Bradyola Retro Underground

10/31/2021

Welles was only 23 years old when his Mercury Theater company decided to update H.G. Wells’s science fiction novel ‘The War of the Worlds’ for national radio. An announcer broke in to report that “Professor Farrell of the Mount Jenning Observatory” had detected explosions on the planet Mars! The radio listeners were informed that a large meteor had crashed into a farmer’s field in Grovers Mills, New Jersey. He had little idea of how legendary it would eventually become.

Orson Welles - War Of The Worlds - Radio Broadcast 1938 - Complete Broadcast.The War of the Worlds was an episode of the American radio drama anthology serie...

10/31/2021

Happy Halloween! ‘The War of the Worlds’ — Orson Welles' realistic radio dramatization of a Martian invasion of Earth — was broadcast on the radio on Sunday, October 30, 1938. . An announcer reported that widespread panic had broken out in the vicinity of the landing sites, with thousands desperately trying to flee. At the end of the hour the director wrapped up the radio drama by telling his audience… “This is Orson Welles, ladies and gentlemen, out of character to assure you that ‘The War of the Worlds’ has no further significance than as the holiday offering it was intended to be. The Mercury Theatre’s own radio version of dressing up in a sheet and jumping out of a bush and saying ‘boo!’”

“The War of the Worlds”—Orson Welles's realistic radio dramatization of a Martian invasion of Earth—is broadcast on the radio on October 30, 1938. Welles was

10/29/2021

FIRST VIRAL ‘FAKE NEWS’ | MEDIA Using fake news bulletins and other highly dramatized devices, Welles’ show fooled listeners into believing an alien army was destroying New York and spreading out across America. Panic ensued — even though announcements were made during Welles’ program that it was just a drama.. one should never underestimate the dumbness of the public. “The shame invasion also demonstrates the lack of perception in the public mind, and its willingness to believe anything it hears.”
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/gone-viral/os-ae-war-of-the-worlds-radio-anniversary-20181030-story.html

Orson Welles' "War of the Worlds" broadcast, using fake news bulletins and other highly dramatized devices, fooled radio listeners into believing an alien army was destroying New York and spreading out across America on Oct. 30, 1938. He said he was "shocked" at the public's reac...

09/06/2021

In recognition of the American labor movement and the contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States…. Happy Labor Day!

08/14/2021

VINTAGE ENTERTAINMENT | THE PEPSODENT SHOW
STARRING BOB HOPE 09/27/38 EPISODE 001 w/Constance Bennett 1st Pepsodent Show. The Pepsodent Show is an American radio comedy program broadcast during the Golden Age of Radio. The program starred comedian Bob Hope and his sidekick Jerry Colonna along with Blanche Stewart and Elvia Allman as high-society crazies Brenda and Cobina as well as a continuously rotating supporting cast and musicians which included, for a time, Judy Garland, Frances Langford and Desi Arnaz and his orchestra. The Pepsodent Show, along with Edgar Bergen's Chase and Sanborn Hour, Jack Benny's The Jack Benny Program, and Fred Allen's Texaco Star Theatre, was one of the most listened-to programs during World War II. https://youtu.be/jZzsOGIBMxE

THE BOB HOPE RADIO SHOW 38 09 27 EPISODE 001 Constance Bennett 1st Pepsodent ShowThe Pepsodent Show is an American radio comedy program broadcast during the...

08/05/2021

Majestic Radio #800 a floor-standing console made in Chicago in 1937, which featured a gorgeous walnut veneer sold for $140 in 1937 during the Great Depression. Early radio models had ornate woodwork and looked like furniture. They were also physically big, an imposing presence that mirrored their stature as the center of life in many American households. Bigger was better. How much would it cost in today's dollars?

Throwback Thursday: Majestic Radio #800 a floor-standing console made in Chicago in 1937, which featured a gorgeous walnut veneer sold for $140 in 1937 during the Great Depression. Early radio models had ornate woodwork and looked like furniture. They were also physically big, an imposing presence

07/20/2021

Featuring antique radios & vintage collectibles that evoke a sense of homespun nostalgia… Bradyola Retro Underground is “the place” in Silicon Valley to host your next memorable event. From birthday parties to corporate nights out, bachelor, bachelorette parties to weddings, silent auctions and charity fundraisers, photoshoots to film locale. We provide an upscale social venue experience and we will help create lasting memories for you and your guests. Come and experience Bradyola Retro Underground for yourself. 408-460-1271 www.bradyola.com

Bradyola Retro Underground "retrotainment" venue adds a touch of nostalgic flair to Silicon Valley. Antique radios & vintage collectibles lend the perfect ambiance to showcase memorable parties, corporate events, engagements, weddings, bachelor & bachelorette, movie filming & photoshoots. 408-460-12...

07/05/2021

In the face of impossible odds, people who love their country can change it. - Barack Obama

05/30/2021

Sunday Swing: Swing… The name came from the emphasis on the off–beat, or weaker pulse. Swing bands usually featured soloists who would improvise on the melody over the arrangement. The verb "to swing" is also used as a term of praise for playing that has a strong groove or drive. Enjoy the Vintage Sound of 1930s & 1940s Big Band Swing!

