Frost Amphitheater
Frost Amphitheater is located on the Stanford University campus at the corner of Galvez Street and Campus Drive. The outdoor bowl was built in 1937 and refurbished in July 2019. Since 2012, the Stanford Concert Network, a student organization, has hosted the annual Frost Music and Arts Festival at the Amphitheater.
Notable Concerts Played At Frost Amphitheater Include:
May 30, 2023 – James Taylor
September 12, 2009 – Seal
June 2, 2002 – Phil Lesh & Friends
September 29, 1990 – The Beach Boys
April 8, 1989 – Red Hot Chili Peppers
April 27, 1985 – Grateful Dead
October 6, 1984 – The Tubes
September 30, 1984 – Joan Baez
October 1, 1983 – Santana
August 3, 1980 – Huey Lewis and the News
August 7, 1976 – Crosby & Nash
July 18, 1976 – Dave Mason
October 1, 1972 – New Riders of the Purple Sage
July 26, 1970 – Boz Scaggs
April 26, 1970 – Tower of Power
July 28, 1968 – Quicksilver Messenger Service
Frost Amphitheater
351 Lasuen St
Stanford CA 94305
Frost was a great venue for a 17 year old looking for Summer fun during the 1970s. The perimeter was loosely guarded and allowed an opportunity to sneak in for free. My favorite concerts featured Stoneground and Mother Earth featuring Tracy Nelson. After climbing the fence backstage I had the opportunity to hang with a group that included Eric Burden who was a complete, arrogant ass. I think he felt insecure in the midst of better talent! Haha!
I can remember a Peter, Paul and Mary concert (not exactly Rock ‘n’ Roll) at Frost in late 1963.