The Stories and Sounds of Eugene McDaniels
On this episode of The Black Gold Historical Society, tune in to the life of The Left Rev. McD, Eugene McDaniels. Find out how this revolutionary went from being a soulful crooner to being blacklisted by the White House. Featuring the music of Eugene, Les McCann & Eddie Harris, Roy Ayers, Roberta Flack, A Tribe Called Quest, The Beastie Boys, and more.
Listen to 101.5FM WXNA with Brer Sunshine every Monday night at 10pm CST (streaming at www.wxnafm.org)
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Record Bags
Customer Reviews
RICH MEDINA 45 BAG
$300.00 USD
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"After decades of touring with bags that would eventually wear down and be replaced by the newest flavor of the month, this collaborative opportunity with Tucker & Bloom presented me with my first chance to help develop a product that is not only practical for the working-class DJ who carries 45 RPM records but further, almost any other working professional looking for a durable, high-quality shoulder bag to add to their toolkit or traveling luggage." - Rich Medina
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- 45 Bag Dimensions: 12.5” height: 1.2;"> 15.5" long x 7.5" wide x 8.5" deep main chamber and a 1.5" deep zippered pocket
- Black and Camo Version: Black Bison chrome-tanned leather ABS-covered external frame with handle webbing detail trim
- Olive Version: Brown Bison chrome-tanned leather ABS-covered external frame, leather handles, and leather velcro flap for a rolling bag
- Open main chamber lined in velveteen-flocked nylon fabric with shock-absorbing closed-cell foam backing
- Velcro flap to securely attach to a rolling bag
- Double ring sliders brass casting with nickel plating
- Industrial-etched metal Rich Medina X Tucker & Bloom nameplate with optional engraving
- Heavy-duty #8 nylon self-healing YKK zipper with lockable pulls
- Zippered top pocket for keys, iPod, wallet, etc.
- Room for over 160 seven-inch records, DJ needles, headphones, and more...
- Solid-cast metal hardware
- Parallel spring snaps on a leather handle wrap to keep straps in place while not in use
- Detachable and adjustable shoulder strap comes with an ergonomic shearling pad and leather shoulder pad
- Covered by our lifetime warranty
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Tucker & Bloom products are made to ensure satisfaction and service during the natural life of the product. It warrants to the original purchaser that its products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of a lifetime from the date of the purchase. Under no circumstances will the warranty be assumable if the product is sold. This warranty does not cover damage resulting from product misuse, product neglect, product abuse, product tampering, product alterations and unauthorized product repairs. Furthermore, this warranty does not cover any consequential damage to a person or property other than the product purchased. This guarantee will begin from the date the product is received and will only run for the same model originally purchased. To apply for this benefit you should contact the Tucker & Bloom Customer Care Department. Just send an e-mail to customercare@Tucker-Bloom.com to become acquainted with the specific details. The Tucker & Bloom product purchase must be legitimated by an order number and an invoice.
Customer Reviews
COSMO BAKER NORTH TO SOUTH MESSENGER
$249.00 USD
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The Cosmo Baker North to South is the real DJ's DJ bag. Designed with help from jet set DJ Cosmo Baker. This Messenger bag (while similar to our North to South Messenger Bag) has extra room for records, an interior padded laptop sleeve, headphones, a needle case, and pretty much whatever else a DJ might need to haul. Comes ready to fill and complete with our lifetime warranty.
"Being on the road over 150 days per year, I need a bag that is all business. Functionality is key but that doesn't mean that one should sacrifice style. Together with Tucker and Bloom, we've created this DJ bag that not only works perfectly with my lifestyle. I'll throw my laptop in, some vinyl and my DJ gear, a book, a change of clothes and toiletries, and I'm out the door. This bag works perfectly as to how I need it to, and keeps me looking fresh while I'm on the go"- Cosmo Baker -
- Cosmo Baker Messenger Bag Dimensions: 13” Long X 13 ” High X 6.75" Deep
- Made in the USA.
- Made from a heavy duty waterproof backed 1680 denier black ballistic nylon.
- Interior lining 4 ply beige Taslan nylonnylon.
- Interior laptop sleeve fits up to 13" laptop
- Polished aluminum front side release buckles with laser engraved logo on surface.
- Leather trim in vegetable tanned leather.
- Double ring sliders brass casting with nickel plating.
- Side pocket to hold a cell phone, ear buds, or keys on right side.
- Non-padded main chamber for files, laptop, records, etc. with roomy zipper pocket.
- Front organizer panel with pockets for airline tickets, business cards, etc.
- Back slip pocket for easy access of newspapers and magazines.
- A full featured Messenger Bag designed to Cosmo Bakers specifications.
- Leather and felt ergonomic shoulder pad.
- Optional removable cross-strap for biking.
- Heat stamped leather label with Cosmo Baker logo backed w/ Cosmo Baker Wolf Tag
- Covered by our lifetime warranty.
- Featured by The Vinyl Factory as one of the 10 best record bags
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Tucker & Bloom products are made to ensure satisfaction and service during the natural life of the product. It warrants to the original purchaser that its products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of a lifetime from the date of the purchase. Under no circumstances will the warranty be assumable if the product is sold. This warranty does not cover damage resulting from product misuse, product neglect, product abuse, product tampering, product alterations and unauthorized product repairs. Furthermore, this warranty does not cover any consequential damage to a person or property other than the product purchased. This guarantee will begin from the date the product is received and will only run for the same model originally purchased. To apply for this benefit you should contact Tucker & Bloom Customer Care Department. Just send an e-mail to customercare@Tucker-Bloom.com to become acquainted with the specific details. The Tucker & Bloom product purchase must be legitimated by an order number and an invoice.
