The Shellac Collective
"Record Spinnin' Royalty!"

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GeneralPlaying gramophone records to anyone who may be interested. Giving said lucky sorts the chance to bop 'till they drop to wonderful music from the last century.

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Greg Alex DJ78
Alex James with Greg & DJ78 - Another satisfied client!

MusicANYTHING on shellac! Let's start a list...

Hank Williams, Al Bowlly, Henry Hall & His Orchestra, Earl Bostic, Fats Domino, Joe Turner, Gus Phillips, Glenn Miller, Django & Stephane, Wynonie "Mr Blues" Harris, Ray Charles, Lefty Frizzell...

MoviesBrief Encounter, A Matter of Life and Death...
TelevisionOh, we don't have time...
BooksA short history of popular music in the 20th Century - being written as we speak.
HeroesThomas Edison, John Peel, Al Bowlly, Alex James, Rob Da Bank...

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Zodiac Sign:Aquarius



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WHATS ON!

THIS WEEKEND bank Holiday Weekend - 23/24/25th August Shellac Comes to Wales!! Catch Greg DJing with nautical leaning 78s and MC'ing at the CARDIFF HARBOUR FESTIVAL on the Bandstand in Pierhead Street overlooking Cardiff Bay.

Greg will be there every day from 11am til 6pm with his killer 78s, enormous horn and Dog.

Wednesday 27th August 10 til 12midnight - Dave, Greg and Darren will be on Harborough FM again for the 9th 78s Special Radio Show - tune in through their myspace page www.myspace/harboroughfm - or direct through their website www.harboroughfm.co.uk.

This week Darren will be interviewing Clifford Bolling - the Guy who has digitised his entire 78s collection and made them available on line!!!

Saturday 30th August - DON'T MISS the Shellac Collective's 78rpm Special "The Shellac Shake" at Norwich Arts Centre:

Fresh from rocking the Come Dancing Tent at Camp Bestival, as heard on Our BBC Radio One special, the oldest of old skool, playing the very best Jump, Swing, Rhythm & Blues and Rock'n'Roll, shimmy, lindy hop, jive or just shake your bodies to the scratchy sounds of The Shellac Collective!

Appearing by request, following their amazing night in the Arts Centre bar supporting Ska Cubano - the joint was jumping and the tables were danced on...

DJ's Greg from Greg's Greats - The man with 130,000 78's and a regular contributor to Rob da Bank's Radio One show. DJ78 - Master of the Wind-up Gramophones, going electric for one night only! Kingston Daddy - A Norwich institution, dusting off his shellac collection just for you. Banks - The mystery DJ with some truly awesome tunes on the 7s & 8s.

Live musical interludes

Cookie The Cutter - A phenomenal barrel house piano player and blues shouter, like Bessie Smith on Red Bull! James Goodwin - truly soulful blues pianist, launching his debut CD album "Blue-eyed Devil" this very night!

Decor for the evening will be enhanced by the Bonanafana "60 Minute Makeover" Team and there's also the possibility of an appearance by some very special dancing guests...

The music will be in the main hall from 8pm - 11pm-ish, AND also in the bar until we are thrown out! Advance tickets - £6 or £5 concessions

ABOUT US!

We are a group of chums whose aim in life is to bring the evocative sound of the shellac 78 rpm record to as many ears as possible.

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Who I'd like to meet:
Enthusiasts of a bygone age, be they promoters, musicians, artistes, creative types.

Talk to us if you want to hold an event that'll really live in the memory!

The Shellac Collective is a like-minded group who are passionate about 78rpm.

We offer great music from bygone times. From the decadence of the 1920's Jazz Age, the pure glamour of the 1930's Dance Band Era and the nostalgia of the War Years, exciting Rhythm 'n' Blues, Jumpin' Jive, exotic Latin and Calypso beats through to the Rock 'n' Roll explosion of the 1950s, the Shellac Collective can create the mood.

With access to over 100,000 78 rpm records, our sophisticate spinners of platters are ready to create an aural ambience that'll lift your hearts, tap your feet and get you dancing.

If you also plan to have live music, we'll work with any musicians you may have already booked. Alternatively, we can sort this out for you, selecting bands and acts from our large array of contacts, that will suit the occasion. Let us know what you have in mind, and we'll come armed with some interesting ideas and suggestions.

Just send us a message through our Myspace page and we'll be in contact. We can provide musical options to suit any size of budget, whether it's a music festival, club night, corporate event, company picnic, May ball, prom night or wedding. No matter the venue, the Shellac Collective provide a thoroughly singular musical experience!!

WHATS ON!

DON'T MISS the Shellac Collective's 78rpm Special at Norwich Arts Centre on Saturday 30th August: Fresh from rocking the Come Dancing Tent at Camp Bestival, as heard on Our BBC Radio One special, the oldest of old skool, playing the very best Jump, Swing, Rhythm & Blues and Rock'n'Roll, shimmy, lindy hop, jive or just shake your bodies to the scratchy sounds of The Shellac Collective! Appearing by request, following their amazing night in the Arts Centre bar supporting Ska Cubano - the joint was jumping and the tables were danced on... DJ's Greg from Greg's Greats - The man with 130,000 78's and a regular contributor to Rob da Bank's Radio One show. DJ78 - Master of the Wind-up Gramophones, going electric for one night only! Kingston Daddy - A Norwich institution, dusting off his shellac collection just for you. Banks - The mystery DJ with some truly awesome tunes on the 7s & 8s. Live musical interludes Cookie The Cutter - A phenomenal barrel house piano player and blues shouter, like Bessie Smith on Red Bull! James Goodwin - truly soulful blues pianist, launching his debut CD album "Blue-eyed Devil" this very night! Decor for the evening will be enhanced by the Bonanafana "60 Minute Makeover" Team and there's also the possibility of an appearance by some very special dancing guests... The music will be in the main hall from 8pm - 11pm-ish, AND also in the bar until we are thrown out! Advance tickets - £6 or £5 concessions!


