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One of the most historically significant American music festival posters ever offered – an original 1974 Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival “In Exile” concert poster, designed by Gary Kell of Rainbow Graphics and catalogued in The Art of Rock (plate 4.199, page 397). This is a genuine first printing original poster for one of the most extraordinary lineups in the history of American music – and one of the most culturally charged music events of the 1970s. Event: Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival “In Exile”. Date: September 6, 7 & 8, 1974. Venue: Griffin Hollow Amphitheater, St. Clair College, Windsor, Ontario. Designer: Gary Kell / Rainbow Graphics. Catalogue: AOR 4.199 (The Art of Rock, page 397). Size: Approximately 16¾” x 21¾”. Condition: Good – fold marks present, small tear at top edge, colors remain vivid and bold. See all photos carefully before purchasing. The James Brown Revue · Sun Ra & His Arkestra · The Persuasions · John Nicholas Blues All-Stars featuring Hubert Sumlin & S. New Jazz of Detroit · Charles Moore’s Shattering Effect · The Lyman Woodard Organization · Eddie Nuccilli Big Band · Kenn Cox · Mixed Bag. Luther Allison · The Cecil Taylor Unit · Jimmy Dawkins Blues Band · Hound Dog Taylor & The Houserockers · Ursula Walker. Sunday Afternoon – “Detroit Blues”. John Lee Hooker · Junior Walker & The All Stars · Johnnie Mae Matthews · Boogie Woogie Red · Little Junior Cannady · One String Sam. BB King · The Gil Evans Orchestra · Albert Collins · Sunnyland Slim & The Blue Spirit Band · Robert Junior Lockwood. Why this poster is exceptional. The 1974 Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival “In Exile” is one of the most historically significant events in American music history – and one of the most politically charged. The Republican majority on the Ann Arbor City Council banned the festival from the city, citing “undesirables” and an influx of dope. Clair College in Windsor, Ontario offered its Griffin Hollow Amphitheater as an alternative, the festival went ahead – but not without a fight. The FBI and law enforcement officials turned back cars at the border, searched vehicles, arrested anyone found with drugs, and even prevented festival co-producer John Sinclair from entering Canada. Against all of this, the music was, by all accounts, transcendent. James Brown and Sun Ra on the same Friday night bill. BB King closing Sunday. John Lee Hooker in the afternoon. This is not merely a concert poster – it is a primary document of American blues, jazz, and civil liberties history. This poster is documented and catalogued in The Art of Rock – the definitive reference guide for serious concert poster collectors – as plate 4.199. It was produced by Rainbow Multi-Media in association with CKLW Radio and St. This piece is appropriate for Heritage Auctions, major blues and jazz memorabilia collections, and dedicated concert poster collectors.

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ANN ARBOR JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL (1972). Vintage and rare concert poster beautifully designed by GARY GRIMSHAW advertising the 1972 edition of the Jazz and Blues Festival concerts. Format: 17×22 (43×56 cm). Will be sent safely rolled in a sturdy cardboard tube. For larger quantities, a separate invoice will be sent. This is one of the many movie and music posters which can be found at ILLUSTRACTION GALLERY – ART THAT POPS! A brand new online poster gallery devoted to the celebration of the poster artists behind the art of the movie, music and comic book. We only sell Vintage and rare posters (no cheap reproductions). Specialized in art by Robert McGinnis Ray (Raymond Elseviers), Frank McCarthy, Gunther Kieser, Hans Hillmann, Jack Kirby, Marvel Third Eye Black light… As well as Steve McQueen, Audrey Hepburn, Clint Eastwood, Steve McQueen, Alain Delon, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Brigitte Bardot, Sophia Loren, Catherine Deneuve, Paul Newman, Raquel Welch and many other actors and actresses and Italian fotobusta (photobusta), Japanese B2 posters, Belgian posters, French posters, German A1 posters, Fillmore posters, Family Dog posters, Airlines and travel posters, Munich 1972 Olympics posters and many more colorful images which can be discovered on the site. Watch the other listings. Feel free to contact the gallery for any queries/questions. Thanks for your business. ILLUSTRACTION GALLERY – Art That Pops!

