Mike Mortician and Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus swing at the WHAM-O WATUSI!

What’s not to like about Mike Mortician? He is a groovy cat who sells sharp suits for a living. He is also the lead singer for The Memphis Morticians—a band that seems to play once every five years, but is one of the finest psychobilly bands you will ever hear. For a while, he was DJing regularly at Otto’s Shrunken Head for an event called The Midnight Monster Hop, but he doesn’t do that very often any more. Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus has DJ’d with him before—most notably at a Mods Love Rockers event several years ago at the Bushwick Beauty Bar. That was a gas; Mike Mortician played some most excellently rockin’ sides that drove all the hep cats in attendance wild.

Mike Mortician mixes another monster musical gem in to his set at the WHAM-O WATUSI!

When Mike Mortician agreed to DJ at the WHAM-O WATUSI on November 5, we expected more of the same—and brother, did we get it. Mike played some boss jams that kept the folks at the Bootleg Bar boppin’ all night long. Since this was only a few days after Halloween, both Mike and host Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus spiced up their DJ sets with monster records. Plus, because the clocks were adjusted back an hour in order to return to Standard Time at 3:00 AM that Sunday morning, The Bootleg Bar opted to stay open an extra hour and Mike and Phast obliged with an extra hour of rockin’ tunes!

Here’s a list of all the records played by Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus a the November 5 WHAM-O WATUSI (don’t forget to check out the links to the youtubes in order to dig the actual tracks!):

• The Moontrekkers–Night of the Vampire (Parlophone; UK)
• Rangers–(Ghost) Riders in the Sky (FTP)
• The Allen Bradley Quintet–Space Race (OKeh)
• Jeff Gordon and the Summits–Peter Gunn (Decca)
• Don Gardner and His Sonotones–Up the Street (Junior)
• Monte Easter and His Band–Birdland Hop (Swingin’)
• The Gadabouts featuring Wild Bill Putnam–Stranded in the Jungle (Mercury)
• The Belegianetts–Do the Crank (USA)
• The Original Playboys–Hey Little Willie (Leisure Time)
• Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers–I’m Not a Juvenile Delinquent (Gee)
• The Clovers–Have Gun (United Artists)
• King George with Jim Laurro & His Orch.–Woke Up This Morning (End)
• Sugar and Pee Wee–One Two Let’s Rock (Aladdin)
• Zig Dillon–On Down the Line (R)
• Don Lang and His Frantic Five–Ramshackle Daddy (Capitol)
• Jack Scott with the Chantones vocal group–The Way I Walk (Carlton)
• Jay Hawkins–Well I Tried (Wing)
• Manfred Mann–5-4-3-2-1 (Prestige)
• The Teemates–Moving Out (Audio Fidelity)
• Tidal Waves–Action! (Speaks Louder Than Words) (HBR)
• The Pretty Things–Honey I Need (Fontana; UK)
• The ‘D’ Men–Just Don’t Care (Veep)
• Underdogs–Get Down on Your Knees (Hideout)
• The Sparkles–Hipsville 29 B.C. (I Need Help) (Hickory)
• The Odds and Ends–(Cause) You Don’t Love Me (South Bay)
• The Goodnight Kisses–If He Kissed Me (Atco)
• The Romancers–Love’s the Thing (Linda)
• The Ardells–Midnight Train (Thor)
• Donald Lautrec–Je Te L’Avais Bien Dit (Jupiter; Canada)
• Elvis Presley and the Jordanaires–I Got Stung (RCA Victor)
• Benny Gordon and the Soul Brothers–(Get It) Come and Get It (RCA Victor)
• Ray Agee–I’m Coming Home (Krafton)
• Louis (Blues Boy) Jones–Come on Home (OKeh)
• Jan Davis–Watusi Zombi (Holiday)
• Merv Griffin–House of Horrors (Mercury)
• Jimmy Elledge–Gonna Turn My Voodoo On (RCA Victor)
• The Barnstormers–Bug Stompin’ (Stomp That Roach) (Capitol)
• The Chiffons–My Boyfriend’s Back (Laurie)
• Los Johnny Jets–Juntos y Felices (Happy Together) (Discos Columbia)
• The Revels–Foo Man Choo (Norgolde)
• Lulu Reed & Freddy King with Sonny Thompson and His Orchestra–Do the President Twist (Federal)
• The Treniers–(We Want A) Rock and Roll President (VIK)
• Freddy Cannon–What a Party (Swan)
• Bocky & the Visions–The Bounce (Redda)
• Carlo & the Secrets–Pony Party (Throne)
• The Matadors–It Ain’t Nothin’ but Rock and Roll (Keith)
• The Darlenes–I Still Like Rock and Roll (Stacy)
• Buddy Holly–I’m Gonna Love You Too (Coral)
• Nancy Sit–Shakin’ All Over (Squirrel; Singapore)
• Luther Bond and the Emeralds–Jitterbug Jamboree (Showboat)
• Brenda Lee–Let’s Jump the Broomstick (Decca)
• Royal Teens–Sham Rock (ABC-Paramount)
• Boogaloo and his Gallant Crew–Big Fat Lie (Crest)
• Jimmy McCracklin–(I’ll Be Glad When You’re Dead) You Rascal You (Mercury)
• Joe Liggins and His Orchestra–Yeah, Yeah, Yeah (Mercury)
• Little Willie John–A Little Bit of Loving (King)
• Gene Pitney–Baby You’re My Kind of Woman (Musicor)
• The Newbeats–Top Secret (Hickory)
• Chylds–I Want More (Lovin’) (Warner Bros.)
• John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers featuring Peter Green–Looking Back (Decca; UK)
• The Coastliners–I’ll Be Gone (Back Beat)
• Suzy & the Copycats–No Other Love (Like Yours) (Brent)
• C.L. and the Pictures–Let’s Take a Ride (Dunes)
• Steve and the Holidays–Unemployment (Dandy)
• Chuck Berry–Anthony Boy (Chess)
• Nick Venet–Oh Baby [from EP Flippin’] (RCA Victor)
• Royal Teens–Harvey’s Got a Girl Friend (ABC-Paramount)
• The Rhythm Addicts–Oomp-Poomp (Frantic)
• Trig Richards–Hollywood Cat (Falcon)
• The Kokomos–Open House Party (Josie)
• The Pussycats–Come on and Ska (Keetch)
• Roberto Carlos–Noite de Terror [from EP Canta Para Juventude – Vol. III] (Discos CBS; Brazil)
• Marty Wilson and the Strat-O-Lites–Hot Foot (Tel)
• Larry and the Loafers–I Want You to Know (Heart)
• Little Johnny and the Rumblers–Riot in Cell Block Number Nine (Downey)
• Lazy Lester–Pondarosa Stomp (Excello)
• Neil Sedaka–I Go Ape (RCA Victor)
• Dave and the Orbits–Cheetas Uncle (American Arts)
• Dossie (Thunderbird) Terry–Fool Mule (Amp 3)
• Earl Palmer’s Party Rockers with the Jay-Hawks–Johnnie’s House Party (Aladdin)
• Steve Bledsoe: Astro-Nut–(The Moon Is Made Of) Green Cheese (Witch)
• The Citations–The Snake (Majestic)
• The Marvels–Neil’s Twist (Oh Delilah) (Pyramid)

None of these records are for sale. Photos by Nancy “Jeannie” Gardner.

The Boog and Mike in a pensive mood at WHAM-O WATUSI!

The Internet Archive is saving civilization—it is that simple. It is performing the Herculean task of making as much information accessible on the interwebs as possible, for free. One of its most popular features is the Wayback Machine, a place where old websites are archived and saved, sites that are often no longer available. [The Boogaloo Bag writers were especially gassed when they noticed that even some of the Boogaloo Blog—the precursor to the Boogaloo Bag—have been saved! This is important because very often the Boogaloo Blog is not working, due to the capricious nature of its host.]

