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Back in the first half of the 20th century, the primary source of musical entertainment there was for the nation at large was the orchestra, or band. If you wanted music made for dancing, you had what was known as a "Danceband" come and play. Big name ones, or smaller local units too. A Century ago is when the era of those Danceband Days started in the Tampa Bay region of Florida. From the 20s to the early 50s (before Rock & Roll took off) the dancebands were by far the most enjoyed musical outfits in the area. Be it Jazz, Swing, the odd touch of Latin/Tango, or other things, you were invited to, and encouraged to dance to it. And the folks of Tampa Bay, from St Pete, Clearwater, Bradenton, Tampa itself, and plenty of other towns here, certainly did. Over radio, record, and just the old fashion stage itself. This first episode covers the earliest days of the dancebands in the region. In the 20s first with Earl Gresh & Blue Steele this time, then in the 30s with WFLA introducing singer Frances Langford, and the Hal Kemp orchestra discovering mis Maxine Gray/Gray (surname spelled inconsistently). Our first "Featured Band From Afar" feature having Don Redman at the end of the decade, and ending off in 1941 with Dean Hudson. Next episode will explore more of the 40s and into the early 50s. From there on, future episodes will repeat this format, ending at other years, featuring other artists, and teaching more about the industry. TIMESTAMPS: Background song put in parentheses) 0:00 Intro (Danceband Days theme: I'm Blue But Nobody Cares - Snooks & The Memphis Ramblers from 1931) 1:49 Tampa Bay's music scene by 1925. (Sweet Georgia Brown - Ben Bernie & His Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra from 1925) 4:10 Earl Gresh, and The Gangplank (Ace In The Hole - Earl Gresh & His Gangplank Orchestra from 1926) 5:11 Earl Gresh & His Gangplank Orchestra - Row, Row, Rosie! from 1925 plays. 7:54 More on Gresh and The Gangplank. The Gresh Wood Parade / Sesh today. 9:00 Earl Gresh & His Gangplank Orchestra - She Was Just A Sailor's Sweetheart from 1925 plays. 12:16 The microphone coming about, and the Industry changing from it. (1. 13:00 Always - Irving Kaufman from 1926; 2. 14:00 Always - Layton & Johnstone from 1926; 3. 14:42 My Blue Heaven - Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra from 1927) 15:25 Paul Whiteman comes to Tampa Bay in St Pete and Tarpon Springs. 16:38 Blue Steele's band settles in Tampa Bay. (16:47 Coronado - Blue Steele & His Orchestra from 1926) 17:55 Blue Steele & His Orchestra - Sugar Babe I'm Leavin' from 1927 plays. 20:55 More on Steele, and the Depression starting. (A Cottage For Sale - Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians from 1930.) 23:30 The Dancebands suffered in the Bay, Radio prevailed, and Frances Langford is introduced. 25:50 Eddy Duchin & His Orchestra - Now You've Got Me Worryin' For You from 1932 plays. 29:18 More on Langford, and the start of Swing, Society Music, Sweet music, etc. (29:39 Moonglow - Don Beston & His Orchestra from 1934.) 31:12 Hal Kemp's Orchestra and Clearwater's own Maxine Gray. (It's Only A Paper Moon - Hal Kemp & His Orchestra from 1934) 32:16 Hal Kemp & His Orchestra - Thrilled from 1935 plays. 35:25 More on Thrilled, and Maxine. 35:57 "Featured Band From Afar" intro. (Mint Julep - Hudson-DeLange Orchestra from 1936) 36:52 Don Redman, as the FBFA. (1. 36:57 Tea For Two - Don Redman & His Orchestra from 1932; 39:44 Sweet Sue--Just You - Don Redman from 1936 plays) 42:13 Don Redman & His Orchestra - Jump Session from 1939 plays. 45:04 More details on Redman when hear in April of 1939. 45:47 Don Redman & His Orchestra - Deed I Do from 1938 plays. 48:35 Redman wraps up in St Pete, and FBAF outro. (Down Home Rag - Don Redman from 1938) 49:47 Ending things off with featuring Dean Hudson (Blitzkrieg - Dean Hudson & His Orchestra from 1941) 51:09 Dean Hudson & His Orchestra - Holly Hop from 1941 plays. 54:04 More on Dean Hudson. 54:47 Outro & Credits. (Danceband Days theme: I'm Blue But Nobody Cares - Snooks & The Memphis Ramblers from 1931) SPECIAL THANKS TO: Aidan Miller, for audio engineering work. Jackson Gresh for the complete audibly discography of records of his great grandfather's cousin Earl Gresh, digitally remastered by him, on his channel Gresh Music Archive. Will Adams, for access to his musical library of radio transcription discs & 78s on YouTube to use from. Bob Moke, for access to his multiple musical libraries on YouTube to use from. David Lobosco, for access to his content on YouTube as "A Trip Down Memory Lane" to use from. MisterJive, for usage of his transfer of Danceband Day's theme I'm Blue But Nobody Cares - Snooks & The Memphis Ramblers. Nick Dellow for usage of his superb transfer of Sugar Babe I'm Leavin - Blue Steele & His Orchestra. (the departed) bgs188 for his transfer of My Blue Heaven - Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra. Sunshine 96.7FM For the chance to make this show, and broadcasting it to the city of St Petersburg! #dancebanddays #music #tampa #history