Luis Russell and the Ol' man River Orchestra Begin Final Performances at the Apollo Theatre
- Title of event
- Luis Russell and the Ol' man River Orchestra Begin Final Performances at the Apollo Theatre
- Type of event
- Performance
- Address of event
- Luis Russell and the Ol' man River Orchestra Begin Final Performances at the Apollo Theatre Happened Entirely at 255, W 125th St
- Report on event
- Luis Russell and the Ol' man River Orchestra Begin Final Performances at the Apollo Theatre Sole event referenced by Russell Band Heads Apollo Theatre Revue
- Start date / time
- June 14, 1935
- Start (general time of day)
- Day (Any Time)
- Description
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"Luis Russell and his "Ol' Man River" orchestra will make their final appearance at the Apollo Theatre next week, beginning, Friday, June 14, prior to a countrywide tour. Sonny Woods, Bobby Caston, and the Ol' Man River Trio will appear with the band. "Peg Leg" Bates, the world's greatest one-legged acrobatic dancer, will appear as a special added attraction"