A People's History of North American Music

New slideshow & presentation by Eric Isaacson, co-founder of Mississippi Records, and new introductory soundworks by Corum of Psychic Sounds ... both traversing the American planescape for the first time since 2018 ! !

A new lecture / film / slideshow that attempts to tell the entire history of North American music in ninety minutes guiding you through this whirlwind presentation of archival film, sound clips and images.

"Five years ago he entertained and informed us with his talk and video presentation. None shall leave without a head scratching, new tidbit or two or three with his fascinating chatter and visuals on music history. "

- Eric Knowles , Domino Sounds

Subjects include:

- Examples of industrialization devolving the human race to become dumber while other animals are getting smarter.

- The insane early American Puritan's visions of a utopian musicless society.

- How The Church Of Scientology saved the record industry.

- A brief history of Mississippi Records and details about the many chips on their shoulders.

- The dystopian world of Spotify and AI music.

- Hopeful messages about the future.

Overall, it's the story of how the powers that be try to control music and people throughout history finding ways to work outside puritans, corporations and tech lords' systems despite these social engineers' best efforts.

Don't worry, it's a fun telling of this tale with lots of great music, images and wild stories.

About the presenters:

Eric Isaacson founded the Mississippi Records store and label in 2003. The label has released over 360 records and 160 cassettes. Eric has toured with presentations like this one for the past eleven years, performing over two hundred shows in over forty different countries.

Grant Corum is a visual & recording artist. He is best known for his design & screen prints for music labels such as Sublime Frequencies, Psychic Sounds, Mississippi Records, Sahel Sounds, Feeding Tube, Aguirre, and Time-Lag among others. He has created & collaborated on many audio releases, installations, performances & exhibits throughout the United States, Guatemala, Japan and Europe. He currently resides and works in mid-coast Maine.

Doors are at 7pm and things will get started at 730! All ages! Seating is first come first served!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Nova Arts Block/Brewbakers Cafe, 48 Emerald Street, Keene, United States