As November was ending, Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus glanced at his calendar and noted that the only DJ gig he had in December was the WHAM-O WATUSI on the second. He figured that, once that was over, he would be able unlax for the rest of the year. But that was not to be. Before you know it, folks were calling for his unique Boogaloo action at their events and clubs. Suddenly, he had four more gigs in less than two weeks!

That’s OK, the Phast Man is a trooper and digs playing his records for folks to enjoy. The last of these gigs took place on December 18 at the Jupiter Disco–another installment of the Stormy Monday series of groovy DJ nights.

DJ Xerox visits with Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus at the Jupiter Lounge.

We’ve got to state here that Jupiter Disco is the best-named new bar in town. Over the last several years, a LOT of new bars and clubs have opened that are really well appointed, beautifully designed, with good sound systems and with excellent selections of beverages, but they have names that are dull, unimaginative and forgettable. Just about any reference to outer space is a winner. Remember the Satellite Lounge? What a cool name, but, unfortunately, a crappy bar–unless you liked pinball.

Another reason the Boogaloo Bag writers dig the Jupe is that it is around the corner from our favorite new taqueria, Los Hombres. Before every gig at the Jupiter Disco, Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus and the Bag’s official photographer Nancy “Jeannie” Gardner dine on tacos and/or quesadillas at this authentic Mexican eatery.

Speaking of Miss Nancy, she brought along some excellent shortbread cookies, garnished with caramel and dark chocolate. Her edible creations augmented Phast Phreddie’s audio delicacies perfectly. Come to a gig, dance, drink, eat cookies. Yum!

Miss Nancy’s cookies!!

122 records were played at Stormy Monday – Volume VIII by Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus. He included three by the recently deceased French singer Johnny Hallyday, two by obscure soul thrush Nella Dodds and one by our friends The Jay Vons. Plus, we have found a theme song for the Jupiter Disco–the first track of the night. Dig it all right here:

