Variety (July 1924)

VARIETY MU'SIC ) ! I V Wednesday, July 80. 19U CONSIDERABLE BAND MUSIC IN AIR MONDAY NIGHT; UmE NOVEin Every Sfation Featured Brats Band—WHN'S Plug- ging—Ballroom and Radio Store Among Those Advertised Beaucoup Tftind music In the •ther Monday night similar to the week precedlnir. Kvery station featured its bands again and dished out generous portions of music therefrom. WEiAF had the U. S. Marine Band broadcasting from Washing- ton. r>. C, under Capt. William H. Santelmann's direction. The Edwin Franko Goldman orchestra via WJZ had a cycle o^ German compo- sitions on the bill, rndto-cnsting from the Central Park Mall. What-, ever was once said about Germany as a result of the recent world fracas. Its supremacy in the num- ber of music masters It has given the world cannot be gainsaid. The irrepressible WHN contrib- uted what dance music there was In the air Monday and the munic- ipal stAtion, WNYC, had the Vir- gin Islanda Navy Band officiating In its behalf. ^ Little Novelty Otherwise there was little nov- elty offered. A real novelty was Charles L. Rogot from WHN, who possesses the unique ability of humming and whistling simul- taneously. Thus he makes a good one-man "duet," whistling a tune and humming it at one and the same time. He did four or Ave brief snatches and topped it ott by an unusual exhibition of whistling ■* "When Tou and I Were Young, Maggie." and humming "Yankee Doodle" in counter-melody, simul- taneously. It was not only an ex- traordinary vocal attainment, tut also a mental feat of dual cnotrol. This la his first ether perform- ance, although the entertainer an- nounced he has been pleasing him- self and friends for 20 years with this unique exhibition. Scientists and vocal teachers were Invited to go into the matter more thoroughly if interested. The whistling, be- cause of its piercing qaallty, came through sharply, but the humming rather faint, but with enough clarity. Major L. D. Gardner Introduced his serial talk on the "Round the World Flight" from WJZ, with the broadcasting of a radio secret ask- ing newspapermen if they are lis- tening in not to Jump it for another week. It had to do with a new ra- dio experiment in connection with airplane broadcasting. Catherine Makin wi^h a piano re- cital from WEJAF resumed after Florence Hendrlckson, contralto, ac- companied by Mme. Johanna L>. Bayerlee did several vocal numbers. The Makin recital was split up Into two parts, as was Miss Hendrick- son's. N. T. Q. Plugged Ballroom N. T. O. plugged the Roseland ballroom via the Fletcher Hender- son bandl, which played several numbera^direct from the dance hall. The Roseland will face serious competition In the fall from the new Arcadia and this seems a tac- tical move to build a radio follow- ing. From the impression it's a very likely Idea. The Henderson band (colored) is one of the best in the field, colored or white, and dishes up a corking brand of dance music. The Goldman band concert from Central Park was vieing with the colored Jazzers at this point. The k WJZ announcer Is heralding any I classical feature like the Goldman r musicians, et al., seeks to add to the eltect by Impressing with an artificially thick Boston accent that doesn't belong somehow. The Gold- man recital opened with the *' "Marche Militalre," followed by Mozart's "Marriage of Figaro" overture. ' The U. S. Marine Band came on with the "Thomas JelTerson March," composed by Mr. Santle- mann, the band's leader. Mean- time, the Fletcher Hendersonites The OreatMt Ooawdy Sons la Team "OF ALL MY WIFE'S RELATIONS I LOVE MYSELF THE BEST" Lyric by ANDUBW n KTKIII.INO MUBic by WILL It tlAHKINa DENTON & HASKINS MUSIC CO. 1531 Broadway, New York were playing "O Sole Mlo" in waits tempo, "Liimehouse Blues" and "After the Storm." Via WHN, Vincent Lane, an Irish tenor, fared passingly well. N. T. G. In between got In an ad- vance plug for Palisades Park. Charlie Strickland's orchestra, ra- diocasting direct from the park, followed with a dance routine. His numbers are not the happiest for this sort of exploitation.. To Im- press greatest Strickland should play the sure-fire familiar produc- tion and current hits Instead of the' lesser numbers he favors. . Direct From Radio Shack The Jack Shack orchestra, direct from the Radio Shack, followed on WHN. The bijnd concerts from WJZ and WEAP were meantime still going strong. Preceding the Shack band, N.