Enjoy The Vintage Sound Of 1930s & 1940s big band swing music - musica de los 40Popular songs - music from the 1930s & 1940s big band swing music er...

05/08/2021

SATURDAY NIGHT SWING...Benjamin David Goodman (May 30, 1909 – June 13, 1986) was an American jazz clarinetist and bandleader known as the "King of Swing". In the mid-1930s, Goodman led one of the most popular musical groups in the United States. His concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City on January 16, 1938, is described by critic Bruce Eder as "the single most important jazz or popular music concert in history: jazz's 'coming out' party to the world of 'respectable' music."

ワン・オックロック・ジャンプベニー・グッドマン楽団ONE O'CLOCK JUMPBenny Goodman and His Orchestraベニー・グッドマン カーネギー・ホール1939年有名な1938年のコンサートではなく、1939年10月6日に行われたカーネギーでの2回目の演.....

04/04/2021

Saturday Night Swing: Lillian Hardin Armstrong (née Hardin; February 3, 1898 – August 27, 1971) was a jazz pianist, composer, arranger, singer, and bandleader. She was the second wife of Louis Armstrong, with whom she collaborated on many recordings in the 1920s. Hardin with her swing orchestra. Enjoy!

with her Swing Orchestra (late '30s)

03/28/2021

SATURDAY NIGHT SWING | “Take the ‘A’ Train” is a Billy Strayhorn composition from 1939. It quickly became a signature tune of the Duke Ellington Orchestra and is, to this day, one of the most famous compositions of the swing era. Its origins can be traced back to the beginning of the Ellington/Strayhorn collaboration. The bandleader offered Strayhorn work in his organization in 1939 and sent him money to make the trip to New York City from Pittsburgh. Ellington also instructed Strayhorn to take the ‘A’ train upon arriving to New York City – the ‘A’ train refers to the then new A subway service line running through New York City, going at that time from Eastern Brooklyn into Harlem and Manhattan.

For many more Duke Ellington releases go to:http://bit.ly/1bcDSuYIn the early 1960's the Goodyear Tire Company commisioned 5 short jazz films. The programs w...

03/14/2021

SATURDAY NIGHT SWING | "Jumpin' Jive" (also known as "(Hep-Hep!) The Jumpin' Jive") is a famous jazz/swing composition, written by Cab Calloway, Frank Froeba and Jack Palmer. Originally recorded on July 17, 1939, on Vocalion Records, it sold over a million copies and reached #2 on the Pop chart. This clip from the movie Stormy Weather (1943) — featuring Cab Calloway and his orchestra performing Jumpin Jive—captures the legendary Nicholas Brothers (Fayard & Harold) as they dazzle the audience with their incredible tap-dancing routine that was completely unrehearsed and recorded in one take. Pure… Wow!

Here's a clip from the movie "Stormy Weather" (1943) featuring Cab Calloway and his orchestra performing "Jumpin Jive". After awhile they let the Nicholas Br...

03/07/2021

SATURDAY NIGHT SWING | Here is a little jazzy rhythmic swing music for you to enjoy this evening. “Sing, Sing, Sing" is probably the most famous tune associated with Goodman, if not the entire Swing Era. However, it was originally a tune written by Louis Prima, and did feature vocals as the title suggests. Thus when it was imported into the band, it was originally intended as a feature for singer Helen Ward.

Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupSing, Sing, Sing (With A Swing) · Louis Prima · Sam Butera and The WitnessesCapitol Collectors Series℗ 1991 Capit...

03/05/2021

1937 Zenith 6S157 Zephyr Console 6 tube radio model. This is a superb example of the American Art Deco era for the late 1930’s. It was designed by John Stevens and is one of the most distinctive looking radios produced by Zenith. Stevens' design created a very simple wood cabinet, with heavy rounded edges and deep horizontal louvers that encircle the sides of the cabinet. This most distinctive design resulted in the Zenith Zephyr radio line up for 1937. The price in the first year of sale was $80.00 which is equal to $1,488.42 today in 2021. Would you like to see more of these vintage radios and brief descriptions? If so, drop us a comment.

01/18/2021

The Fight of the Century. The 1938 boxing rematch between American Joe Louis and German Max Schmeling is believed to have had the largest audience in history for a single radio broadcast. In 2005, the Library of Congress selected it for the National Recording Registry. NBC radio announcer Clem McCarthy delivered the blow-by-blow account of the fight, which lasted just two minutes and four seconds. It was a historic milestone — one that an estimated 70 million people listened to on their radios. We would love to hear what you think of this radio clip and if you would like to hear more radio broadcasts in the future. Please share your thoughts in the comments below.

The 1938 boxing rematch between American Joe Louis and German Max Schmeling is believed to have had the largest audience in history for a single radio broadcast. In 2005, the Library of Congress selected it for the National Recording Registry.

12/21/2020

Happy Holidays! Bradyola would like to wish you and your family all the best during this holiday season. We invite you to enjoy a “virtual tour” of our antique radios at your own pace. Travel back to a time when radios were the modern technology of the 20th Century and were the principal form of communicating instantly around the world. The collection includes vacuum tube, art deco, bakelite, catalin, cathedral, console, and wood radios. Enjoy! https://www.bradyola.com/radio-brands