Tales From Your Record Collection: San Francisco Bay Area Edition

Publication date: 2024

Thelen Creative

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"Tales From Your Record Collection takes you on a vinyl journey through the influential San Francisco Bay Area music scene - from the cool jazz recordings of the 1950s and 60s to the revolutionary rock & psychedelia era albums of the 60s and 70s. This informative book is a treasure trove for music lovers, featuring deep dives into iconic studios, behind-the-scenes stories of legendary albums, and an essential guide to the must-have live jazz and rock recordings that audibly document legendary artists at historic Bay Area venues. Explore the legendary west coast jazz scene at The Blackhawk in San Francisco with Cal Tjader, or take a long strange trip through Marin County's rich music tapestry, from the iconic Record Plant in Sausalito to the infamous Pepperland music hall in San Rafael. Accompanied with lists of current and former recording studios, historic venues, record stores, and related albums to enhance your record collection."