With over 250 years of musical experience, the Banjo Racketeers are definitely the oldest local banjo band still a-pickin’ and a-kickin’. Led by Bay Area legend Al Dodge of the Cheap Suit Serenaders and Dodge’s Sundodgers, you’ll be tapping your toes to our patented old time country-blues-prewar pop-jazz-ragtime-hokum-ethnic sound. Don’t be fooled by our many retirees! They don’t let us … Read more
SATURDAY, August 20th at 2PM. The Rainy Sundays perform a free concert on our humble Down Home stage. a duo based in San Francisco since 2011. What makes them different? Quite a few things. Their roots – one of us is from the Midwest US and one is from Britain. Their creativity – they’re both … Read more
“This Ain’t No Mouse Music” – 2-CD Soundtrack / Arhoolie CD-545 Still $19.98 For More Info: “This Ain’t No Mouse Music” – 2-CD Soundtrack / Arhoolie CD-545
Venturing up from L.A. the BLOODHOUNDS will grace the Down Home stage w/a set of acoustic rock/blues/garage. SUNDAY JULY 10th at 2PM. Like Free like yeah. Members: Aaron- hollerin’/geetar Johnny- bass Mark- drums Brandon- geetar Genre: Chuck Berry. Blues. 60’s Garage. Hometown: Los Angeles http://www.alive-records.com/artist/the-bloodhounds/
Free Live in-store performance celebrating his NEW CD RELEASE. LA VIDA TE DA SORPRESAS Tito Gonzalez singer, composer, and band leader IS a 2nd generation Buena Vista. http://www.titoysusondecuba.com/biography.php
Americana, Folk, Irish & Bluegrass Live @Down Home Music Store in El Cerrito from 1-2PM FREE!!! http://bluedeux.com/music/
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, … Read more
We now carry the complete line of Arhoolie CDs, LPs, 45s, DVDs, etc. right here in our on-line store. Along with PAN CDs & Document LPs, CDs.
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
This Saturday May 14th at 2PM. Jazz vocalese par excellence on our stage.Selections from their CD SPARK. It’s all free.
Mark thy calendars. Dibson Hofweiler und Sarah Stanley will entertain thee from our modest stage this Saturday, May 7th at the appointed mid hour of 1:30 PM. The price of admission? A smile & a nod. Be sure to ask them about gigs, & CDs & all things musicale. For extra luck, blow a kiss … Read more
Did you know? Saturday, APRIL 16th is RECORD STORE DAY! Lots of special release vinyl PLUS a live, in-store performance by blues great ALABAMA MIKE (at 12 noon). To sweeten the deal, all used merchandise (CDs, LPs, 45s, 78s, books, etc.) will be 25% off. F.Y.I., Mike will be premiering his new CD “Upset the … Read more