Saw this sign in front of a child's bouncing ride at the Hungarian Festival in New Brunswick, NJ. ... Happy Birthday to The 1920's Radio Network who will be five years old on May 8th ... Comic Actor Dom Deluise passed away at the age of 75 on May 4th. He was a regular on “The Dean Martin Summer Show” and a staple in the variety shows of the 60's and 70's.

Here in the States, if reality TV has taught us anything, it's that the Brits are tough judges ... but you know, they're usually right! Right? Here's what the good folks across the pond at Radiocafe have to say about BigBands & BigNames - "Our favourite big band jazz site, clearly run by individuals who know their music. Lots of reviews, pictures and other features for enthusiasts - take a look for yourself"

Remember Don Grady from My Three Sons? He's an active musician and has been since his days as a drummer for a 60's band called Yellow Balloon ... Here's some photos of Dino and his Stutz Blackhawk ... I guess by now everybody hs seen this video of Ron Howard with Andy Griffith and the Fonz? .... Interesting site about the proud history of Ballantine Ale

On May 23, the Glenn Miller Orchestra will return to the famous Meadowbrook Dance Hall in Cedar Grove NJ. Check the message board for the specifics ...

Dean Martin received a Lifetime Achievement award at this year's Grammys. Jerry Lewis received a humanitarian award at the Academy Awards this February.

The Harold Arlen/Yip Harburg composition "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" is a rare example of where the melody and lyrics are equally successful. Here's a classic rendition by Hawaiin icon Israel Kamakawiwo'ole coupled with a very clever and touching video on Israel's life.

Pennsylvania performing legend Lisa Kirk got a big write up in The Pittsburgh Tribune this December.... John Lennon's Quarrymen are back ... New York's historic Rainbow Room is closing

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