Red Dog Saloon: George Hunter Michael Ferguson : Original Poster: N/A: AOR 2.2: Charlatans. (Martinez then started the classy waterfront restaurant Ondine.). 2 tracks of their "Live/Dead" album were also recorded there in early 1969, The Eleven and Turn On Your Love Light. It didnt matter -- they were managed by Chet Helms, who also ran the Avalon, the hall with the better sound. Clear-Com Intercoms(1) The Family Dog(0) . June 18-20, 1968, Avalon Ballroom, San Francisco. (See also: Family Dog posters and handbills). 2023 Pink Floyd with Finnegan at the San . The Great Highway - A Family Dog Productions concert venue in San Francisco, California. 1891 photo courtesy of UC Berkeley, Bancroft Library. As the stepmom of one of the five buyers, Anderson told the board that there would be nothing wrong with hippies coming to the theater for rock 'n' roll, since they would be exposed to culture in the process -- the owners had planned to host poetry readings and even Shakespeare. But the Arks biggest contribution to Bay Area music was serving as the incubator for Moby Grape, the band that couldve ruled the world were it not for bad luck and a host of issues, drugs among them. In addition, some variations of back print ink color and top to bottom placement of the stamp box also exist. The Avalon Ballroom was my favorite. "Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world!". Later in the Series, there were postcards and image tickets. After the demolition of Playland in 1972 the ice cream treat was made and sold elsewhere and is now sold in stores and in fifteen states. Another band that became an Ark favorite was the Sparrow, a Canadian band featuring a singer named John Kay. The Avalon was founded . A large turnout could be expected for such monthly events as peanut parties with peanuts and favors for all, a Serpentine Battle, and an informal indoor picnic party. Original 1st printing 13 x 20 concert poster for theVelvet Underground (featuring Lou Reed) appearing with Iron Butterfly and Crome Syrcus at the Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco, CA from 6/7-9/1968. The space is known as the location of many concerts of the counterculture movement, from around 1966 to 1969. Four months later, on August 8, 1898 Adolph Sutro died after a long illness. Those comments led to Joplin and Big Brother And The Holding Company being unofficially banned from Grahams stage for about seven months. Jefferson Airplane, Big Brother and the Holding Company, February 19, Fillmore Auditorium, "Earthquake," Bo Diddley, Big Brother & the Holding Company, August 12 & 13, Avalon Ballroom, Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Quicksilver Messenger Service, March 25 - 27, Fillmore Auditorium, "The Head," Grateful Dead, Mother Earth, September 22 & 23, 1601 West Evans St., Denver, Junior Wells, Sons of Champlin, Santana Blues Band, May 17 - 19, Avalon Ballroom, Quicksilver Messenger Service, John Lee Hooker, Miller Blues Band, March 22 - 23, Avalon Ballroom, "Triplets," Jerry Steig & the Satyrs, Sons of Champlin, The 4th Way, Alexander's Timeless Bloozband, March 29 - 31, Avalon Ballroom, "Girl in the Red Circle," Grateful Dead, Quicksilver Messenger Service, January 27 & 28, Avalon Ballroom. [3], By 1915, and at least until 1923, it housed a dance academy called "Puckett's College of Dancing",[4][2] which one source described as "the home of refined dancing. Edit your search. In October, Mouse and Kelley were in full swing at the Mouse Studios firehouse when Victor Moscoso returned to the fold to design FD-32. Moby Grape played their first shows at the Ark and used the boat as a rehearsal space in the daytime. Chet was a direct competitor of Bill Graham. The owners won their permit, and by June of '67, the Straight hosted shows for the Steve Miller Band, Clover (pre-Huey Lewis and the News) and the Grateful Dead, who in the beginning had to bill their concerts as "dancing lessons because