S2 Ep2215: CHASE PORTER Waring Music Co. 100th Anniversary Music/History Celebration

(Airs 7/16/2026)  Chase Porter is a Florida-based music historian, educator, and radio host known for documenting the rich musical heritage of Pinellas County. His programs have appeared on Radio St. Pete (Sunshine 96.7 FM). He is best known for his deep dive into the historical Waring Music Company, highlighting its legacy and its 100th-anniversary milestone in St. Petersburg, Florida. Book + Bottle is actually located in part of the former Waring Music Co. headquarters!WHAT THIS SHOW IS ABOUT Downtown St Petersburg was heavily musically active a century ago, from local stars on record labels to vaudeville at movie theaters, but when bandleader and radio star Fred Waring fell in love with the Sunshine City in 1926, nothing could show more love than opening a music store on the corner of 1st Ave North & 6th Street. Hear the music and more, as Chase Porter presents the story of the Waring Music Company for the 100th anniversary of its grand opening, July 16th, 2026. Featuring personally digitized audio from local copies of the century old 78RPM Victor Records that the Waring's sold during the company's 2 year venture in the roaring 1920s. Musical genres featured will include Hot Jazz, pop hits, Barbershop Quartet, Concert, Salon, and Light Classical. LISTEN UP Interview with Chase Porter.#chaseporter #music #pinellascountymusichistory #waringmusiccompany #stpete #stpetefl  #tampabay #radio #radiostpete #cityofstpete  #dtsp #downtownstpete