‘Village Music’ Gives Tribute to the Last Great Record Shops
Music shops used to be about more than just selling songs. They were places where people could come and chat about what made music great. There was one place in particular, a record shop in Mill Valley, California, where top artists would come to chat and collaborate. Among them were Jerry Garcia, B.B. King, Elvis Costello, and (although not a musician) George Lucas.
The shop closed its doors in 2007, as have many other music shops across the United States. Filmmakers Gillian Grisman and Monroe Grisman are now documenting its story in “Village Music: Last of the Great Record Stores.”
“This film will preserve a very unique and important slice of Americana music history. It’s