the owners didnt yet have the proper permits. Feb 17 The building was used a rock venue between 1966 and 1968 primarily by the Family Dog under the direction of Chet Helms. The damaged bridge to Flag Rock on April 6, 1884. Many cards were produced in more than one back style. This performance is from a live concert show at the Avalon Ballroom, San Francisco. Delivery: Estimated between Fri, Mar 3 and Tue, Mar 7 to 23917. Family Dog Productions was a commune based in San Francisco producing and promoting shows featuring up and coming bands. The Mantra Rock show was a fundraiser for the San Francisco temple, and the Avalon hall was donated for that night by The Family Dog, who ran the venue. Located in: San Rafael, California, United States. Info. Inspired by a pot dealer who ripped off some undercover police officers at a Berkeley pizza shop by selling them a large quantity of Jasmine tea for hundreds of dollars, it became of a staple on Dr. Dementos legendary comedy music show. Graphic Artist: Doyle Phillips a.k.a. Big Brother and the Holding Company, the Charlatans, and the West Coast Pop Experimental Band played there often, and in attendance would sometimes be stars like David Crosby, Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix. It is also a post-concert reprint. Locals didnt make the demolition easy, as dozens laid in front of the bulldozers and were arrested. Iron Butterfly Indian Head Band Collectors: 7/4-7/68: Avalon Ballroom: . Complaints against noise led to the venue losing its performance licence early in 1969. Chet Helms held his dance concerts at the Avalon Ballroom. [17][18] The neighboring building, known as the Regency I Movie Theater was formerly the Regency Ballroom. Family Dog FD 142 Postcard, Avalon Ballroom, 1968, Velvet Underground+. This arrangement was short-lived and Chet soon moved his shows to San Francisco's Avalon Ballroom. Balins share was eventually bought out by two of the other partners, and after a few different bookers, the club closed in 1972. That band turned out to be the Jefferson Airplane, and they were the first group to play the club. This column originally appeared in The Chronicle Sept. 14, 1951. Many cards were produced in more than one back style. Anyone know anything about this rendition? $3,000.00, AUCTIONFD-109Love Arthur LeeStanley Mouse Signed1968 PosterAvalon BallroomNear Mint, Regular price These two guys are sitting right on the spot of the original Cliff House overlooking Seal Rock House. San Francisco Ratha Yatra, July 27, 1969 Bhaktivedanta Book Trust . Saw a show there around Christmas 69-or70. . Art by Stanley Mouse* and Alton Kelley, image is # 27 in the Family Dog/Avalon series. $60 $40 Jefferson Airplane Poster; of the early posters. 660 The Great Highway, San Francisco, California, Rock Festival/ Ride The Wind/ Good And Dusty, Family Dog At The Great Highway, San Francisco, June 13th 1969, Bootleg Series, Volume One The Quine Tapes, Been A Long Time Coming, Be A Long Time Gone, Found In The Ozone (Family Dog At The Great Highway San Francisco, California, March 28, 1970), Family Dog At The Great Highway, San Francisco, CA, April 18, 1970, Family Dog At The Great Highway San Francisco, CA, April 18, 1970, Dave's Picks, Volume 43 (San Francisco, 11/2/69 Dallas, 12/26/69), Commander Cody And His Lost Planet Airmen. It will be fire proof and free to the public. Jack Hatfield, High Yo Silver (Quicksilver Messenger Service, The Other Half.Avalon Ballroom, San Francisco, California 8/17/67-8/20/67), 1967, color offset lithograph on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Sidney Lawrence III, 2007.27.12 . [11][12], The Family Dog on the Great Highway, at 2125 Pine Street[13] was a hippie commune, which hosted dances and events,[14][13][15] eight blocks[16] from the Avalon, frequented by Helms and his friends. The space is known as the location of many concerts of the counterculture movement, from around 1966 to 1969.It also had a reopening 34 years later, from 2003 to 2005. The dance floor could accommodate several hundred dancers. Mr. Helms continued producing concerts under the name Family Dog at the Avalon Ballroom, an old dance academy at Sutter and Van Ness. 2/12/1967 Fillmore Auditorium San Francisco: . A complete military, architectural and botanical library contributes its golconda of treasure; antique and priceless scrolls from the Orient are preserved with the parchments of Maimonides, author of "Ram Bam," who was called the Light of Israel, the Star of the West, and the Great Eagle. 