The Retinal Circus

Former location –

The Retinal Circus was a short-lived dive that operated in a basement from the summer of 1967 to November 3, 1968 when the Velvet Underground played the last show there.

Other performers included:
Country Joe McDonald
The Youngbloods
The Charlatans
Bo Diddley
Junior Wells
Muddy Waters Blues Band

Notable Concerts Held At The Retinal Circus:

October 20 & 21, 1967 – Country Joe McDonald, Painted Ship, Papa Bear’s Medicine Show
December 28, 1967 – Youngbloods, Wildflower, Pretty Broos, Graeme & The Wafers
April 11, 12 & 13, 1968 – Charlatans, My Indole Ring, Pacific Nation, Mock Duck
May 30, 31 & June 1, 1968 – Bo Diddley, My Indole Ring, Black Snake Blues Band, United Empire Loyalists
June 27, 28, 29 & 30, 1968 – Velvet Underground, Seeds Of Time, Black Snake Blues Band, My Indole Ring, Papa Bear’s Medicine Show, Don Thompson Trio
August 6 to 10, 1968 – Muddy Waters Blues Band, My Indole Ring
October 31 to November 3, 1968 – Velvet Underground, Black Snake Blues Band

The Retinal Circus
1024 Davie St
Vancouver, BC V6E 1M3