- T. G. plugged a wait, with a Robert W. Service reading. The Virgin Islands' Navy Band came on from WNYC. while Dr. Ru- dolph M. Binder, of New York Uni- versity, spoke on "The American Home—Will It Survive? ' from WJZ. He was followed by George Sutton, Jr., who told about his "Motorboat- ing Adventures." It was a tough break for both, however, consider- ing the musical attractions on every side. The Radio Shack band, which plugs the retail radio store of that name, is no slouch, either, with Its dance music. Murray Stutz was in- troduced with some vocal work; fair. AJei. PASS REQUIREP FORWHN STUDIO Marcus Lioew doesn't object to giving the radio fans a frea ahow nightly, but he is strict about ad- mitting everybody to the Loew WHN broadcasting studio In the Loew bjildlng without a pass. Ether ^performances. by such Illustrious entertainers as Sir Jo- seph Ginzburg are better appreciated by viewing the Gieat One in the flesh rather than in abstract. For a time the WHN studio got to be a favorite drop-in place for the Idlers, who whlled away the spare minutes watching the radio artists do their stuff. The large numbers made the small studio uncomfortable for the artists, not to mention thie disturbing noises sometimes created and broadcast by the microphon«. with the result a day and nlsht outer guard has been stationed in the hallways leading .o the studio. Only the talent and the elect are permitted to pass. Random Radio Snatches From time to time random snatches of unusual radio features as they are picked up from day to day in the course of the week will be noticed In these columns. Saturday night, (July 26) for In- stance had the Vincent Lopez or- chestra broadcasting direct from the Hotel Pennsylvania via WEAF, the centre of attraction. The band, al- ready famous for its superb sym- phonic dance music, disclosed a medley of former popular hits. Which was as refreshing as if the tunes were nascent. Meritorious produc- tion numbers of yesteryear, like "Allah's Holiday," "Poor Butterfly," etc., came through splendidly. ' Lopez's versions of the new "Fol- lies" hit, "Adoring Yoji." and "Drift- wood," were also distinctive. From WOR, the Brooklyn Lodge of Elks disclosed ai> interesting program. Lopez again resumed with "At Dawning" and the distinctive "Clock of Love" number, announced as one of the features In the new "Green- wich Village Follies." Rothafel's Program Sunday night centered the atten- tion on Rothafel's Capitol theatre progran>. The first section is a broadcast of the theatre's ove>ture and musical accompaniment. One can see why this sort of thing really builds a patronage for the theatre as Roxy has proved to himself time and again. The changing song themes and the mental pictures they suggest make one wonder Just what action is transpiring on the screen to the accompaniment of ^ome sym- pathetic thematic. The studio program has a "Scotty" (so announced) speaking with a thick heather brogue, open- ing with an alleged comic descrip- tion of a baseball game. The humor has been "released" for many years even in the college comic publica- tiors. The Scotch comedy song, fol- lowing, was little better. A request from a Baltimore citizen on how to mall a contribution to the "Roxy" radio fund was answered by radio, since the Inquirer so tele» graphed. David Sabatan, with a classical pianolog, was an interesting num- ber. A tenor whose name was npt caught did "Song of Songs" pleas- ingly to piano-vlolln accompani- ment. The Capitol Studio orchestra with their ever diverting musical program