415 South Street Family Dog (San Francisco, California, 1965 - 1979) . Avalon Ballroom: San Francisco, California, United States: Photos from 1966 View All 1966 Photos . In the 20's, I think, prior to Topsy's Roost, the building had a sign reading "Sahara", and another reading "Baghdad". Its lack of soundproofing made it sound boomy, which you can hear in a live recording of Big Brother and the Holding Company. Other audience members then surrounded the dancers and escorted them off stage. The Family Dog on the Great Highway. First printing po. Big Brother and the Holding Company, Canned Heat Blues Band, June 8 - 11, Avalon Ballroom, Big Brother & the Holding Company, Oxford Circle, Lee Michaels, December 9 & 10, Avalon Ballroom, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Ace of Cups, Flamin' Groovies, May 10 - 12, Avalon Ballroom, Quicksilver Messenger Service, John Hammand and His Screaming Nighthawks, Charles Lloyd, April 21 & 22, Avalon Ballroom, Taj Mahal, Dave van Ronk, Family Tree, A.B. After the Sparrow broke up, Kay moved to Los Angeles and started Steppenwolf, the riff-tastic rockers behind the rebel anthem Born to Be Wild., In 1968, during one of its 2-6am weekend shows, someone set fire to the Ark. I remember there was a room on the mezzanine off the main ballroom that had black lights and trippy fluorescent posters and paint all over the walls; OMG, I'm swooning with nostalgia! Family Dog postcards have several different types of backs: Place Stamp Here (PSH), Blank backs and Bulk Rate Permit backs (as well as combinations of these types in the case of double sized cards). Heres just a few. The ballroom was 80 to 100ft (24 to 30m) by 160 to 180 feet (49 to 55m). A complete image set of the Family Dog 'Numbered Series', which begins at number 42 and runs to 147, also including the twelve Denver cards (no D-9 card was ever printed). FILLMORE / AVALON BALLROOM. $540.00, AUCTIONFD 79Family Dog DenverRick Griffin1967 PosterExcellent, AUCTIONFD-65 Big Brother Janis Joplin1967 PosterAvalon BallroomNear Mint Minus, AuctionFD-63, 67, 71The Charlatans1967 Triptych Poster SetAvalon BallroomNear Mint Minus, AUCTIONFD 14Big Brother Janis JoplinZig-Zag Man"Genuine Counterfeit"1966 PosterExcellent, AUCTIONFD-122Velvet UndergroundBob SchnepfSIGNED 1968 PosterAvalon BallroomMint, AUCTIONFD-110Blood Sweat & TearsStanley Mouse Signed1968 PosterAvalon BallroomNear Mint, AUCTIONFD-96Quicksilver MessengerStanley MouseSIGNED 1967 PosterAvalon BallroomNear Mint, AUCTIONFD-62Sutters MillQuicksilver MessengerRick Griffin1967 PosterAvalon BallroomMint, AUCTIONFD-35Quicksilver/Daily FlashStanley Mouse Signed1966 PosterAvalon BallroomMint, AUCTIONFD-26Grateful DeadStanley MouseHand Colored Hand Signed PrintNear Mint, AUCTIONFD-68Quicksilver Messenger1967 PosterAvalon BallroomCGC Graded 9.6, AUCTION FD-6Sin DanceWes Wilson1966 PosterAvalon BallroomCGC Graded 9.6, AUCTIONFDD-11Sons Of Champlin1967 PosterMouse SignedFamily Dog DenverNear Mint Minus, AUCTION FD-29Jim KweskinMouse Signed1966 HandbillAvalon BallroomNear Mint Minus, AUCTIONFD-2813th Floor ElevatorsMouse Signed1966 HandbillAvalon BallroomNear Mint, AUCTIONFD-21Bo DiddleyMouse Signed1966 HandbillAvalon BallroomNear MInt Minus, AUCTIONFD-17Jefferson Airplane Mouse Signed1966 HandbillAvalon BallroomNear Mint Minus, AUCTIONFD-14Big Brother Janis Joplin Mouse Signed1966 HandbillAvalon