The Gin Mill Social at The Rocks Village Bizarre continues at the Rocks Square until 19 December with The Emma Hamilton Trio.
Check out the monthly 1920s Gin Mill Socials at Slide. Some tickets left for Thursday 18 December.
Here’s a photo from last week. Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters with all the Bizarre characters at The Rocks Village Bizarre, 28 November…
Have Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters 1920s-30s trio-sextet at your party.
The 16 December Phantom Dancer goes all Christmassy in the first half. That’s the half that will be aired later over stations of the Community Radio Network. Benny Goodman, Henry Hall and the BBC Dance Orchestra (including the BBC’s first resident comedian, Oliver Wakefield, ‘The Voice Of Inexperience’) and Georgia Carr spread the cheer, all from live 1920s-60s radio shows, of course.
You can HEAR THIS SHOW for the next month at 107.3’s website, 2ser.com
Your Phantom Dancer Video of the Week, is part 15 in the 48 part series of Dramatic Demonstrations in Physics with Professor Julius Sumner Miller demonstrating Levers, Inclined Planes, Geared Wheels and Other Machines. These programs were made at ABC TV in Sydney in 1969.
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| Let’s Dance + Jingle Bell |
Benny Goodman Orchestra |
Joseph Urban Room |
| Open + It Had To Be You + The Fairy On The Christmas Tree |
Henry Hall and the BBC Dance Orchestra (voc) The 3 Sisters |
BBC Regional Service |
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| Open + Maple Leaf Rag |
Kid Ory |
Club Hangover |
| Theme + Blue Christmas |
Jan Garber Orchestra (voc) Ray Cordell |
Melody Mill |
| Weary Blues + Ad |
Kid Ory |
Club Hangover |
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| Jingle Bells (open) + The Morning After |
Chico Hamilton Quartet |
‘Stars In Jazz’ |
| Wrap your Troubles In Dreams |
Chico Hamilton Quartet (voc) Georgia Carr |
‘Stars In Jazz’ |
| Blee Blop Blues + One O’Clock Jump (theme) |
Count Basie Orchestra |
Birdland |
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| Xmas Shopping Skit |
Jimmy Durante & Gary Moore |
‘Camel Comedy Caravan’ |
| Toy Trumpet + Close |
Roy Bargy Orchestra |
‘Camel Comedy Caravan’ |
| Set 5 | ||
| In The Blue of The Night |
Meredith Willson Orchestra and James Stewart |
‘Good News of 1939’ |
| Pizza Ad |
‘The New Edgar Bergen Show’ |
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| Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town + Joy to The World + O Come All Ye Faithful + Hark The Herald Angels Sing + O Little Town Of Bethlehem + It Came Upon A Midnight Clear + It Came Upon A Midnight Clear |
Bob Mitchell Boys Choir / Male Chorus / Frances Langford / Ginny Simms / Dinah Shore / Judy Garland |
‘Command Performance USA’ |
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| I Never Knew | Louis Armstrong Orchestra (voc) LA | ‘Spotlight Bands’ Dalla Tx Mutual Network 17 Aug 1943 |
| Blue Bells Of Harlem | Duke Ellington Orchestra | ‘A Date With The Duke’ Radio City WJZ ABC NY 7 Jul 1945 |
| Daddy | Glenn Miller Orchestra (voc) Marion Hutton, Tex Benneke, The Modernaires | ‘Sunset Serenade’ Steel Pier Atlantic City NJ NBC Blue 30 Aug 1941 |
| Going My Way | Les Brown Orchestra (voc) Gordon Drake | Cafe Rouge Hotel Pennsylvania WABC CBS NY 7 Jul 1944 |
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| Uptown Blues | Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra | Comm Rec New York 14 Dec 1939 |
| Opus 3/4 | Benny Goodman Quartet | ‘Camel Caravan’ WABC CBS NY 4 Apr 1939 |
| St Louis Blues | Paul Whiteman Orchestra (tb) Jack Teagarden | ‘Paul Whiteman’s Musical Varieties’ WJZ NBC Blue 16 Feb 1936 |
| Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen | Buddy Clark (voc) Freddy Rich Orchestra | ‘Your Hit Parade’ WEAF NBC Red NY 15 Jan 1938 |
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| Rag Mop | Alix Combelle Orchestra | Comm Rec Paris 1951 |
| Let The Good Times Roll | Louis Jordan Tympany 5 (voc) LJ | Band Remote Hollywood Empire LA Apr 1949 |
| Tenderly | Chubby Jackson Orchestra (voc) | ‘Symphony Sid Show’ Royal Roost WMCA NY 5 Mar 1949 |
| Roll ‘Em + Close | Harry James Orchestra | Aragon Ballroom Mutual, Chicago 18 Jun 1954 |
Today’s Phantom Dancer, 2 December 2014, is eight hot sets of swing and jazz from live 1920s – 1960s radio and TV.