Customer Reviews
NORTH TO SOUTH MESSENGER
$235.00 USD
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The North To South Messenger Bag is designed for the person on the go. Built with room to haul, this messenger bag is wide enough to fit a heavy stack of records, a laptop, and still have room for the rest of your essentials, making it a great choice for DJs, business professionals, or really anyone who needs a sharp looking bag! Made to last, and complete with our lifetime warranty.
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- Messenger Bag Dimensions: 12.5” width x 13.5” height x 4.5" depth
- Made in the U.S.A.
- Made from a heavy-duty waterproof-backed 1680 denier black ballistic nylon
- Interior Lining: four-ply Taslan nylon
- Interior laptop sleeve fits up to a 13" laptop
- Polished aluminum front side-release buckles with laser engraved logo on the surface
- Leather trim in vegetable-tanned leather
- Double ring sliders brass casting with nickel plating
- Right side pocket to hold a cell phone, PDA, iPod, or digital camera
- Non-padded main chamber for files, laptop, records, etc. with a roomy zipper pocket
- Front organizer panel with pockets for airline tickets, business cards, etc.
- Back slip pocket for easy access to newspapers and magazines
- Removable shoulder pad or an optional leather and shearling shoulder pad
- Optional, removable cross-strap for biking
- Covered by our lifetime warranty
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Tucker & Bloom products are made to ensure satisfaction and service during the natural life of the product. It warrants to the original purchaser that its products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of a lifetime from the date of the purchase. Under no circumstances will the warranty be assumable if the product is sold. This warranty does not cover damage resulting from product misuse, product neglect, product abuse, product tampering, product alterations, and unauthorized product repairs. Furthermore, this warranty does not cover any consequential damage to a person or property other than the product purchased. This guarantee will begin from the date the product is received and will only run for the same model originally purchased. To apply for this benefit you should contact the Tucker & Bloom Customer Care Department. Just send an e-mail to customercare@Tucker-Bloom.com to become acquainted with the specific details. The Tucker & Bloom product purchase must be legitimated by an order number and an invoice.
Customer Reviews
WAXED CANVAS NORTH TO SOUTH MESSENGER
$250.00 USD
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Tucker & Bloom’s best-selling North to South Messenger Bag gets a fresh update with this year’s hottest materials paired with our world-renown craftsmanship. The North to South Messenger Bag begins with durable, water-resistant 18-ounce filter twill waxed canvas that is made in the USA. We then went to Kentucky for locally sourced, supple pull up veg tanned Leather for the bag’s trim, security straps, and embossed patch. We finished with matte nickel-cast brass hardware for a bag the only gets better with age. Inside, four-ply Taslan Nylon lines the back, including a zippered pocket to secure a wallet, phone, or other valuables. A wide-open main compartment can handle a stack of records or a laptop, and the front pocket further divides into smaller pockets for change, airline tickets, and whatever else you need access to on the go. A slip pocket on the back and two side pockets offer even more storage options. An optional, removable cross-strap lets you secure the bag while biking, and a sturdy shoulder strap with shearling pad makes the heaviest loads comfortable during commute. Just like all Tucker & Bloom products, the North to South Messenger Bag includes our lifetime warranty. Find out why so many people have gotten hooked by the Tucker & Bloom North to South Messenger Bag, now in fresh seasonal materials.
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- Messenger Bag Dimensions 12.5” Long X 13.5” High X 4.5" Deep.
- Made in the USA.
- Shell material water-resistant 18-ounce waxed canvas made in the USA by the Martin Dying and Finishing Co.
- Waxed pull up veg tanned leather trim and binding.
- Interior lining 4 ply Taslan nylon.
- Interior laptop sleeve fits up to 13" laptop
- Polished aluminum front side release buckles with laser engraved logo on surface.
- Leather trim in vegetable tanned leather.
- Double ring sliders brass casting with nickel plating.
- Side pocket to hold a cell phone, ear buds, or keys on right side.
- Non-padded main chamber for files, laptop, records, etc. with roomy zipper pocket.
- Front organizer panel with pockets for airline tickets, business cards, etc.
- Back slip pocket for easy access of newspapers and magazines.
- Removable shoulder pad or an optional leather and shearling shoulder pad.
- Optional removable cross-strap for biking.
- Covered by our lifetime warranty.
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Tucker & Bloom products are made to ensure satisfaction and service during the natural life of the product. It warrants to the original purchaser that its products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of a lifetime from the date of the purchase. Under no circumstances will the warranty be assumable if the product is sold. This warranty does not cover damage resulting from product misuse, product neglect, product abuse, product tampering, product alterations and unauthorized product repairs. Furthermore, this warranty does not cover any consequential damage to a person or property other than the product purchased. This guarantee will begin from the date the product is received and will only run for the same model originally purchased. To apply for this benefit you should contact Tucker & Bloom Customer Care Department. Just send an e-mail to customercare@Tucker-Bloom.com to become acquainted with the specific details. The Tucker & Bloom product purchase must be legitimated by an order number and an invoice.