At the Internet Archive website one can also find old movies, concert recordings (including nearly every Grateful Dead show, but also a bunch of shows by our pal and musical hero Steve Wynn), books (the scanning of books is VERY big at the IA), legacy software and computer games, images and most importantly (at least this is what ties us all together here) sound recordings [including thousands of 78s that were donated by and mounted with the help of The ARChive of Contemporary Music—Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus’ day job].

A few years ago, The Internet Archive and The ARChive of Contemporary Music entered into a partnership where some of the holdings of the ARC were being shared with the IA. For instance, thousands of the ARC’s music books have been scanned and available for loan like a regular library (though most are not readily available to the public yet).

The Internet Archive has been doing this work since Brewster Kahle founded it twenty years ago and this anniversary was celebrated on October 26 with a fabulous gala, presentation and dance party at its main building in San Francisco, California. The event commenced with excellent taco truck food and drinks as interactive demo-stations showed off several aspects of the IA—including the playing of 78 RPM records on an old Victrola by ARChive of Contemporary Music staff associates. Then, in the Great Room of the building—a couple thousand-seat theater—Mr. Kahle looked back at some of the IA’s achievements; there was a presentation on how the interwebs have made an impact on the 2016 election; and Paul D. Miller, AKA DJ Spooky, presented a short cinematic montage comprised of video clips and sound bites that were all taken from the Internet Archive website. This clip, entitled Memory Palace, was sensational, and it featured very clever usage of spoken word, old movies, technical films and who-knows-what! A flexi-disc of the audio portion of the film was distributed to each attendee.

Internet Archive founder Brewster Kahle and his wife Mary Austin do the Boogaloo at the Internet Archive 20th Anniversary Party!

Since the ARChive of Contemporary Music staff was in San Francisco preparing 20,000 78s to be digitized, Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus was asked to DJ the dance party section of the celebration. For this he brought songs that most folks may know, but mostly not in the way in which they are known, with a couple odd things to spice it up. Here’s a list of all the 45 RPM records played at the party, some of which will have links to the Youtubes (if there is no link it is because there is no link, or you should know the record by now!):

• Alvin Cash & the Crawlers–Twine Time (Mar-V-Lus)
• Mario Pagaro–Le Rock Du Roc (Atlas Copco; France)
• Bob Thiele and the New Happy Times Orchestra featuring Gabor Szabo–Light My Fire (Impulse!)
• Freddie McCoy–Summer in the City (Prestige)
• Clara Ward–Help! (Verve)
• Vincent Bell–Eleanor Rigby (Decca)
• The French Fries–Danse a La Musique (Epic)
• The Duke of Burlington–I Want You Back (Maxi; France)
• Los Rockin’ Devils–Soy Feliz (I Got You) (Orfeon; Mexico)
• Aretha Franklin–Respect (Atlantic)
• The Four Tops–Gira Gira (Tamla/Motown; Italy)
• [no artist listed]–Satisfaction (Milliat Freres; France)
• Stevie Wonder–We Can Work It Out (Tamla)
• Phil Flowers & the Flower Shop–Like a Rolling Stone (A&M)
• Woody Herman–Hush (Cadet)
• La Lupe–Touch Me (Roulette)
• Johnny Jones and the King Casuals–Purple Haze (Brunswick)
• Bill Wendry & the Boss Tweeds–Fire (Columbia)
• Roosevelt Matthews with Billy Ball & the Upsetters–Tighten Up (King)
• Rodger Collins–Foxy Girls in Oakland (Galaxy)
• The Fantastic Johnny C–Boogaloo Down Broadway (Phil-L.A. of Soul)
• The Aces–Reggae Motion (The Loco-Motion) (Sire)
• Los Brillos–Sookie Sookie (Falcon)
• The Andrew Oldham Orchestra–I Get Around (Parrot)
• Los Yaki–Nadie Como Yo (Capitol; Mexico)
• Ricardo Ray–Mony Mony (Roulette UK)
• Wynder K. Frog–I’m a Man (United Artists)
• [no artist listed]–Dance the Slurp (7-Eleven)
• Los Johnny Jets–Cul Jerk (Cool Jerk) (Discos Columbia)
• Tony Roman Cinq–Mickey’s Monkey (Canusa; Canada)
• J.J. Barnes–Day Tripper (Ric-Tic)
• James Brown and the Famous Flames–Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag Part I (King)
• James Brown and the Famous Flames–Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag Part II (King)
• Ralph ‘Soul’ Jackson–Sunshine of Your Love (Atlantic)

None of these records are for sale. However, the ARChive of Contemporary Music will be having its fund raising sale in December!

Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus swings at the Internet Archive 20th Anniversary Party! Photo by B. George.

October 1 was one of those 25-hour days for Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus. That morning was the Allentown semi-annual 45s- & 78s-only record show about 80 miles away. That night was WHAM-O WATUSI night.

The Phast Man drove a rented car, accompanied by a pair of women record collectors, Yana Lil Jerk and Miss Melissa, who were able to get up and out of New York City by 6:00AM in order to get to Allentown on time for the 8:00 early entry. Suffice it to say records were bought, including a few 78s. Somehow, this seemed to be the fastest Allentown record show ever. As we were in line to drive back through the Holland Tunnel around 6:00PM, Miss Melissa pointed out that we were just there 12 hours ago, but it seemed like just a few minutes.

That night, the WHAM-O WATUSI took place at the Bootleg Bar in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Guest DJ was Mister Brandon Peck Pierce, who somehow finds great records to play without traveling tall the way to Allentown! Although Mister Brandon doesn’t seem to have a regular DJ night at the moment, he has excellent records and knows how to spin them. Plus, he is a fantastic illustrator and he made a very groovy, Mad Magazine-themed poster for the night (see below) that inspired The Boog to drag out his “It’s a Gas” record. This particular WHAM turned out to be one of the greatest of all WHAM-dom! The place was jumping all night, with folks dancing and jumping about, diggin’ the wild sounds being churned out by the two DJs. Miss Nancy “Jeannie” Gardner was on hand to take some photos and hand out crunchy, spicy treats from India.

Here’s a list of all the records played by Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus at the WHAM-O WATUSI. Those with an asterisk were picked up that day in Allentown…

