Cross-Walks

Cross-Walks

38683 -  Learn To Laugh 

Frank & John Muratore

38684 - Foxy Lady

Recorded At Krieger Field Recording Co. 

Eng. Tom Krieger

Producer Jack Smith

1977

The Krieger-Field Recording Studios were located in Akron, , Ohio.  Some rock bands recorded there such as White Harvest, Devo and Tin Huey.

Frank Muratore has been a lifelong resident of Ohio, born and raised in a musical family. From his mother’s singing talent, to his brother John’s accomplishments on classical guitar, Frank had an early introduction to rock and roll from the family radio, listening to the pioneers Chuck Berry, Ricky Nelson, and the Everly Brothers.The real revelation was 1964’s performance of the Beatles on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” Through his older brothers, Frank was exposed to the Beatles even earlier when all saw the famous “Jack Parr Show” performance, and all thought how strange they looked. Buying the first Beatles record in January of 1964 before they were on “Ed Sullivan” put Frank first in his classroom to have the new sound, and later that year, he formed his first tribute, calling themselves The Jr. Beatles. After playing several instruments in high school, and forming a rock band with his brother, Frank has performed in several professional groups through college and after.

In 1996, he joined Hard Day’s Night, A Beatles tribute band,  to fulfill his dream to one day be a Beatle, and has had a “fab” time ever since.

 

Frank Muratore (left) as Paul McCartney

Tracettes

Tracettes

Vocal trio with piano

Side one (16707)

My New Love (Barbara Adkins)

Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen (Neil Sedaka)

Side Two (16708)

Go Tell It On the Mountain (Folk tune)

Has Anyone Seen My Boyfriend (Sanders)

 Gayle P-1104 (EP)

Conventry Recording Co.

(Akron, Ohio)
 1966

First (and only?) record from The Tracettes, Barbara, Rodney, and Gail Adkins of Akron, formerly of Dover, Ohio.

According toThe Daily Reporter from Dover, Ohio dated September 19, 1966, "The youthful singing group perform frequently on the Gene Carroll Show on WEWS- TV. They recently joined the Cuyahoga Falls Cathedral of Tomorrow where Barbara sings with the choir."

Now on ebay,  (starting bid US $ 75.00). Auction has sound clips

E. Mae Rittenhouse on Hollis

E. Mae Rittenhouse

15425 - Oh Halleluia Jesus Lives Within
15426 - Whisper To Jesus / Search My Heart Lord

Music arranged by Ray Ranson

Hollis P1095

 Recorded at Coventry Recording Studios in Akron, OH.   

Reverend E. Mae Rittenhouse

      For 30 years, Reverend E. Mae Rittenhouse served her Lord through services she provided to area radio stations. A pioneer in religious broadcasting, Reverend Rittenhouse broadcasted over WADC, WSLR, WAKR, WCUE and WHKK. She was a student of Cornus Hill Bible College when she was appointed Pastor of the North Akron CME Mission . She is a published song writer, an activist in city government and has written articles in The Reporter and The Akron Beacon Journal (Voice of the People). Her ability to inspire is known throughout this part of the country. She formally broadcasted over WBOY in Clarksburg , West Virginia and has spoken the gospel in many communities.

The Lower Oisch Philharmonic on Krieger

The Lower Oisch Philharmonic

25195 - Magic Rag Rag - Part I
25196 - Magic Rag Rag - Part II

Wr Chuck Keith
Arranged by Ron Jarvis

Produced by Tom Krieger

1969

Folk protest
From Akron, Ohio ?


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Chuck Keith is possibly Charles Keith - songwriter, singer, leader of the Hi-Fi's.

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"Ole Jaybird" Drennan Sings Country and Gospel

"Ole Jaybird" Drennan
Sings Country and Gospel

LP

1969

Artists Recording Co. # 24533/24534

Side 1 :

Oh Lonesome Me
With Pen In Hand
Snowflakes
King Of The Road
I Can't Stop Loning You

Side 2:

Happy Tracks
In The Garden
The Farmer And The Lord
Down By The Riverside
If I Could Help Somebody

Recorded in Akron, Ohio in 1969. The musicians include Ole Jaybird Drennan, Vic Clay, Bobby Rutledge, & Jerry Brightman. Other credits go to Henry Pawlak, Danny Koker, George Younce, Glenn Payne, & Mac Taunton. Side One is country music and Side Two is gospel music. Includes renditions of songs by Don Gibson, Bobby Goldsboro, & Roger Miller.

Jaybird Drennan died in December 2006.

For decades, Jaybird Drennan was synonymous with country music radio in Akron, if not most of Northeast Ohio.

His signature "Howdy, Partner" graced the airwaves for 27 years on Akron country outlet WSLR/1350, which was universally known as "Whistler". And in the years when Cleveland listeners had no access to country music on the radio, he served audiences in that market as well.

