America’s favorite contemporary little big band, the award-winning retro swing ensemble Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, is set to release a new album, entitled How Big Can You Get (Big Bad/Vanguard Records), on April 21, 2009. The 11-song CD is a tribute to Cab Calloway, the legendary big band leader and jazz singer, and was recorded in honor of what would have been Cab’s 100th Birthday. How Big Can You Get is a career milestone for Big Bad Voodoo Daddy -- and not only as an illuminating revival of Calloway’s often hilarious (and just as often pointed) songbook, in the most ...
Pin-up icon Bettie Page died on December 11, 2008, at the ripe old age of 85. Although millions of fans recognize Bettie as Queen of the Pin-Ups since the mid-20th Century, few know the other facets of her life, from her many failed marriages to her time in a sanitarium to her love for the island of Haiti. Here, pop culture connoisseur and author Bruce Lewis details the fascinating story of America's favorite pin-up. Forever Bettie Page By Bruce Lewis Bondage queen. Sex goddess. Pin-up icon. All of these words could be used to describe Bettie Page, and all would be good choices, ...
BACK TO THE RETRO FUTURE: PART 2 Yesteryear's Movies of Tomorrow By Will "The Thrill" Viharo In this second installment of our three-part series, B-movie conoisseur Will Viharo ventures into the vaults of vintage sci-fi cinema to highlight the best in classic spaceship celluloid. This isn’t just a lesson in cinematic history, it’s a look deep into the collective American psyche in the mid-20th century. Ready for more? Then pour yourself a refreshing glass of traggle nectar, lean back, and enjoy the continuing journey into uncharted realms known only to diehard science fiction fans. “PIE PLATES OF PERIL”: EARTH VS. THE FLYING SAUCERS (1956) Fear of ...
BACK TO THE RETRO FUTURE: PART 1 Yesteryear's Movies of Tomorrow By Will "The Thrill" Viharo In the first of this three-part series, B-movie conoisseur Will Viharo ventures into the vaults of vintage sci-fi cinema to highlight the best in classic spaceship celluloid . This isn't just a lesson in cinematic history, it's a look deep into the collective American psyche in the mid-20th century. So, pour yourself a tumbler of rocket fuel, kick back, and get ready to blast off into uncharted realms known only to diehard science fiction fans. Many of us poor Earthlings stuck here in the dawn of the terror-stricken, economically ...
Mar 6th, 2009
Erstwhile darlings of the neo-swing revival, the award winning jumpin’ jazz / retro swing band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is set to release a new album, entitled “How Big Can You Get”, next month. The CD pays tribute to the legendary big band leader and jazz singer Cab Calloway, and was recorded in honor of what would have been Cab’s 100th Birthday.
Dec 15th, 2008
Pin-up icon Bettie Page died December 11, 2008, at 85. Although fans worldwide recognized her as Queen of the Pin-Ups, few knew the other facets of her life, from her failed marriages to her time behind bars to her love of travel. Writer Bruce Lewis details the fascinating story of America’s favorite pin-up.
Dec 4th, 2008
Keely Smith, a musical sensation since the Rat Pack era, is still going strong. Dovetailing with her latest album, a tribute to her late husband and musical partner Louis Prima, Smith is heading out on tour with the U.K.’s top swing combo, the Jive Aces, bringing classic Vegas swing to generations of music lovers!
Dec 1st, 2008
Everyone should have one great holiday CD with songs you can listen to over and over again at Christmas each year.
Sleigh Me, the first compilation CD from ATOMIC Magazine, is just such an album, filled with musical delights from some of today’s hottest swing and big band artists
Nov 28th, 2008
On December 8, The Doors’ Jim Morrison would have celebrated his 65th birthday. This year, the momentous occasion will be marked at Barney’s Beanery, the legendary West Hollywood hangout on Route 66, which served as a stomping ground and home away from home for the rock icon.
Nov 28th, 2008
Tired of the Rockettes’ Christmas Spectacular at Radio City? Feeling ho-ho-hum about the entertainment offerings this holiday season? Well, goodfella Mickey Marchello has a year-end offer you can’t refuse, with a swingin’ musical showcase that will have you ring-a-ding-dingin’ in the holidays in style!
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