BallroomVery Good, AUCTIONFD-43Human Be-InMoby Grape1967 Double H Press PosterNear Mint Minus, AUCTIONFD-47Sphinx Dance1967 PosterAvalon BallroomNear Mint Minus, AUCTIONCrowds Bug YouTribal Gathering2 Family Dog 1967 HandbillsJohn MyersAvalon BallroomNear Mint Minus, AUCTIONFDFamily Dog Great Highway1969 HandbillNear Mint, AUCTIONFD-42Quicksilver Messenger Service1966 Poster Avalon BallroomCGC Graded 9.6, FD-48Big Brother Janis JoplinMouse Signed1967 PostcardAvalon BallroomNear Mint, FD-39 YoungbloodsMouse Signed1966 HandbillAvalon BallroomNear Mint Minus, FD-19Big Brother Janis JoplinMouse Signed1966 HandbillAvalon Ballroom Near Mint, AUCTIONFD-96Quicksilver Messenger1967 PosterMouse SignedAvalon BallroomCGC Graded 9.8, AUCTIONFD-110Blood Sweat & TearsStanley Mouse Signed1968 PosterAvalon BallroomNear Mint Minus, AUCTIONFD-68Quicksilver Messenger1967 PosterAvalon BallroomVery Good, AUCTIONFD-22The Grateful DeadMouse Signed1966 Original PosterAvalon BallroomVery Good, FD-37Buffalo Springfield1966 PosterAvalon BallroomCGC Graded 9.2, FD-145Mother Earth1968 PosterAvalon BallroomCGC Graded 8.5, Regular price Tier upon tier of seats rise to the galleries, while at their base are the swimming tanks. When police caught wind of the plans, they attempted to force the halls owners to shut it down. The Avalon Ballroom was a music venue in the Polk Gulch neighborhood of San Francisco, California, at 1244 Sutter Street[1] (or 1268 Sutter,[2] depending on the entrance). In fact, for forty years, Playland was the only place you could find It's It. $1,800.00, FD-42Quicksilver MessengerVictor Moscoso1967 Poster Avalon BallroomCGC Graded 9.8, Regular price The above picture comes from a National Geographic dated August, 1956. . San Francisco, CA 94121. There were so many dives that popped up out of nowhere, and because the [Grateful] Dead had done one show there, they were the new club on the map, Flamin Groovies guitarist Cyril Jordan said. Wes Wilson, Mouse!, Kelley, Moscoso and Rick Griffin created many of their earliest and best known posters for Family Dog shows featuring The . $20.00, Copyright 2023, SF Rock Posters & Collectibles. Avalon Ballroom San Francisco: Mari Tepper: Original Poster: N/A AOR 2.341: The Doors The Animals venue_field_country. In the 1960s, Robert E. Cohen, impresario Chet Helms and his music production company, Family Dog Productions, which had offices on Van Ness, frequently booked bands to perform at the Avalon on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Still, whenever a new music scene popped up in the city, as punk did in the '80s, its bands would hold shows at the California Hall. In 1969, Playland ebbed as the San Francisco pop culture was taking hold. $600.00, FD-61-RP-2The DoorsMoscoso1967 PosterAvalon BallroomCGC Graded 9.4, Regular price Seal Rock House (1858) seen here was the pioneer resort and hotel in the area. Gleason fell in love with the band that night, and not only did he dedicate an entire column in the San Francisco Chronicle to them, he would go onto be the groups biggest cheerleader. members of the extended Family Dog tribe not only resulted in the 1969 Ratha event at 660 Great Highway and the earlier Avalon Ballroom show, but . This is the entire run of numbered Family . Acid was given our in the cool aid before Mr Frog was projected on a wall. On one of the nights I was there they showed The Mad Adventures of Mister Frog. Packaging still has Playland Carousel and Roller Coaster. Helms relocated Family Dog Productions to a space on the Great Highway, and other promoters who tried to book the hall afterward could never recreate the same vibe. Unforgettable night. [23] Starting in August 2013, the building was used as the residence and principal filming location for The Real World: San Francisco (2014).