[From his obituary found HERE]

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Jus' Us on Annthonette

Jus' Us

Annthonette 44-4752

Box 3662, Akron, Ohio

31993 - Just Us Together (2:37)
31994 - Just Us Togather (5:10)

Produced by Thomas McGee

CLIP


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Patric Calfee

Patric Calfee
Dayspring
Morningstar MS-00001
1974

33607/33608

Tracks:

Gospel Ship
Sad Times
Joy Comes In The Morning
I'm Happy

I Was In The Spirit
Rock Of Ages
Eyes Of The Lord
Down By The Riverside

Pat Calfee :

As it turns out, that was a stock cover from Rite Records. I chose it because it seemed like a Yes or Led Zeppelin kind of look. [...] The Dayspring record was a home-grown affair - the entire recording budget was $315. The typesetting on the back was donated, the record label was hand drawn. I was 18 yrs old, with no money and no job - but a big desire to praise the Lord. I still think we made a good choice - the cover still looks cool - at least we don't have any printing on the front! :-)

Ken Scott :

It should be obvious from listening to loud psychy rockin’ cuts like ‘Joy Comes In The Morning’ and ‘Eyes Of The Lord’ that this Ohioan had access to a Glass Harp album or two. Good job in the production yet holds to a totally homemade and primitive sound with jammin’ acoustic bluesy folkrocking maneuvers in the league of Randy Matthews, Ron Moore, and Mike Johnson, sometimes choosing to handle all instruments (guitar, bass, piano, percussion) himself like on the magical ‘I Was In The Spirit’. ‘Rock Of Ages’ boasts a crude electric blues riff with raw basement vibe and lengthy leads. Closes with a raucous, hand-clappin’, buncha-folks-havin’-a-party version of ‘Down By The Riverside’. Unreal cover art depicting mountainous landscape with orange sky and giant green sun. 1000 made. (The Archivist by Ken Scott, 4th Edition)

From The Ancient Star-Song blog –Music of The Jesus Music Era

Patric(k) Calfee has his own website
where he tell the story of this record
You can also download
Dayspring
at the same place.

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Chrome City

39565

39566

Chrome City

Label : Together
820 Kelly Ave.
Akron, Ohio

39565 - Sweet C C
39566 - Chrome City Funk

Produced by Billy Pittman, Charles Harron
Joe Glover, Brenphil, BMI

Howard Fogg and the Lonesome Valley Boys

Spur 1118
20933 – Matamoros

Spur 1118

20934 – Highway Man



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The Merriner And Frake Family

The Merriner And Frake Family
5494 S. Main Street Akron, Ohio

Cheer: Old Time Gospel Singing

Rite # 28903/28904
(1972)

Side 1
The Merriner And Frake Family 

Let The Lower Lights Be Burning
I Love To Tell The Story
Fairest Lord Jesus
I Remember Calvary
Jesus Savior, Pilot Me

Side 2
James Merriner with a message & group vocal

A Thirteen Minute Message Of The Gospel
Nearer My God To Thee

The Sabers on Tiretown

O/M 20585 ~ Skinny Minny
O/M 20586 ~ Mickey's Monkey
Tiretown 118
Producer Ed Groves

The Sabers were formed in 1965 by three Barberton junior high school students. Guitarist Dave Lawson was the band leader, while Dave Kelley on bass and Eugene Pocopak played drums. In the fall of '65 Andy Gunn joined and took over lead guitar - just in time for the group to enter and win the school's 9th grade talent show...

Click on the image below for more info.

Al Cox, Jr. - Tire Town Sounds 1001

24465 – Why Don’t You Write?

24466 – It’s Alright

Hear a clip of each side.

Unknown '69 soul from Akron, Ohio.

Gospel Favorites Of The Haymonds

The Haymonds

Gospel Favorites Of The Haymonds

Kimberly KLP-1005

Recorded on 11-18-1980 at Cherokee studios, Akron, Ohio
Produced by George Gaines

side one :

Light At The River
The First Look
Just Any Day Now
Paradise Valley
I’m Bound For That City

side two :

Come A Little Closer
Oh What A Happy Day
Home Sweet Home
Because He Lives
If We Never Meet Again

Rite # 41585/41586

From the back cover :

In answer to hundreds of requests from people who have enjoyed their singing, the Haymonds have decided to record some of their most requested songs.

They attended the same church in Akron, Ohio. Harriet was singing solos and Hollis was directing the choir. Soon after that, they started singing together, and have been for the last 33 years. They were married in 1947.

They have been associated with Rev. And Mrs. Robert Robison for 32 years and have sung on their WINGS OF FAITH T.V. programs for the past 10 years. Many people have been led to the LORD through their singing.

Despite their age and bad health, they are still singing for the LORD and will continue to do so, until the LORD calls them home.

It is my sincere hope that you will receive as big a blessing from hearing this album, as I did recording it.

It was through their financial help that CHEROKEE STUDIOS got started.
You see, they are very special to me, because they are my parents, and it was through them that I found the LORD.

I hope that you will believe as I do, that to « Make a joyful noise unto the LORD » is good for the soul.

George Gaines

The Evangelaires Quartet : Gotta Sing

23935/23936 [1969]

Gospel Quartet from Akron, Ohio

Side 1:
Daddy Sang Bass
Poor Rich man
Sunny banks
The Home-Coming week
Had it not been
He touched me

Side 2:
Palms Of Victory
Gonna Fly
When They Ring The Golden Bells
Each Step
This Great Love Of Jesus
Show Me Thy Way