Yearly Archives: 2009
3.16.2009
VINYL MELTDOWN NO. 10
Sleazy Listening.
On the latest episode of Vinyl Meltdown, Joey Altruda presents Sleazy Listening- a mish mosh of records found in the fifty cent bins from the vinyl cemetery, featuring novelties, Latin, rare surf, and more. Burn After Listening!
Tracklist:
Chatusi: Rene Bloch orchestra
Trompeta Del surf: Pablo Beltran Ruiz
Barefoot Adventure: Bud Shank
Sarita: Los Corraleros De Majagual
Cha Cha #5: Joe Loco
Mr. Pogo: Al Romero
The Ticklish mambo: Rene Touzet
Uh Oh Part 2: The Nutty Squirrels
Serenade To A Cukoo: Roland Kirk
Rockin In The Congo: Hank Thompson
Salamander: Mamie Van Doren
Poof: Pepino Di Capri
Swish Fish: The Showmen
Saturday Night Rock-A-Boogie: Anthony Newley
The Crazy House: Redd Foxx
Carina: Pierre Cavalli
Oo-Bla-Dee: Enoch ...
2.28.2009
NEW VINTAGE MAGS
A new array of eclectic and interesting vintage mags, in store now.
Slash and Avante Garde
NY Rocker and Screw
Interview and Nova
It magazine
Teen Angel
Gay Sunshine
2.11.2009
DANIELLE LEVITT EXHIBIT AT RESERVE
We Are Experienced by Danielle Levitt
Presented by Powerhouse Books, Reserve, Warriors of Radness, and Freshjive.
Book Signing & Exhibit
Thursday, February 12th, 7PM to 10PM
420 N. Fairfax Ave. 90036
Music by Hunter Ray
1.23.2009
VINYL MELTDOWN NO. 9
1950’s Pop: The Antithesis Of Rock & Roll.
On this episode of Vinyl Meltdown, Joey Altruda spins a stack of 1950’s Pop 45’s found in the 50 cent boxes at the swap meet. If you’re a fan of John Waters, you’ll definitely appreciate the kitschy, campy sensibility of this music. It’s highly crafted, syrupy, saccharine, sentimental Sputnik-era pop—the reason why Rock & Roll was born!
Tracklist:
Theme From The Bad & Beautiful: David Rose Orchestra
This I Swear Is True: The Skyliners
I’ve Been There: Tommy Edwards
So Long: The Four Aces
Tell Me Why: The Four Aces
The City Of Angels: The Highlites
Venus: Frankie Avalon
It’s All In ...
1.10.2009
VINYL MELTDOWN NO. 8
She Done Him Wrong: Jazz Impressions Of Film Noir.
Joey Altruda hosts a special edition of Vinyl Meltdown, highlighting Jazz & Big Band music from the Film Noir era. A must for all cinephiles and jazzheads.
Tracklist:
Harlem Nocturne: Earl Bostic
Artistry Jumps: Stan Kenton
23Nx82W: Stan Kenton
Amazona: Stan Kenton
Samana: Stan Kenton
Street Scene: Stan Kenton
Mingus Fingers: Lionel Hampton
Midnight Sun: Lionel Hampton
East Of Suez: Charlie Ventura
Lonely Woman: Charlie Ventura
Euphoria: Charlie Ventura
Touch Of Evil: Henry Mancini
Background For Murder: Henry Mancini
Fiesta Time: Machito
Tropicana: James Moody
Tropicana: Gill Fuller Orchestra
Theme From The Man With The Golden Arm: Elmer Bernstein
Angel Eyes: Nat King Cole
Shulie-a-Bop: Sarah Vaughn
Sax Cantabile: Xavier Cugat
Jungle Fantasy: Esy ...
NEW VINTAGE BOOKS