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Mr. Dana Presents
Welcome to the Rumpus Room. I’m Mr. Dana, a retired radio guy with over 40 years of broadcasting experience. Now that I’m off the clock, Mr. Dana Presents: Rumpus Room Radio is simply my way of sharing a lifelong music hobby straight from my home to yours. This isn't an "oldies show”, it’s a straightforward music program for hip seniors who enjoy hearing familiar tunes presented with a little thought behind them.For me, this show is a personal musical diary. I keep the production simple…
Episodes
- Mr. Dana Presents
Rumpus Room Radio, "Halloween Special" October 29, 2026
The Rumpus Room Halloween Special! I made a Jack-o-Lantern for Halloween night, he has 3 crooked teeth but he won't bite... rumpusroomradio.com…
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Martini Lounge/Rumpus Room, October 28th, 2026
"The Loneliest Ghost in Town" is a delightfully spooky garage-rock track by Southern Culture on the Skids, released on October 1, 2013. The song serves as a…
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Rumpus Room Radio, October 26, 2026
OTD The Rolling Stones are born: Mick Jagger and Keith Richards bumped into each other at the Dartford train station in England... rumpusroomradio.com…
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Martini Lounge/Rumpus Room, October 21st, 2026
In 1967, a rising singer-songwriter named Harry Nilsson heard a track, fell in love with it, and recorded a dynamic, rhythmic cover for his 1968 album Aerial…
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Rumpus Room Radio, October 18, 2026
John Lennon once famously remarked, "If you tried to give rock and roll another name, you might call it 'Chuck Berry.'" Chuck Berry was born on October 18…
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Martini Lounge/Rumpus Room, October 14th, 2026
"They Just Can't Stop It The (Games People Play)" is a monumentally successful 1975 gold-certified crossover classic by the legendary Philadelphia soul and R&B…
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Rumpus Room Radio, October 11, 2026
OTD In 1955, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Carl Perkins kicked off an 11-date tour of the southern United States in Abilene, Texas... rumpusroomradio.com…
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Martini Lounge/Rumpus Room, October 7th, 2026
"Mezcal" is the fiery new single by the Youngstown, Ohio-based Latin funk and soul group The Labra Brothers, officially released on October 2, 2026…
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Rumpus Room Radio, October 4, 2026
On This Day, Oct 4th: Janis Joplin Passes Away (1970): The iconic blues-rock singer was found dead at the Landmark Hotel in Hollywood from an accidental heroin…
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Martini Lounge/Rumpus Room, September 30th, 2026
OTD: "I Love My Dog" is the historic debut single written and recorded by British singer-songwriter Cat Stevens (now known as Yusuf Islam). Released in…
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Rumpus Room Radio, September 27, 2026
Born On This Date 1943: Randy Bachman is one of the most successful and influential figures in Canadian rock history. Born on September 27, 1943, in Winnipeg…
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Martini Lounge/Rumpus Room, September 23rd, 2026
Happy Birthday Ray Charles (1930): The foundational pioneer of soul and rock music—who brilliantly fused gospel, R&B, and country—was born in Albany…
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Rumpus Room Radio, September 20, 2026
On This Day in 1973 — The Death of Jim Croce: Beloved American singer-songwriter Jim Croce was killed at age 30 when his chartered commercial aircraft crashed…
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Martini Lounge/Rumpus Room, September 16th, 2026
Happy Birthday OTD: 1925 — B.B. King: The legendary "King of the Blues" singer-songwriter and guitar icon (passed in 2015)... rumpusroomradio.com…
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Rumpus Room Radio, September 13, 2026
On September 13, 1980, Elton John delivered a legendary, free concert on the Great Lawn of New York's Central Park, drawing an astonishing crowd of over…
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Martini Lounge/Rumpus Room, September 9th, 2026
Born On This Date, Sept 9th, 1941: Otis Redding, the iconic "King of Soul" behind classics like "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay"... mrdanapresents@gmail.com…
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Rumpus Room Radio, September 6, 2026
Birthday On This Date: Roger Waters (1943): Songwriter, bassist, and founding member of Pink Floyd. mrdanapresents@gmail.com RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK…
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Martini Lounge/Rumpus Room, September 2nd, 2026
OTD Phil Collins joins Genesis (1970): Genesis placed a classified advertisement in the British music magazine Melody Maker, looking for a drummer "determined…
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Rumpus Room Radio, August 30, 2026
