Both/And – “Ball And Chain” By “Big Mama” Thornton Heard Here By Janis Joplin

Former Location –
“Big Mama” Thornton was a regular at this jazz club, one of her songs “Ball and Chain” was heard by Janis Joplin and the rest is history.

On September 11, 1966, a benefit for the Both/And jazz club was held at the Fillmore with “Big Mama” Thornton, The Jefferson Airplane, Elvin Jones, Jon Hendricks Trio and the Joe Henderson Quartet.

Both/And
350 Divisadero Street
San Francisco CA 94117