Halley's Comet and the Panic of 1910

Then This Happened: Musical Stories Podcast

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In 1910, Halley’s Comet was due to pass close by Earth — and everyone from religious fanatics to news reporters stoked the fires of a global panic, believing it was the end of the world.



Samba/Bossa Nova Band

  • (Chambered Electric/Acoustic Guitar) Mercedes Sara Landazuri
  • (Ukulele Bass) Adam Haus
  • (Percussion) Leo Peña 
    • 18" bass drum
    • 14" snare
    • Hi hat
    • Ride & stand
    • Pandeiro, tamborim, shakers
    • 14" Floortom 

VOCALISTS

  • Matt Griffo
  • Drake Shrader
  • Kathleen Gibson
  • Kerri Morrison 

STORYTELLER

  • Jason Lord

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