On Sunday, September 9, I attended a very special farewell party for Village Music<\/strong><\/a>, one of my favorite record stores. It was a power-packed event at the Great American Music Hall<\/strong> in San Francisco, featuring Bettye LaVette<\/strong>, the Collins Kids<\/strong>, Jimmy McCracklin<\/strong>, Sugar Pie DeSanto<\/strong>, and some famous rock stars.<\/p>\n Luckily for those of us that missed this one, there’s a few websites with information about ordering the book, as well as photos from the big party.<\/p>\n Garage Bands From the 60s.com<\/a>![\"borrowed](\"https:\/\/www.louielouie.net\/pix-2007\/eastbay-bands.jpg\")
\nAcross the bay, there was a big book and CD release party the same day at the Saddle Rack<\/strong> in Fremont. “The San Francisco East Bay Scene Garage Bands From Then and Now!<\/strong>” a new book compiled by Bruce Tahsler<\/strong>, in conjunction with publisher \/ promoter Bill Quarry<\/strong>, was re-issued as a second edition, containing a wealth of photos and interviews from the fabulous 60s. There was also a new CD from Ace Records<\/strong> entitled “You Got Yours- East Bay Garage 1965-1967<\/strong>” assembled by my friend Alec Palao<\/strong>. Some of the bands scheduled to play at this event included Tower of Power<\/strong>‘s original horn section, The Spyders<\/strong>, Just VI<\/strong>, members of Peter Wheat & the Fenderman<\/strong>, Just Truckin<\/strong>, Misanthropes<\/strong>, and Gin House Blues Band<\/strong>. <\/p>\n
\nTeens n Twenties.com<\/a><\/p>\n