• Dave Davani Four–The Jupe (Parlophone; UK)
• Mike Sharpe–Funky Serenade (Liberty)
• The Spins–Spin No. 1 (Mal)
• Jacques Denjean–The Tough Touch (Verve)
• La Clave–Road Runner (Verve)
• Eddie Bishop–Call Me (ABC-Paramount)
• The Apollas–I’m Under the Influence of Love (Warner Bros.)
• Jimmy Castor–Rattlesnake (Compass)
• Nella Dodds–A Girl’s Life (Wand)
• Dion–Kickin’ Child (Columbia)
• Johnny Winter–Gone for Bad (Frolic)
• Paul Jones–Free Me (Odeon; Japan)
• The Fortunes–Idol (United Artists)
• The Buckinghams–You Make Me Feel So Good (U.S.A.)
• The Merry-Go-Round–Live (A&M)
• Al Perkins and Betty Bibbs–Homework (U.S.A.)
• Betty Lavett–Witch Craft in the Air (Lu-Pine)
• Joe Quijano and his Orchestra–Fun City Shingaling (Cesta)
• The Mamas & the Papas–Twelve Thirty (Young Girls Are Coming to the Canyon) (Dunhill)
• The Vogues–Five O’Clock World (Co and Ce)
• The Nightcrawlers–The Little Black Egg (Kapp)
• The Knockouts–Fever (M-G-M)
• Fontella Bass & Bobby McClure–Don’t Jump (Checker)
• Gloria Gaynor–She’ll Be Sorry (Jocida)
• The Marvelows–Your Little Sister (ABC-Paramount)
• Jackie Ross–Walk on My Side (Brunswick)
• Kelso Herston–Red Pickles (United Artists)
• The Ventures–Ginza Lights (Dolton)
• The Cicadas–I’ll Prove It (RCA; Australia)
• Earl-Jean–I’m Into Something Good (Colpix)
• Claude François–Alors Salut! (Yeh, Yeh) (Philips; France)
• Georgie Fame & the Blue Flames–Humpty Dumpty [from EP Rhythm and Blue-Beat] (Columbia; UK)
• The Zombies–Just Out of Reach (Parrot)
• Danny  & Jerry–We’ve Got a Groovey Thing Goin’ (Ronn)
• The Graduates–(The Shape of) Things to Come (GNP Crescendo)
• The Mothers of Invention–Why Don’t You Do Me Right (Verve)
• The Jay Vons–Want You Tomorrow (Wick)
• The Kinks–Wonderboy (Reprise)
• Norma Tanega–Run on the Run (New Voice)
• The Wildweeds–No Good to Cry (Cadet)
• The Chuck Jackson Orchestra–Just a Little Bit of Your Soul (Wand)
• The Groovin’ Strings and Things–You (Cub)
• Gladys Knight & the Pips–Keep an Eye (Soul)
• The Volcanos–Storm Warning (Arctic)
• The Thrills–What Can Go Wrong (Capitol)
• Helena Ferguson–My Terms (Compass)
• Bettye Swann–Lonely Love (Money)
• Mary Wells–You Lost the Sweetest Boy (Motown)
• Eve Barnum–We Go Together (Checker)
• Detroit Road Runners–New Kind of Love (ABC)
• Manfred Mann–Fox on the Run (Fontana; UK)
• The Everly Brothers–You’re the One I Love (Warner Bros.; UK)
• Susan Rafey–The Big Hurt (Verve)
• Dion & the Belmonts–Movin’ Man (ABC)
• Trini Lopez–Gonna Get Along Without Ya’ Now (Reprise)
• The Mummies–Tell Her No (Hit)
• Mongo Santamaria–Feeling Alright (Atlantic)
• Marsha Hunt–(Oh No! Not!) The Beast Day (Vertigo; Germany)
• Nina Simone–Save Me (RCA Victor; UK)
• Pucho–What a Piece (Prestige)
• Billy Strange–These Boots Are Made for Walking (GNP Cresendo)
• Johnny Hallyday–Du Respect (Philips; France)
• Barbara Lewis–Someday We’re Gonna Love Again (Atlantic)
• Peaches & Herb–Satisfy My Hunger (Date)
• Delores Hall–Good Lovin’ Man (Keyman)
• The Orlons–Spinnin’ Top (Calla)
• D.C. Ramblers–Hangin’ in There (Keynote)
• Los Rockin’ Devils–Ob La Di Ob La Da (Orfeon; Mexico)
• Johnny Johnson & the Bandwagon–Let’s Hang On (Epic)
• The Music Explosion–Little Bit O’Soul (Laurie)
• The Yardbirds–Little Games (Epic)
• The Move–(Here We Go Round) The Lemon Tree (A&M)
• The Creation–Painter Man (Hit-ton; Germany)
• The Rattles–Sha-La-La-La-Lee (Mercury)
• The Rascals–See (Atlantic)
• The Turtles–She’d Rather Be With Me (White Whale)
• The Monkees–Mary Mary (RCA; Australia)
• Cliff Richard and the Shadows–Willie and the Hand Jive (Columbia; UK)
• Mickey and Sylvia–Let’s Shake Some More (RCA Victor)
• Candy and the Kisses–Shakin’ Time (Cameo)
• The Exciters–You Know It Ain’t Right (Shout)
• Dee Dee Sharp–(Heart & Soul) Baby I Love You (Atco)
• Ray Charles–Something Inside Me (ABC)
• Marvin Gaye–Take This Heart of Mine (Tamla)
• Michele Richard–Je Serai La (Trans-Canada; Canada)
• The 5th Dimension–Train Keep on Movin’ (Soul City)
• Merry Clayton–Usher Boy (Capitol)
• The Who–Instant Party (International Polydor Production; France)
• The Equals–Green Light (President; Germany)
• The Electric Prunes–Everybody Knows You’re Not in Love (Reprise)
• Gene Summers–Green Eyed Monster (Mercury)
• Tim Rose–I Gotta Do Things My Way (Columbia)
• Johnny Hallyday–Maintenant Ou Jamais (If You Gotta Go Go Now) (Philips; Canada)
• Bob Dylan–From a Buick 6 (Columbia)
• The Semi-Colons?–Beachcomber (Cameo)
• Naomi & Harris–You’re My Baby (Atco)
• Jackie Ross–Dynamite Lovin’ (Chess)
• Mamie Galore–It Ain’t Necessary (St. Lawrence)
• Bobby Garrett–My Little Girl (Mirwood)
• Bobby Freeman–Soulful Sound of Music (Loma)
• Stevie Wonder–Every Time I See You I Go Wild (Tamla)
• The Newbeats–Crying My Heart Out (Hickory)
• Tami Lynn–I’m Gonna Run Away From You (Atco)
• The Blossoms–Lover Boy (Reprise)
• Nella Dodds–Come See About Me (Wand)
• Tony Owens–This Heart Can’t Take No More (Soul Sound)
• Candy and the Kisses–Someone Out There (Decca)
• Jimmy Castor–D-R-Y (Smash)
• Ross McManus and the Blue Beats–I’m the Greatest (Imperial)
• Ops ‘n Pops–Ops and Pops (Columbia)
• The Exiles–Come Out, Come Out Whoever You Are (Date)
• Johnny Hallyday–Psychedelic (Philips; France)
• Cream–Lawdy Mama (Atco)
• Creedence Clearwater Revival–I Put a Spell on You (Fantasy)
• John Mayall’s Bluesbreakeers–Suspicions (London)
• Mandala–Love-Itis (Atlantic)
• Susan Rewis–Anybody’s Boy (Columbia)
• Lulu–I’m a Tiger (Columbia; UK)
• The Troggs–Girl in Black (Page One; UK)
• The Bonzo Dog Band–I Want to Be With You (Liberty; UK)
• Freddy Butler–This Thing! (Kapp)
• The Ventures–Sleigh Ride (Dolton)

None of these records are for sale. Some of them may have youtubes links; click on them for some hot Stormy Monday action!