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Do you know what this cute little animal is? It’s scientific name is urocyon littoralis catalinae, more commonly known as the Catalina Island Fox. So why post a picture of a fox on a vintage music radio show site? Well, because we’ll be playing a set of rapidly rotating records about foxes in the fourth segment of the show. But also to bring attention to the fact that the Catalina Island Fox is threatened with extinction. Lots of dedicated people are working hard to make sure that not only doesn’t that happen, but that the species can once again thrive. In other segments, we’ll explore the differences between basements and cellars (and you thought they were the same!), we’ll celebrate Walter Rolfe’s birthday, and as a public service, point out a new law taking effect on January 1 here in California. We’ll also tell you all about a “peach” of an offer about a fundraiser by the Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra for their ambitious 15th anniversary CD and video project. I’ll tell you about it in the show, but more information is available here. There’s lots of great music and interesting information, so set aside an hour with your favorite beverage and prepare to be transported back to a different–and we think better–musical era. Click on the player above to listen streaming online and/or download for listening at your convenience.

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Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Walter Rolfe

The Portly Major March – Victor Orchestra Conducted by Walter B. Rogers
Sunbeam Dance – Chris Chapman
Sunshine and Roses (A Novelette) – Prince’s Orchestra

Segment 2: Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra

It’s A Peach – Malvin M. Franklin

Segment 3: Basements and Cellars

Basement Blues – Noble Sissle AHO / Noble Sissle, v.
Basement Boogie – Pete Johnson

It’s The Smart Little Feller Who Stocked Up His Cellar That’s Getting The Beautiful Girls – Maurice Burkhart
Down Deep Within The Cellar – Wilfred Glenn

Segment 4: Catalina Island Fox

Fox And The Hounds – Henry Thomas
Fox In The Mountain – Fruit Jar Guzzlers
Fox Hunter Jig – M. (Michael) Coleman

Segment 5: Do You Know…

Do You Know Why? – Frankie Masters AHO / Marion Francis, v.
What Do You Know About That? – Clarence Williams Blue Seven / Clarence Williams-Joe Sims, v.
Hold Me (Intro: Do You Know) – Palace Trio

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