Down Home Music was established in 1976 by Arhoolie Records founder Chris Strachwitz as a (brick & mortar) retail outlet for Roots music releases from various labels throughout the world. Located in El Cerrito, California, we continue to open our doors to customers 4 days a week: Wednesday through Sunday, from 1 to 6 PM PST. We’ve expanded our on line inventory to include a broad range of Blues, Country, Folk, Jazz, Cajun/Zydeco, Mexican, Gospel and more…If you don’t find what you are looking for on this site, please give us a call and ask!
Down Home News
3 Big Events, + Record Store Day Specials.
3 Big Events, + Record Store Day Specials.
Friday April 11 at 2 PM, two legends live in-store. EVIE SANDS (No Soul & Americana) and BRIDGET ST. JOHN (British Psych Folk) on a West Coast tour. Do not miss them. Saturday April 12 at 2 PM A release event for Tompkins Square’s latest book/CD, ‘Treasures Untold : A Modern 78 RPM Reader. Josh
Recent Arrivals
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Blues & Rhythm magazine no. 388 – February/March 2025: Kid Thomas; Willie “61” Blackwell; Dave Evans’ Field Recordings; and more
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Chulas Fronteras & Del Mero Corazon / BF-104 VHS tape
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Blues & Rhythm magazine no. 389 – April/May 2025: Blues in Britain 1962-1966; Richard Trice aka Little Boy Fuller; R. Brown & the Rockin’ McVouts; Jack Dupree, and more
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Rare Country Blues: Complete recorded works of Seth Richard, Charlie Kyle, Freezone, Willie Harris, Leola Manning, Jazzbo Tommy 1928-1937 / Document CD-5170
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Blues & Rhythm magazine no. 387 – Dec. 2024 / Jan. 2025: Chicago Blues 1971; Bull Moose Jackson; Cortelia Clark; and more
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Open the Door, Richard! The Story of a Showbiz Phenomenon / Acrobat CD-4365
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The Music City Story: 3 CD’s / Ace BOXCD11
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Johnny Ace – Ace’s Wild! The Complete Solo Sides and Sessions / FVDD117 2-CD
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The Legacy Of John & Frances Reedy 2-CD Set / Yazoo 2077
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The Klezmorim – Early Recordings 1976-78 / Arhoolie CD-309
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J’ai ete Au Bal (I Went To The Ball) 4K Digital Restoration/ DVD-103
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Tejano Roots – The Women – Various Artists / Arhoolie CD-343
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This Ain’t No Mouse Music!: The Story of Chris Strachwitz and Arhoolie Records / DVD KL-1591
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“They All Played For Us” Arhoolie Records’ 50th Anniversary Celebration – Book and 4-CD set / Arhoolie 540
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Hear Me Howling! 4 Cds with book / Arhoolie-518
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Les Blank: Always for Pleasure, the Criterion Collection – DVD and BluRay
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