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Recording History: The Grand Pianos and Diverse Sounds of Starr Gennett May 31 - August 31 This Minnetrista original exhibit explores the compelling story of Starr Piano Company and its offshoot, Gennett Records. Through artifacts and engaging interactives the exhibit will connect the visitor with the diversity of music produced at Gennett Records and the variety of musicians who recorded there. Once headquartered in Richmond, Indiana, the Starr Piano Company launched a recording division in 1915 that recorded, manufactured, and distributed phonograph records, the majority of which featured the company's Gennett record label. While Gennett recorded just about any musician or musical style, the company also recorded up and coming styles that few, if any, other companies wanted to touch – jazz and blues. Many popular music pioneers including Louis Armstrong, Uncle Dave Macon, Thomas A. Dorsey, Charley Patton, Duke Ellington, Gene Autry, the Mills Brothers, and even Lawrence Welk recorded in the Gennett studios. Besides the Starr Gennett Story, Recording History explores the timeline of the recording industry. Visitors will also learn how families enjoyed music during the 1890s and 1920s.
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Summer Stage Fest at Minnetrista!Grab your blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets and meet us at Summer Stage Fest at Minnetrista! Sponsored by Indiana Michigan Power.Read More>
