Tag Archives: music

Looking South – The Royal Theater

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Tina Garceau

I am mournful to report the obliteration of another piece of Philadelphia’s past. The Royal Theater on 15th and South was built in 1919, and showcased African American entertainers. While it may not be as historically significant as the city’s other gems, it was … Continue reading →

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The Day The Music Died

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Tina Garceau

One of the reasons that a lot of my contemporaries went to art school was to hopefully one day design an album cover. Think of how thrilling it would be to see something you created every time you went into … Continue reading →

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Frankie Laine Meets the Queen

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Joe_Williams

So what was her Majesty’s favourite – Mule Train or Rawhide? This is another mouldy oldie in a collection of records found in an old darkroom at a Philadelphia area printer.

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What’s Better than Roses on Your Piano?

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Joe_Williams
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Aloha Means Good-Bye

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Joe_Williams

Another platter from the Stax O’ Wax Collection of a huge stash of records found at a Philadelphia area printer.

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A Piece of Musical History Bites the Dust

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Joe_Williams

A place familiar to people who attended the Philadelphia College of Art is gone as well.

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Stax o’ Wax – Huge Stash of Old Vinyl Records

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Joe_Williams

A customized van full of happiness!

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