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THE EPICS : COLUMBUS

2010-03-07T15:00:00.000-08:00

From 1966 comes a rare punker by The Epics on the DOLPHIN label. Not much info on this one. It does show up on Highs in The Mid-Sixties... Ohio vol. 2.

The Epics-White Collar House

HALF & HALF : CINCINNATI

2010-02-28T11:45:00.000-08:00

Very little info here on this 1981 release by Half & Half. Guessing they wey from the Cinci area based on the label. Classic early '80s R&B.

Half & Half-You Got All My Love

THE LIVIN' END : DAYTON

2010-02-24T09:12:00.000-08:00

Here's a raw punker from '67 by The Livin' End. This one has made later appearances on several comp. LPs. I believe this was their only release.

The Livin' End-You're% My Woman

THE GREAT SOCIETY : CINCINNATI

2010-02-21T20:45:00.000-08:00

From June 1967 comes this offering by The Great Society. This was the first label the band released it on. A later release was on COUNTERPART.

The Great Society-Second Day

BERT GREEN : CLEVELAND

2010-02-13T09:41:00.000-08:00

From 1971 comes a taste of north-shore soul by Bert Green. Not much info here to add.

Bert Green-It's All Your Fault

THE VACANT LOT : DAYTON

2010-02-01T06:38:00.000-08:00

With only one mid-60's 45rpm to their name, Dayton's The Vacant Lot was host to local talent Roger Sayre. The band morphed from another which was called The X-cellents. Hopefully, I will discover something from them....

The Vacant Lot-This Little Feelin'

D.A.B. EXPRESS : CINCINNATI

2010-01-24T14:09:00.000-08:00

From 1978 comes a James Brown sounding funk/soul side from D.A.B Express. This one is a favorite for some northern soul collectors...demanding big $$ several years ago.

D.A.B Express-Funky Rufe Top

LITTLE DONNIE BOWSHIER : WILMINGTON

2010-01-06T07:28:00.000-08:00

Back when this cool rockabilly side was released (March 1957), many would have labeled it as a Elvis sound-a-like.Maybe so, but giving it a listen after all these years, I call it's a slab of pure bliss. On the rare DESS label, here's Little Donnie Bowshier with the Radio Ranch Boys.

Little Donnie Bowshier-Rock And Roll Joys

BETTY NICKELL : MANSFIELD

2009-12-27T18:58:00.000-08:00

Here's a strong rockabilly offering from Betty Nickell. From what I have gathered, she was born in Kentucky and made here way into Ohio. Recently inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. Congrats! Betty! !

Betty Nickell and the Mystics-I'm Ready

CAPTAIN FOAM: CANTON

2009-12-19T18:57:00.001-08:00

Here's a smokin' side from Captain Foam. From what I can gather, it may have been a one-man band. Need more info though... None the less, solid heavy '70s rock!!

Captain Foam-No Reason

RON HARRINGTON : COLUMBUS

2009-12-04T15:14:00.000-08:00

Here's a sweet soul side from 1971,on the legendary HILLSIDE label by Ron Harrington.

This is a RARE one!!

Ron Harrington-It Happened To Me Again

BILL BEACH : CINCINNATI

2009-11-26T16:38:00.000-08:00

Here's a good 2-sided rockabilly offering from Bill Beach on the famous KING label. Born in 1932 in Kentucky, Bill spent time in Cinci...good enough to get noticed here.

Bill Beach-Peg Pants

Bill Beach-Your Gonna Like Me Baby

By request of owner, the songs have been removed. I highly recommend those interested in this excellent 45rpm to hunt for an original copy or see if it appears on any recent compilation recordings.

STAN JOHNSON : HAMILTON

2009-11-13T19:23:00.000-08:00

Not much info found on this rare rockabilly platter from 1957. Stan Johnson did several for the RUBY label. All killer I am told....

