Earl Warren Show Grounds In Santa Barbara – First Large Doors Concert
On July 28 1966, at the “Mid-Summer Spectacular Show of Shows” the…
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Santa Venetia Armory – Former Venue in San Rafael
The Santa Venetia Armory, was the National Guard Armory, and a regular…
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Steve Paul’s The Scene
The Scene was one of the hippest venues in late-’60s Manhattan. Major rock…
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“Moby Grape” By Moby Grape Album Cover Location
The cover of Moby Grape’s self-titled first album was shot in front of Junktiques, an antique…
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Santa Clara County Fairgrounds – Northern California Folk-Rock Festivals
For many years, the Fairgrounds Grandstand Arena held huge concerts with famous …
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Sonoma County Fairgrounds
Santa Rosa’s central location in Sonoma County made the Fairgrounds a good ‘extra date’…
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Buried Here – Skip Spence Of Quicksilver Messenger Service, Jefferson Airplane, Moby Grape
Skip is known for his work with Quicksilver Messenger Service, Jefferson Airplane…
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The Ark, A Venue In The Remains Of A Wheelhouse Boat
The Ark was actually the remains of a wheelhouse boat called the Charles Van Damme…
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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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Coconut Teaszer
This location has a long history as a club, but its longest incarnation was as the Coconut…
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Avalon Ballroom – Janis Joplin’s First Public Appearance With Big Brother
On June 10, 1966, Janis Joplin made her first public appearance with Big Brother and the…
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Chateau Liberte – Early Doobie Brothers Venue
The Chateau Liberte was a legendary rock & roll bar in the Santa Cruz mountains. It was an…
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Wally Heider’s San Francisco Recording Studios
Wally Heider was very well known for making excellent studio and remote location…
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