginner lesson at 7:00 p.m.  Free admission before 7:00 p.m. and $5 thereafter.  Lesson by Martin and Rachael with music by DJ Brooke.

Live music next week with Le Tumulte Noir.

303 South Main
Memphis, TN 38103

Sunrise Serenade: We'll Meet Again

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "We'll Meet Again" by Peggy Lee with Benny Goodman and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Monday, April 3, 2017

April On TCM


I'm a little late posting The Hollywood Revue's preview of TCM programming for April, but better late than never.  No individual Star of the Month this month, but instead TCM turns the spotlight on character actors every Tuesday and Thursday night.  Birthday tributes for Marlon Brando, Doris Day and Walter Huston are also in the line up. 

Sunrise Serenade: It's Been A Long, Long Time

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "It's Been A Long, Long Time" by Harry James and His Orchestra with Kitty Kallen on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line