• The Trashmen–Church Key (Sundazed)
• The Ardells–Stronger Than Dirt (Thor)
• The Ventures–The 2,000 Pound Bee – Part 2 (Dolton)
• Curtis Knight & the Squires–Hornet’s Nest (RSVP)
• B. Bumble and the Stingers–The Green Hornet Theme (Mercury)
• The Karvals–Batman Theme (Succés Match Hits; Canada)
• The Spotlights–Batman and Robin (Smash)
• The Chantels–Shaggy Baggy Joe (MW; Canada)
• Danny Hutton–Monster Shindig Pt. 2 (HBR)*
• The Transatlantics–Run for Your Life (Jubilee)
• The Pacers featuring Bobby Crafford–Diddley Diddley Daddy (Razoback)
• The Nocturnals–Because You’re Gone (Regency; Canada)
• The Nova Local–Games (Decca)
• Connie Francis–Stupid Cupid (M-G-M)*
• Jay Stutes and the Swamp Pickers–Sugar Bee (Goldband)
• The Magnets–Joker (London International)*
• The Nomads–Desert Tramp (Rust)*
• Jerry Dallman and the Knightcaps–The Bug (Punch)
• Gene the Hat–(Pass) the Bug (Beauville)
• The Orchids–Don’t Make Me Mad (Decca; UK)
• The Everly Brothers–Gone, Gone, Gone (Warner Bros.)
• The Dave Clark Five–Best Day’s Work (Epic)
• Yardbirds–You’re a Better Man Than I (Columbia; New Zealand)
• The Zombies–Indication (Parrot)
• Larry Dale–Drinkin’ Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee (Atlantic)*
• Little Emmett Sutton–Mom Won’t You Teach Me to Monkey (Federal)
• Big Bo and the Arrows–Hully Gully Now (Duchess)
• Eddie & the De-Havelons–Baby Dumplins (Peacock)
• Calvin Wilson–Tic Tac Toe (Capitol)
• The Elgins–We’re Gonna Have a Good Time (Congress)
• Jimmy Mamou–Funky Love (Capitol)
• Tony Avon & the Belairs–Stone Soul Candidate (Atlantic)
• Junior Washington–Skippy White Theme (Part I) (WILD)
• Johnny Williams–Breaking Point (Twinight)
• Georgia Soul Twisters–You Shot Me (Through the Grease) (Mainstream)*
• Edwin Starr–Girls Are Getting Prettier (Ric-Tic)
• Lyres–Security (Norton)
• Ray Sharpe with the King Curtis Orchestra–Help Me – Part I (Get the Feeling) (Atco)
• Them–Mystic Eyes (Parrot)
• The Rock-Fellers–Orange Peel (Valor)
• Alf Newman–It’s A Gas (Golden 12; Germany)
• The Green Slime–The Green Slime (M-G-M)
• Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band–Electricity (Buddah; UK)
• The Troggs–Gonna Make You (Atco)
• Bob Dylan–Maggie’s Farm (CBS; UK)
• Diane Renay–Watch Out Sally! (M-G-M)
• King Size Taylor and the Dominoes–Stupidity (Decca; UK)
• The Rockin’ Ramrods–I Wanna Be Your Man (Plymouth)
• Billy Harner–Watch Your Step (OR)
• Richie Barrett–Some Other Guy (Atlantic)
• The Night Caps–Keep on Runnin’ (Arc; Canada)
• Les Rats–Wooly Bully (Fantastic; Canada)
• Ritchie Valens–La Bamba (Del-Fi)
• Donald Lautrec–Si Tu Veux Danser (Jupiter; Canada)
• The Spartas–Dance, Dance, Dance (Hit)
• The Walker Brothers–Land of 1000 Dances (Philips; Japan)
• The Vibrants–Something About You Baby (Columbia; Australia)
• The Equals–I Get So Excited (President)
• The Dave Clark Five–I Can’t Stand It (Capitol; Mexico)
• John Smith and the New Sound–Girls in Love (Vogue; Germany)
• Sir Douglas–She’s Gotta Be Boss (Tribe)
• The Virginia Wolves–B.L.T. (Amy)
• Bunny Shivel–The Slide (Capitol)
• Davie Allen and the Arrows–Cody’s Theme (Tower)
• The A-Jacks–Fury (Valiant)*
• The Rhythmaires–Hill’s Concerto (Part One) (Surf)
• The Jaguars–Exit 6 (Epic)
• The Ventures–Stop Action (Liberty; Japan)
• Los Sirex–La Noche Es Maravillosa (Vergara; Spain)
• Floyd Cramer–Let’s Go (RCA Victor)
• The Silvertones–Bathsheba (Valiant)
• The Avons–Push a Little Harder (Groove)
• The Dials–Monkey Walk (Time)
• The Carnabeats–Go-Go-Stop (Philips; Japan)
• Evie Sands–Run Home to Your Mama (Blue Cat)

None of these records are for sale.

Gaylord Fields swings at Provocative Pop!

On Thursday September 29, our friend DJ Xerox was scheduled to host one of his fabulous DJ nights, Turtleneck (“a retro futuristic playground”), at the Beauty Bar in Manhattan with his co-host Ursula 1000. However, due to events that took both DJs out of town on that day, the night had to be filled with some other activity. Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus got the call to bring in one of his many fine WANG DANG DOODLE franchises to take the night. Thus, PROVOCATIVE POP took place with special guest DJ Gaylord Fields.

Mr. Fields is the king of the fine pop song. His show on radio station WFMU (Sunday nights at 8:PM) is very eclectic but mostly incorporates a pure pop ethic. It is for that reason that he is always chosen to be guest DJ when a PROVOCATIVE POP event is called for, as it was for this Beauty Bar fill-in.

Mr. Fields clearly took it seriously. He played some of the finest sixties pop records imaginable. Plus, he had fun with it. For instance, he lead off each of his three sets with a “Beatle” instrumental. That is to say, an instrumental recording that had the word “Beatle” in its title. Dig:

• Arthur K. Adams – “Beatle Bust Out” (Jetstar)
• Dave Hamilton and His Peppers – “Beatle Walk” (Fortune)
• The Motions – “Beatle Drums” (Mercury)

Quite by coincidence, Phast Phreddie also started each of his sets with instrumentals! Great minds think alike, eh? The night went pretty well, with several of the Beauty Bar’s hep clientele commenting on the fabulousness of the music–sixties pop, rock, soul and girl group sounds. Gaylord Fields left the scene around 2:00AM, leaving The Boog to carry on for the rest of the night—which, being a Thursday, might have been a short one. By 2:30 the club was a little bare, but by 3:00, somehow the place filled up again with folks bopping to the sounds and PROVOCATIVE POP swung right until the bar closed at 4:00AM! At the end of the night, even the bartender and the security guard made comments regarding how much they enjoyed the music. Perhaps the Beauty Bar will have the PROVOCATIVE POP team return at some future date. One can only hope.

Meanwhile, here’s a list of all the records played by Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus at PROVOCATIVE POP (note, many of the songs have links to the youtubes so the reader can dig at home):

