78 rpm

- Indianapolis, IN Blues / Roots / Chicago Blues

About

Members: Vince Mullin Guitar/Vocals Allen Stratyner Harmonica/vocals Tim Duffy - Drums/vocals

Sounds Like: Hound Dog Taylor & The House Rockers, Big Walter Horton, Elmore James, Little Walter Jacobs, Jimmy Reed

Label: Sound Tone Records

Manager: Booking: (317) 205-5253

Bio: Note to our fans: We are no longer performing or recording as of Spring 2012. We enjoyed our time together as a band but we have decided not to continue working together. Thank you to all who "liked" us on facebook and Reverbnation. And the many followers who came to our shows and bought our CD! ... See Full Bio

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78 rpm has a show on 02/24/2012 at 08:00 PM @ Slippery Noodle Inn in Indianapolis, IN http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/90861645 #concert

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“2010 Music Year In Review - Blues - Best New Idea: 78 rpm. "Something old is something new. The trio features a drummer (Tim Duffy), guitarist (Vince Mullin) and harmonica player (Allen Stratyner) bringing back the old-school Maxwell Street style of raw Chicago blues." - Matthew Socey, NUVO 12/10”

— Matthew Socey, NUVO

“2010 Music Year In Review - Blues - Best Blues Album - "There were a number of local releases this year. The year's top album is a tie between 78 rpm's self-titled release and Tad Robinson's 'Back In Style' (Severn Records)." - Matthew Socey, NUVO, Indianapolis, IN 12/10.”

— Matthew Socey, NUVO

"78 rpm" CD is the tour de force. Welcome to this mix of Chicago blues, stripped Sun style (which is manifique)and swamp blues, pulling even on swamp pop, as I had not heard for a very long time, which they add a rockabilly edge. What good music, no way small. They are to discover urgently!" - Bernard Boyat, Le CRI du Coyote and Rock 'N Roll Review 55 France (December 2010)

— Bernard Boyat, Le CRI du Coyote & Rock 'N Roll Review 55

“Allen Stratyner (of 78 rpm is) one of the Midwest's most esteemed harmonica players. Stratyner's band mates in 78 rpm are slide guitar specialist Vince Mullin and drummer Tim Duffy. Big Walter Horton earns mention as Stratyner's all-time favorite harmonica man, and 78 rpm's debut album features Stratyner's rendition of "Walter's Boogie." Elsewhere on the 10-song collection are songs popularized by blues titans Muddy Waters, Jimmy Reed and Robert Johnson. "In my classes, people typically think, 'Oh, this is going to be easy,' " he said. "It's easy to play bad. It's difficult to play well." ”

— David Lindquist, Indianapolis Star

"78 RPM, these guys have been around for years, Vince Mullin played some fantastic slide, Tim Duffy a flawless drum presentation and Allen Stratyner is always solid on the blues harp. This band performs without a bass player and it’s not missed as these guys know their stuff and bring it. A solid performance!" - Mark Bastin, IndyConcerts.com (11/8/2010) - review of the Indiana Blues Challenge held at Player's Pub in Bloomington, IN.

— Mark Bastin, IndyConcerts.com

“Hun naam geeft al meteen een indicatie van hoe ze klinken. 78 RPM is een bluesband die poogt te klinken (en daar lukken ze behoorlijk in) alsof je luistert naar wat oude bluesplaten. Alle drie zingen ze, hetgeen door de afwisseling in stemmen nog meer zorgt voor dat gevoel dat je luistert naar een oude blues verzamelplaat. ...en het is verbluffend hoe prachtig authentiek en "ouderwets" hun opnames klinken. Onnodig te zeggen dat de aanpak die de groep gebruikt voor hun opnames de "minimale" methode is, het geen resulteert in een geluid dat we voor de duidelijkheid best met de Houndog Taylor sound kunnen vergelijken, ruig, ongepolijst , maar boordevol sfeer. Denk je even het debuut van The Fabulous Thunderbirds in, maar dan ontdaan van de minste franjes, en je krijgt een goed idee van wat je te wachten staat. 78 RPM, korte naam... kleine bezetting... maar een oh zo vette sound! ”

— Ronny Bervoets, Rootstime.be

“Their name suggests an immediate indication of how they sound. 78 RPM is a blues band that tries to sound (and that they succeed in properly) if you listen to some old blues records. The trio, Allen Statyner harmonica player, guitarist and drummer Vince Mullin Tim Duffy from Indianapolis convert songs of blues greats of the past in the most traditional and authentic way possible...variety in voices that makes you feel like listening to an old blues record collection. ...it is amazing how beautiful and authentic old fashioned their recordings sound. Needless to say, the approach that the group uses for its recordings of the "minimum" method, it does result in a sound that we clarify the best with the Houndog Taylor sound comparison, rough, unpolished but full of atmosphere. Do you hear the debut of The Fabulous Thunderbirds, but then stripped of the least fringes, and you get a good idea of what to expect. 78 RPM, short name...small stocking...but oh so fat sound! ”

— Ronny Bervoets, Rootstime.be

"78 rpm is comprised of three veteran players in Indianapolis, Indiana's blues scene, whose total experience is easily 100 years...Vince Mullin is arguably the best slide guitarist in Central Indiana, while harp maestro Stratyner is not only adept at both acoustic and amplified harp and has obviously studied the masters, he's created his own personalized approach to the venerable Marine Band...While the arrangements are built around the original recordings, Stratyner and Mullin approach them afresh, creating a uniquely 78 rpm approach that relies on harp-guitar interplay...The absence of a bassist in 78 rpm isn't even noticed, as guitarist Mullin and drummer Duffy provide full rhythmic bottom all by themselves."

