Meet Me On South Street: The Story of JC Dobbs
B.L.A.S.T. Productions new documentary details history of Philly's R&R bar
Philadelphia April 2009 -
With archival photographs, videos and contemporary interviews, director, George Manney, will recreate the rich history of Philly's rock & roll bar, JC Dobbs.
From the first live rock show that took place at Dobbs in 1975 through the sad closing of Dobbs in 1996... a true emotional journey takes place in this new and exciting documentary.
It all started in the late 60's as the counter-culture inhabited South Street during social and economic strife. Homegrown cultures began to flourish with live theater (TLA) and bars (JC Dobbs) with live music.
Meet Me On South Street, The JC Dobbs Story documents, the evolution of Philly's fertile music and art subculture in the 70's until it's closing in 1996.
Recollections will be told by former owners: John Travis and Kathy James, former employees: David Ickes, Maureen Long, Cindy Miller, along with performers: George Thorogood, the late Robert Hazard, Kenn Kweder, Chip Roberts, Marty Doc & more, including Dobbs regulars and a cast of thousands.
Each a character of their own... but each an integral part of the history of JC Dobbs.
Dobbs became home to many performers over the years, and though those days are gone now... they will live on forever in this wonderful documentary.
Official JC Dobbs movie website:
www.meetmeonsouthstreetmovie.com
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