Pepperland Was A Legendary Marin County Short Lived Music Venue
Although it was open, on and off, for less than three years, and fully operational for less…
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Tag: The Youngbloods
The Retinal Circus
The Retinal Circus was a short-lived dive that operated in a basement from…
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Baton Rouge International Speedway – The New Orleans Pop Festival
On August 31 and September 1, 1969, thousands of people gathered outdoors…
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Gold Creek Park In Woodinville WA – Seattle Pop Festival
The Seattle Pop Festival was held here from July 25 to July 28, 1969…
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Hunter College, Where Janis Joplin Last Played with Big Brother
On November 15, 1968, Janis Joplin played her last concert with Big Brother…
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RCA Studio B – Elvis Presley Recorded Over 250 Songs Here
Originally known simply as RCA Studios, the studio became famous in the…
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Cafe Au Go Go
Between February 1964 until it’s closing in October of 1969, Cafe Au Go Go was a happening…
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Buried Here – Felix Pappalardi, Founding Member Of “Mountain”
He helped to further the careers of Tim Hardin, The Youngbloods, and Joan Baez. He also…
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Gerde’s Folk City – Bob Dylan’s First Professional Gig
Bob Dylan played his first professional gig here in 1961. He opened for John Lee…
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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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Pauley Ballroom
In 1965 as part of the “Berkeley Folk Festival” The Jefferson Airplane and Country…
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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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