Jack is pleased to announce that he will be participating in a special roundtable discussion exploring volumes 1 & 2 of The Rise and Fall of Paramount Records 1917-1932 at Yale University’s Battell Chapel in New Haven, CT on October 28th at 6pm. Dean Blackwood, Scott Blackwood, Adia Victoria, Greil Marcus and Daphne Brooks will also be joining the discussion. The event is free and open to the public.
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Exploring Paramount Records Volumes 1 & 2 at Yale University
Feel so fortunate to have attended……this was such an interesting night, and I loved all the speakers! Thanks to Jack for being a part of this, which got me to go in the first place…and thanks to all the rest for a great evening!
I got a chance to stop by after work and it was pretty amazing. Hearing everyone talk about the song they picked – with such reverence…in a chapel setting was kind of the best part. Plus we got a brochure and what I can only describe as a church fan as souvenirs. Plus I met fellow Vaulties and made new friends. You can tell the project is really a labor of love. Thanks to everyone who made it possible.I still can’t believe Jack White & Ben Swank flew to CT with everything going on withe Devil’s Night & the Tour. Can’t call those boys slackers at all.
Found a wee snippet of the lecture at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtkOoBE7W60
called Jack White Speaking @ Yale
I can’t get a read on how busy it will be, but I know one way to find out! I will be the one with the TMR flag wrapped around my head Erykah Badu style…you know, for EFFECT.
I’m going to try to get in….Hope it’s not too packed too early.
Ah, I wish I could go!! For those who are going, have a great time. :-) xo
Yeah do you guys think this will be difficult to get in? I’m only a hour away from New Haven. I was thinking of getting there around 3 or 4. Think I should get there earlier?
I just got my copy of Volume 1 about a month ago. Probably not the sort of music that mainstreamers will appreciate, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. From a historical standpoint, it’s essential listening, especially for those interested in the roots of jazz and blues. The oak cabinet is gorgeous, and the books containing the artist bios and Paramount artwork was put together with loving care. Nearly a thousand songs from over one hundred artists – truly a labor of love.
Just wondering how difficult it will be to get in? Any thoughts on how early you should get there? Thanks!
Gee, only half an hour from my house. Hmmmmmmmmmm