Mr. Dana Presents

Mr. Dana Presents

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Mr. Dana Presents episodes

  • Martini Lounge/Rumpus Room, September 23rd, 2026

    Happy Birthday Ray Charles (1930): The foundational pioneer of soul and rock music—who brilliantly fused gospel, R&B, and country—was born in Albany, Georgia...

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    https://youtu.be/lcYziR7VIAg?si=pPl2JQOJXdJoU8oo 

    2 hr 11 min
  • Rumpus Room Radio, September 20, 2026

    On This Day in 1973 — The Death of Jim Croce: Beloved American singer-songwriter Jim Croce was killed at age 30 when his chartered commercial aircraft crashed into a tree during takeoff in Natchitoches, Louisiana...

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    2 hr 6 min
  • Rumpus Room Radio, September 13, 2026

    On September 13, 1980, Elton John delivered a legendary, free concert on the Great Lawn of New York's Central Park, drawing an astonishing crowd of over 450,000 fans...

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    2 hr 17 min
  • Martini Lounge/Rumpus Room, September 2nd, 2026

    OTD Phil Collins joins Genesis (1970): Genesis placed a classified advertisement in the British music magazine Melody Maker, looking for a drummer "determined to strive beyond existing stagnant music forms". Former child actor Phil Collins answered the ad...

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    2 hr 14 min
  • Rumpus Room Radio, August 30, 2026

    ON THIS DATE The Isle of Wight Festival (1970): Concluded its massive third festival, featuring iconic sets from Jimi Hendrix, Joan Baez, and Leonard Cohen...

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    2 hr 15 min
  • Martini Lounge/Rumpus Room, August 26th, 2026

    On This Day 1968 (The Beatles' New Chapter): The Beatles released "Hey Jude" backed with "Revolution" in the United States, marking the historic first single issued on their own Apple Records label...

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    2 hr 12 min

About Mr. Dana Presents

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Welcome to the Rumpus Room. I’m Mr. Dana, a retired radio guy with over 40 years of broadcasting experience. Now that I’m off the clock, Mr. Dana Presents: Rumpus Room Radio is simply my way of sharing a lifelong music hobby straight from my home to yours. This isn't an "oldies show”, it’s a straightforward music program for hip seniors who enjoy hearing familiar tunes presented with a little thought behind them.For me, this show is a personal musical diary. I keep the production simple, old-school, and entirely focused on the tracks themselves. I try to put a lot of care into how the songs transition from one to the next, building music blocks that just make sense together. Between the records, I'll share some brief histories, chart positions, and fun facts about the artists.Our core focus covers the music we grew up with from 1950 to 1999, but I also include a Release Radar segment to feature newer music that fits the vibe.You can catch two different sessions every week: