Looking for info regarding country music radio before 1960. Especially the live broadcasts from the '30's and '40's.
Harry "Haywire Mac" McClintock had the first country show in a major market in California, in 1926. Well known for his hobo and labor songs. Info from "Workin' Man Blues", by Gerald Haslam. Highly recommended reading.
Dude Martin broadcast a live daily one hour show on KLX 980, from 1932 till the late forties. More about Dude and the Nevada Night Herders/Roundup Gang in another post.
Stuart Hamblen broadcast a live daily one hour show on KLX 880 in the 30's.
Cactus Jack Show on KLX, Oakland, circa 1950
Longhorn Joe's Cowboy Hit Parade KROW, Oakland, May, 1954
Shorty Joe's Western Roundup on KEEN, San Jose, Sept., 1949.
and in Dec', 1953 he teamed up with Rob Radonich for a
new show on KLOK, San Jose. A 1 hour show, live from the
Balconades Ballroom.
Eddie the Hired Hand's Hillbilly Hit Parade on KLS, Oakland.
On Feb. 3, 1945, "Jealous Heart" by Tex Ritter was #1.
Foreman Bill's Rhythm Rodeo on KYA, S. F.
Foreman Bill was on station KXOA, around Oct., 1951.
At that time he was promoting shows with Longhorn Joe,
including Lefty Frizzell and Hank Snow.
Monday, July 16, 2007
Monday, July 9, 2007
East Bay C & W venues in the 30's, 40's & 50's
Looking for info about the country scene along San Pablo Ave., from El Cerrito to Pinole. Maple Hall in San Pablo and Redmond Hall and the Red Barn in Richmond were the 3 big local dance halls. Also interested in the Wagon Wheel, Club Pablo, Star Club, Backstage, Six Belles, Kona Club, Club Thunderbird, John's Half Barrel, Crazy Joes, McFadden's, Alvarado Gardens, The Lighthouse and any others that had live C & W music before the mid 1960's. Interested in artists like Black Jack Wayne, Don Churchill , Ray Wade, Wilbert English etc. who played locally. Looking for info regarding which artists played where and when. Any pics that could be scanned would be greatly appreciated. All info I receive will also be sent to the appropriate Historical Society or Museum. yeee haaa, thanks, Walt
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