• The Afro Blues Quintet Plus One–Afro-Rock (Mira)
• Don Ho–Forbidden Fruit (Reprise)
• Barry McGuire–Why Not Stop and Dig It While You Can (Dunhill)
• Virginia Vee–I Can’t See Nobody (Polydor; France)
• The Daily News–I’m in the Mood (Parrot)
• Billy Butler–I’ll Bet You (Brunswick)
• Prince Phillip–Keep on Talking (Smash)
• Los Bravos–Individuality (Columbia; Spain)
• Sammy Kaye and His Orchestra–The House of the Rising Sun (Decca)
• Sonny & Cher–Leave Me Be (Atco)
• Love–She Comes in Colors (Elektra)
• Los Mustang–San Francisco (La Voz de su Amo; Spain)
• The Poor–Feelin’ Down (Decca)
• Les Atomes–J’Aurais Du Lui Dire (Things I Should Have Said) (Capitol; Canada)
• The Tokens–Ain’t That Peculiar (Warner Bros.)
• The Drifters–Ain’t It the Truth (Atlantic)
• Question Mark & the Mysterians–Ain’t It a Shame (Tangerine)
• Lloyd Parks–Ain’t Too Proud to Beg (Parks; Jamaica)
• The Delfonics–Ready or Not Here I Come (Can’t Hide From Love) (Philly Groove)
• The Pagents–Pa-Cha (Era)
• The Zombies–I’ll Call You Mine (CBS; Netherlands)
• Herman’s Hermits–Moonshine Man (M-G-M)
• Claude François–Laisse-Moi Tenir Ta Main (I Want to Hold Your Hand) (Philips; France)
• Shakers–Sing This All Together (See What Happens) (Decca; Belgium)
• Bobby Rydell–When I See That Girl of Mine (Capitol)
• Les Bel-Air–Restons Ainsi (Télédisc; Canada)
• Los Javaloyas–Buenas Vibrations (Good Vibrations) (La Voz de Su Amo; Spain)
• Las Grecas–Soy La Que Sufre Por Tu Amor (Leonor) (CBS; Spain)
• Shaggy Men–Oui Notre Vie (Télédisc; Canada)
• Les Chevaliers du Ciel–Jet-Jerk (Philips; Canada)
• The Vacels–Can You Please Crawl Out Your Window (Kama Sutra)
• Sharp Hawks–Lonely Love (Seven Seas; Japan)
• Leslie Uggams–Little bird (Columbia)
• Timi Yuro–Teardrops ‘Till Dawn (Mercury)
• Beau Dollar & the Coins–Any Day Now (Prime)
• Les Mersey’s–C’est Jeune (Télédisc; Canada)
• Four Tops–Love Feels Like Fire (Tamla/Motown; UK)
• The Equals–Fire (President; Belgium)
• The Zombies–Is This the Dream (Parrot)
• Small Faces–Tin Soldier (Immediate)
• Samantha Jones–Ford Leads the Way (Ford; UK)
• Sadina–I Want That Boy (Smash)
• Los Gritos–Los Molinos de la Mancha (Belter; Spain)
• The Charleston Esquires–Groovin’ Is Easy (Mamoth)
• Nella Dodds–P’s and Q’s (Wand)
• Barbara Lewis–Sho-Nuff (It’s Got to Be Your Love) (Atlantic)
• The Showmen–Action (Amy)
• The Platters ‘65–Run While It’s Dark (Entree)
• The Precisions–Instant Heartbreak (Drew)
• De-Opels–I Started a Joke (Straker’s)
• Jimmy London–I am Your Puppet (Jama; UK)
• Lenny Williams–Feelin’ Blue (Galaxy)
• Canarios–You Made a Mistake (Calla)
• Jim Brady & the Sonics–Near My Soul (Pulsar)
• Dave Clark Five–Paradise (Is Half as Nice) (Epic)
• The Footprints–Mama Rand’s (Capitol)
• The Druids–It’s a Day (Columbia)
• Smokestack Lightnin’–Got a Good Love (White Whale)
• Sir Douglas Quintet–Mendocino (Smash)
• Bill Wray and His Show Band Royale–Morning Dew (Warner Bros.)
• The Mamas & the Papas–Twelve Thirty (Young Girls Are Coming to the Canyon) (Dunhill)
• Roy Orbison–Communication Breakdown (M-G-M)
• Terry Day with Jack Nitzche and His Orch.–That’s All I Want (Columbia)
• The Rare Breed–Come and Take a Ride in My Boat (Attack)
• Steve Carpenter–You’re Putting Me On (Brunswick)
• Frankie Vaughan–Hercules (Philips)
• The Honey Bees–She Don’t Deserve You (Fontana)
• Lenny Welch–You Can’t Run Away (From Your Own True Feelings) (Mercury)
• The 4 Seasons–Pity (Philips)
• Donnie Elbert–This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak for You) (Mojo; UK)
• Jackie Wilson–I Get the Sweetest Feeling (Brunswick)
• Davy Jones–You Go Your Way (Relax; Netherlands)
• Luke Williams–Your Baby’s Bag (Columbia)
• Joe South–Hush (Capitol; UK)
• Palito Ortega–Poco Puede Darte (A Little Bit Me A Little Bit You) (RCA Victor)
• Danny & Jerry–We’ve Got a Groovey Thing Goin’ (Ronn)
• Gloria Tracy–I’ve Never Known (HBR)
• Sonny & Cher–It’s the Little Things (Atco)
• Peggy March–This Heart Wasn’t Made to Kick Around (RCA Victor)
• Andrea Carroll–The Doolang (Bigtop)
• Sue Thompson–Walkin’ My Baby (Hickory)
• The Palace Guard–Falling Sugar (Orange Empire)
• The Move–Tonight (Capitol)
• Los Angeles–No Pienses (Hispa Vox; Spain)
• Jackie De Shannon–What Is This (Imperial)
• Chantal Renaud–Irresistiblement (Jupiter; Canada)
• December’s Children–Somethin’ Fresh (Columbia)

None of these records are for sale.

It was a beautiful fall early evening when The BIG TEN INCH returned to the Hi-Fi Bar on September 25. There was an excellent crowd on hand, including some BIG TEN INCH regulars, some folks celebrating their big win in their hockey league and various folks who drop by to use the clean bathrooms at the Hi-Fi. As far as record-bringers, only Adam Lore, who got there early, and Rich Sibello, who got there late, came with stacks of shellac.

Which meant that the those two, and host Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus got to play many, if not all, the records that they lugged all the way to Manhattan. Even more exciting than that, Boogaloo Bag photographer Nancy “Jeannie” Gardner baked some terrific pecan tarts that were verily consumed. As you can see below, Miss Jeannie also took some photographs. Click on them and they will magically big-o-fi!

Here’s a list of all the 78s played by Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus, some of them with links to the youtubes for solid listening:

• Charlie Parker and His Orchestra–Relaxing With Lee (Mercury)
• Sarah Vaughan–Nature Boy (Musicraft)
• Myrta Silva–Eso Es Mentira (RCA Victor)
• Walter Solek and His Dance Orchestra–Crazy Musicians Polka (Harmonia)
• Duke Ellington and His Orchestra–Blue Skies (Musicraft)
• Xavier Cugat and His Orchestra–Jungle Flute (Mercury)
• Cootie Williams and His Orchestra; vocal by Eddie Vinson–Juice Head Baby (Capitol)
• Brother Lee Roy–Rollin’ Rock (Epic)
• Lester Young (Esquire Award Winner 1946) and His Sextet–Jumping With Symphony Sid (Aladdin)
• Roy Acuff and his Smoky Mountain Boys–Tell Me Now or Tell Me Never (Columbia)
• Tito Rodriguez con Los Lobos Del Mambo–Desert Dance (Tico)
• Jesse Price and His Blues Band–Baby Let’s Be Friends (Capitol)
• Jack McVea and His All Stars–Open the Door Richard (Black & White)
• Freddie Mitchell Orch. featuring Rip Harrigan on piano–Jingle Bell Boogie (Derby)
• Luke Jones and Orchestra; Red Mack vocal–Mama Oh Mama (RPM)
• Jump Jackson and His Band–Biddle Street Jump (Columbia)
• Guitar Gable and the Musical Kings–Congo Mombo (Excello)
• Jazz Gillum–I’m Gonna Leave You on the Outskirts of Town (Bluebird)
• Jim Lowe with the High Fives–The Green Door (Dot)
• Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys; vocal by the Tommy Duncan Trio–Stay A Little Longer (Columbia)
• Bill Crosby and His Band–Sneaking Woman Blues (Columbia)
• Earl Bostic and His Orchestra–Cherokee (King)
• Noro Morales, His Piano and Rhythm–Cucha (Majestic)
• Dean Allen–Ooh-Ooh Baby, Baby (Argo)
• The ‘5’ Royales–I’d Better Make a Move (King)
• Todd Rhodes Orchestra; vocal by Connie Allen and the Band–Rocket 69 (King)
• Bo Diddley–I’m a Man (Checker)
• Stan Freberg with the Toads–Sh-Boom (Capitol)
• Joe Houston–Tough Enough (Imperial)
• Little “Walkin” Willie and His Swinging Blues Men–Clayhouse Blues (Jaguar)
• Guitar Slim and His Band–Later for You Baby (Specialty)
• Tommy Ridgley–What’cha Gonna’ Do (Herald)
• Rusty Bryant and Carolyn Club Band–Castle Rock (Dot)
• The Dominoes–Have Mercy Baby (Federal)
• Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra–Love You Like Mad (M-G-M)
• Moose Jackson–Big Ten-Inch Record (King)

None of these records are for sale.

Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus and Josh Styles swing at The BEAT SCENE!

The BEAT SCENE was one of the most fabulous nights ever held at The Commodore! The BEAT SCENE featured music that just exploded in the room. With guest DJ Josh Styles at the controls, how could it not?

On Friday September 23, The BEAT SCENE swung a might noise. All night long, Josh Styles and host Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus spun great sixties records—mostly garage rock and freak beat, but also a few soul records and girl group sounds—and the room was packed nearly the entire time.

Josh Styles selects another boss record at The BEAT SCENE!

Josh Styles, as the astute Boogaloo Bag reader may remember, has been DJing boss records for this entire century! His Smashed!Blocked! night from the beginning of it was one of the most fabulous DJ nights of all time. He has since hosted many others that have been nearly as legendary. Check out his Midnight Offerings which he co-hosts with Drew Redmond on the second Saturday of the month at the Bootleg Bar. Also, let’s not forget that Mr. Styles drums for a very hep rockin’ blues combo called Daddy Long Legs—which has recently been inducted into the New York Blues Hall of Fame! Congratulations are in order for the group: Brian Hurd, Murat Akturk and Josh Styles.

Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus and Josh Styles calmly discuss versions of Link Wray’s “Ace of Spades!”

Plus, along with the boss sounds, Gumby videos were shown on the TV screen during the BEAT SCENE, supplied by Boogaloo Bag ace photographer Nancy “Jeannie” Gardner. So you know this BEAT SCENE was clean!

Here’s a list of all the 45 RPM recordings played by Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus at The BEAT SCENE. Don’t forget: some of the songs listed have links to the youtubes so you can check them out!

• The Fireballs–Dumbo (Dot)
• The Ventures–Penetration (Dolton)
• The Rumblers–The Hustler (Downey)
• The Montclairs–The Hunch (Fame)
• The Kinks–I Gotta Move (Reprise)
• The Sinners–You Don’t Love Me (Mercury)
• The Others–Oh Yeah! (Fontana)
• Bobby Comstock–Can’t Judge a Book (Ascot)
• Johnny Winter–Road Runner (Todd)
• The Mynah Birds–It’s My Time (V.I.P.)
• The Mystery Trend–Johnny Was a Good Boy (Verve)
• Les Stratones–Petite Soeur (TC Loir; Canada)
• Link Wray and the Raymen–Ace of Spades (Swan)
• Miki Dallon–I’ll Give You Love (RCA Victor)
• Los Sirex–El Tren de la Costa (Vergara; Spain)
• Los Moustros–Mi Traje Nuevo (Chez Nobody; Mexico)
• Joe Nardone’s Allstars–Ride Your Pony (Red Bird)
• The Emblems–Hold On I’m Coming (Lamia)
• Little Charles and the Sidewinders–Sweet Lorene (Decca)
• Wayne Cochran–Harlem Shuffle (Mercury)
• Gigi & the Charmaines–Poor Unfortunate Me (Columbia)
• The Cookies–Chains (Dimension)
• The Beatles–Ain’t She Sweet (Atco)
• Los Yaki–De Dia y De Noche (Capitol; Mexico)
• Small Faces–Sha-La-La-La-Lee (Decca; UK)
• Los Mustangs–Dejen De Pensar En Mi [Gonna Have a Good Time] (DCA; El Salvador)
• Rocky & His Friends–Riot City (Tower)
• The Royaltones–Flamingo Express (Goldisc)
• The Nite-Niks–Shawnee (Lawn)
• The Bandidos–The Mark of Zorro (Elkay)
• Gary Webb–Drum City – Pt. 2 (Donna)
• Bobby Comstock–Let’s Stomp (Lawn)
• The Matadors–Wobble Wobble (Forbes)
• Zoot Money–The Uncle Willie (Decca; UK)
• Prince Buster’s All Stars–One Step Beyond (Blue Beat; UK)
• Les 409–S’il Faut Un Homme (I’m a Man) (RCA Victor – Canada International; Canada)
• Los Salvajes–Es La Edad (Regal; Spain)
• Les Problèmes–Il Suffirait d’ Un Rien (Disques Vogue; France)
• The Remo Four–Peter Gun (Star-Club; Germany)
• Freddy Scott and the Four Steps–Same Ole Beat (Dade)
• Flip Flop Stevens and the Famous Pop Tops Orchestra–(Come On) Let’s Do That Thing (Part I) (Shiptown)
• Jimmie Willis–Soul Power Pt. 1 (ORR)
• Winston Groovey–Funky Chicken (Jackpot; UK)
• The Who–Happy Jack (Reaction; UK)
• Chuck and Cleo–Baby (Blue Rock)
• The What Four–I’m Gonna Destroy That Boy (Columbia; Canada)
• Ambertones–I Can Only Give You Everything (Rayjack)
• The Pride and Joy–If You’re Ready (Dunwich)
• The Crawdaddys–Why Don’t You Smile Now (Voxx)
• Herman’s Hermits–It’s Alright Now (M-G-M)
• The Frantics–The Whip (Dolton)
• The Combinations–Bump Ball! (RCA Victor)
• Swamp Rats–Psycho (St. Clair)
• The Other Half–Mr. Pharmacist (G.N.P. Crescendo)
• The Rivals–Hollin’ for My Darlin’ (Wand)
• Jacques Dutronc–Le Responsable (Disques Vogue; France)
• The Taffys–Bongo Man (Amy)
• Jacqueline Taieb–7 Heures Du Matin (RCA Victor Canada International; Canada)
• The Dynamites–Tunnel to Heaven (Victor; Japan)
• The Thirteenth Floor Elevators–Fire Engine (International Artists)
• The Raves–Don’t Chop Down My Tree (Smash)
• She–Outta Reach (Kent)

None of these records are for sale.

Rata & Boog swing at the WHAM-O WATUSI!

On September 3, The WHAM-O WATUSI returned to its regularly scheduled slot on the calendar: the first Saturday of the month. It also marked the return of DJ Rata—who has now been the guest at The WHAM three times. “Why is that?” you may ask. Because he plays boss records. The Boogaloo Bag writers, who have a voice in selecting guest DJs, like the way he mixes tough R&B and rocksteady records with mambo records. What can be better? Host Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus spent the whole night diggin’ the tracks he laid down.

DJ Rata’s own event, known as Mambo Jambo and usually held at Otto’s Shrunken Head, is an excellent mish-mash of records that contain bongo bashin’, guitar thrashin’ and mind trashin’! He brought plenty of that to The WHAM, that’s for sure. The Bootleg Bar’s clientele was very enthusiastic and appreciative as they spent much of the night on the dance floor. Man, ya shoulda been there.

Our pal Roger and his wife Maria from Barcelona dropped in and did the hully gully, before they moved on to another scene. It was great to see Señor Roger, who played host to The Boogaloo Omnibus when he was in Spain about twelve years ago.

Roger y Maria bop at the WHAM-O WATUSI!

