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Don's Basement Tapes

Don's Basement Tapes

Broadcasting from the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin, Don Clark brings back the Vintage Rock deep cuts from the A.O.R. format of the 1970's. Each week brings a new theme, based on your suggestions.

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  • Wednesday · 56 min

    Halloween Spooktacular

    From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. This week, in the gathering darkness, spirits will roam free and witches will beckon you by whispering your name. It's time for our annual Halloween Spooktacular. Featuring deep tracks of haunted vintage...

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  • October 22 · 56 min

    The Wayback Machine 1978

    From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. It was the year of mega-concerts from California Jam II to the Texas Jam. Keith Moon passed away. Animal House and Close Encounters were on the big screen and we bought new vinyl from April Wine, REO...

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  • October 15 · 56 min

    Songs That Only Come Out At Night

    From the Acme Studios in Mayille, Wisconsin. These days, darkness falls early. What better time than now to bring out, Songs That Only Come Out at Night. Featuring deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Foreigner, Ian Hunter, The Babys, Bruce Springsteen...

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  • October 8 · 56 min

    Vintage Space Rock for the Cosmos

    From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. Last week, astronomers discovered repeating radio waves coming directly from Beta Pictoris b, a planet 63 light years from earth. Researchers said there is no suggestion that aliens are responsible. But...

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  • September 30 · 56 min

    You Need More Cowbell

    From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. Bruce Dickinson called.Said he loves the show, but... Featuring deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Rush, Foghat, Aerosmith, Little Feat and more.

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  • September 24 · 56 min

    The Fall Festival

    From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wiscosin. A change in the weather, Indian Summer, the colors of red and gold, and deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Deep Purple, Head East, Red Rider, Neil Young and more. It's all part of the Fall Festival..

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  • September 16 · 56 min

    The Trials and Tribulations of Fame

    From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. So, you want to be a rock star? Careful what you wish for. You just might get it! The Trials and Tribulations of FAME. Featuring deep tracks of Vintage Rock from The Kinks, The Byrds, Rainbow, Shooting...

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  • September 9 · 56 min

    The Rookies of Vintage Rock

    From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. The N.F.L. season is here and we are honoring the Rookies of Vintage Rock with Deep Tracks Montrose, Bad Company, Shooting Star, REO Speedwagon and more.

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  • September 2 · 56 min

    The Salute to the Worker Bees

    From the Acme Studios in https://www.facebook.com/CityofMayville.WI?__cft__[0]=AZhxecCKASjURgQoV08dhe5tOCYFiwf5oan5D7iChwpLelNBOPU7iNhsiI0joqxDw7wCe2g2m34MZVHxZmgBqG6BGzzyL_1LbAgtYeTes82kthyc6oQ56IN_ZUr8cBlcx_X_gYpTN-QAqhTd1grw&__tn__=-]K-R A...

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  • August 27 · 56 min

    The Wayback Machine 1975

    From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. It was the year that the Vietnam War came to an end, Jimmy Hoffa disappeared, NBC kept us home with the debut of Saturday Night Live, and Jaws kept us out of the ocean. And we bought new vinyl from UFO,...

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  • August 20 · 56 min

    Don's Basement Tape's After School Special

    From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. OK, kids...take your seats. This week, we present our annual After School Special. Featuring deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Jethro Tull, Don Henley, Supertramp, Rush and more.

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  • August 13 · 56 min

    The Bands That Didn't Play Woodstock, and Why.

    From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. 57 years ago, August 15th through the 18th, in a field in upstate New York, musicians and fans gathered for the Woodstock Music and Art Fair. The music and the stories were phenomonal. But it's what didn't...

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  • August 6 · 56 min

    Original Names of Vintage Rock Bands

    From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. Shakespeare said it best..."What's in a name?". Well this week, we're putting old Bill's line to the test featuring deep tracks of Vintage Rock from The Detours, Smile, Wicked Lester, Soft White Underbelly...

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  • July 30 · 56 min

    Somebody Get Me A Doctor!

    From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. With everything that has happened in the past month, one of the Basement Dwellers (thanks Dave) suggested I do a show about the Medical Profession. Featuring deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Van Halen,...

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  • July 22 · 56 min

    The 2026 Summer Concert Series

    From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. It's a summer tradition. The stage is set, the bands are ready and the 2026 Summer Concert Series is here. Featuring live deep tracks of Vintage Rock from The Scorpions, Deep Purple, Uriah Heep, Sammy...

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  • July 16 · 56 min

    The Ladies of Vintage Rock

    From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. We knew them by their first names only. And we knew them well. Nicole, Sally, Lorraine, and Rita. They are The Ladies of Vintage Rock. Featuring deep tracks from Point Blank, The Who, Uriah Heep, The...

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  • July 8 · 56 min

    The Wayback Machine 1979

    From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. It was the year that 11 Who fans were killed at a concert in Cincinnati. Life imitated art as Three Mile Island had a reactor fire, 12 days aftere the movie The China Syndrome was released. Alien and The...

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  • July 1 · 56 min

    All American All Vinyl July 4th Celebration

    From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. Not long ago, the Basement Dwellers voted for their favorite American Vintage Rock Bands. So, we'll dig out the albums and feature their top picks, on an "All American, All Vinyl 4th of July Celebration"....

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  • June 24 · 56 min

    Southern Fried

    From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. We've been asked many times to salute the Southern Rockers of the '70, so pour a whiskey and enjoy some deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Molly Hatchet, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Point Blank, Blackfoot and more.

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  • June 17 · 56 min

    The Man's Show

    From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. No matter if you called him Pops, Daddy, or Dad, we are here to celebrate Father's Day with The Man's Show. Featuring deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Rainbow, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney and Wings,...

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