California 60s

blogged by Chris M. Junior

John Densmore booked for interview and reading at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

April 11, 2013 | Chris Junior | 0

Drummer will read from his new book, “The Doors: Unhinged,” at free event on May 1. ►

Johnny Rivers lets the Whisky flow

September 25, 2012 | Chris Junior | 0

Veteran hitmaker recalls the circumstances that led to his career-boosting experience at the California club ►

On the horn with Jerry Martini

August 15, 2012 | Chris Junior | 0

Saxophonist recalls having ‘Hot Fun’ in ’69 with Sly and the Family Stone ►

Love, Grateful Dead recordings added to National Recording Registry

May 23, 2012 | Chris Junior | 0

Latest batch also includes works by Parliament, Bo Diddley and Booker T. and the MG’s ►

David Crosby, Van Dyke Parks are on tap for Woody Guthrie tribute

March 30, 2012 | Chris Junior | 0

All-star concert set for April 14 in Los Angeles is among GRAMMY Museum events marking folk legend’s centennial ►

Gram Parsons Foundation plans big events for SXSW week

February 8, 2012 | Chris Junior | 0

Addiction/recovery organization named after late Byrds/Flying Burrito Brothers guitarist will mark its official launch in Austin, Texas, next month with a star-studded concert, followed by a private VIP fundraiser ►

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to open Grateful Dead exhibit in April

January 19, 2012 | Chris Junior | 0

Jerry Garcia and Bob Weir guitars will be among the items on display ►

Bridge School show to air live on YouTube, Facebook

October 21, 2011 | Chris Junior | 0

Lineup for Oct. 22 fundraiser in Mountain View, Calif., includes Neil Young and Carlos Santana ►

Take Goldmine’s California ’60s playlist for a spin”

September 13, 2011 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

Ready to do a little California dreaming? Set the mood with this 24-track playlist that includes The Beach Boys, CSNY, The Doors, CCR, The Byrds and Love. ►

WNYC’s ‘Soundcheck’ delves into Love’s ‘Black Beauty’

September 13, 2011 | Chris Junior | 0

On Sept. 13, band member Joe Blocker and Arthur Lee biographer John Einarson will discuss the long-lost album, which will be officially released in October ►