The Ancestors MVSEVM
 
DHS Band -- Musical Memories - 1970 Edward -- DHS band picture DHS sheet music -- Dixie and 'The Fight Song'
Click here The Horse (El Caballo) to download and play "The Horse," by the DHS Band.
Disclaimer:   The above artifacts, which refer to the song "Dixie," are included for historical interest only.   The Ancestors have never endorsed, do not currently endorse, nor will they ever endorse, symbols of racial inequality, such as the ones foisted upon them in their youth.


Tom in the picture booth - 1 Tom in the picture booth - 2 Skull Tom in the picture booth - 3 Tom in the picture booth - 4
"Don't let the pat on the back
And the handshake fool ya"
Click here The Beef Jerky Blues to download and play "The Beef Jerky Blues," featuring Tom Patterson on lead vocal, improvised lyrics, and harmonica, Blair Tanner on slide guitar, Edward Tanner on rhythm guitar, and Allen Tindol on 2nd harmonica.  From "The Basement Tapes," recorded circa 1972 in the Tanner basement.
Click here Woolly Bully to download and play "Woolly Bully," featuring Tom Patterson on lead vocal, Blair Tanner on acoustic guitar (and outbursts), Edward Tanner on percussion and background vocals, and Allen Tindol on background vocals.  From "The Basement Tapes," recorded circa 1972 in the Tanner basement.


The Profit Allen -- college yearbook picture The Profit -- back cover
Click here Sunshine Superman to download and play "Sunshine Superman," featuring Allen Tindol on lead vocal and bass guitar, Blair Tanner on lead guitar, Edward Tanner on rhythm guitar and background "vocals," and Tom Patterson on drums.   From a 1966 Ancestors practice session in the Tanner basement.   Preceding monologue by Georgann Tanner:   "Win Free Trip to Monkees Concert."


Señora Virginia Lafuente
Señora Virginia Lafuente exhorts
"Eduardo, vaya a la barbería"


Dos de Los Ancestros Hoy: Tomas y Albertito
Dos de Los Ancestros Hoy
"Encantada de la vida"


Dos de Los Ancestros Hoy: Albertito y Eduardo
Dos de Los Ancestros Hoy
"Liking it at any moment, for many years"


Muchos Artifactos Muy Importante
Dublin Bus Station lucky charm Zorro card Munchkin Records advertisement -- designed by Tom Patterson Zotz coin
The Dukes of York
The Knights of Darkness Dead Man
Set list from 1966 Tindol Motel


Early promo poster from Dublin Teen Center dance
Early promo poster announcing Dublin Teen Center dance.  Designed by Tom Patterson.


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