Here’s a list of all the records played by Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus at The WHAM-O WATUSI held on Saturday September 3 at the Bootleg Bar—including four Rufus Thomas covers in a row and a cool one by Memphis Slim, who was born on that date 101 years ago. Plus, because DJ Rata is a fan of Batman records, The Boog started each of four sets with one. Dig it all here:

• Chuck Anderson y su Orquesta–Batman (CBS; Mexico)
• The Hollywood Vines–When Johnny Comes Slidin’ Home (Capitol)
• The Champs–Sombrero (Challenge)
• The Cobras–Restless (Stax)
• The Red Ryders–Soul Food (Mercury)
• The El Torros–Dance With Me (Duke)
• Nolan Strong and the Diablos–The Mambo of Love (Fortune)
• The Cee Jays–Tequila and Lemon (Mosaic)
• Jimmy Durante–I Came Here to Swim (Warner Bros.)
• Katy Richards–Judy’s Turn to Cry (Hit)
• Trini Lopez–A-Me-Ri-Ca (Reprise)
• Lacy Gibson–I Am Gonna’ Unmask the Batman (Repetto)
• George Jackson–Love Highjacker (Verve)
• Kenny Smith–Go For Yourself (RCA Victor)
• Michael & Raymond–Walking the Dog (RCA Victor)
• Los Dinamicos–Wilbur (El Perro) (Musar; Mexico)
• Los Matematicos–Adivinen El Lugar (Can Your Monkey Do the Dog) (RCA Victor; Mexico)
• Los Socios Del Ritmo–La Gallina (Capitol; Mexico)
• Los Mustang–Conocerte Mejor (I Should Have Known Better) (Regal; Spain)
• Los Salvajes–La Neurastenia (19th Nervous Breakdown) (Regal; Spain)
• The Moving Sidewalks–99th Floor (Wand)
• Los Johnny Jets–Es Lupe (Hang on Sloopy) [from EP Los Johnny Jets A Go-Go] (CBS; Mexico)
• Los Johnny Jets–Dracula A Go Go (Discos Columbia)
• Dick Moorehead & the Paramounts–Spanish Batman (Cloud)
• Link Wray and the Wraymen–Rumble Mambo (OKeh)
• Memphis Slim and His House Rockers–Guitar Cha Cha Cha (Vee-Jay)
• Roseland Dance City Orchestra; Ramon Argueso conducting; vocal by Paul Azpiazu The Velvet Voice–My Chocolate Cha Cha (Royal Velvet)
• The Heptones–Party Time (Island; UK)
• Mighty Diamonds–Long Time (Mighty Diamonds; Jamaica)
• D.D. Dennis–Painfull Situation (Pama Supreme; UK)
• King Errison–Zola (Canyon)
• Lord Thunder–Thunder (DeLuxe)
• The Batmen–Batman (CBS; Germany)
• The Pretty Things–House in the Country (Fontana; UK)
• The Ventures–Kickstand (Dolton)
• The Wild Ones–Aozora No Arukagiri (Capitol; Japan)
• The Mops–Asamade Matenai (Can’t Wait) (Victor; Japan)
• Tages–Leaving Here (Platina; Sweden)
• The Ill Winds–I Idolize You (Reprise)
• The Cords–Ain’t That Love (Atco)
• The Atlantics–Fine, Fine, Fine (Rampart)
• Joe Liggins and His Orchestra–They Were Doin’ the Mambo (Mercury)
• Sam Samson and the Shufflers–Crazy Rancho Rock (Verve)
• The Four Jokers–Uggaboo (Amy)
• Julito y the Latin Lads–Nunca (Rico-Vox)
• Roscoe & His Little Green Men (the Green Haired Cyclones)–Money (RGM)
• Los Johnny Jets–Un Poquito de Alma (Little Bit O’ Soul) (CBS; Costa Rica)
• The Who–Batman (international Polydor Production; France)
• Las Moskas–Mony Mony (CBS; Mexico)
• Los Freddy’s–Me Siento Bien (Anahuac; Mexico)
• Los Brillos–Sookie Sookie (Falcon)
• Los Hitters–El Flaco (Shotgun) (Orfeon; Mexico)
• Marthe Fleurant–Pense A Notre Amour (Choc! Canada)
• Guy Ferrel–Dansez (Come On Let’s Go) (Apex; Canada)
• Tommy Sands–Hawaiian Rock (Capitol)
• Bobby Darin–What’d I Say (Part 1) (Atco)
• James Brown and the Famous Flames–Good Good Lovin’ (Federal)
• Billy Farrell–Slippin’ and Slidin’ (Imperial)
• Jimmie Heap & His Orchestra–Gismo (Dart)
• Cozy Cole–Cozy and Bossa (Bethlehem)
• The Killer Joe Orchestra–My Girl Sloopy (Cha-Cha–Watusi) (Atlantic)
• The Joe Cuba Sextet–La Tortilla (Tico)
• Bobby Robinson–Deeno Dantay (ABC-Paramount)
• Roy Bald Head Byrd–Rockin’ With Fes (Federal)
• Mari Jones–Riba Daba Doo (Jet)
• Red Rodney Sextet; Bobby Savitt on tenor sax–Red’s Mambo (OKeh)
• Shelton Dunaway with the Cup Cakes–Franko-Chinsese Cha Cha Cha (Khoury’s)
• Bobby Lee Trammell–Shimmy Loo (Atlantic)
• J.C. Davis–Shake With Me (Chess)
• Johnny El Bravo; canta: Toñito Lopez–No Hay Dinero (Proyect)
• Maximillian at the Piano–Blowing My Brains Out (Over You) (Cub)

None of these records are for sale.

As this blog post is being written, the Boogaloo Bag writers are listening to Downtown Soulville, the wonderful soul music radio show presented by Mr. Fine Wine each Friday night on WFMU. Although it started as a straight soul music show, it has, in recent years, opened the floor to doo wop, R&B and blues. Indeed, he just played a cool Guitar Slim track. At the moment he is playing an ultra hip song by The Miracles called “Save Me.” On his show he plays a LOT of ultra hip tracks, many of which are barely known outside the realm of hard-core soul music enthusiasts. Mr. Fine Wine’s show has been aired for over twenty years. Luckily for the world, many of his shows are archived and nearly all of them have their set lists noted at the WFMU website.

Lately, Mr. Fine Wine and his lovely wife One Mint Julep have been spinning soul records together at a Brooklyn club called Friends and Lovers. It’s a good soul night, with folks dancing until dawn to the great music that these two put down. They also have a popcorn oldies night at the Robert Bar.

Mr. Fine Wine swings at Botanica every Wednesday night!

It has been noted several times in the Boogaloo Bag that Mr. Fine Wine also spins records at a cozy Manhattan club called Botanica. Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus has DJ’d there with him on several nights, but always special event nights—ie, record release parties, anniversaries, etc. However, on the last night of August, he was asked to be Mr. Fine Wine’s sole special guest at Botanica.

So, what does one play when one is in the company of such a significant presence? Any attempt to out Fine Wine Mr. Fine Wine would be embarrassing and futile. So instead, Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus played a few records that Mr. Fine Wine may not have heard (mostly because they are of foreign origin), records that he may dig (ie., he’s a big fan of versions of “Green Onions,” thus the opener), a few weird things, and some recent acquisitions. The Boogaloo Bag writers were very happy to see several of our buddies in attendance, including Jenny Wasserman (Sweet Divines) and DJ Rata (Mambo Jambo). With Mr. Fine Wine presiding, it was a splendid night of splendid soul music, as every Wednesday night at Botanica is.

Mr. Fine Wine can be seen selecting his fine 45s from Houston Street!