MISSED today’s Phantom Dancer? Here it is until January at 2ser.com
There’s a set of the great woman jazz singers, Bille, Sarah and Ella. A set of piano and orchestra, George Shearing, Frankie Carle and Eddie Heywood, sets of hot swing, a set of early radio dance bands and so much more
Your Phantom Dancer Video of the Week is program 13 in the series ‘Demonstrations in Physics’ with Professor Julius Sumner Miller and made at ABC TV in Sydney in 1969. The series was telecast in Australia as ‘Why Is It So?’ This week, the Professor demonstrates Archimedes’ Principle.
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What an exciting night it was Friday 14 November as The Kings of Frantica Antica 1920s hotcha, Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters, swung out at the 1920s Gin Mill Social for The Rocks Village Bizarre.
Did you miss it? You still have two more chances to catch the Gin Mill Social with Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters,
When?…
Next Friday 21 and Friday 28 November, 6:30 – 9:45pm
Where?….
The Rocks Village Bizarre, The Rocks Square, Playfair St, The Rocks. Playfair St is off Argyle St which is off George St. I’ve put up a helpful map for you at the end of this blog…
Greg Poppleton is Australia’s only authentic 1920s singer. With an amazing 3 octave range, a style that’s genuine and true-to-the-era, Greg has a winning stage presence backed by 25 years of extensive stage experience.
You may have also seen Greg in feature films opposite 3 Academy Award winners and 2 Golden Globe winners. You may have also seen him on TV shows, in 55 TV commercials, and heard him on radio for the ABC and BBC, community Radio 2SER, and on over 30 stations of the Community Radio Network across Australia every week.
In the short band intermissions, the Gin Mill Social crowd at The Rocks Village Bizarre were amazed and entertained by the fantabulous exotic fan dancing Penny and the fire dancer virtuoso, Thor.
Braden, the spontaneous 4 year old finger dancer captured the crowd’s hearts with a blur of rhythmic digit manipulation….
Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters 1920s singer and trio will be at the Gin Mill Social, Rocks Village Bizarre, The Rocks Square next Friday 21 November, 6:30 – 9:45pm. See location below…
Book Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters for your event, wedding, corporate function, festival and party. Email Tony.
HEAR THE 4 NOV PHANTOM DANCER ONLINE AT 2SER.COM NOW. ONLY TILL DECEMBER
On this Tuesday’s Phantom Dancer, swing and jazz from live 1920s – 1960s radio and TV, 12 – 2pm 107.3 2SER Sydney and online at 2ser.com, you’ll hear:
– a mix of live radio swing from 1936,
– Charlie Ventura and Stan Getz live on the wireless,
– early radio jazz by Anson Weeks, Jimmy Grier and The Philco Orchestra.
