Sound City Studios
Sound City Studios’ building was originally a production factory for British musical instrument…
Read More
Tag: Grateful Dead
O’Keefe Centre Now Known As Sony Centre for the Performing Arts
On July 31st through August 5th, 1967 Bill Graham brought the San Francisco…
Read More
Magoo’s Pizza Parlor Where The Warlocks, Later Known As The Grateful Dead, Played Their First Gig
On May 5th, 1965 a group called the “Warlocks” played their first gig at Magoo’s Pizza…
Read More
Onondaga County War Memorial In Syracuse NY – Live Duane Allman With Derek and the Dominos
After recording Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs, Derek and the Dominos headed back to America…
Read More
Levon Helm Studios – Home Of “The Midnight Ramble Sessions”
Levon was the host of The Midnight Ramble Sessions which was named for the traveling minstrel shows of his youth.
Read More
Panther Hall – Early Country, Rock And Rockabilly Venue
Early on, this was known as a country music venue, but there were a fair share of rock and…
Read More
Phil Lesh’s Terrapin Crossroads, A Restaurant And Concert Venue
Phil Lesh’s Terrapin Crossroads is a restaurant and music venue with a beautiful waterfront…
Read More
Beacon Theatre – The Allman Brothers Home Away From Home
Many great acts have graced the stage of the Beacon which is known for its superior acoustics, including the…
Read More
Radio City Music Hall , Hosted Some Of The Greatest Rock N Roll Acts Of All Time
Radio City Music Hall is located in Rockefeller Center. It was for a time the leading tourist destination in the city…
Read More
John F. Kennedy Stadium – “Live Aid” American Venue And “The Monsters of Rock Festival”
On 13 July 1985, the American version of Live Aid was held here to raise funds…
Read More
Hollywood Palladium – Blues Brothers Film Concerts & “Pop Expo ’69”
Opened in 1940, this venue has seen everything from Frank Sinatra to the…
Read More
Marin Veterans Memorial Auditorium In San Rafael, CA
Since opening in 1971, this venue has hosted some great acts including, James…
Read More
The Grateful Dead House In San Francisco California
Every true Deadhead already knows this address and the lore behind this house. The Grateful Dead actually…
Read More
Chelsea Hotel – Sid Vicious Killed His Girlfriend, Nancy Spungen Here
The hotel has an ornate history, both as a birth place of creative modern art and home…
Read More
Youngtown Rock and Roll Museum, A Showcase Of Rock N Roll Related Memorabilia
The Youngtown Rock and Roll Museum is a showcase of Rock related memorabilia from the…
Read More
Inn of the Beginning – Former Rock ‘N Roll Watering Hole In Cotati, CA
If you were a local North Bay band you played here at one time or another, Neil Young…
Read More
Terrace Ballroom Former Location In Salt Lake City Utah
During the 1930’s, it was called “Coconut Grove”. Its name was changed in the…
Read More
Selland Arena In Fresno CA Hosted Elvis, Deep Purple, Grateful Dead, Country Joe
The Grateful Dead opened their 1974 tour here on July 19. Other artists to…
Read More
Curtis Hixon Hall In Tampa Florida – Live Duane Allman With Derek and the Dominos
A lot of performers played here over the years as it was the primary Tampa…
Read More
Crystal Ballroom Located In Portland Oregon
In the 1960s, bands like the Grateful Dead, Ike & Tina Turner, Country Joe &…
Read More
