Soundtrack to the 60s: The Berkeley Music Scene hosted by Berkeley Historical Society

Berkeley Historical Society Present

Soundtrack to the 60s: The Berkeley Music Scene Poster Exhibit

October 8, 2017 – April 1, 2018

While Berkeley did not have the large ballrooms of San Francisco, it had a variety of small clubs and medium-sized venues that saw many legendary performances during the decade of the 1960s. In the Fall of 2017, an exhibit presented by the Berkeley Historical Society will focus on these venues and the unique contribution of Berkeley musicians to 1960s music. The exhibit Soundtrack to the 60s: The Berkeley Music Scene draws upon the extensive archives of Country Joe McDonald, as well as little-known photographs from the Historical Society and several private collections. From small folk singer gatherings in private homes to public stages, Berkeley provided a rich milieu of opportunity for cross-genre inspiration and creativity. Country Joe and the Fish, the Joy of Cooking and Creedence Clearwater Revival all had their start in Berkeley. A timeline of major national and international events will provide context for local musical developments. Other parts of the exhibit will focus on local recording studios, the Berkeley Folk Festival, the rock scene, rhythm and blues, the role of music in the protest movement and the career of Country Joe McDonald. Clothing and other artifacts of the period will also be on display.

Opening Reception

The from 2-5pm on Sunday, October 8, 2017, will feature live musical performances by Country Joe McDonald, members of the Joy of Cooking and Oona Garthwaite. The exhibit will run through April 1, 2018. Additional programming during the course of the exhibit will include panel discussions and interviews with people who were active in the 1960s music scene. For more information, visit www.berkeleyhistoricalsociety.org. History Center hours are 1-4 PM, Thursday through Saturday Admission free, donations welcome; wheelchair accessible ? Join the event on Facebook HERE.