FREE! The NOT YETIS. Right here at Down Home Music in El Cerrito.
A return of the Rumberos with an emphasis this time on the Afro-Cuban vocal tradition. A Live Free In-Store show of community based Rumba ideas & rhythmic themes presented as a workshop. The ever present excitement of live rumba drumming and singing bringing people together. With Tito Reynoso, Jose Luis, Trevino Leon, Vladimar Rosell, Jonny-Boy…
It’s forty years (1976) since we first threw open the doors in El Cerrito, bringing all formats of roots music to our little corner of the diaspora. To celebrate we will have a 2 day sale (black) FRIDAY November 25th & SATURDAY 26th. 25 % OFF all used LPs, 45’s, 78’s, cd’s, dvd’s, books, etc….
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…
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!
Hey all, I finally am celebrating my new cd “Ready To Rumble”, with a show at the Ivy Room (680 San Pablo Ave in Albany) on Sunday, June 5th from 7-10 pm. The whole band will be there, with bandleader Johnny Harper on electric guitar, the great Bobby Black on pedal steel, Richard Chon, fiddle,…
This SAT. NOVEMBER 4th 2 PM local guitar man Johnny Harper will perform his version of all things New Orleans accompanied by an abbreviated version of his classic combo Carnival. Featuring the thrilling piano and organ soloing of the great John R. Burr, and fabulous backing vocals from my Gospel-Soul sisters, Maureen Smith and Sue…