were another highlight. The organ recitals cIo^M. Aiel Cinderella Roofs Crowd Brings Out L. A. Police Los Angeles, July 29. Upon the conclusion of their two- week engagement at the Orpheum, Isham Jones and his Brunswick or- chestra were the guest players at the Cinderella Roof. They proved to be the sensation of the city. The attendance was so great police had to be called to keep those on the outside from forc- ing their way into the place. An admission of $1.60 a couple wan charged. Though reports'had been current that the Cinderella Roof would close during the eummer, the establish- ment ia maintaining its all-year- round policy. During the absence of Herb Wledoeft and hla Bruns- wick outfit, on tour. Glen Oswald and his Portland Sefenaders are providing the music. RADW BRINGS DRETS Dsmand for Information Aft»r Orchestra Played Over WOR —4'lidden for 2 Summehi It looka aa thoush radio wu fo- Ing to bring real fame to Jerry Drew and hia orchestra, favorite* at Co- lumbia Park, Nortli Bergen. N. J., for the paat two summera. While Jerry baa played a great deal for dancing and also filled in some concert dates, bia band baa not gained any stage recognition. Drew played the muaical accom- paniment for the eratwbile Ernie Young Revue in Dreamland Park, Newark, and arrangements were made for the band to play over the WOR waves at Newark. The radio result brought thou- sands of letters, with several stage producers writing Drew for infor- mation aa to his future activities. Jerry Drew is the leader and probably the only man playing a xylophone while directing. He is a former Osslnlng, N. T., boy, who has been trying hard to land his musicians In right around the "Big Alley." It now looks as though the radio had turned the trick. CABARET GIRLS TIPPING OFF VILLAGE COPS RADIO DECLINES JN GERMANY Radio Fair Wiliidraws lo. ▼ilatioiis to Foreign Manufacturers Waahington, July j|. Reporta coming through tj the Da. ' partment of Com-nerce state that there baa been such a slump in tha sale of radio ^..pparatus throughout Germany that the radio *alr set to be hel4 in Berlin Sept 26 through Oct. S baa withdrawn all invitations ' to American and other outside man- ufacturers and that the exhibition will be confined entirely to German- made outfits. "Business is so low that the Ger- man manufacturers would not t gre« to give publicity to any foreign- * ■ made equipment," states the report BEHIN NOW WESTERN MANAGER FOR BERLIN < Formerly with Witmarks at ^^ $25,000—New Headquar- ters in Chicago ' Flappors and Former Waitresses of Bunktown on Special Squad 80 AND TIRED But Andrew GrengeraChanged Mind About River Route Hudson, N. T., July 29. Andrew Orengera, 80, once a popular musician of this city, be- came despondent and Jumped into the Hudson River. After he struck tho water he changed hia mind about dying, and shouted for help. The police rescued him. Orengera was a harpist until' age took from bis fingers their one- time pliancy and strength. Greenwfch Village flappers are reported as working with the spe- cial service squad of the police de- partment and co-operating In get- ting evidence against liquor selling cabarets and apeak eaales In the Greenwich Village cabaret belt Most of the flappers originally had been employed in some of the Vil- lage cabarets prior to switching their allegiance to tbe i>ollce. The girls have been giving the cops live tips that have resulted in any number of arrests in that section. Reporta have It the girls are on the payroll of the squad for $30 weekly for tbelr trouble. Prior to the police connection some bad been hiring out aa waitresses In the cab- arets at from 60 cents to $1 a night and whatever tip money they got The cops si>oUed that source of revenue by enforcing a law that prohibits employment of gtrla and women after 10 p. m. Al Bellin. last professional man- ager for Witmarks. becom gen-, eral western manager for Berlin, Inc., starting Aug. 10. nelUn will' be '.eadqtiartered In Chicago. Since