Like millions of other geeks, I have a huge nerd-crush on Felicia Day, actress / gamer / ubergeek. Miss Day apparently has a new video blog where she goes out and tries all sorts of different skills, from blacksmithing to crocheting. In this episode, Felicia goes out and learns how to "swing…
In light of recent online discussions about gender roles in Lindy Hop and the recent Amendment/abomination passed this month in my home state, I decided to take up a suggestion made by Sam Carroll that I do a post on women dressing in menswear or dandy garb for dancing. Specifically, "For my…
Hey Frankie. Happy Birthday. I can’t remember the last time I actually wrote something that wasn’t a news story or an event item on this website. But it’s your birthday and I feel inspired to write to you. You inspired me to write the same way you inspired me to smile and to laugh and to…
In this show, Rik learns the Big Apple for Frankie Manning's birthday celebration, ZuckerPunch gives the low-down on Nick William's latest blog post and Spuds tries to remember all the members of Minnie's Moochers. It's another great Yehoodi Talk Show and we're not trying to sell you…
Swing! is a feature documentary which showcases the international phenomenon of Swing Dancing (specifically Lindy Hop). As a part of getting this movie made, the producers are trying to show the film industry that there is a big, thriving Swing Dance community, and want to add as many…
Svetlana of Aaron Johnson and his Golden Age Orchestra sends word that every Monday (except first Mondays) starting May 14, Svetlana with Aaron Johnson and his Golden Age Orchestra, will be performing at The Back Room (102 Norfolk Street, New York, NY) from 9p - 12am. With no cover! "With…
Our friend Judy Pritchett of the Frankie Manning Foundation sends us exciting news about the 2012 Frankie Manning Ambassador Scholarships to the Herrang International Swing Dance Camp this summer. This is a great opportunity for someone who is dedicated to keeping the spirit of Frankie alive…
All of us at Yehoodi Central want to wish a very happy birthday to Frank "Frankyboy" Dellario, the man who first dreamed up this crazy website along with his co-conspirator Spuds 14 years ago. We're so glad that you did! And those of us on the Left Coast are looking forward to celebrating…
On this day, 109 years ago, Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby was born in Tacoma, Washington. Crosby's trademark bass-baritone voice made him one of the best-selling recording artists of the 20th century, with over half a billion records in circulation. A multimedia star, from 1934 to 1954 Bing…
ZuckerPUNCH is back! The gang have a chat about Frankie Ambassadorship, break down another blog post by Jamin Jackson and question Cambodia's great need for men, men, men! The Yehoodi Talk Show; it's more than two tons of fun.
Episode #077 of Hey Mister Jesse is now available to download and enjoy. May's show features a slew of new releases, brand new music from Maryann Sullivan and Her Sousetet, an interview with Freddie Dickinson of The Careless Lovers, tons of international audience feedback, and a swinging New…
Mr Edward Kennedy Ellington was born into the world on this day in 1899, in Washington, DC. "Duke" Ellington and his band went on to play everywhere. Absolutely everywhere! His career spanned more than 50 years and included leading his orchestra, composing an inexhaustible songbook, scoring…
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