[78-L] Silly Season on eBay

[Steven C. Barr]

From: <bruce78rpm at comcast.net>
> Yes, this is really silly. The only people this record would have any 
> value to, are any folks around today who are related to the people listed 
> on the record, but certainly a few dollars at the most, not a grand LOL !! 
> I have a personal record same label, and it is by a really great College 
> Jazz Band that performed during the 1920's in the Massachusetts area. I 
> have it posted on youtube. It shows that sometimes you can find some 
> really nice recordings on this label. Take a look.
>
In the twenties, there were a number of college-based bands, some of
whose players went on to musical fame...and whose records were VERY
listenable! Record companies had both "regular" bands (i.e. the ubiquitous
Sam Lanin) and their house bands to record potential "hit tunes" as Tin Pan
Alley churned them out...the companies had neither need nor interest in
any more "unknown" outfits. As well, sometimes "name" bands would
cut these records, for sale in specific markets...! There are two known
Lombardo "Personal Records"...so far I only own one thereof...!

Steven C. Barr