Following this is an auction of a wide variety of sound machines, recordings and music-related ephemera. Admission is $5 per person which pays for the meeting room and the refreshments. Guests are welcomed at our meetings. To participate in the auction, however, you must be a member.

September 2012 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa             1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30		Wanna Buy a Record? Mel Blanc and Billy May take us on a journey through the Capitol Recording Studios and manufacturing facilities in the early 50s, on a great in-house film that was never intended to be let loose on an unsuspecting public. See how many Capitol artists you can spot.
October 2012 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31		Phonograph Show and Tell with CAPS members Members are the presenters. Bring an unusual machine, part, toy, recording device or a record or two and we'll operate, display, wind it up, sing into it or foist it on an unwitting crowd. Best, worst, whatever!
November 2012 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa         1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30		It always says...recorded in New York! with veteran broadcaster and record collector James Kidd Almost every recording made in the US was produced in New York city, the home of the music industry, the publishers, the radio networks, the talent agencies and, of course, the record companies and their studios. James will highlight the major (and not so major!) studios used from the 1920s through to the 50s. You'll see photos of the actual studio locations, hear recordings made there, and, in many cases, see what occupies the sites now. Locations included Liederkranz Hall, Webster Hall, the famed Columbia 'church' studio on East 30th Street, the incredibly small Brunswick studio at 1776 Broadway, the stunning Vanguard recordings made at a Masonic Hall in suburban Brooklyn, etc. Come and be surprised!
January 2013 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31		The Banana Man and the Stooge: Comic double acts on early discs and cylinders with Mike Daley The double act was a staple of vaudeville, music hall and the minstrel show, and its popularity was reflected on early recordings. The double act exploited the contrast between the straight man, or "stooge" and the comic, or "banana man." The dialogue style and content was varied between acts and over time, in ways that hint at the many changes taking place at the turn of the century. We'll hear and discuss some of the earliest examples of humorous dialogues on record, including Collins & Harlan, Ada Jones & Len Spencer and Golden & Hughes.
February 2013 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa           1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28		Golden ears, “Swissies” and Strange Detours, but still standing: A History of Thorens with Keith Wright Continuing his explorations at the borders between the spring-driven and electrical worlds, APN Editor Keith Wright plays examples and shares his research, mostly unknown in North America, regarding the surprisingly-old Swiss turntable legend as it approaches its 130 year anniversary.
March 2013 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa           1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31		100 Year History of Phonographs and the Recordings They Produced with Blain McCutchen Starting with the first recordings in 1877 by Thomas Edison and Leon Scott de Martinville, we will look at the earliest inventions and hear the recordings these machines produced. We then follow the development of the machines and recordings over the next 100 years through powerpoint and actual machine demonstrations.
April 2013 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30		It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time with Mike Bryan Mike Bryan will take a light-hearted look at the concepts of success and failure, relating them to the early days of the phonograph industry and to some fascinating phonographs that enjoyed limited commercial success, but are highly prized by collectors today. Mike's talk will surely bring a smile to your face.
June 2013 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa             1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30		Rare Jazz Videos and CAPS Elections Join us for some rare videos, including a tour of the late Joe Showler's fabulous Jack Teagarden collection, the Duke Ellington Orchestra recording in 1937, and more great treasures. Also on the bill, CAPS elections for the 2013-2016 term. There's still time to submit your name and become more involved in the organization and activities of the Society. Speak to any member of the executive for more information about the positions. Contact information is also on page 2 of the newsletter and on the cover of the Membership Directory.