New Britain herald., 1925-03-13
Through The Static

Last night started off great and we thought the perfect conditions of the night before were about to be repeated. But no such luck. We tuned fin on the Famous Artists con cert and after that was over, 1t was almost impossible to bring anything in. The static did not come in crashes, 1t tumbled in like water fall striking on some large and ugly rocks. We were the rocks. We've found one definition of static that rather tlcklcs us. The New York CTS" says of static: Tt Is an adapta- ton by the radio corporation of a language formerly used only by sub way guards"
 The Famous Artists concert through WEAF and about 14 others, including WTIC, Hartford, was worth listening to, and we might say | that we enjoyed 1t more than we did any of those which went before it. We're not high hat and we state right here that we like popular music In English better than we do classical music in Spanish or Italian, over the radio. Now we don't mean by that that we don't like to hear a concert by a famous artist, If he or she happens to come to New Britain | or Hartford, but over the radio a great deal of the charm is lost, to our way of thinking. However, the work of the Famous Artists Salon orchestra which broadCasts occasion ally in conjunction with these pro grams is genuinely appreciated. We could listen to that orchestra all night that is, up to about Il o'clock
 Well, to get on to last nights pro gram. We'll sort Of skip through il because we have lot of work today and it's almost 6:30 a. m. The whole day practically gone and noth. ing accomplished. Billy Murray, wei known comedian, acted as amour cer. His efforts were well meant but he acted as if he were not sure of himself and as if he did not know what he was going to say next. anything, he appeared too anxiou. to please and that reacts as unfa vorably on fans as an announcer wht is too indifferent.
 The International Novelty orches tra opened the program witt "Titina," that refreshing and rapi' , fox trot, which was rendered in goor style, although the orchestra seeme' 10 depend too much on the stringe' instruments. Then followed "Tha Wicked Tango" a number with Spanish tempo and characteristics } Billy Murray rendered in approve style Big Bad Bill' and 70 Mabel."
 The most enjoyable feature to u: for reasons entirely personal, was tn rendition of "Saxophobia," by Rud Weidoeft, one of the worlds grea saxophpnists. His performance wa almost uncanny and one found him . self wondering how the performe could make his fingers move s rapidly. Henry Burr was presel and he offered "Whon You and
 Were Young Maggie" Dear One, and Wonderful One" this last wit saxophone obligato by Weidoef Woidoeft's work in this last numbc was a trifle too pronounced and . vas at times with difficulty tha Burrs voice could be heard.
 The Peerless quartet was preser with Nanny Lou" and (Gulp Follow The Swallow" "Oh Katl erina" was offered as a final numbe by the International Novelty orchet d tra. This program was a good on and we heartily enjoyed it. If W = can hear another one like that wit combination such as Waring Pennsylvanians and a few other bt features we'll enjoy that, too.
 We thought we were bringing something pretty special last nigl
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