Stan Johnson & the Blue Chips-Six White Horses

Stan Johnson & the Blue Chips-Big Black Train

WESTBOUND FREEWAY : CINCINNATI

2009-11-03T20:49:00.000-08:00

Here's a smooth soul side by Westbound Freeway. Label is out of Cinci...not 100% sure if the band was or not...but let's say so for now.

Westbound Freeway-Right Or Wrong

CHAN AND THE OHIO RHYTHM MAKERS : UNKNOWN

2009-10-24T19:23:00.000-07:00

Here's a super RARE mystery disk by Chan and the Ohio Rhythm Makers on the HELP! label. All I could dig up is that it was pressed at Rite Custom Pressings and was released in 1969. This copy has seen better days (as heard from the bacon frying in the background!)..but is presented here for your education. Quiz to follow!! Any info on this one...greatly appreciated.

Chan and The Ohio Rhythm Makers-Ain't It Good Y'all

THE LIME : AKRON

2009-10-08T10:35:00.000-07:00

A cool mid 60's release on the legendary CHESS label from Akron's The Lime. See Buckeye Beat for an in depth story of this band.

The Lime-Hey Girl

ODDS AGAINST TOMORROW : YOUNGSTOWN

2009-09-29T20:34:00.000-07:00

Here's a rare soul 45rpm by Odds Against Tomorrow. On the SWEET AS label....found this one several years ago but never gathered much info on it other than what's listed on the label.

Odds Against Tomorrow-Point of No Return (pt1)

JIM AND EDITH YOUNG : SIDNEY

2009-09-16T15:04:00.000-07:00

Here's a boppin' hillbilly side by Jim and Edith Young with Bert Bowling and the Miami Valley Boys. Before reaserching info on this one (and finding little info...), I had never heard of Sidney, Ohio.

Hill Billy Moon-Jim And Edith Young

THE BLUE DELLS : CINCINNATI

2009-09-07T18:22:00.000-07:00

Looks like I hit a Cinci vein in the dusty 45rpm vault! The Blue Dells recorded this gem in '67 and that's about the extent of info here. Buckeye Beat (see links in sidebar) has only a few more words on this band.

The Blue Dells-Trust Me

DOUBLE O DEMINGOS : CINCINNATI

2009-08-24T19:03:00.000-07:00

Here's a rare funk 45 outta Cinci. This one brings high $$ on ebay when it shows up! James Bowen is the only member I dug up info on as being involved here.

Double O Demingos-Storm Warning pt1

Double O Demingos-Storm Warning pt2

THE CAPITALAIRES : CLEVELAND

2009-08-14T13:24:00.000-07:00

Here's a nice gospel release by Cleveland's The Capitalaires. Released on the BOS label, circa 1970.

The Capitalaires-Peace Among The Nation

THE BLUES INVENTION : CINCINNATI

2009-07-26T20:23:00.000-07:00

Yet antoher mystery disc (for me). Can't find much info on The Blues Invention. On the GREAT SCOTT label out of Cinci....

The Blues Invention-The Third Side Of Life

The Blues Invention-Mystery Man

JIMMIE KING : CINCINNATI

2009-07-13T18:59:00.000-07:00

Here's a short country bopper by Jimmie King. Not much info on this one, but worth a spin.

Jimmie King-Pretty Little Baby

PETE NANTZ : CINCINNATI

2009-06-23T12:00:00.000-07:00

Here's a rare rockabilly/country bopper by Pete Nantz. Released in 1956. This is one of my favorite tunes & I always like to hear the different versions of it.

Pete Nantz-Flip Flop And Fly

JOE CALDWELL : HAMILTON

2009-06-17T16:12:00.000-07:00

Here's a rare R & B 45rpm by Joe Caldwell. The only info I found on this one was that is was released in 1960. Not 100% sure where Joe called home, but the ESTA label originated from Hamilton. Any info appreciated.

Joe Caldwell-Rowdy Mae