1967 – Merced Music

The Doors 1967

The Doors, Jim Morrison in Merced and Turlock CA in 1967.

The Doors- June 8, 1967 American Legion Hall, Merced Ca. Opened by by The Kitchen Sink Here is a totally different flyer for the June 8 show. Charles (Randy) Mitchell Andy Derrick did the poster (Aqua Signs) Thanks Mike Mauzy!

Vincent Lavery, Dalkey Ireland

Michael Kennedy, Vincent Lavery and Patricia Kennedy. Dalkey Ireland, June 6 2016.

Young Rascals, Merced

I already posted this but here is a much better scan. June 25th. Either 1966 or 67. Most probably 67.

Merced Museum Music Exhibit

I’m going to the grand opening celebration. Are you?

The History of Rock

Merced Courthouse explores the History of music in Merced. See Page 26 of Downtown Life Magazine (opens in new window)

Bill Whittington RIP 11/12/12

Sadly Merced native Bill Whittington passed away in San Francisco on November 12. He was the bassist of the seminal Merced band The Brogues. Though only together a short while The Brogues continues to have an impact on California music and is still known worldwide. After The Brogues Bill was a founding member of TheContinue reading “Bill Whittington RIP 11/12/12”

A Tear and a Smile

Look for a new CD of material from 68 to 72 by A Tear and a Smile. This shot is the last incarnation of the band from circa 1972 Pictured below left to right; Dave Wilson on bass, Brian Bahr on drums, Glen Sherrill on Guitar, Tommy Salles guitar and vocals, Rick Jackson guitar andContinue reading “A Tear and a Smile”

Greg Campi R.I.P.

We were saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Greg Campi, on October 14, 2010. Greg contributed to the richness of the central valley music scene in the 60s and beyond creating seminal posters for VJ Productions and others including posters for the first Doors concerts. He continued his art career and left his mark allContinue reading “Greg Campi R.I.P.”

1967, But Not Quite The Summer Of Love

Most of these acts have more in common with the “British Invasion” than the summer of love. By later that year Thee Sixpence became the Strawberry Alarm Clock. (Incense and Peppermint) The Mourning Reign were somewhat like other San Jose acts -Count Five (Psychotic Reaction) and the Syndicate of Sound (Little Girl). Peter Wheat and the BreadmenContinue reading “1967, But Not Quite The Summer Of Love”