Esalen Institute
The Big Sur Folk Festival, held from 1964 to 1971 in California, was an informal gathering of prominent and emerging folk artists from across the United States. Nancy Jane Carlen was working at the Esalen Institute when Joan Baez was asked to lead workshops on music. Carlen was a good friend of Baez, and they decided to invite other artists, which turned into the first Big Sur Folk festival.
Notable Concerts Played At The Esalen Institute Include:
September 25, 1971 – Blood, Seat & Tears And Kris Kristofferson
September 14, 1969 – Joan Baez And Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
September 13, 1969 – John Sebastian And The Flying Burrito Brothers
September 8, 1968 – Stephen Stills
September 7, 1968 – Joni Mitchell And Cass Elliot
June 28, 1967 – Judy Collins
Esalen Institute
55000 Highway One
Big Sur, CA 93920
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