Here’s a list of all the records played by Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus the night he was guest DJ for Mr. Fine Wine at Botanica:

• The Ventures–Green Onions (Liberty; France)
• Chapala Beach Boys (The Unknowns)–Twine Time (Falcon)
• B.G. Ramblers–Hey Mr. Popeye (Sparkel)
• Honest John–Shake A Plenty (Wreal Wrap)
• Charlie Earland–The Pump (Terry)
• Rosko–I Just Wanna Make Love to You (Chess)
• Carmen McRae with the Dixie Flyers–I Love the Life I Live (Atlantic)
• Jack Gale & the Medicine Men–The Medicine (Columbia)
• The Clovers–The Honeydripper (United Artists)
• Jessie Hill–T.V. Guide (Downey)
• Little Teddy–Need Money Part 1 (Lantig Gold)
• The Fans–Roly Poly Mickey Lolich (Marquee)
• Winfield Parker–I Love You Just the Same (Arctic)
• The Flamingos–Come on to My Party (End)
• The Holidays–Deacon Brown vs. the Devil (Galaxy)
• Wynona Carr–I’m Mad at You (Specialty)
• The Capitols–The Kick (Karen)
• Mighty Sparrow–Calypso Boogaloo (RA; West Indies)
• The Poor Boys–(I’m Gonna) Spend My Money (Apollo)
• Comparsa Universitaria de La Laguna–Boogaloo en Tijuana (RCA Victor)
• Dave Bartholomew–Shrimp & Gumbo (Imperial)
• Charly and the Bourbon Family–Boogachi (Poplandia; Spain)
• Zorro Five–Reggae Shhh! (Decca; Italy)
• Arthur Jackson–The Philosophy of Chopp Funk (Part 1) (A.J.’s)
• The Chosen Few; music by The Now Generation–Shaft (Crystal)
• Terry Montana–Why Can’t We Live Together (Vogue; France)
• The Jazz Tribe–Wa-Pa-Cha (Little Star)
• Betty Mabry–It’s My Life (Columbia)
• Los Ros–¡Yeah! (Belter; Spain)
• Jimmy James & the Vagabonds–Help Yourself (Trojan Disco Pick; UK)
• Leon Peterson–Baby, Baby, Baby (Modern)
• The Glories–No News (Date)
• Flaming Embers–Hey Mama (What’cha Got Good for Daddy) (Ric Tic)
• Pat Hunt–Why Do You Do Me Like That (Grand)
• Gary & Gary–Bustin’ Loose (Vee Jay)
• Young Jesse–That’s Enough for Me (Atlantic)
• Nat “King” Cole with Dave Cavanaugh’s Music–Do I Like It (Capitol)
• Johnny Desmond–Hawk (Columbia)
• Chris Connor–Hallelujah I Love Him So (Atlantic)
• Jewel Akens–Wee Bit More of Your Lovin’ (Minasa)
• The Checkmates Ltd.–A & I (Capitol)
• The Lollipops–Busy Signal (RCA Victor)
• Ozz & His Sperlings–Somebody to Love (M.I.O.B.)
• Ted Taylor–You Give Me Nothing to Go On (OKeh)

None of these records are for sale.

When all the planets are in alignment, the WHAM-O WATUSI takes place on the first Saturday of the month at the Bootleg Bar in downtown Bushwick. However, due to circumstances beyond his control, WHAM host Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus was out of town when the regularly scheduled event in August was to take place. Luckily, he was able to trade the night with his pal Drew Redmond—who moved his Sleaze to Please night (usually the third Saturday of the month at the Boot) to August 6 and the WHAM took place on August 20.

The good thing about this change of scheduling was this: our pal Mr. Vacation has a regular DJ night at the Commodore on the first Saturday of the month, so getting him to guest at the WHAM-O WATUSI is impossible. When the WHAM was moved to the third Saturday of August, asking him to guest was topmost on The Boog’s mind. When he agreed to swing, everyone here at the Boogaloo Bag headquarters whooped it up in glee!!

Mr. Vacation! Yayyy!!!

Mr. Vacation is one of the most eclectic DJs in town. At the Commodore, he can work a funk set into a heavy metal set, followed by bossa nova records, then turn some German prog rock, and if you don’t watch out, he’ll play a classic disco jam! This seems to go down really well with the fried chicken eaters at the Commodore. Mr. Vacation is also famous as a pioneer of Bushwick living, a skateboard enthusiast, a connoisseur of hard-core punk rock and has been known to play drums in heavy, heavy rock bands. The Boogaloo Bag strongly suggests that all readers dig his Interwebs radio show on KPISS.fm where he plays all sorts of solid stuff. Some of the shows are on the soundclouds and can be accessed. Dig one here!

However, when the WHAM-O WATUSI took place at the Bootleg Bar on Saturday August 20, a night that was expected to delve into the madness turned out to be a pretty cool evening of mostly soul, funk and reggae records, with occasional detours into rock-type things. Needless to say, the clientele at the Bootleg Bar was completely satiated with groovy sounds.

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

• Bonzo Dog Band–The Intro and the Outro (United Artists; UK)
• The Cannonballs–New Orleans Beat (Brunswick)
• Ernie Fields & Orch.–Workin’ Out (Rendezvous)
• Johnny Little John and Guitar; Rogers tenor sax–Johnny’s Jive (Margaret)
• Chuck Higgins and His Mellotones–Pachuko Hop (Combo)
• The Rockin R’s–Nameless (Tempus)
• Hopeton Lewis with the S.P.M.s–Grooving Out on Life (Merri Disc; Jamaica)
• Eric Donaldson–A Weh We A Go Do (Jaguar; Jamaica)
• Lloyd Charmers–Come See About Me (Randys)
• Rudy Ray Moore–The Turning Point (Kent)
• Charles Spurling–Popcorn Charlie (King)
• Pigmeat Markham–Pig’s Popcorn (Chess)
• The Soul Set featuring Norman Seldin–Surfin’ Boogaloo (Johnson)
• Eddie Bo–Shake Rock and Soul (Cinderella)
• Timmy Norman and the O’Jahs–Let It All Hang Out (Sound Stage 7)
• Los Ros–¡Yeah! (Belter; Spain)
• Cliff Wagner–Exception to the Rule (Jewel)
• The Rivingtons–You Move Me Baby (Vee-Jay)
• Big Mama Thornton–Swing It on Home (Arhoolie)
• Siimon Dupree and the Big Sound–Reservations (Parlophone)
• The Warlocks–I’ll Go Crazy (Decca)
• Ray Brackens–Do the Craw Fish (Scram)
• Jerry Lee Lewis–Rocking Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu (Philips; France)
• Teen Tone’s–Shoutn’ Twist (Tri Disc)
• Royal Teens–Leotards (Mighty)
• The Capitols–The Kick (Karen)
• Can–Moon Shake (United Artists)
• Dr. John the Night Tripper–I Walk on Guilded Splinters – Part I (Atco)
• Captain Beefheart–Glider (Reprise)
• Jimmy Reed–I’m Going Upside Your Head (Vee-Jay)
• Creedence Clearwater Revival–Run Through the Jungle (Fantasy)
• The Lyres–Don’t Give It Up Now (Sounds Interesting)
• The Jam–Start (Polydor; UK)
• Bunny Brown–Rock You Baby (Parks; Jamaica)
• Dillinger–Cokane in My Brain (Black Swan; UK)
• The Snapper–The Pig (Worthy)
• Johnny Zamot y su Orquesta–Bomba Africana (Gema)
• Mighty Sparrow–Calypso Boogaloo (RA; West Indies)
• Mike Sanchez; Conjunto de Ricky Rays; Ernesto Marroquin: sax–Papa Molida (Mashed Potato Time) (Falcon)
• The Ideals–The Gorilla (Cortland)
• Count Yates with Orch. & Chimpanzee–Chimpanzee (Regis)
• Magnificient Monta-Gue–The Breather (Era)
• Swamp Rats–Psycho (St. Clair)
• Ted Taylor–You Give Me Nothing to Go On (OKeh)
• Flamin’ Groovies–Slow Death (United Artists; UK)
• David Walker–Ring the Changes (RCA Victor; UK)
• The Classmates–Let’s Get Together Tonight (Decca; UK)
• The Eddy Jacobs Exchange–Pull My Coat (Columbia)
• Georgie Woods – The Guy with the Goods–Potato Salad Part I (Fat Back)
• Jesse Gresham Plus 3–Shootin’ the Grease (Head)
• Butterball–Butterballs (Part 1) (Fast Eddie)
• Joe (Youngblood) Cobb–It’s L.B. Time (X-spect-Mo)
• Augustus Pablo–King Tubby Meets the Rockers Uptown (Mango)
• Gun Club–Fire of Love (Animal; UK)
• Plastic Ono Band–Cold Turkey (Apple)
• Les Sound Track–Tous Ces Gens N’ont Pas Raison (Honky Tonk Women) (Bel-Air; Canada)
• The Poor Boys–Wash Board Take 1 (Apollo)
• Desmond Dekker & the Aces–It Mek (Uni)
• Basil Gabbidon; Randy’s All Stars–Going Back to J.A. (Blue Beat; UK)
• Prince Buster–Wreck a Buddy (Prince Buster; Jamaica)
• Marcia Griffiths–Feel Like Jumping (CoxSone; Jamaica)
• The Hot Tamales–Hot Tamale (Pac)
• Aaron Neville–Space Man (Parlo)
• Joe Tex–Chicken Crazy (Dial)
• The Soul Set–Mickey’s Funky Monkey (BB)
• Gene Allison–Somebody Somewhere (Ref-O-Ree)
• Diamond Joe–The ABC Song (Deesu)
• Lowell Fulsom–Lady in the Rain (Jewel)

