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Uncle Marty Gras 2021

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This is The 3D RadioActivity number 574, it's Uncle Marty Gras as we take our yearly trip to the mouth of the Missisip, so grab some chicory coffee and a begnet or paczki as we get the party going! As North America's second largest river empties into the gulf of Mexico, The Crescent City is the birthplace of jazz, zydeco, Cajun, other Anglo French influences, and swamp … [Read more...] about Uncle Marty Gras 2021

The 3D Vinyl Finals

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I'm Uncle Marty, this is installment number 572 of The 3D RadioActivity, as we wrap up our 12th year of shows for you with an examination of what we are calling The 3D Vinyl Finals. The Countdown begins now! Next time is a New season with an old favorite feature with Heartbreak on our 3D Valentine's Day Massacre. If your life source pump has been shattered, then tell me … [Read more...] about The 3D Vinyl Finals

3D VJ II

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I'm Uncle Marty, this is The 3D RadioActivity number 567, as we continue our retrospective look at Chicago's Vee Jay records. The parent company adopted a distinctive label design: a rainbow-colored band around a black and silver background which featured an inset red and white oval logo. There were a great number of hits to come out of their headquarters at 1449 Michigan … [Read more...] about 3D VJ II

3D VeeJay

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Vee-Jay Records was founded in the 50s, located in Chicago, specializing in blues, jazz, rhythm and blues and rock and roll. Founded by Vivian Carter and James C. Bracken, the husband-and-wife team used their initials for the label's name. One of the earliest African American-owned record companies, they quickly became a major R&B player. In a decade, they had significant … [Read more...] about 3D VeeJay