ON THIS DATE The Isle of Wight Festival (1970): Concluded its massive third festival, featuring iconic sets from Jimi Hendrix, Joan Baez, and Leonard Cohen…
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Martini Lounge/Rumpus Room, August 26th, 2026
On This Day 1968 (The Beatles' New Chapter): The Beatles released "Hey Jude" backed with "Revolution" in the United States, marking the historic first single…
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Rumpus Room Radio, August 23, 2026
OTD 1970: The Velvet Underground played their final concert with Lou Reed... mrdanapresents@gmail.com RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON…
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Martini Lounge/Rumpus Room, August 19th, 2026
On This Date, Aug 19, 1967: The Beatles scored their 14th US No. 1 hit with "All You Need Is Love," an anthem that came to define the "Summer of Love." The…
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Rumpus Room Radio, August 16, 2026
On This Day, August 16th 1938 – Robert Johnson Passes Away: The legendary Delta Blues pioneer died at age 27 under mysterious circumstances after reportedly…
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Martini Lounge/Rumpus Room, August 12th, 2026
OTD 1970: Fronting her Full Tilt Boogie Band, legendary singer Janis Joplin performed her final live concert before a crowd of 40,000 fans at Harvard Stadium…
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Rumpus Room Radio, August 9, 2026
August 9th is marked by monumental final performances, the loss of iconic classic rock figures, and a reunion unmasked. BIG RAIL BREWING Grove City, PA: This…
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Martini Lounge/Rumpus Room, August 5th, 2026
August 5 stands out as an incredibly monumental date in music history, highlighted by the legendary national television debut of American Bandstand and the…
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Rumpus Room Radio, August 2, 2026
OTD 1983: The Death of James Jamerson – The legendary, uncredited bassist of Motown's studio band The Funk Brothers passed away at age 47. He performed on…
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Martini Lounge/Rumpus Room, July 29th, 2026
On This Date, July 29: Prince Pulls Double #1s (1984): becoming the first person to simultaneously star in the #1 movie (Purple Rain) and have the #1 song…
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Rumpus Room Radio, July 26, 2026
OTD 2013: JJ Cale, legendary singer-songwriter and composer of hits like "Cocaine" and "After Midnight," died at 74. The most famous songs by JJ Cale are…
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Martini Lounge/Rumpus Room, July 22nd, 2026
OTD: Jimi Hendrix Quits The Monkees Tour (1967): In one of rock's strangest pairings, Jimi Hendrix abruptly dropped out as the opening act for the pop-rock…
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Rumpus Room Radio, July 19, 2026
On This Day 2022: Queen’s 1981 Greatest Hits became the first album in UK chart history to cross seven million copies in sales, shortly after becoming the…
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Martini Lounge/Rumpus Room, July 15th, 2026
Exactly 52 years ago this week in July 1974 "Workin' at the Car Wash Blues" reached its absolute peak on the global music charts. Sadly, it marked the final…
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Rumpus Room Radio, July 12, 2026
July 12th, 1979: Disco Demolition Night – An ill-fated Chicago White Sox promotional event involved blowing up a crate of disco records between games of a…
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Martini Lounge/Rumpus Room, July 8th, 2026
The signature music event hosted at Big Rail Brewing in Grove City, PA, is the annual Ghost Town Music Festival. Co-presented by Erie's own alt-country band…
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Rumpus Room Radio, July 5, 2026
Happy and Safe July 4th weekend. Happy Birthday Americas! 250th. "That's All Right" was recorded by Elvis Presley on July 5, 1954, and released on July 19…
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Martini Lounge/Rumpus Room, July 1st, 2026
July 1st,1968: The Band drops their iconic debut studio album, Music from Big Pink. mrdanapresents@gmail.com RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON…
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Rumpus Room Radio, June 28, 2026
On This Date, 1969: Crosby, Stills & Nash release their self-titled debut studio album. "It is what it is..." mrdanapresents@gmail.com RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON…
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Martini Lounge/Rumpus Room, June 24th, 2026
"Could It Be Magic" is a landmark track in Donna Summer's career, serving as the lead single from her third studio album, A Love Trilogy (1976). The song has…
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Rumpus Room Radio, June 21, 2026
On This Day in 1948: Columbia Records introduces the 12-inch, 33 1/3 RPM Long Play (LP) vinyl record at a press conference in New York, expanding single-side…
