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The New Orleans House was located at 1505, San Pablo in West Berkeley. Kitty Griffin, the proprietor, taught handicapped children by day across the street and ran the club at night. The club was open from August 1966 to 1975 as a restaurant and music venue, shifting quickly from the traditional jazz that gave it its name to a rock venue. While the New Orleans
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House always had a diverse mixture of music, including blues and zydeco, its principal focus was on rock. Rock bands playing original music dominated the bookings, and there was usually a light show on weekends.
Bands that were 2nd or 3rd on the bill at The Fillmore or The Avalon would headline at the New Orleans House, and newer bands would get their start there also.
Notable Concerts Played at New Orleans House Include:
May 8, 1971 – Van Morrison
March 15, 1970 – New Riders of the Purple Sage
March 3, 1970 – Hot Tuna
December 4, 1969 -The Elvin Bishop Group
September 12, 1969 – Buddy Guy
July 31, 1969 – Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks
April 23, 1969 – It’s a Beautiful Day
March 27, 1969 – The Youngbloods
February 12, 1969 – Steve Miller Band
June 30, 1968 – The Charlatans
November 23, 1967 – Darby Slick
October 25, 1967 – Quicksilver Messenger Service
February 12, 1967 – Country Joe and the Fish
New Orleans House
1505 San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94702
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