Juke In The Back
Matt The CatAt the end of the Second World War, economics forced the big bands to trim their once great size and thus, the Jump Blues combo was born. Between 1946-1954, rhythm and blues laid the tracks for what was to become Rock n’ Roll. So how come, 75 years later, this vibrant and influential music is still so unknown to so many? Matt The Cat is going to change that with the radio program, “Juke In The Bac... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 29 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music HistoryMusic CommentaryMusic | |||
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Air Week: March 23-29, 2026 Imperial Records, Pt. 2 – 1950-51
Imperial Records was a major player among the indie labels of the late 1940s and the entirety of the 1950s. Started in Los Angels in 1946 by Lew Chudd, a Canadian raised in Harlem, Im... more
Air Week: March 16-22, 2026 Imperial Records, Pt. 1 – 1947-50
Imperial Records was a major player among the indie labels of the late 1940s and the entirety of the 1950s. Started in Los Angels in 1946 by Lew Chudd, a Canadian raised in Harlem, Im... more
Air Week: March 9-15, 2026 Live 1951: Midnight Matinee
This week, the “Juke In The Back” presents a unique program designed to put the listener in a front row seat for a live rhythm review performance. So often, we wonder what a live program wou... more
Air Week: March 2-8, 2026 The Moonglows, Pt. 2 – 1956-61
Much has been written about the great R&B vocal groups of the 1950s. Many of the classic groups were either great musicians and vocalists and never had the recognition or record sales to b... more
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Apple Podcasts5tulu90
Canada4 years ago - This is phenomenal!!
I just discovered this podcast and .. Man Oh Man it is awesome to say the least! Excellent music and I love the background history of the artists as well . Takes me back to the time when music was real and pure. Keep Rockin that Rhythm and Blues!!
Apple Podcasts5Grayfox 61
United States5 years ago - Fantastic
Fantastic stuff! Please, keep it coming.
Apple Podcasts5Aram-000Canada6 years ago - Juke in the Back
I discovered this show on Mushroom FM. I loved it from the moment I stumbled across it. Thanks Matt The Cat for introducing many people to this wonderful music from a mostly forgotten time in history. The music you play should be more well-know and given more respect than it currently has.
Apple Podcasts3Blinky's muse
Australia6 years ago - Just found this !
Wow, now this is some classy music. What talent. Thanks so much for sharing this with us. I'm anxiously waiting for the next show to come out.
Apple Podcasts5jkl5876United States9 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #217 | United States/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #65 |  United Kingdom/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #126 | Canada/Music/Music History |
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A deep dive into mid-20th century rhythm and blues, with host-led explorations of historic venues, pivotal artists, and the emergence of rock and roll. Episodes blend archival storytelling, performer spotlights, and cultural context to illuminate how late-1940s to 1950s R&B shaped American music. A standout feature is the meticulous attention to period details, live-show analogies, and the preservation of rarely heard recordings, making the show a rich resource for music history fans, researchers, and enthusiasts of classic R&B and early rock influences.
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Recent guests on Juke In The Back include:
1. Floyd Dixon
2. Peppermint Harris
3. Bixie Crawford
4. Madelyn Perkins
5. Ernie Andrews
6. Herbie Cox
7. Billy Vera
8. Steve Propes
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