About this Event
Soul Searchin' is an award winning feature length documentary by filmmakers Jesus Cruz and Alex Vigano.
Join us Saturday March 14th 2026 at Billy Roy's in Fremont, CA for a special evening of films and vinyl. This is an all ages event but parental discretion is advised. Food and alcohol avaible at the restaurant.
AGENDA:
5pm - Doors open with vinyl sets by Indio Soul and Discos Olvidados
6pm - Film Screenings + Filmmaker Q&A
7:30pm - 9pm - Vinyl sets by Thee Homegirls of Soul
The Films -
Tommy Siquerio: El Mero Mero Viejo Soulero (8 min) - Tommy Siqueiro was a long time record collector from San Jose, CA. This film reflects on Tommy's life and his passion for rare soul oldies which inspired a generation of collectors.
Why I Love You: Meet The Ultimates (17 min) - The West Philly teenage group The Ultimates recorded a sweet, heartfelt song called "Why I Love You" that got little attention when it was released. But now, the song has been rediscovered as a lost soul music classic. And it's giving the trio of Monica Thornton, Debra Herbin and Shirley Carter - now in their 60's - a new audience, half a century later.
Soul Searchin' (68 minutes) - Soul Searchin’ explores the passionate world of rare soul record collectors who devote their lives to finding, preserving, and sharing forgotten music. More than a film about collecting, it is a story of cultural preservation, community, and obsession, following a small group of collectors as they rescue neglected recordings by Black and Chicano soul artists and transform forgotten songs into living history—from California to the world.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Billy Roy’s Burger Co, 3909 Thornton Avenue, Fremont, United States
USD 23.18