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Djane Miss Rhapsody/Sis Swingeroo


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Aug 20 2008 10:22 AM

The Boiler Club, presents" Unsigned Heroes





Aug 16 2008 8:45 AM

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Aug 15 2008 5:19 PM

Hi loved you guys at Camp Bestival Dorset along with The Henry Brothers and Kitty, Daisy and Lester and of course Chuck Berry. Thanks for linking up.
Linda Watkins





Aug 7 2008 9:41 AM

Thanks for accepting my add request - can't stop long, got to have my Dame Nellie Melba fix before I start the day!! Keep them discs spinning...78,78,78!!
Linda xx
the henry brothers





Jul 31 2008 9:26 PM

Hey you lot had a blast at camp bestival with you all & it certainly was a pleasure to see you at Kitty Daisie & Lewis album launch last night.
lot's of wholesome family love
mark & graham
the henry brothers
Sue Marchant


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Jul 11 2008 5:46 PM

Once again Greg a stunning selection of 78rpm thank you for being part of my show have a great Bestival!
MISS RHAPSODY





Jul 11 2008 10:04 AM

Tricity Vogue





Jul 10 2008 1:27 PM

thanks for being friends

love and cheeky jazz

Tricity

xxx
Djane Miss Rhapsody/Sis Swingeroo


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Jul 8 2008 8:27 PM

EBONY BONES!





Jul 8 2008 11:52 AM

Love and guts! x
Djane Miss Rhapsody/Sis Swingeroo


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Jun 13 2008 5:42 PM

Uncle Dave Macon Days, July 11-13 2008,





Jun 13 2008 4:51 AM

HOTT DOGG!!
Looking forward to seeing you at the 2008 Uncle Dave Macon Days in Murfreesboro, TN, July 11-13!!
Don't forget, UDM Days adds its first ever jug band competition on Friday night!!
Le gramophone de Pépé





Jun 11 2008 3:05 PM

I hope to see you on sunday evening in Brick Lane, it's going to be vibrant (at the Vibe Live ;-) Ahaha ha.


Live Band: Big Mamma's Door (Super sexy 50's R&B) will get you off your feet, but also Superstar Djd - Dj El Nino(Black Cotton Club & Lady Luck) & - Dj Lady Kamikaze (Black Cotton Club & Lucky 7 club) playing their collection of rare 78s on gramophones, and later on dance, jump, jive swing until closure of the premises.


A bientot Benoit Viellefon (even the weather will be good...)



Jay Davies





Jun 8 2008 4:22 PM

Alex James is a fan! That really fits. Great stuff.
Sue Marchant


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Jun 5 2008 9:02 PM

Brilliant as always!
Thank you so much.

Sue Marchant
Juke Joint Jump





Jun 1 2008 3:02 PM

Hi Greg
Many thanks for the add. Site is great.
Let us know when you are playing around the Cambridge area. It would be good to work together sometime too!
We would like to be involved in promoting some jump n jive round here.
Cheers
Ian JJJ
Michael





May 16 2008 11:19 PM

Just droppin by to say HiPhotobucket
Bo Nanafana Social Club





May 14 2008 7:22 AM

The Jim Jam Jump

See some of you there!
Bo Nanafana Social Club





May 2 2008 11:05 AM

Love the Rob Da Bank show, sorry you can't make the Jim Jam Jump, Greg, but come along to the Western Swing extravaganza on October 4th at the Talk.

Hellzapoppin and Tristan Shout
Sue Marchant


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May 2 2008 12:46 AM

Once again an excellent contribution thank you! Love you lots!
Sue M
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Djane Miss Rhapsody/Sis Swingeroo


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Apr 24 2008 4:36 PM

laughing_gravy





Apr 22 2008 9:59 PM

You're right, my feminine 78-luvin'-partnerz-in-crime! That's why I'm looking for new shelving! Although these HAVE made it through several big earthquakes!
The Original Rabbit Foot Spasm Band





Apr 22 2008 9:19 AM

Yes it is Oxford Town Hall - headlining the Lord Mayors Banquet.

All I had to do was wave my backside at him during a rendition of Ma Raineys Black Bottomom and we were in!!
The Original Rabbit Foot Spasm Band





Apr 22 2008 9:19 AM

Yes it's Oxford Town Hall - hadlining the Lord Mayors Banquet.

All I had to do was wave my backside at him during a rendition of Ma Raineys Black Bottomom and we were in!!
Michael





Apr 14 2008 2:35 PM

Hey thanks for the add,much appreciated
Le gramophone de Pépé





Apr 10 2008 4:16 PM

Hi, merci beaucoup for being my friend.
I hope to see you on sunday evening in Brick Lane, it's going to be vibrant (at the Vibe Live ;-) Ahahaha a).


Tricity Vogue's Cheeky jazz (sexy 1920-30-40s 7 piece live band), but also: Lenka Padysakova's 1940s Fashion show (Beautiful dresses and pearls, high heels, stockings with seams, red lipstick and expensive perfumes), Superstar Dj CountSizzle (Antique sleaze & vintage voodoo) playing his collection of rare 78s on his gramophones.


A bientot Benoit Viellefon



lizzie





Apr 5 2008 12:48 PM

You played some great tunes last night in Cambridge - had a fantastic time dancing and am looking forward to the next one.
Sue Marchant


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Apr 3 2008 11:37 PM

Greg your great! Look forward to May 1st. Pics in my April album.
Sue
LouistheSeer





Mar 20 2008 11:25 AM

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