Hilton Well resignfed from Berlin, Inc., to start in business for himself, there has been no western manager for the firm. Walter Dono- van, formerly Weil's assistant, was temporarily in charge, and Harry Pearson, the Berlin Philadelphia manager, was last in charge, but only temporarily. Pearson retuma to Phllly and Donovan will con- tinue as assistant to Beil'.i. Bellin is one of the best pro- fessional men in the business and commanded $25,000 with Witmarks, a record figure. The latter firm's decision to abandon Its professional department resulted in an arrange- ment being reached between Bellin and tbe concern. Raymond Walker Resigns From Nafl Broadcasters Raymond Walker, who was In charge of the music bureau of the National Association of Broadcast- ers, has resigned from the N. A. B. Walker "released" the tax-fre« songs on schedule and waa whoUr in charge of that deparUnent He Intends returning to tbe or<( chestra business shortly. Com- S. S. Ship Band's Date By special permission of mander Booth, of the U. "Wheeling," the band of that ship, styled the U. S. Bluejacket Band, is going to play a series of vaudeville dates In and around New Yoflc, under the booking direction of Dave Sabloskey. The first date will be the last half of this week in Bridge- port, with a New York "showing"' next week. There are 11 men. under the leadership of the chief petty of- ficer of the "Wheeliiic;." Assets $8,000; Owes $7,580 Although since out of business, the Melody Shop, Inc., which op- erated a music store at 1440 Broad- way, New York, declares itself sol- vent by listing $S,COO assets In its bankruptcy schedules. a.<! against $7,5S0.33, in unsecured liabilities mostly to musio publishers and phonograph manufacturers. The Melody Shop, of jvhith Irving; Klein was president, went inti^ bankruptcy last December, but onl;. filed its schedules this week. The assets consist of $6,000 In machinery and $2,000 in stock in trade.' .. . , Washington's 3d Station To Be Known as SXAV Washington, July 29. Washington has another broad- casting station, the Potomac Elec- tric Power Company having in- stalled a station on top of their building at 14th and C streets, n'> thwest. The Department of Commerce has issued a license to the station, which is to hie known as SXAV. but is not as powerful . as WRC and WCAP, the other two stations here. .'■"or the present the station Is to be used by officials of the company to communicate with their power house at Benninps, and also with their repair trucks about the city, which are to have receiving sets Installed. Radio Telephony Course Chicago. July 29. D. E. MlUer, in the acbool ot science a^ Chautauqua, N. T., Is pre- senting a two weeks' course on th« princlplea of radio' telephony. Tha course opened July 21. Actual apparatus Is used to gtva a thorough working knowledge of the subject. La Monica Opens Santa Monica. July 29. La Monica ballroom, which has a capacity of 6,000« opened last week, Don Clark, former saxophone player •.vlth Paul Whlteman, has a 2e-piece orchestra playing. Most of the men are eastern mueiclans and have played with some of the recognized orchestras In that section. T. H. Eslick, who designed and constructed the building within six' weeks. Is in charge of the project NATHAN GLANTZ ORCHESTRA SERVICE New York'tt Favorite Recording and Radio Artists THE FOLLOWING GLANTZ UNITS: l.rCKV HTRIKK ORrHR.STR.\ (il/\NT7, anA nRCIII'^iTUA CHICJ.RTN onniKSTKA rKN.VKYT.VANIA HYNTOPATORS HOLLYWOOD ORCHESTRA .M.\JKHTIC DANCE ORCHKHTKA AbiI Othrn Art Rrritrdiiis for the <i;\'oh. K<Ibion. rirntiPtt Kmtrain. Rpg.-il. P.Tlho. B.innrr. Folcral. Pnranioiiin iTi'l Puritan I>:ak>: Hiro pFrformlng teKUlnrly over Ktatlon WfcAF. Nrw Tori. Cnmblnatlcni avallaM^ for liott'ls. rrstKurantg, park*. f.ilr» .in<l for all nccasnn!, ringle or jwrmancnt. whcr» h'.Bh-cla:i crcl»«'slraB are in demand. NATHAN GUNTZ ORCHESTRA SERVICE 146 West «th Street, New York City Telephone Bryant 5929 TR» ROMRNTHAL. Ituilnra* Umnmtrr