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ANN ARBOR FREE CONCERTS concert poster (1974). Rare vintage concert poster created for Ann Arbor’s Free concerts series at the Otis Spann Field in Ann Arbor, Michigan on June 16, 1974. Unlike their counterparts from San Francisco (Fillmore, family Dog, etc) The Michigan concert posters were printed in VERY small quantities making them extremely rare to find. Art by Gary Grimshaw – check our other Grimshaw posters. Format: 16×21 (41×53 cm). Paper pull/Scratch on lower left corner. Will be sent safely rolled inserted in a sturdy cardboard tube. For larger quantities, a separate invoice will be sent. This is one of the many movie and music posters which can be found at ILLUSTRACTION GALLERY – ART THAT POPS! A brand new online poster gallery devoted to the celebration of the poster artists behind the art of the movie, music and comic book. We only sell Vintage and rare posters (no cheap reproductions). Specialized in art by Robert McGinnis Ray (Raymond Elseviers), Frank McCarthy, Gunther Kieser, Hans Hillmann, Jack Kirby, Marvel Third Eye Black light… As well as Steve McQueen, Audrey Hepburn, Clint Eastwood, Steve McQueen, Alain Delon, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Brigitte Bardot, Sophia Loren, Catherine Deneuve, Paul Newman, Raquel Welch and many other actors and actresses and Italian fotobusta (photobusta), Japanese B2 posters, Belgian posters, French posters, German A1 posters, Fillmore posters, Family Dog posters, Airlines and travel posters, Munich 1972 Olympics posters and many more colorful images which can be discovered on the site. Watch the other listings. Feel free to contact the gallery for any queries/questions. Thanks for your business. ILLUSTRACTION GALLERY – Art That Pops!

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IKE AND TINA TURNER / JEFFERSON AIRPLANE concert poster (1971). Ultra Rare vintage concert poster created for Ike and Tina Turner and Jefferson Airplane shows at the Crisler Arena in Ann Arbor, MI on November 19 and 20, 1971. Unlike their counterparts from San Francisco (Fillmore, family Dog, etc) The Michigan concert posters were printed in VERY small quantities (less than 100) making them extremely rare to find. Art by Gary Grimshaw – check our other Grimshaw posters. Format: 16×21 (41×54 cm). Small Pinholes on corners. Will be sent safely rolled inserted in a sturdy cardboard tube. For larger quantities, a separate invoice will be sent. This is one of the many movie and music posters which can be found at ILLUSTRACTION GALLERY – ART THAT POPS! A brand new online poster gallery devoted to the celebration of the poster artists behind the art of the movie, music and comic book. We only sell Vintage and rare posters (no cheap reproductions). Specialized in art by Robert McGinnis Ray (Raymond Elseviers), Frank McCarthy, Gunther Kieser, Hans Hillmann, Jack Kirby, Marvel Third Eye Black light… As well as Steve McQueen, Audrey Hepburn, Clint Eastwood, Steve McQueen, Alain Delon, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Brigitte Bardot, Sophia Loren, Catherine Deneuve, Paul Newman, Raquel Welch and many other actors and actresses and Italian fotobusta (photobusta), Japanese B2 posters, Belgian posters, French posters, German A1 posters, Fillmore posters, Family Dog posters, Airlines and travel posters, Munich 1972 Olympics posters and many more colorful images which can be discovered on the site. Watch the other listings. Feel free to contact the gallery for any queries/questions. Thanks for your business. ILLUSTRACTION GALLERY – Art That Pops!

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SONIC’S RENDEZVOUS BAND. Tuesday August 3rd ONE NIGHT ONLY. SECOND CHANCE 516 E. Liberty Ann Arbor, Michigan. This very rare Michigan concert poster measures 11. The poster is in absolutely wonderful condition with no folds, pinholes, tears or writing. Tape on the poster. And a poster you will be very proud to add to your collection! This poster has always been stored with extreme care and in a non-smoking environment. GOLDMINE’S recent article ranks rock posters as the top investment vehicle of the future… You can imagine what this will be worth in the future! They expect vintage poster prices to double and triple in the next two years. Grab This While you Can… You will be hard pressed to find a finer example! This Is Ready For A Quality Frame! These charges are the buyers responsibility. The item “SONIC’S RENDEZVOUS BAND Concert PosterSECOND CHANCE Ann Arbor, MichiganMC5″ is in sale since Thursday, August 1, 2019. This item is in the category “Entertainment Memorabilia\Music Memorabilia\Rock & Pop\Artists G\Grateful Dead\Posters”. The seller is “tiptoprecords” and is located in Chicago, Illinois. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Viet nam, Uruguay, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion.