[24]. Search . Family Dog Productions. AVALON BALLROOM - 04/14/1967 SAN FRANCISCO, CA - U.S.A. Venue Address: 1268 Sutter St. - San Francisco, CA Promotion: Chet Helms/The Family Dog Presents Event: In Concert . A 1,000-capacity hall that was once a roller-skating rink, the Fillmore served as training grounds for bands like Jefferson Airplane, the Grateful Dead, and Big Brother and the Holding Company. Avalon Poster (19 results) You searched for: Title: avalon poster. SHOP OVER 4000+ VINTAGE AND MODERN ROCK POSTERS! Sly & the Family Stone New Salvation Army Band. $550.00, FD-65Big Brother Janis Joplin1967 PosterAvalon BallroomCGC Graded 9.4, Regular price . These almost-nightly events, like those hosted at the Fillmore, were more than conventional concerts; they were social gatherings with plenty of dance, music and light. For a short time it hosted live bands, but now only DJs provide the tunes. Ask anybody who was alive back then and theyll tell you the Avalon wasnt appropriating the hippie culture -- it was the real deal. In April 1966, Helms began presenting weekly events at the Avalon Ballroom, an old dancehall that was ideal for the spectacular light shows he was known for staging. We can sort this all out for you. Avalon Ballroom ,Longshoreman's Hall 8/6/66, John Hammond and His Screaming Nighthawks. The water for these is supplied by an ingenious use of the ocean waves. Soul was simply a melding of two Moby Grape tracks. But the Fillmore wasnt the only stage during the Summer of Love. In June 1966, Stanley Mouse returned from Detroit and joined the FD poster design team, which was led by Family Dog Collective co-founder and poster artist Alton Kelley. Everyone was dancing it was a family atmosphere. Almost every groups set was put to tape, and recordings of Steppenwolf, Santana, the Great Society (Grace Slicks first band) and the Velvet Underground were later released as live albums. The Avalon Ballroom lost its lease in 1968. The buyers kept fighting. The Matrix came to be after Marty Balin convinced three guys he met randomly at a bar to put up $3,000 each for a club he wanted to start. Special thanks to Ross Hannan for expertise and connections. $2,500.00, FD-38Big Brother Janis Joplin1966 PosterAvalon BallroomExcellent, Regular price Avalon Ballroom. Three years later, theyd play Fixin'-To-Die at Woodstock, with a cheer heard 'round the world. Post Card Artist: Wes Wilson, Bellmer Wright; Concert Performers: Velvet Underground, Charley Musselwhite</p> Family Dog Presents FD-1 Tribal Stomp. The Avalon was the hippie's answer to Bill Graham's famous Fillmore. var ANS_customer_id="efdda751-42f9-4333-99a0-38aff150ca9e"; Dennis King / D. King Gallery All Rights Reserved. The Avalon Ballroom is a historic 30,000 square feet building located in the heart of San Francisco, in the Polk Street Corridor. a.whtlinks{color:white !important; text-decoration:underline;}Family Dog postcards have several different types of backs: Place Stamp Here (PSH), Blank backs and Bulk Rate Permit backs (as well as combinations of these types in the case of double sized cards). $750.00, FD-52Big Brother Janis JoplinRick Griffin1967 PosterAvalon BallroomCGC Graded 9.4, Regular price RARE ORIGINAL 1968 LOVE, CONGRESS OF WONDERS, SONS OF CHAMPLIN - AT THE AVALON BALLROOM IN SAN FRANCISCO FAMILY DOG CONCERT POSTCARD FD109, STANLEY MOUSE ART. But you wont hear much about California Hall from those in the scene, as it simply wasn't a great place to see shows. The Straight Theater holds the honor of being the only live venue actually located in the Haight-Ashbury during the neighborhoods hippie heydays. Great memories. 