
At 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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Air Week: December 15-21, 2025 R&B Christmas
Go ahead, grab a glass of ‘nog, sit back and relax and dig on some great vintage Rhythm & Blues Christmas tunes. This entire “Juke In The Back” is loaded with fantabulous Christmas records from the la... more
Air Week: December 8-14, 2025 Don & Dewey
Don Bowman and Dewey Terry never scored a national hit record, but together as the 1950s duo Don & Dewey, they remain one of R&B and early Rock n’ Roll’s best kept secrets. They grew up as friends in Pas... more
Air Week: December 1-7, 2025 R&B Car Songs
The juke is jumpin’ with records focusing on classic R&B songs about cars. The automobile is a “road tested” symbol of the American Dream. We have all this land and the car gives us the freedom to get f... more
Air Week: November 24-30, 2025 The Swallows
The Swallows were one of the most underrated R&B vocal groups of the early 1950s. Hailing from Baltimore, they only scored 2 top 10 R&B hits during their 3 year stint with King Records, but collectors ... more
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Great rare music
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!!
Fantastic stuff! Please, keep it coming.
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.
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.
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This podcast explores the rich history and cultural significance of rhythm and blues, specifically from the mid-20th century, through a mixture of storytelling, music, and archival recordings. The host shares engaging narratives about various artists, their contributions to the genre, and the socio-political context of the time, all while playing classic tracks that exemplify the essence of R&B and its evolution leading to rock and roll. The episodes often spotlight specific artists or themes, from historical anecdotes to celebratory seasonal music, making it an informative and entertaining resource for both music enthusiasts and casual listeners alike, aiming to resurrect the legacy of an underappreciated era in music.
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