Richie Unterberger

Sat Mar 14 3-4:30pm at San Francisco Library at 1833 Page Street, I'll present a free program on the first decade of Joni Mitchell. The presentation will spotlight film clips of her performances from the mid-1960s to the mid-1970s. This program will not be on Zoom or recorded.

Tomorrow (Mon Mar 9) 6-7:30pm Pacific, I'll present a free Zoom program on Linda Ronstadt. This will focus on her peak years between the late 1960s and early mid-1970s. To access the program, go to sfcommunityliving.org/event/bmt-rons… at the time listed. This program will not be recorded.

Thurs Mar 5 1-2:30pm at the JCC of San Francisco at 3200 California Street, I'll present "Live Long and Prosper: Jews and Star Trek." Jewish actors were vital to the strength and success of the original Star Trek series from 1966-1969. Admission is free jccsf.org/.../live-long-….

Tomorrow (Wed Feb 25) 1-2:30pm at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco at 3200 California Street, I'll present the free "Sid Caesar: Comedy Pioneer," featuring highlights from this legendary comic’s work. jccsf.org/event/sid-caes….

Tomorrow (Mon Feb 23) 6-7:30pm Pacific, I'll present the free Zoom program on the Three Stooges, showing and discussing selected film clips. To access the event, go to sfcommunityliving.org/event/bmt-stoo… at the time listed. This program will not be recorded.

Tomorrow (Mon Feb 9) I'll present a free Zoom program 6-7:30pm Pacific Time celebrating the music of James Brown. The event will focus on his prime from the mid-1960s to the early 1970s. To access the program, go to sfcommunityliving.org/event/bmt-brow… at the time listed.

The first review of my upcoming book Do What You Fear Most: The History of the Velvet Underground just went online at kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/r…. "First-rate research and writing make this a book that lives up to its legendary subject."

Tomorrow (Mon Jan 26) 6-7:30pm Pacific, I'll present a free Zoom program on the relationship between vintage British rock and vintage British comedy, from the Beatles to Monty Python and Spinal Tap. To access the program, go to sfcommunityliving.org/event/bmt-vint… at the time listed.

Tomorrow (Monday, January 12) from 6pm-7:30pm Pacific Time, I'll present a free program on Ready Steady Go through Zoom. This features the top British rock television series of the 1960s. To access the program, go to sfcommunityliving.org/event/bmt-read… at the time listed.

Here's my recent interview with Cally Callomon, who runs the Nick Drake estate, about the recent box set The Making of Five Leaves Left. He spoke with me about how the material was discovered and assembled. richieunterberger.com/wordpress/call…

Mon Jan 12 1-2:30pm at the JCC of San Francisco at 3200 California Street, I'll present Motown Records: The Greatest Soul Music Label. I'll show and discuss performance clips from the label's prime in the 1960s and early 1970s. Admission is free. jccsf.org/event/motown-r…

Wed Jan 7 6-7:30pm in the Koret Auditorium of the Main branch of the San Francisco Public Library at 100 Larkin Street, I'm doing a free program on early San Francisco punk and new wave. It will focus on film clips of acts from the mid-1970s through the early 1980s.

My list and reviews of my favorite reissue albums of 2025 is now on my blog at richieunterberger.com/wordpress/top-…

My list and reviews of my favorite music history books of 2025 is now on my blog at richieunterberger.com/wordpress/top-…. My lists/reviews of my favorite reissue albums will follow in a couple days.

My list and reviews of my favorite music documentaries of 2025 is now on my blog at richieunterberger.com/wordpress/top-…. My lists/reviews of my favorite music books and reissue albums will follow over the next few days.

Tomorrow (Mon Dec 22) 6-7:30pm Pacific, I'll present a free Zoom program on the Marx Brothers. To access the program, go to sfcommunityliving.org/event/bmt-marx/ at the time listed. This event will not be recorded.

Tomorrow (Mon Dec 8) 6-7:30pm Pacific, I'll present a free Zoom program honoring Roy Orbison. This will feature performances mostly from his prime in the 1960s. To access the program, go to sfcommunityliving.org/event/bmt-orbi… at the time listed. This program will not be recorded.

My new blogpost has my interview with Chuck Smith, director of the new documentary Fugs Film, an overview of the legendary controversial/satirical/political 1960s rock band. richieunterberger.com/wordpress/inte…

Tomorrow (Monday Nov 24) 6-7:30pm Pacific, I'll present a free Zoom program on Johnny Cash. The program will feature material from the 1950s through the 1990s. To access the program, go to sfcommunityliving.org/event/bmt-cash/ at the time listed. This event will not be recorded.

Thursday (Nov 20) 1-2:30pm, I'll present a free event on the Beach Boys at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco at 3200 California Street. I'll discuss clips of many of their greatest hits, from “I Get Around” through “Good Vibrations" and others. jccsf.org/event/the-beac…