Bye Bye Blackbird (1926)
Made popular by Gene Austin 1926 The song “Bye Bye Blackbird” was introduced to me by my old friend, Karna. She always had a couple of Reader’s Digest books hanging…
EVO RiverFest Tribune Article
The Eclectic Vinyl Orchestra played at the Riverfest After Party in August, 2018. Here is an article on the band from the Guelph Tribune. Excerpt Those looking to keep the…
Bei Mir Bist Du Shein
I keep thinking I first heard the song “Bei Mir Bist du Shein” (translation: “To Me You Are Beautiful”) on a Bob Dylan “Theme Time Radio” show many years ago,…
Fats Domino
Fats Domino passed away last week. I meant to post something but my son, Jay, beat me to it. This is his post on jaypeterson.ca. Here is his guest post…
EVO’s Album Release Trailer
It’s finally here! Be the first to buy our debut album at the Red Brick Café Album Release Party! Get there early to secure good seats. Here is the trailer…
EVO in the Recording Studio
In February, the Eclectic Vinyl Orchestra entered Turtleshell Studio on the edge of Guelph to record our first album. We came in well-rehearsed after a series of gigs. Over the…
Choo Choo Ch’Boogie
The song “Choo Choo Ch’Boogie” is one of the first songs that Eclectic Vinyl Orchestra learned. It’s a shuffle and for me it epitomized “Jump Blues” from the late forties. …
Upcoming Events
Book EVO For Your Event
Eclectic Vinyl Orchestra would love to play at your festival, event, party or wedding. We are based in Guelph, and can perform anywhere in Ontario. We play swing music reminiscent of big band music from the 20s, 30s, and 40s, as well as 50s Rhythm and Blues.
Electric Vinyl Orchestra Album and Apparel
Our album Last Chance to Dance is available to purchase, along with t-shirts, hoodies, and more!