1880's or so. $150.00, FD-138Steve Miller Muddy Waters1968 PosterAvalon BallroomCGC Graded 9.6, FD-135The Youngbloods1968 PosterAvalon BallroomCGC Graded 9.6, FD-134Spirit Sir Doug1968 PosterAvalon BallroomCGC Graded 9.6, FD-133Bill Haley Flamin' Groovies1968 PosterAvalon BallroomCGC Graded 9.4, FD-118Quicksilver Flamin Groovies1968 PosterAvalon BallroomCGC Graded 9.6, FD-114The Fugs1968 Poster- Avalon BallroomCGC Graded 9.6, FD-110Blood, Sweat, and Tears1968 PosterAvalon BallroomCGC Graded 9.8, FD-103Country Joe1968 PosterAvalon BallroomCGC Graded 9.8, FD-100Youngbloods Ace Of Cups1968 PosterAvalon BallroomCGC Graded 9.6, Regular price FD115 Family Dog; Avalon Ballroom (San Francisco, CA) April 19-21, 1968 concert card psychedelic hippies 60s ad vertisement by GyanarthiBooks. I remember one night hearing conga drums playing in that cave. (Photo courtesy of Mary Courtwright Collins), This 1920's image has a tea room on the north side of the building. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The red roofed building would become Family Dog. One huge bonus for bands playing the Matrix was the high-quality recording setup used to capture performances. Following is a brief history of the Baths and data regarding the building and its contents: Striking as is the first view, familiarity only makes it more striking. Built in 1916, the Charles Van Damme was a steamboat that shuttled commuters from Richmond to San Rafael for over 20 years. Photo: San Francisco History Center, SF Public Library--Dr. Weirde. Sight alone will give a comprehensible idea of Sutro Baths. The recognized Family Dog poster series is 147 posters, comprised of all the Fillmore and Avalon posters, and 3 of the Denver dog posters that were numbered . The Avalon Ballroom is a music venue in the Polk Gulch neighborhood of San Francisco, California at 1268 Sutter Street, on the north side, one building east of the corner of Van Ness Avenue. The carousel was sold at auction in 1972, and went to, . Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for FAMILY DOG FD-66 poster YOUNGBLOODS Avalon Ballroom SIEGEL SCHWALL BAND psych at the best online prices at eBay! I wish I could go back in time to this place. Today, the Regency Ballroom, a live music venue right next door, is often mistaken for the Avalon. Wilson created the first eleven of the Family Dog posters (FD 1-11), with Helms usually . [8], The Grateful Dead played at the Avalon twenty-nine times from 1966 through 1969, and recorded two live albums, entitled Vintage Dead and Historic Dead, in the autumn of 1966. $850.00, FD-47Steve Miller Blues BandMoscoso1967 PosterAvalon BallroomCGC Graded 8.0, Regular price McDonald, Melton and a few others would end up recording a song McDonald wrote in a matter of minutes called I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die Rag. Released on an EP, the song -- a satire-laden protest of the Vietnam War -- became a regional hit, so McDonald and Melton began playing at the Jabberwock as Country Joe McDonald and the Fish. Watch on. . A Goodwill is now on Haight St. where the 1,400-seat Straight once stood. Care about whats happening in Bay Area arts? Dont remember the groups that night. The mere emptying of the tanks entails no difficulty, but the emptying of them in such a manner as to prevent the once used water from again entering the tanks requires ingenuity. Books for free > > > Feasting with the Family Dog, Part Two. Powered by Shopify. Family Dog Values: POSTER by Family Dog and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at AbeBooks.com. a.whtlinks{color:white !important; text-decoration:underline;}From 1966 to 1968 The Family Dog produced a series of rock posters used to advertise their weekly concerts at the Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco. [21] In 2012 it became the headquarters of the internet company Wantful.com. Skhy, Creedence Clearwater Revival, May 31 - June 2, Avalon Ballroom, Kaleidoscope, Mother Earth, Country Weather, June 21 - 23, Avalon Ballroom, Jefferson Airplane; Great Society, July 22 & 23, Avalon Ballroom, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Miller Blues Band, Daily Flash, March 10 & 11, Avalon Ballroom, The Fugs, Ace of Cups, Allmen Joy, April 12 - 14, Avalon Ballroom, Jim Kweskin Jug Band, Big Brother and the Holding Company, Electric Train, October 7 & 8, Avalon Ballroom, "Skeleton and