The Arhoolie Foundation Presents:

The Blues Come to Texas
Paul Oliver and Mack McCormick’s Unfinished Book
Compiled by Alan Govenar with Documentation and Essays by Alan Govenar and Kip Lornell

A Book Signing Party & Conversation
With Alan Govenar and Chris Strachwitz – hosted by Joel Selvin

Tuesday July 16, 2019
At Down Home Music Store
10341 San Pablo Ave – El Cerrito, CA 94530
From 7 PM to 9 PM

“I was present in Houston, Tx in the summer of 1960 when the two blues researchers/authors first hatched the plan for this book and I kept in touch. Alan Govenar later visited Paul Oliver when Paul, due to failing health was ready to turn all this material and research over to Alan after Mack McCormick had abandoned the project!”
(Chris Strachwitz)

In addition, both Alan Govenar and Chris Strachwitz will be on Tom Mazzolini’s KPFA Blues program Saturday July 13th from noon to 1 to plug our Book signing event. Tune in for a sample of the Blues Come To Texas.

Sunday June 30th Community Parking Lot Swap Thing

Down Home Music Swap In Lot Vendor Vinyl Audio Instrument Gear Thingy Returns. Sunday, June 30th starting at 8 AM usually til early afternoon (weather pending). The usual assortment of LPs, 45s, etc. vintage stereo equipment, instruments & amps, and all things music vintage . No seller fees. No entry fees. (Not to be confused with our 2nd Sunday 78 rpm swap meet.) PLEASE SHARE!*
*P.S. There are still a few spots left for sellers.
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