— George "Blues Fin Tuna" Fish, Blues Blast Magazine

“Cary Allen Fields, host of REDBUD RADIO, regarding 8/15, 12AM broadcast... This week on the Ol' Redbud Radio, 78rpm will be performing live in-studio and laying down some mighty fine blues. Band members Vince Mullins, Allen Stratyner, and Tim Duffy lay down some straight ahead, down-and-dirty, booty shaking blues that leans more toward the Hound Dog Taylor approach. ”

— Cary Allen Fields, REDBUD RADIO

“Blues 78 rpm Slippery Noodle Inn, 372 S. Meridian St., 8:30PM, 21+ Celebrate America's birthday with three Indianapolis blues warhorses chugging out classic 1940s-60s blues. Harmonica man Allen Stratyner, guitarist Vince Mullin and drummer Tim Duffy bring a stripped down feel to songs that may be familiar to blues fans. This is a CD release party for their self-titled album, a must-have.”

— Matthew Socey, Nuvo

“78 rpm CD Release Show - Sunday, July 4 The Slippery Noodle Inn - 372 S. Meridian Street The city is going all out to celebrate 78 rpm's eponymous record. There will be a big fireworks show to coincide with the band's show at the Slippery Noodle! True story! 78 rpm is the trio of Indianapolis blues legends. Harmonica player extraordinaire Allen Stratyner, slide guitarist Vince Mullin and drummer Tim Duffy. I've had the chance to listen to the record and it sounds like blues at its best. They've promised to play all of the songs on the album at the show plus some of their favorites. To keep in tune with the theme of the holiday, this show promises to be red hot and blues.”

— Nora Spitznogle, The Broad Ripple Gazette

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2011
Dec 9

Locals Only
Indianapolis, IN, US | 7:00pm
Locals Only
Indianapolis, IN, US
Fri Dec 09, 2011 7:00pm
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Redbud Radio & T-Bone's Prime Cuts Presents: The BLANKET INDY Americana Blowout!! Friday, December 9th 8:00pm (*Doors open at 7PM) Locals Only Art & Music Pub Help BLANKET INDY Keep our 3,000 Indy Homeless WARM this Winter!! Featuring Fabulous Americana, Soul and Blues music from: 78 RPM PK & The Big Stir The Last Drop Jug Band ONLY $6
2011
Nov 19

American Legion Post 500
Speedway, IN, US | 7:30pm
American Legion Post 500
Speedway, IN, US
Sat Nov 19, 2011 7:30pm
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78 rpm Live! @ the American Legion Post 500, Speedway, IN. Showtime is 7:30PM to 11:30PM. Open event. No cover charge. Hope you can join us for our 1st appearance at the 500 Legion. See you there!
2011
Oct 8

Northside K of C Counci…
Indianapolis, IN, US | 5:00pm
Northside K of C Council #...
Indianapolis, IN, US
Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:00pm
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78 rpm performing from 6PM to 8PM; Blue Moon Revue will perform after 78 rpm. This is an open event, all-ages are welcome. An evening of great food, football, kids games, and family fun. Make sure to bring the kids so they can run and play in the ball room which will be set up exclusively for children with a bounce house, Hay Maze, Nickel Pitch, other selected games, and of course our annual pumpkin decorating contest.
2011
Oct 6

Flatwater Restaurant
Indianapolis, IN, US | 8:00pm
Flatwater Restaurant
Indianapolis, IN, US
Thu Oct 06, 2011 8:00pm
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One of our favorite places to perform. Showtime is 8PM to 11PM...NO cover charge. Great food, great people, great times at The Flatwater. Since this is an outdoor venue, will be our last time at Flatwater until next Spring. See you there!
2011
Sep 24

"Arts In The Park" Rock…
Indianapolis, IN, US | 11:00am
"Arts In The Park" Rocky R...
Indianapolis, IN, US
Sat Sep 24, 2011 11:00am
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78 rpm will perform at 1PM or 2PM (details not finalized). The 12th annual Rocky Ripple “Festival in the Park,” with proceeds going to the Rocky Ripple Parks Endowment Fund, focuses on “the arts.” 11AM to 6PM. All ages event and it is FREE! This will be a great event. Please come out and help us support this great cause. See you there!

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Ben Aaron
Hey, 78rpm! I enjoyed listening to your rootsy, blues music online. I wish the best to you on your upcoming shows. From another musician, -Ben Aaron
MaryAnn
You guys rock!! ..=_=..
Carson Diersing
78 rpm is awesome! It was nice briefly seeing you at The Slippery Noodle! I love listening to you all!
Gary Applegate
Damn Thats Nice!
Tom Balek
"Tell Me" - right off of Rush Street - great Chicago blues, brother. Nice work - Tom
Russ Rhyne
Great sound!