• Size: 11 x 17
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Original/Reproduction: Original

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ANN ARBOR JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL (1973). Vintage and rare concert poster beautifully designed by GARY GRIMSHAW advertising the 1973 edition of the Jazz and Blues Festival concerts starring RAY CHARLES. Format: 21.5×33 (54×84 cm). Condition: Very Fine-Near Mint. Will be sent safely rolled in a sturdy cardboard tube. For larger quantities, a separate invoice will be sent. This is one of the many movie and music posters which can be found at ILLUSTRACTION GALLERY – ART THAT POPS! A brand new online poster gallery devoted to the celebration of the poster artists behind the art of the movie, music and comic book. We only sell Vintage and rare posters (no cheap reproductions). Specialized in art by Robert McGinnis Ray (Raymond Elseviers), Frank McCarthy, Hans Hillmann, Jack Kirby, Marvel Third Eye Black light… As well as Steve McQueen, Audrey Hepburn, Clint Eastwood, Steve McQueen, Alain Delon, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Brigitte Bardot, Sophia Loren, Catherine Deneuve, Paul Newman, Raquel Welch and many other actors and actresses and Italian fotobusta (photobusta), Japanese B2 posters, Belgian posters, French posters, German A1 posters, Fillmore posters, Family Dog posters, Airlines and travel posters, Munich 1972 Olympics posters and many more colorful images which can be discovered on the site. Watch the other listings. Feel free to contact the gallery for any queries/questions. Thanks for your business. ILLUSTRACTION GALLERY – Art That Pops! The item “ANN ARBOR 1973 BLUES & JAZZ FESTIVAL concert poster GARY GRIMSHAW RAY CHARLES” is in sale since Wednesday, May 8, 2019. This item is in the category “Entertainment Memorabilia\Music Memorabilia\Blues\Posters”. The seller is “illustractiongallery” and is located in New York, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Original/Reproduction: Original

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SUPER RARE 1973 Concert Poster. King and Judy Collins. Art by Chris Frayne/Ozone. (Commander Cody’s Brother). He did all the posters and LP covers for Commander Cody & Lost Planet Airmen! 1973 Show at HILL AUDITORIUM in ANN ARBOR. Nice Closeups of both Performers. VERY GOOD+ Condition SEE PHOTO for details of poster and condition. The item “FRAYNE-OZONE- B. B. KING & JUDY COLLINS Concert Poster 1973 Hill Aud. Ann Arbor” is in sale since Thursday, January 11, 2018. This item is in the category “Entertainment Memorabilia\Music Memorabilia\Blues\Posters”. The seller is “lizgarzonp” and is located in Clearwater, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Size: 17″ x 22″
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Chris Frayne/ Ozone artist: 1973

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You are purchasing an original concert poster by Gary Grimshaw for a 2 day Grateful Dead Concert at Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor, Michigan on December 14th & 15th, 1971. Poster comes professionally framed and matted with a red suede mat and a 2.5 thick ornate frame. Framed poster measures 25.5″ wide x 30.5″ high and looks outstanding! Framing and matting are in new condition. Poster was in very good condition prior to framing with only very mild surface wear around edges. Image is in great shape. Colors are bright and unfaded. Poster is not mounted and could easily be removed from frame if one desired to do so. Image measures approximately 16.25″ x 21.25″. A must-have for every Dead Head and a wonderful addition to any rock n roll memorabilia collection! Thank you for shopping. The item “GRATEFUL DEAD HILL AUDITORIUM ANN ARBOR MI 1971 ORG CONCERT POSTER GARY GRIMSHAW” is in sale since Friday, January 25, 2019. This item is in the category “Entertainment Memorabilia\Music Memorabilia\Rock & Pop\Artists G\Grateful Dead\Posters”. The seller is “ruthrules” and is located in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Original/Reproduction: Original