Hear The Phantom Dancer episodes you’ve missed at 2ser.com
And for your Phantom Dancer Video of the Week, program 10 in the 1969 TV series ‘Demonstrations In Science’, aired in Australia as ‘Why Is It So?’. This was made at ABC TV Sydney with Professor Julius Sumner Miller. On this week’s episode, Atmospheric Pressure – Properties of Gases.
Play List – The Phantom Dancer
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Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters is authentic 1920s singer, Greg Poppleton, with a duo to sextet of 1920s specialists.
We are THE 1920s TRIO for the hottest 1920s ticket in town, The Gin Mill Social at Slide Cabaret on Oxford Street in Darlinghurst.
Here’s a review of the past year of Gin Mill Socials in photos for your enjoyment.
Have you and your friends got your tickets for the next Gin Mill Social on Friday 24 October?
Your ticket includes ALL the amazing live Gin Mill Social entertainment (including the opening hot set by Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters), full banquet service and a welcome drink courtesy of Hendricks Gin. See you there! Enjoy the photos…
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The next Gin Mill Social is Friday 24 October. Have you got your tickets, yet? Your ticket includes ALL the amazing live Gin Mill Social entertainment (including the opening hot set by Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters), full banquet service and a welcome drink courtesy of Hendricks Gin.
And there are more Gin Mill Socials scheduled for November and December. Stay tuned!
See you at the Gin Mill,
Greg
For the 23 September 2014 Phantom Dancer radio show – swing and jazz from live 1920s-60s radio and TV with Greg Poppleton – you can read the play list at the post https://gregpoppleton.wordpress.com/2014/04/12/spike-jones-tv-clip-phantom-dancer-show-22-april/ and hear the show at 2ser.com
On The Phantom Dancer this Tuesday, 30 Sep 2014…
Hear swing and jazz from live 1920s-60s radio and TV by Dinah Washington, Count Basie, Chris Barber, Fats Waller and as many as we can fit into two hours of scintillating radio.
See the full play list below. HEAR THE SHOW ONLINE NOW. AVAILABLE UNTIL NOVEMBER.
This week, enjoy Part 5 in our 48 part series of ‘Demonstrations in Physics’ as your Phantom Dancer Video of the Week. Filmed at ABC Sydney in 1969, the always entertaining Professor Julius Sumner Miller uses toys to excite us about Momentum and Energy. Enjoy!
Play List – The Phantom Dancer 107.3 2SER-FM Sydney, Live Stream, Digital Radio Community Radio Network Show CRN#124 |
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Hello Bakelite Broadcasters,
LATEST YOUTUBE TALLY
Band Video now has 48 445 hits at time of writing (30 August).
Up from 29 600 on 31 July. We’ll update you next month.
Hello to all our new friends who saw Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters at this August’s Dubbo Jazz Festival – especially Mojo Juju’s mum!
FOR YOUR SEPTEMBER DIARY…
2 Sep – 12 – 2pm, Phantom Dancer, 107.3 2SER. Swing and jazz from 1920s-60s radio. Listen.
9 Sep – 12 – 2pm, Phantom Dancer, 107.3 2SER. Swing and jazz from 1920s-60s radio. Listen.
16 Sep – 12 – 2pm, Phantom Dancer, 107.3 2SER. Swing and jazz from 1920s-60s radio. Listen.
21 Sep – 2:30pm, 1920s Dance Orchestra, The Lounge Bar Lotharios, Glenaeon, Belrose.
23 Sep – 12 – 2pm, Phantom Dancer, 107.3 2SER. Swing and jazz from 1920s-60s radio. Listen.
28 Sep – Swing DJ. Sydney Fringe Festival. Check 2SER for details as they are firmed up.
28 Sep – 12 – 2pm, Phantom Dancer, 107.3 2SER. Swing and jazz from 1920s-60s radio. Listen.
The Lounge Bar Lotharios are Sydney’s only authentic 1920s Dance Orchestra. We play Roaring 20s hot jazz from arrangements written in the 1920s. The 11-piece Orchestra features 1920s singer, Greg Poppleton and is under the musical direction of ARIA nominee, Geoff Power…
WHAT HAPPENED IN AUGUST?
