Mr. Dana Presents
Welcome to the Rumpus Room. I’m Mr. Dana, a retired radio guy with over 40 years of broadcasting experience. Now that I’m off the clock, Mr. Dana Presents: Rumpus Room Radio is simply my way of sharing a lifelong music hobby straight from my home to yours. This isn't an "oldies show”, it’s a straightforward music program for hip seniors who enjoy hearing familiar tunes presented with a little thought behind them.For me, this show is a personal musical diary. I keep the production simple, old-school, and entirely focused on the tracks themselves. I try to put a lot of care into how the songs transition from one to the next, building music blocks that just make sense together. Between the records, I'll share some brief histories, chart positions, and fun facts about the artists.Our core focus covers the music we grew up with from 1950 to 1999, but I also include a Release Radar segment to feature newer music that fits the vibe.You can catch two different sessions every week:
- Wednesday: The Martini Lounge (Mid-Week Music Break)
- A relaxed, mid-week breather featuring Adult Contemporary, Easy Listening, Jazz Pop, and Soft Rock hits and deep cuts.
- Friday: Rumpus Room Radio
- A weekend warmup covering a broader mix of Rock 'n' Roll, Pop, Modern Rock, Alternative Rock, Americana, R&B, Soul, and Funk.
There is no big ego here, just a fellow music lover sharing the soundtrack of a lifetime. Pull up a chair and enjoy the music.Thanks for Listening, Mr. Dana
Episodes
Sep 25, 2026
Sep 25, 2026
2 hr 12 min
Born On This Date 1943: Randy Bachman is one of the most successful and influential figures in Canadian rock history. Born on September 27, 1943, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, he has the rare distinction of founding and anchoring two separate legendary classic rock bands...
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Sep 23, 2026
Sep 23, 2026
2 hr 10 min
Happy Birthday Ray Charles (1930): The foundational pioneer of soul and rock music—who brilliantly fused gospel, R&B, and country—was born in Albany, Georgia...
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Sep 18, 2026
Sep 18, 2026
2 hr 5 min
On This Day in 1973 — The Death of Jim Croce: Beloved American singer-songwriter Jim Croce was killed at age 30 when his chartered commercial aircraft crashed into a tree during takeoff in Natchitoches, Louisiana...
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Sep 16, 2026
Sep 16, 2026
2 hr 28 sec
Happy Birthday OTD: 1925 — B.B. King: The legendary "King of the Blues" singer-songwriter and guitar icon (passed in 2015)...
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Sep 11, 2026
Sep 11, 2026
2 hr 16 min
On September 13, 1980, Elton John delivered a legendary, free concert on the Great Lawn of New York's Central Park, drawing an astonishing crowd of over 450,000 fans...
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Sep 9, 2026
Sep 9, 2026
2 hr 46 sec
Born On This Date, Sept 9th, 1941: Otis Redding, the iconic "King of Soul" behind classics like "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay"...
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Sep 5, 2026
Sep 5, 2026
2 hr 17 min
Birthday On This Date: Roger Waters (1943): Songwriter, bassist, and founding member of Pink Floyd.
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Sep 3, 2026
Sep 3, 2026
2 hr 13 min
OTD Phil Collins joins Genesis (1970): Genesis placed a classified advertisement in the British music magazine Melody Maker, looking for a drummer "determined to strive beyond existing stagnant music forms". Former child actor Phil Collins answered the ad...
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Aug 28, 2026
Aug 28, 2026
2 hr 14 min
ON THIS DATE The Isle of Wight Festival (1970): Concluded its massive third festival, featuring iconic sets from Jimi Hendrix, Joan Baez, and Leonard Cohen...
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Aug 26, 2026
Aug 26, 2026
2 hr 11 min
On This Day 1968 (The Beatles' New Chapter): The Beatles released "Hey Jude" backed with "Revolution" in the United States, marking the historic first single issued on their own Apple Records label...
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