Lineups Set for AF Benefit Concerts
As previously announced, Arhoolie Records will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary with three nights of concerts to benefit the Arhoolie Foundation, February 4, 5, and 6 at the Freight and Salvage in Berkeley, California.
The concerts will be emceed by Nick Spitzer, host of the popular public radio program “American Routes.”
Tickets can be purchased online and at the Freight and Salvage.
This event is ever-changing! Check back for the latest news.
| Friday Feb 4th
Tex-Mex Fiesta w/ ~ Intermission ~ Any Old Time String Band |
Saturday Feb 5th
The Washboard 4 ~ Intermission ~ The Creole Belles |
Sunday Feb 6th
Los Cenzontles ~ Intermission ~ Savoy Family Band |
Tentative Afternoon Panels and Films:
1) Chris & Paul Oliver discuss their first 1960 trip through the South with Paul’s recorded interviews and music and perhaps film clips.
2) Mexican Music and beyond – Nick Spitzer (moderator), Linda Ronstadt, Eugene Rodriguez and Chris Strachwitz. Clips from “Chulas Fronteras” and “Del Mero Corazon” with film maker Les Blank and editor Maureen Gosling present.
3) The steel guitar in Gospel music with the Campbell Brothers and Bob Stone – author of the new book: “Sacred Steel”.
Arhoolie Records is one of the premier roots record labels, bringing you the best in Blues, Cajun, Zydeco, Tex-Mex/Tejano, Gospel, Jazz, Country, Bluegrass, and regional music from around the world. Arhoolie Records was founded in 1960 by Chris Strachwitz. Through the years, Mr. Strachwitz has recorded both known and obscure artists, and brought their music to wider audiences. Among the notable musicians who have recorded for Arhoolie are Big Mama Thornton, Flaco Jimenez, Clifton Chenier, Lightning Hopkins, Mance Lipscomb, Earl Hooker, Beausoleil, Lydia Mendoza, Rose Maddox, and many more.