None of these records are for sale.

Drew Redmond, Josh Styles, Sophie Thunder, Mr. Vacation and Gary Scopitone swing at Utica Club!

On Friday July 22, the WANG DANG DOODLE presented UTICA CLUB at The Commodore of Williamsburg. This event was entitled “Utica Club” because special guest DJ was Drew Redmond, who hails from Carthage, New York. Where is Carthage, you may ask? It’s about 70 miles north of Utica, New York, home of Utica Club lager. Plus, there is a cool record of the Utica Club theme song that Mr. Redmond played that night.

Drew Redmond recalls his days in Utica, NY!!!

Drew Redmond came to Brooklyn several years ago, and quickly became one of the most popular DJs on the reet music front. He was co-host of Finger Lickin’ Fridays with our pal Charles Gaskins at the Grand Victory until that club closed for good on July 31. He swings at Midnight Offerings, a night of American garage rock records that he co-hosts with Josh Styles and he hosts his own Sleaze to Please—both at the mighty Bootleg Bar. Plus, he is often found DJing at all kinds of events all over town. It’s always a gas to dig what he is putting down.

At the UTICA CLUB, he presented a program of wild, rockin’ R&B and garage rock records that got the room chewing the fine Commodore fried chicken in rhythm with the records! It was magical.

In order to keep up to speed with Mr. Redmond, UTICA CLUB host Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus played nine chicken records—six of them in a row!

Several of our pals dropped by to dig the scene, including Josh Styles, Sophie Thunder, Mr. Vacation and Gary Scopitone. All night long, The Commodore was jumpin’. By the end of the night, beer was spilled, bottles were broken, fun was had and the DJs were paid—which is all we really care about, anyway!

Here’s a list of every record played by Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus at UTICA CLUB:

• Jessie Sailes and the Crypt-Kickers–The Jog (Garpax)
• Gatemouth Brown–Summertime (Cue)
• The Gems–Crazy Chicken (Mercury)
• The Surf Breakers–Hang Ten (Mercury)
• Dave Appell and the Applejacks–Bongo Beach (Cameo)
• Hatti & the Heavywights–Chicken Shack (Hirl)
• Billy Bland–Mamma Stole the Chicken (Old Town)
• The Red Ryders–Do the Dog (Mercury)
• The Elgins–We’re Gonna Have a Good Time (Congress)
• The Persuaders–Tijuana Surf (Original Sound)
• Frank (Dual Trumpet) Motley and His Motley Crew–Honkin’ at Midnight (DC)
• Jon Thomas with Orchestra–Flip Flop and Fly (ABC-Paramount)
• The Blendells–La La La La La (Reprise)
• Hal Singer and His Orch.–Hounds Tooth (Savoy)
• Otis Spann–Walkin’ (Blue Horizon)
• The Mersey Men–I Can Tell (Wild Woods)
• The Pretty Things–Get a Buzz (Fontana; UK)
• Tormentors: Lee – Dan – Mark – Tim–Black Coffee (Royal)
• The Fleshtones–Screamin’ Skull (I.R.S.; UK)
• The Dave Clark Five–Doctor Rhythm (Epic)
• The Cherokees–I’ve Gone Wild (Go!!; Australia)
• Tony Roman Cinq–Hey Hey Hey (Canusa; Canada)
• Noel Deschamps–Bumble Bee (RCA Victor – Canada International; Canada)
• Johnny Watson–Hold On I’m Comin’ (OKeh)
• Ernie Fields–Teen Flip (Rendezvous)
• Eddie Bo–Baby I’m Wise (RIC)
• Bo Diddley–Bo Diddley Is Loose [from EP Eddy Mitchell Presente Les Rois Du Rock: Bo Diddley] (Barclay; France)
• Joe Mayfield–I’m on the Move (Excello)
• Tarheel Slim and Little Ann–Security (Fire)
• The Blenders–Everybody’s Got a Right (Witch)
• Charlie White formally with the Clovers–Little Mama Don’t Leave Me (Winley)
• Shelley Du Pont & the Calendars–Stop Driving Me Crazy (Tribune)
• Emmet Davis–How About It Baby (M and B)
• Wild Child Gipson with Freddie Tieken and the Rockers–Uncle John (Hit)
• Frankie Brent Revue featuring Little Linda Lou–Rip It Up (Epic)
• Red Prysock–Twistin’ n Bendin’ (Mercury)
• Ba Ba Thomas–Miss Shake It (King)
• Sandra Kay Tucker–I Got a Good Thing (Peacock)
• Bobby Comstock and the Counts–The Chicken Back (Lawn)
• The Gay Jays (with the Doles Dickens Orch)–Chicken Back Part II (Josie)
• Tony Harris–Chicken Baby Chicken (Ebb)
• Charlie McCoy–Rooster Blues (Cadence)
• Chess and Checker–Chicken in the Logo (Chicory)
• The Radars–Finger Licking Chicken (Yew)
• Bobby Sax and Orchestra–Sock It (DePlace)
• Freddy Cannon–Let Me Show You Where It’s At (Warner Bros.)
• Jon & Robin and the In Crowd–Love Me Baby (Abnak)
• The Elite–One Potato (Charay)
• Harvey & Doc–Oh Baby!! (Annette)
• Lilly Russell–I Caught the Flu From You (S.P.Q.R.)
• James Brown and the Famous Flames–That Dood It (Federal)
• Louis Jones–The Birds Is Coming (Decca)
• Al Catraz & the Bird Men–Do the Big Bird (Vulcan)
• Shadow Lake 8 Orchestra–Power (Em Kay)
• Eddie Blues Man Kirkland–Chill Me Baby (Prestige)
• The Continentals–Cool Penguin (Penguin)
• Sandy Paget with the Sophisticates and the Thunderbirds–Ditty Wah Ditty Workout (Ebony Foundation)
• Xavier Cugat and His Orchestra–Gesundheit (A-Choo! Cha-Cha) (RCA Victor)
• Doc Jazrock–Fish & Chips (Warner Bros.)
• Ludaway–The Pig (Duel)
• The Gladiolas–Run Run Little Joe (Excello)
• Aki Aleong and His Licorice Twisters–Ya Ya Twist [from EP Twistin’ the Hits] (Reprise; France)
• Happy Teens–Cha Cha Boots (Paradise)

None of these records are for sale.