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1974 Ann Arbor Concert. Vintage poster beautifully advertising Rock’s band Ann ARBOR, MI concert at the Crisler Arena on December 14, 1974. Format: 11×17.5 (28×44 cm). Poster has never been folded. Will be sent safely Rolled in a sturdy cardboard tube. This is one of the many movie, music, comic book art and advertising/Olympic posters which can be found at ILLUSTRACTION GALLERY – ART THAT POPS! A brand new online poster gallery devoted to the celebration of the poster artists behind the art of the movie, music and comic book. We only sell Vintage and rare posters (no cheap reproductions). Specialized in art by Robert McGinnis , Ray (Raymond Elseviers), Frank McCarthy, Hans Hillmann, David O’Daniel, Todd Slater, Jack Kirby, Jim Steranko, Marvel Third Eye Black light, Rick Griffin… As well as Steve McQueen, Audrey Hepburn, Clint Eastwood, Steve McQueen, Alain Delon, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Sophia Loren, Paul Newman, Raquel Welch and many other actors and actresses and Italian fotobusta (photobusta), Japanese B2 posters, Belgian posters, French posters, Italian fotobusta (photobusta), German A1 posters, Fillmore posters, Family Dog posters, complete set of Munich 1972 Olympics posters and many more colorful images which can be discovered on the site. Watch the other listings. For larger quantities, a separate invoice will be sent. Feel free to contact the gallery for any queries/questions. Thanks for your business. ILLUSTRACTION GALLERY – Art That Pops! The item “DOOBIE BROTHERS ANN ARBOR 1974 concert poster VERY RARE NM” is in sale since Thursday, August 2, 2018. This item is in the category “Entertainment Memorabilia\Music Memorabilia\Rock & Pop\Artists D\Doobie Brothers”. The seller is “illustractiongallery” and is located in New York, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Original/Reproduction: Original

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GORDON LIGHTFOOT CONCERT POSTER (1972). Ultra Rare vintage concert poster created for the Folk singer show at the Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor, MI on February 12th 1972. Unlike their counterparts from San Francisco (Fillmore, family Dog, etc) The Michigan concert posters were printed in VERY small quantities (less than 100) making them extremely rare to find. Art by Gary Grimshaw – check our other Grimshaw posters. Format: 16×22 (41×56 cm). Small tape residue on lower left margin. Will be sent safely rolled inserted in a sturdy cardboard tube. This is one of the many movie and music posters which can be found at ILLUSTRACTION GALLERY – ART THAT POPS! A brand new online poster gallery devoted to the celebration of the poster artists behind the art of the movie, music and comic book. We only sell Vintage and rare posters (no cheap reproductions). Specialized in art by Robert McGinnis , Ray (Raymond Elseviers), Frank McCarthy, Hans Hillmann, David O’Daniel, Todd Slater, Jack Kirby, Jim Steranko, Marvel Third Eye Black light, Rick Griffin… As well as Steve McQueen, Audrey Hepburn, Clint Eastwood, Steve McQueen, Alain Delon, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Sophia Loren, Paul Newman, Raquel Welch and many other actors and actresses and Italian fotobusta (photobusta), Japanese B2 posters, Belgian posters, French posters, Italian fotobusta (photobusta), German A1 posters, Fillmore posters, Family Dog posters, complete set of Munich 1972 Olympics posters and many more colorful images which can be discovered on the site. Watch the other listings. For larger quantities, a separate invoice will be sent. Feel free to contact the gallery for any queries/questions. Thanks for your business. ILLUSTRACTION GALLERY – Art That Pops! The item “GORDON LIGHTFOOT ANN ARBOR 1972 concert poster GARY GRIMSHAW ULTRA RARE” is in sale since Sunday, August 6, 2017. This item is in the category “Entertainment Memorabilia\Music Memorabilia\Folk”. The seller is “illustractiongallery” and is located in New York, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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