32 episodes

The Old Dingy Jukebox features a wide variety of down home American music styles played from a collection of 78rpm, 45rpm and LP records. Each show will take the listener on an aural journey exploring the great American musical heritage. The show’s repertoire is deep and wide with an emphasis on early to middle 20th century Americana. Styles played on the show include the blues, jazz, old time string bands, traditional folk music, honky tonk, bluegrass and early country music. Informative, yet entertaining, the show’s host, Christian Gallo, includes brief historical tidbits and anecdotes that accompany a selection of often rare or obscure recordings. Sit back and have a listen

The Old Dingy Jukebox Christian Gallo

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    • 4.9 • 36 Ratings

The Old Dingy Jukebox features a wide variety of down home American music styles played from a collection of 78rpm, 45rpm and LP records. Each show will take the listener on an aural journey exploring the great American musical heritage. The show’s repertoire is deep and wide with an emphasis on early to middle 20th century Americana. Styles played on the show include the blues, jazz, old time string bands, traditional folk music, honky tonk, bluegrass and early country music. Informative, yet entertaining, the show’s host, Christian Gallo, includes brief historical tidbits and anecdotes that accompany a selection of often rare or obscure recordings. Sit back and have a listen

    Episode #32- "Big Legged Women, Spiked Ovaltine and Shortnin' Free Bread"

    Episode #32- "Big Legged Women, Spiked Ovaltine and Shortnin' Free Bread"

    Sit back and enjoy an episode featuring some choice records from the stacks. Early country, western swing, jazz, rockabilly, Mexican string band music, blues and old time music. We’re going to hit it all in this episode. Please subscribe to the show if you haven't done so already and share with family and friends. If you could be so kind, leave a review over at Apple podcasts as well as over at Spotify. Spotify has enabled a five star review system similar to Apple podcasts. Positive rankings...

    • 1 hr 20 min
    Episode #31- Rockabilly, Country, Bluegrass & Old Time Records: “Too Many Taverns, Faulty Excuses & Good ‘Ol Mexican Beans”

    Episode #31- Rockabilly, Country, Bluegrass & Old Time Records: “Too Many Taverns, Faulty Excuses & Good ‘Ol Mexican Beans”

    Sit back and enjoy an episode featuring some of my favorite country style records. Early country, bluegrass, hillbilly, western swing, rockabilly, and old time music. We’re going to hit it all in this episode. Please subscribe to the show if you haven't done so already and share with family and friends. If you could be so kind, leave a review over at Apple podcasts as well as over at Spotify. Spotify has enabled a five star review system similar to Apple podcasts. Positive rankings sure do he...

    • 1 hr 9 min
    Episode #30- Good Records “Disagreeable Situations, The Trouble With Whiskey, and Knockin' Around a Jug"

    Episode #30- Good Records “Disagreeable Situations, The Trouble With Whiskey, and Knockin' Around a Jug"

    Sit back and enjoy an episode featuring some of my favorite records across a variety of records from the African American tradition. Just good records covering the blues, jazz, gospel and early rock n’ roll. Please subscribe to the show if you haven't done so already and share with family and friends. If you could be so kind, leave a review over at Apple podcasts as well as over at Spotify. Spotify has enabled a five star review system similar to Apple podcasts. Positive rankings sure do help...

    • 1 hr 16 min
    Episode #29- Good Records:“Fiddle Bust-downs, Fair Warnings and Gully Jumpers”

    Episode #29- Good Records:“Fiddle Bust-downs, Fair Warnings and Gully Jumpers”

    Episode #29. Just Good Records. “Fiddle Bustdowns, Fair Warnings and Gully Jumpers” Enjoy a nice selection of records across a variety of styles. Please subscribe to the show if you haven't done so already and share with family and friends. Also, go take a visit to the show's new website olddingyjukebox.com and have a look around. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy the show. Donate to the podcast: https://paypal.me/christiangallo1?locale.x=en_USWebsite: https://www.olddingyjukebox...

    • 1 hr 16 min
    Episode #28- Good Records: "Reefer Headed Men, Puissant Manes and Crumbling Walls"

    Episode #28- Good Records: "Reefer Headed Men, Puissant Manes and Crumbling Walls"

    Episode #28. Good Records. Enjoy a nice selection of records across a variety of styles. Please subscribe to the show if you haven't done so already and share with family and friends. Also, go take a visit to the show's new website olddingyjukebox.com and have a look around. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy the show. “Reefer Headed Men, Puissant Manes and Crumbling Walls” Donate to the podcast: https://paypal.me/christiangallo1?locale.x=en_USWebsite: https://www.olddingyjukebox....

    • 1 hr 16 min
    Episode #27- Folklorist Alan Lomax and his Southern Journey 1959-60

    Episode #27- Folklorist Alan Lomax and his Southern Journey 1959-60

    This episode examines the field recordings made by Alan Lomax during his 1959-60 visits to the American South collecting American vernacular music styles found in the region. Episode also includes a partial examination of the Lomax's recordings made for the Library of Congress including those of Leadbelly and Jelly Roll Morton.Support the Show.

    • 1 hr 23 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
36 Ratings

36 Ratings

johnnie mearl ,

Listening from Oklahoma

My favorite show can’t wait for more episodes.

Ojai Paul ,

Excellent Show!

The perfect balance of great music, Americana and history. Keep the episodes coming.

alfonso leonardo ,

Love That Jukebox

I love the knowledge you share. Awesome idea. Great to know that these artists are getting the recognition they very well deserve thanks to you.

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