Roses," Grateful Dead, Oxford Circle, September 16 & 17, Avalon Ballroom, Moby Grape, Sparrow, Charlatans, January 13 & 14, Avalon Ballroom, Big Brother & the Holding Company, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Oxford Circle, February 17 & 18, Avalon Ballroom, Charlatans, Sparrow, Canned Heat, April 7 & 8, Avalon Ballroom, Blues Project, Great Society, April 22 & 23, Avalon Ballroom, "Tribal Stomp." Now, the building is an ultralounge concept, still called the Matrix, which is owned by Lt. Gov. Ad vertisement from shop oicvintage. I saw It's a Beautiful Day there in late August or early September 1969. Subsequent repairs forced the club to shut down for a little while, but the owners tried to keep it going for a few months more until closing it for good. Open 13 June 1969 - 1971. I remember bands playing their first show there and breaking up afterward.. Wes Wilson, Mouse!, Kelley, Moscoso and Rick Griffin created many of their earliest and best known posters for Family Dog shows featuring The Jefferson Airplane, The Grateful Dead, The Doors and other seminal acts of the era. Avalon Ballroom's concert list along with photos, videos, and setlists of their past concerts & performances. In 1965, the "Council on Religion and the Homosexual," which brought together gay men and religious leaders, tried to host a Mardi Gras-themed drag party at the hall to raise funds. However, the Avalon had the capacity of up to 500. $60.00, FD-137John Mayall1968 PostcardAvalon BallroomNear Mint, Regular price )^ Guidelines, MacGowan, Gail, Land's End in San Francisco, At the base of the rocks near the Cliff House, the, "National Park Service Issues New Contract to Long-Time Cliff House Concessioner", Long before the Family Dog showed up! A roots-music aficionado from Los Angeles named Joe McDonald lived next to the Jabberwock and was a regular, playing in the house pickup group, the Instant Action Jug Band, with a guitarist named Barry Melton. Regular price $135.00 AUCTION . He gave Moby Grape and the Steve Miller Band their first big breaks, and -- like the Fillmore -- every show was advertised with eye-catching, multi-colored psychedelic posters that now go for hundreds of dollars. This masterpiece was designed by two of the most famous and legendary artists of the era, the late Alton Kelley and Stanley Mouse. Bands like the Redlegs would play and use the cover charges to help keep up the deteriorating boat. Free shipping for many products! Another notable song from the Jabberwocks scene was Friendly Neighborhood Narco Agent by Berkeley Barb writer Jef Jaison. "Libertie," Blood, Sweat and Tears, John Handy, Son House, March 15 - 17, Avalon Ballroom, "It's a Gas," Quicksilver Messenger Service, Charlatans, It's a Beautiful Day, April 26 - 28, Avalon Ballroom, "Dancing Bear," Quicksilver Messenger Service, Ace of Cups, Flamin' Groovies, May 10 - 12, Avalon Ballroom, "Flip Flop," The Fugs, Ace of Cups, Allmen Joy, April 12 - 14, Avalon Ballroom, Chuck Berry, The Sons of Champlin, November 17 & 18, 1601 West Evans St., Denver, "Moby Dragon," Siegel Schwall, Buddy Guy, Hour Glass, Mance Lipsomb, February 9 - 11, Avalon Ballroom, "Pay Attention aka Space Man," Doors, Allmen Joy, Gingerbred Blu, December 29 - 31, 1601 West Evans St., Denver, Soul Survivors, Box Tops, Jimmerfield Legend, December 15 & 16, 1601 West Evans St., Denver, Canned Heat, Siegel Schwall, December 8 - 10, 1601 West Evans St., Denver, "Denver Splash," Jim Kweskin & His Jug Band, Solid Muldoon, December 1 & 2, 1601 West Evans St., Denver, "The Popup Poster," Kaleidascope, Mother Earth, Country Weather, June 21 - 23, Avalon Ballroom, "Rorschach Test II," Frumius Bandersnatch, Clear Light, Buddy Guy, June 14 - 16, Avalon Ballroom, "Iron Butterfly," Iron Butterfly, Velvet Underground, Chrome Cyrcus, June 7 - 9, Avalon Ballroom, "Machanico Mandala," Taj Mahal, Dave van Ronk, Family Tree, A.B. 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