Dick Smith Radio Ad.
Greg Poppleton is also an actor and voiceover artist. He’s currently dear ol’ Dad in a Dick Smith Fathers’ Day radio spot for Digital Radios Voice agent is RGM Voices.
Gin Mill Social Corporate Saturday 15th August.
What a ball we had bringing all the fun of the 1920s to workers on their lunch break on the campus of a big international company! Two rip-roaring, compact 30 minute 1920s shows with Greg Poppleton (voc) Geoff Power (sousaphone and trumpet) Paul Baker (banjo) Laurie Bennett (drums) Missy (fan dancer) Catherine Alcorn (MC) Mr Gorski (juggler) Tom (tap dancer)…
Dubbo Jazz Festival! Saturday 16th August.
What a fun night! Two shows with Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters. The first at Dubbo Golf Club and then onto Club Dubbo with music till midnight. Radio16 recorded the event. Might have some audio from the show ready for you by October depending on permissions.
In Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters at Dubbo were Greg Poppleton 1920s vocals and megaphone, Geoff Power sousaphone and trumpet, Grahame Conlon banjo and guitar, Jim Elliot bass saxophone, alto saxophone and clarinet…Thank you Dubbo and Dubbo Jazz Club…
Sunday Carnival Victoria Room. Sunday 17th August
It’s always exciting to sing the songs of the 1920s and 1930s at the Sunday Carnival in the Victoria Room.
It was a duo Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters. I was accompanied by Tony Gardner at the grand piano. In between songs he let loose on a couple of instrumental rags and boogies. We hit the ’20s hard between spectacular displays by dancers, ribbon aerialists and astounding magic acts.
We’d gladly play for your party, too. Talk to Tony at OzManagement. Photo by Rick Monk…
Gin Mill Social. Friday 22nd August
It’s the 1920s at Slide on Oxford St when the Gin Mill Social comes to town. SOLD OUT SHOW, I think that says it all about this unique night of great 1920s entertainment, cuisine, authentic art deco architecture and atmosphere. The next Gin Mill Social is Friday 24 October. Are you coming? Tickets.
Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters Trio, (Greg, 1920s vocals and megaphone. Geoff Power, trumpet and sousaphone, Paul Baker, banjo and top hat) get the speakeasy of 1920s cuisine and hooch, fan dancers, aerials, jugglers and tap dancers going with a high energy set of 1920s hits…
ARE YOU OR A FRIEND ORGANISING YOUR COMPANY’S CHRISTMAS PARTY?
Then you need live 1920s jazz and 1930s small group swing by Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters. The 1920s Orchestra, The Lounge Bar Lotharios is available, too.
Talk to the debonair Mr Tony Jex for all your 1920s-1930s music needs:
Bookings for Weddings, Corporate Events, Birthday Parties and Anniversaries
Talk to the debonair Mr Tony Jex:
T: 02 9567 7171
M: 0407 941 263
E: bookings@bakelitejazz.com
Like Us On Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/Greg.Poppleton.Band
Meet the Band at the New Website:
Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters www.bakelitejazz.com
NEW 1920s Orchestra Website (we’ll be at Spring Into Jazz, St Leonard’s Park, 16 November):
1920s Great Gatsby Orchestra – The Lounge Bar Lotharios www.1920sorchestra.com.au
See you at a show soon…
Kindest Regards
Greg
It’s always exciting to sing the songs of the 1920s and 1930s at the Sunday Carnival in the Victoria Room.
And accompanied by Tony Gardner at the grand piano, who also let loose on a couple of instrumental rags and boogies, we hit the ’20s hard between spectacular displays by dancers, ribbon aerialists and astounding magic acts.
We’d gladly play at your place, too, if you’d like us at your party. Talk to Tony at OzManagement. Photos by Rick Monk.
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