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Martini Lounge/Rumpus Room, June 17th, 2026
Rod Stewart Sets Wembley Record (1995): Rod Stewart drew a massive crowd of 90,000 fans at Wembley Stadium in England, breaking the previous stadium attendance…
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Rumpus Room Radio, June 14, 2026
Celebrating a birthday today, Rod Argent is an English keyboardist, singer, songwriter, and producer best known as the founding member and primary creative…
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Martini Lounge/Rumpus Room, June 10th, 2026
"Nothing But Love" by Ann Wilson is a sweeping rock ballad released on May 8, 2026. The single is a monumental, long-lost collaboration co-written by the…
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Rumpus Room Radio, June 7, 2026
The June 7, 1969 premiere of The Johnny Cash Show on ABC-TV was a groundbreaking cultural milestone that bridged the gap between traditional country music…
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Martini Lounge/Rumpus Room, June 3rd, 2026
"Pineview Inn" is a sultry alt-country and blues-rock single by Columbus, Ohio-based Americana singer-songwriter Angela Perley. Released on May 15, 2026, the…
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Rumpus Room Radio, May 31, 2026
John Prine’s rendition of "My Old Kentucky Home, Goodnight" is a tender, deeply personal acoustic cover of the historic 19th-century American ballad. April…
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Mini Martini Lounge/Rumpus Room, May 27th, 2026
We were unexpectedly called away from the Rumpus Room. Enjoy a couple of new tunes and a classic with your "Mini-Martini". Joe Abbott/Cat Clyde You'll Never…
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Rumpus Room Radio, May 17, 2026
The Edgar Winter Group's synth-and-sax heavy rock instrumental "Frankenstein" sat at #4 but was gaining rapid momentum to take the #1 crown the very next week…
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Martini Lounge/Rumpus Room, May 13th, 2026
The very first number-one song on the Easy Listening chart was "Boll Weevil Song" by Brook Benton, 1961. The chart was introduced without any special editorial…
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Rumpus Room Radio, May 10, 2026
"Mellow Yellow" is one of Donovan's most famous and misinterpreted songs. I promised another popular theory: is that the title refers to Donovan’s bout with…
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Martini Lounge/Rumpus Room, May 6th, 2026
Easy Listening, Soft Rock, Adult Contemporary: These charts underwent multiple name changes between 1950 and 1999, reflecting the shifting sounds of radio: In…
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Rumpus Room Radio, May 03, 2026
May 3, Chicago III had already spent weeks in the Top 10. It was famously kept out of the #1 spot only by the massive Jesus Christ Superstar soundtrack. A…
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Martini Lounge/Rumpus Room, April 29th, 2026
Funny How It Works Out. We just honored Ringo in the last program. On April 29, 1969, Ringo Starr recorded his lead vocal for the track at Abbey Road Studios…
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Rumpus Room Radio, April 26, 2026
On April 26th, 1978: Ringo Starr’s TV special Ringo (a musical take on The Prince and the Pauper) aired, featuring narration by George Harrison. Friday April…
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Martini Lounge/Rumpus Room, April 22nd, 2026
Glen Campbell's Birthday (1936–2017) The American country-pop singer, virtuoso guitarist, (the Wrecking Crew) and television host who became a definitive…
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Rumpus Room Radio, April 19, 2026
1982: Simon & Garfunkel Reunite — The duo began a world tour following their massive Central Park concert, though the reunion was short-lived due to continued…
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Martini Lounge/Rumpus Room, April 15th, 2026
"Let It Be" is the final single released by The Beatles before Paul McCartney announced his departure from the band. By April 15, 1970, the song was not just a…
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Rumpus Room Radio, April 12, 2026
Mellencamp’s Breakthrough: On this exact day (April 12, 1982), John Cougar (Mellencamp) released his fifth studio album, American Fool. It would eventually hit…
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Martini Lounge/Rumpus Room, April 8th, 2026
Some Martini Lounge Talking Points: Recorded in December 1986 at the Sydney Entertainment Centre (often associated with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra tour)…
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Rumpus Room Radio, April 5, 2026
Happy Easter! "Easter is the soul's first taste of spring." For fans of the band R.E.M., April 5th is widely celebrated as "R.E.M. Day". This date marks the…
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Martini Lounge/Rumpus Room, April 1st, 2026
April 1 marks the perfect time to pour a drink and settle into the Rumpus Room, where the "Martini Lounge" vibe transforms your space into a mid-century…