Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus and Ursa Major swing at Boogaloo Movement!

As all regular readers of the Boogaloo Bag know, the fourth Friday of every other month is the time when Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus brings a fantabulous DJ night to The Commodore in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Over the last few years, there has been some really boss nights. This most recent event, held on July 24, was certainly one of them. Called Boogaloo Movement, it featured the most excellent 45 rpm record-spinning of Ursa Major—a swingin’ hepcat with an amazing record collection.

When it comes to DJing, Mister Major has been around the block a few times. He used to guest DJ at the Subway Soul Club, plus he often hosts a night of his own, at the Banter Bar, the Grand Victory and other swell joints around town. Ursa Major is part of a DJ collective known as Legio SPQR, and as such, has traveled internationally playing his records. Also, Ursa Major is the drummer for a hot Oi! punk band called The Templars, a group that has made records and toured Europe.

Ursa Major and some of his mates enjoy a night of wompin’ good music at Boogaloo Movement!

Mostly, when Mister Major swings it is with his ska, rocksteady, reggae and soul records—of which he has thousands. He also has some of the finest freakbeat records you’ll ever hear—plus some cool French stuff. At Boogaloo Movement, he delighted the crowd with all that and more. Place was jumpin’ all night long. In fact, before the end of the night, drinks were spilled and glass was broken: another exciting Wang Dang Doodle event took place!!!

For his part, host Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus also went with an international flavor, playing records from such countries as Japan and Jamaica, Canada and Germany, Spain and France, England, Holland and Italy! It was a groovy night, to say the least. Make sure you, dear Boogaloo Bag reader, are able to make it to the next Commodore night—September 25—because it, too, will be boss. Make your plans now.

Here’s a list of all the records played by Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus at Boogaloo Movement:

• The Lively Ones–Bugalu Movement (M-G-M)
• Billy Joe & the Checkmates–Try It You’ll Like It (Doré)
• The Soul Brothers Six–You Gotta Come a Little Closer (Phil -L.A. of Soul)
• Willie Gresham and the Free Food Ticket–Step by Step (Majesty)
• Laurel Aitken–Save the Last Dance (Nu Beat; UK)
• Toots and Bredrens–Pass the Pipe on the Right Hand (Righteous; Jamaica)
• Ray Sharpe with the King Curtis Orchestra–Help Me – Part I (Get the Feeling) (Atco)
• Tommy James and the Shondells–Good Lovin’ (Hit; Spain)
• The Bunnys–Hey! You Stop! (Seven Seas; Japan)
• Larry & the Loafers–Let’s Go to the Beach (Shurfine)
• The Challengers–Wipe Out (G.N.P. Crescendo)
• The Selective Service–Shake (Main Line)
• Ronnie Bird–Hey Girl! (Philips; France)
• Los Mustang–No Hay Mas Que Ver (Ride My See Saw) (La Voz de Su Amo; Spain)
• Johnny ‘Guitar’ Watson–Keep on Lovin’ You (OKeh)
• Jimmy ‘Preacher’ Ellie–I’m Gonna Do It by Myself (Jewel)
• Alvin Cash–Alvin’s Bag (Toddlin’ Town)
• Harold and Connie–Bugaloo Party (Carnival)
• The Crowns–Keep Me Going (Pama; UK)
• Eddie Lovette–Boomerang (Steady)
• Maytals–Funky Kingston (Shelter)
• C.C.S.–Whole Lotta Love (RAK)
• Mack Kissoon–Get Down With It/Satisfaction (Young Blood; Germany)
• The Carnabeats–Give Me Lovin’ (Philips; Japan)
• Los Johnny Jets–La Moto (Discos Columbia)
• Los Bravos–Bring a Little Lovin’ (Parrot)
• The Fleshtones–I Can’t Hide (Yep-Roc)
• Julian Covey & the Machine–A Little Bit Hurt (Philips)
• The Shake Spears–Summertime (Ronnex; Netherlands)
• The Black Beatles–Reggae and Shout (Pama; UK)
• Millie Small–Carry Go Bring Come (Fontana; UK)
• The Maytals; Prince Buster All Stars–Dog War (Prince Buster; Jamaica)
• The Wailers–The Jerk (Island UK)
• Butlers–She Tried to Kiss Me (All I Could Do Was Run) (Liberty Bell)
• The Jay Walkers featuring Mickey Holiday–Can’t Live Without You (Swan)
• Laurel Aitken–Do the Boogaloo (Big Shot; UK)
• The Marvels–Rock Steady (Pama Supreme; Jamaica)
• The Slickers–Papa Was a Rolling Stone (Ice; Jamaica)
• Billy Davis–Stanky (Get Funky) (Cobblestone)
• Rufus Thomas–Itch and Scratch (Part II) (Stax)
• Jimmy Tate–Get Some Dues (Mid-Tune)
• Dave ‘Baby’ Cortez–Hot Chocolate (Roulette)
• Lee Moses–Reach Out I’ll Be There (Musicor)
• Le Trio Sourire–Satisfaction (Rusticana; Canada)
• Howard Carpendale–Du Hast Mich (Columbia; Germany)
• Lind & the Linders–Koi Ni Shiberete (Philips; Japan)
• Takeshi Terauchi & the Bunnys–Summer Boogaloo (Seven Seas; Japan)
• Darlene Love–A Fine Fine Boy (Philles)
• Pauline Shivers–Boom Boom (O-Pex)
• Stacy Lane–African Twist (Excello)
• The Soul Machine–Twitchie Feet (Pzazz)
• The Rockin’ Vickers–I Don’t Need Your Kind (Columbia)
• Zorro Five–Reggae Shhh! (Decca; Italy)
• Derrick Morgan–Wigger Wee Shuffle (Blue Beat; UK)
• The Mohawks–Ride Your Pony (Pama; UK)
• Harvey Scales & the Seven Sounds–(It’s Too Good) Too Good to Be True (Magic Touch)
• The Capitols–Patty Cake (Karen)
• Bobby Jones and the Para-Monts–Beware a Stranger (U.S.A.)
• The Golliwogs–Fight Fire (Scorpio)

None of these records are for sale.

The Commodore has a groovy new tropical fish tank!!