Peto Presents: History of the Phonograph

Join us at the John F. Peto Studio Museum in Island Heights, NJ for the History of the Phonograph presented by Michael Cumella.

Michael Cumella, also known as "Phonograph DJ MAC," is a recognized expert in crank-up phonographs and period recordings. For over 30 years, he has restored and demonstrated these machines, bringing their sound and history to events throughout New Jersey, the United States, and around the world. His work has been featured in various publications, including The New York Times and local newspapers.

This fun and interactive experience allows people to see and hear phonographs in action while exploring New Jersey’s significant role in the early days of the recorded sound industry.