Woodstock Music and Art Fair
Commonly just referred to as “Woodstock” this is the location of the most famous rock…
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Tag: Grateful Dead
Phil Lesh’s Former Home In Palo Alto
When Phil lived here in 1965, his band The Warlocks, decided to change their…
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Fillmore East
The East Coast edition of Bill Graham’s concert venues which opened on March 8…
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Glen Helen Regional Park – Location Of US Festival I And US Festival II
Now known as The San Manuel Amphitheater, this was the site of both US Festivals put on…
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Mickey Hart’s Ranch – A Grateful Dead Unofficial Rehearsal Hall
Mickey Hart rented this ranch for a time and it became the Grateful Dead’s unofficial…
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Kelley-Mouse Studios – Home Of Classic Rock Poster Artists
This was the headquarters of some very talented poster artists. It’s also where…
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Sears Point Raceway – Original Venue For Altamont Concert
On December 6, 1969 The Rolling Stones, Jefferson Airplane, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young,…
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Rancho Olompali – 1966 Summer Home Of The Grateful Dead
Just off Highway 101 in Novato, Rancho Olompali was where the Grateful Dead had…
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Youth Opportunities Center – Home Of The Watts Acid Test
On February 12, 1966 the Watts Acid Test was held here. You can read more about it in Tom…
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The Panhandle In Golden Gate Park
This little strip of land, just a few blocks north of the Haight has been the site of many…
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Warfield Theater
Opened in 1922, this nine story building was booked by Bill Graham in 1979 for…
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The Winterland Ballroom – The Last Waltz
The Winterland Ballroom was an old ice skating rink in San Francisco, it was located…
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The Bandshell At Golden Gate Park
Officially known as the “Spreckels Temple of Music”, it is located between the Steinhart…
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This location was numerous clubs at one time or another including The Matrix and the…
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Wolfgang’s
Almost immediately after opening in 1983, this 600 seat location called Wolfgang’…
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Straight Theater – Grateful Dead Rehearsal Hall
The Grateful Dead used this location as a rehearsal hall before its official opening…
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The Orphanage
Another location that housed many clubs, as the Orphanage, this location hosted…
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Kezar Stadium
The stadium was built between 1922 and 1925 in the southeast corner of…
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Monterey County Fairgrounds, Home Of The 1967 Monterey Pop Festival
The Monterey County Fairgrounds has hosted the world renowned Monterey…
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Pauley Ballroom
In 1965 as part of the “Berkeley Folk Festival” The Jefferson Airplane and Country…
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