The Old Dingy Jukebox

The Old Dingy Jukebox features a wide variety of down home American music styles played from a diverse collection of 78 rpm and 45 rpm records. Each show takes the listener on an aural journey exploring the 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. Hope you enjoy the show

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Episode #4- Memorial Day: "Sinking Ships, Wooden Legs, Letters Home and Mud"

Send us a text Today's show is a special show for the Memorial Day weekend. I thought it would be appropriate to listen to a variety of styles from a variety of varying viewpoints relating to US conflict over the various decades. I tried to dig deep to provide an entertaining show that will be enjoyable to a variety of listeners. From the humorous, to the not so humorous, I think this show will have something for everyone. As usual, I’ve provided a discography of the records I pulled from for th...

May 23, 2020•1 hr 16 min

Episode #3- "Shotguns, High Geared Women, Washboards and Organ Grinders"

Send us a text Today’s show is a variety of down home music pulled exclusively from my collection of 78rpm records. Containing, among others, the likes of Lightning Hopkins, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Clarence Williams, Merle Travis, Duke Ellington, The Carter Family and Bill Monroe, this show is a nice variety of genres that make up an entertaining mix and hopefully is a enjoyable show due to the variety of style contained herein. As always, see the playlist and discography below and I encourage you...

May 15, 2020•1 hr 20 min

Episode #2- California: "Dim Lights, Thick Smoke, Orange Juice Fountains and Steel Guitars"

Send us a text The theme of today’s show is California. Not only songs specifically about California, but also genres and artists who are commonly associated with California. Lot’s of obscure to semi-obscure records of California Country music and the Bakersfield Sound. Also included are Woody Guthrie, Jimmie Rodgers, Lightning’ Hopkins and Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee. Local Ventura acts, the Ventucky String Band and Big Tweed make an appearance as well. See below for a full playlist and disc...

May 08, 2020•1 hr 14 min

Episode #1- Welcome to the Old Dingy Jukebox: "Jelly Roll Bakers, Honky Tonks, Brown Liquor and Strange Happenings"

Send us a text Welcome everyone! This introductory show runs through a variety of down home American music styles. From Lefty Frizzell and Bob Wills to Lonnie Johnson, Washboard Sam and the Carter Family, this show is an introduction to the some of the various styles I intend on playing throughout the various episodes to come. Sit back, relax and enjoy the show. Addendum: Since this introductory show I have learned a lot about how to make a podcast. Check out some of the later shows and spread t...

May 01, 2020•56 min

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