South Bay Flashback

Turn on, tune in, and flash back. Back to the dawning of the Age of Aquarius when all the beautiful people were in San Francisco wearing flowers in their hair. For more than fifty years, rock historians documenting the 1960’s psychedelic music scene have focused their attention on the Haight Ashbury, The Fillmore, and the Avalon Ballroom. But fifty miles down the Peninsula, the South Bay boasted an equally vibrant music scene. A scene centered around legendary music venues that shined a spotlight on San Jose bands like Syndicate of Sound, Count Five, and People!—all of whom scored national hits. South Bay Flashback tells the story of that often overlooked musical history through a series of rare posters, handbills and images from the venues, bands, radio stations, and underground newspapers that put San Jose on the psychedelic map.

For over 55 years, San Jose native Bill Guardino has collected thousands of pieces of rock memorabilia. Take a trip back in time with him as he shares some of the gems of his collection. Guaranteed to blow your mind.