About this Event
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đź“š Lecture: "Etta James & Sugar Pie De Santo: Original Baddies of SF"
🎤 Speaker: Dr. Apryl Berney
Join us for an enlightening evening with Dr. Apryl Berney as she uncovers the deep-rooted history of the modern baddie, tracing her origins back to the Bay Area through iconic figures Etta James and Sugar Pie De Santo. These two childhood friends from San Francisco’s Fillmore District revolutionized the sound, style, and stage presence of rock and blues, creating an aesthetic that challenged the norms of their time.
In this captivating talk, Dr. Berney will delve into the vibrant stories of working-class Black neighborhoods and mid-century music scenes, illustrating how James and De Santo embodied bold femininity accompanied by a spirit of defiance and emotion. Their impact continues to shape the ways women performers express confidence and desire in today's cultural landscape.
Join us as we celebrate the baddie not merely as a fleeting trend, but as a rich cultural lineage rooted in friendship and the audacity to defy conventions that excluded them.
Dr. Apryl Berney is a cultural historian and educator focused on women of color in American music history. Her work includes a book project on the 1960s girl group phenomenon and has been published in various feminist media.
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Agenda
6:30 PM – Doors open: find a seat (open seating!), order food & drinks, and expect a bar line—arriving early is key.
6:55 PM – Host introduction
7:00 PM – Lecture begins
7:45 PM – Audience Q&A
8:00 PM – Have 1:1 time with the speaker, mingle with fellow guests, and order another round
8:30 PM – Wrap up.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Berkeley, United States
USD 39.19
