Dr.
Demento - L.A. SongNet GuestRespected musicologist and dedicated
scholar, world-renowned record collector and music historian, whose lifelong
passion for music of all kinds is reflected in his weekly selection of "rare
records and outrageous tapes" his broadcasts, Barrett Hansen, our September
guest is better known to the world as
DR. DEMENTO!
Though Spike Jones was an early special favorite, the Doctor-to-be wasn't always
a comedy specialist. As rock & roll swept America in the 1950s, he developed
a special fondness for the music's roots in R&B and country. Over the years
he's done quite a bit of writing in that area, including numerous magazine articles,
liner notes and two chapters on early R&B for The Rolling Stone Illustrated
History of Rock & Roll.
Graduating as a (classical) music major from Reed College in Portland, Oregon,
he
indulged his passion for the roots of rock by writing a master's thesis on the
evolution of R&B in the 1940s and early 1950s at UCLA while making his L.A.
radio debut with a program of pre-WWII blues and country on non-commercial station
KPFK-FM.
When not on the air, the Doctor also keeps busy doing research projects (many
for Rhino Records), making personal appearances, and keeping up the Archives.
Among those who've commissioned him to provide rarities from the collection
are Rhino Records, Time-Life Records, MCA Records and Columbia
Records.
He's coming to SongNet thanks to Jim Potkey, who is one of our most active &
talented members who brought the house to their feet @ the R&B showcase
last month!
Yes, the Doctor wants to hear YOUR music, & not just funny stuff. He's a
true musicologist that loves & respects ALL music. & if he likes your
work, hey, you may be the next Cockroach that ate Cincinnati!
Doctor Demento @ SongNet
Sept 3rd 7:30 PM
@
The Coffee Gallery Backstage
2029 N. Lake Ave.
Altadena
We recommend coming early, this one will fill up fast!