Cryin’ Time on Saturday, October 13th 2 PM

Coming up on Saturday, October 13th at 2pm. Honkytonk revisionists out of Oakland, Crying Time plays straight-up country and western music, from Bob Wills to Glen Campbell with whistle stops in between. Jill Rogers is a singer’s singer with a 1974 voice and a story to tell, and Myles Boisen is a hero of juke … Read more

American Sabor: Latinos & Latinas in U.S. Popular Music Sept. 22 at 1PM

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 … Read more

Down Home Audio Flea Market Sunday, Sept. 23rd 8AM

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!

A quick book review from Mr. Chris

The Blue Sky Boys – by Dick Spottswood now in stock at the Down Home Music Store in El Cerrito, CA A delightful read about this superb brothers Bill and Earl Bollick vocal and instr. duet who were all over southern radio back in the 1930s and continued with some interruptions right into the 1960s … Read more

Audio Parking Lot Sale set for June 24th 8AM

We are planning another Down Home Community Parking Lot Sale for Sunday, June 24th 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!

George Cole and Eurocana, In Store Saturday, June 23rd at 2PM

Gypsy Jazz, Uptown Swing, French Chanson, Eurocana is music group with George Cole, Kaeli Earle, and Madeline Tasquin. Eurocana is a sonic synthesis of Americana, and, all things Français… Influenced by Django Reinhardt, Rock n’ Roll, Jazz, and French chanson (i.e.: Edith Piaf, Georges Brassens, Jacques Brel). And it’s all free.    

New Frontera you tube channel!

Over 1,000 music videos from our 78 collection and many more added daily. We’ve got some playlists and more will be added. Check it out and subscribe today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA8CN8Z0Iwk2y_pfhOw4V8Q

The Art of Wayne Pope

Celebrating the Art of Wayne Pope is Open An exhibit of Wayne Pope’s graphic designs for the Arhoolie record label is now on display upstairs in the El Cerrito City Hall Lobby (10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA). The show will be available to the public weekdays running until June 8th (Open weekdays 8am … Read more

DJ Jose Ruiz – Will spin music from Latin America & around the globe from our DH stage Saturday 21st. From 2 to 5.

That’s right. It’s RECORD STORE DAY. DJ José Ruíz, aka MundoMuzik, is a DJ, radio host, promoter, and collector of world music, vinyl, art, and all things music. Jose’s taste in sound ranges eclectic, unafraid, traditional, experimental, and/or folkloric. You can listen to his other shows at: KPOO, KPFA, COMAL in Berkeley , SEAHORSE LA … Read more

LIVE! Flamenco Performance Sunday, March 4th 3 PM

Don’t miss this lively extravaganza when the Berkeley Flamenco Singers/Dancers/Performers: Eva, Laura, & Melina will stage a slice of Andalusia live in-store accompanied on guitar by Gopal www.facebook.com/flamenco.de.pasaje Free admission.

Audio Parking Lot Sale for March 18th 8AM

We are planning another Down Home Community Parking Lot Sale for Sunday, March 18th starting at 8 AM (WEATHER PENDING). 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 … Read more

HEN’S TEETH Perform Live In-store Sunday, Feb. 4th, 3pm

AMERICAN ROOTS & OLD TIME MUSIC DUO Hen’s Teeth is a fantastic and unique duo featuring Janie Rothfield (fiddle, clawhammer banjo, vocals) & Nathan Bontrager (cello, fiddle, vocals)- two powerhouse and inventive roots musicians who specialize in traditional and original American traditional style music. http://www.janerothfield.com/untitled

Laura Benitez & the Heartache Sunday Jan. 21st 2 PM

A free live performance featuring Country/Americana singer, Laura Benitez and the Heartache. In an exclusive pre-sale event for their new album, With All Its Thorns. There will be CD’s of the new album available, and hopefully vinyl as well. laurabenitezandtheheartache.com/index.html

In Store Aloha from Peter Rowan Sat. Dec. 9th 2pm

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

Sunday Afternoon Honky Tonk Live 12/03 2PM

Nashville Honeymoon is Hank Maninger & Lynne Maes with their band. Based in the Bay Area, they will celebrate the release of their latest CD. Please note it’s a Sunday performance. Free, of course. Check them out at: https://www.nashvillehoneymoon.com/