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This is the rather hastily assembled homepage for the Garage Sale Jukebox podcast series and is brought to you as a collaboration between me in Seattle, WA and Radio Wey in Weybridge, UK.

There’s a story. It’s long but I’ll see if I can make it palatable. As a young whippersnapper of a lad I was given a chance to be a DJ on a UK based local community radio station by Ray Darrel. So I did it. But, because I was a young whippersnapper of a lad far more interested in being out on a Saturday night than in presenting a radio show, I quit. Fast forward twenty years and Ray tracks me down on the other side of the world and we hatch this diabolical scheme to use technology to put me back on the airwaves on a Saturday night. A radio show within a radio show or, as I like to call it - A radio showlette.

So, this is a series that takes the notion DIY music and gives you, the listener, the stories behind some rare and long forgotten cuts from the 50’s and 60’s that were recorded in a garage, sound like they were recorded in a garage or I bought from a garage sale. If you want to sound all hip and cool at your next house party or impress the nerdy guy working behind the counter of your local record store then this is the series for you.

As more time comes my way and more episodes come yours, this page will fill itself out with all kinds of extra info but in the meantime, here’s the episode list with download links for the showlettes already in the can:

Episode 1: The Pioneers

A quick spin around the southern states to look at the pioneers of the garage sound: Sam Phillips, Norman Petty and Art Rupe. In true garage style, this episode is fumbling a few chords but, hey, it has heart!

Episode 2: Midwest Madness

The kids of the midwest states wanted out - anywhere but Mankato Minnesota would do so they played like they meant it. All hail the original 45rpm scratches and cheap Fender copies!

Run Run Run - The Gestures

Under My Thumb - The Dantes

Time Won’t Let Me - The Outsiders

Episode 3: The Garage Girls

More heart, more soul and a lot more attitude. Girls rule and they want you to know it. Drug fueled, free love bus rides around late 60’s girl power.

Rock City - Kathy Lynn and The Playboys

Get Away From Me - The Angels

Boy, What’ll You Do Then - Denise & Company

Outta Reach - S.H.E.

Episode 4: Seattle Stomp

Rock’n’Roll and Rain. One man records just about every band in the Pacific Northwest - LOUDLY! The Kearney Barton experience.

The Chain - Incredible Kings

Werewolf - The Frantics

Ooh Poo Pah Doo - Elegants

My Woman - Woody Caar & The El Caminos

Dear John - Hustlers

Louie Louie - The Nomads

Weathermaster - The Excentrics

Episode 5: The Brits Give It A Bash

Although the Yanks had it all: money, electric guitars and two car garages, the Brits had attitude and, apparently, a lot of drugs. From twee to downright terrifying, the Brits show the inventors of Rock’n’Roll just how to do it.

How To Find A Lover  - The Mockingbirds

One Third - The Majority

Say Those Magic Words - The Birds

Why Don’t You Smile Now - The Downliners Sect

Episode 6: Soul Power

The desperation of the depressed and crime filled inner city created some of the best DIY music in American history. From the mean streets of St Louis to the seemingly sedate streets of Seattle the need for a voice, change and equality was over-powering.

Ca’-Ba’-Dab  - Soul Swingers

How Much Longer (Must I Wait) - Lee Moses

The World Is Changing - LeVel Moore

Country Living, Country Style - Bobby McNutt

Bold Soul Sister, Bold Soul Brother - Black On White Affair

Episode 7: Going Global

When the only 45’s that reach your far-off country are by The Beatles and The Stones, how do you find your own voice? Bands from Africa, Japan and Brazil who heard what the west was doing and turned the whole thing on its head.

Krakmen Twist - Les Krakman (The Congo)

Wish I May - Os Rocks (Angola)

Baby I Love You - Gino Garrido (Angola)

Why Baby Why - Beavers (Japan)

Ando Meio Desligado - Os Muntantes (Brazil)

Episode 8: So. Cal. Kitsch

Lounge, surf & novelty from the sun-kissed crazies down in Southern California. It’s not cool, it’s not clever but it is strangely addictive.

Bernard Bikini - Marty Mae and The Sandslingers

What Are We Going To Do - David Jones

The Anaheim, Azusa & Cucamonga Sewing Circle, Book Review and Timing Association - Jan and Dean

New Generation - The Trashmen

Incidental Music

Space Battle - Stories In Sound

Night Scene - Chuck Higgins

Migraine - The Hustlers

Third Man Theme - Ginny & The Gallions

Episode 9: Island Time

Do-it-yourself sound systems strapped to huge trucks trundling their way across Jamaica thumping out the best of do-it-yourself music. Chill out, slow down and pass the dutchie on the left hand side.

The Shadow Of Your Smile - Tommy McCook

Pomp & Pride - Jolly Boys

Arte Bella - Ken Boothe & Stranger Cole

(I’m The) Song My Enemies Sing - Joe Higgs

People Rocksteady - The Uniques

Episode 10: Almost Made It

How can you be signed to a major record label, have your own TV show, tour with the Beatles, be friends with The Monkees, be admired by The Doors and still be virtually unheard of? The great injustices of the music business mark the grande finale of The Garage Sale Jukebox.

Why Do I Cry - The Remains

Painter Man - The Creation

Country Girl - The Penny Arkade

Alone Again, Or - Love