Shannon Dudley, professor of ethnomusicology at the U. of Washington, Seattle and wife, Marisol Berríos-Miranda, are co-authors (along w/Michelle Habell Pallan) of a fabulous new beautifully illustrated book, American Sabor: Latinos & Latinas in U.S. Popular Music (U. of W. Press). They will present a live presentation/signing at 1:00pm on Saturday 9/22. Free to the…
We are planning another Down Home Community Parking Lot Sale for Sunday, September, 23rd starting at 8 AM. The usual assortment of LPs, 45s, etc. stereo equipment, instruments & amps, and all things music. No seller fees. No entry fees. (Not to be confused with our 2nd Sunday 78 rpm swap meet.) PLEASE SHARE!
You’d be a fool to miss this show. Grammy winning Peter Rowan will perform in Down Home from his recent CD MY ALOHA. FREE Admission! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uF4DpFaeeyI > Peter Rowan > Jeff Au Hoy -Steel Guitar > Douglas Pooloa Tolentino-Ukulele
May is turning into Jazz month here at Down Home with the Joe Baer Magnant Group performing original jams on Saturday May 21st 2PM. And selling copies of their latest. Check them out at http://www.joebaermagnant.com/home/4591009680
Bay Area’s “Super Group” Mariachi band CON PERMISO will perform for free at Down Home. The performing members hail from previous bands such as Spot 1019, Cat Heads, SF Seals, Wannabe Texans, Mingo 2000, Stymie, Hobbit NYC, and more. Con Permiso is known for its eclectic, organic, and sometimes reverent performances. The band combines homespun…
“A young man and his friend appeared at the Down Home Music Store one Monday as Adam and I returned from some eats down the street. I asked them if they wanted to see the store – but they said we just wanted to know if we might play here sometime. When I asked what…