The Retinal Circus
The Retinal Circus was a short-lived dive that operated in a basement from…
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Red Dog Saloon In Virginia City Nevada – Janis Joplin joins Big Brother
In 1965, some San Francisco refugees bought an old building, fixed it up…
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Longshoremen’s Hall – Early San Francisco Bay Area Venue
This is where the notorious Acid Test’s were held in the mid 1960’s. The Trips Festival…
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The Firehouse
Located at the former quarters of Engine Co. 26 and Truck Co. 10, this building held concerts…
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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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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 Orphanage
Another location that housed many clubs, as the Orphanage, this location hosted…
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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 Mountain Theater – KFRC Fantasy Fair And Magic Mountain Music Festival
Officially known as the Sidney B. Cushing Memorial Amphitheatre. On June 10th…
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