Four 1960s Bay Area Concert Posters and Handbill. Author: Graham, Bill Title: Four 1960s Bay Area Concert Posters and Handbill. Description: An incredible collection of 1960s Bay Area concert posters/handbill. The first is an original concert poster for the June 1967 grand opening of the notorious San Francisco venue The Western Front. The concerts advertised took place between June 28th and July 2nd, and featured the following bands: Big Brother & the Holding Company, Quicksilver Messenger Service, the Siegal-Schwall Blues Band, the Charlatans, Congress of Wonders and Bill Ham’s Light Sound Dimension. This is a 1st Printing, and measures 14″ x 20″. Designed by Greg Irons. In very good condition. Age toning to edges and light wear to corners. Mild foxing to lower right border. The second is an original poster for the first live concert of The Band in April, 1969. Two other acts performed: Sons of Champlin and Ace of Cups. Designed by Randy Tuten. This is a 1st printing, and measures 13.5″ x 21″. Printed on glossy index stock. Mild age toning and slight wear to corners. The third is a rare original 1968 concert poster for a performance featuring Ace of Cups, Allmen Joy and The Fugs. Created by famed poster designer Jaxon, and promoted by Family Dog. The dates for the performance were April 12 – 14, 1968 at the Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco. Minor wear to corners. The fourth item is an original 8″ x 11″ handbill for a 1966 concert headlined by Jefferson Airplane, with supporting acts Great Society, Bill Ham and Society by Artists. Designed by Stanley Mouse and Kelley Alton, and presented by Family Dog. This is the Type B version of the handbill. Minor wear to left edge. K21059 Shelved Off Sales Floor Room A {S’s Office}. Subject: Music, Pop Culture. We specialize in out-of-print, used and rare books in all subjects, in addition to art, ephemera, collectibles and more. Any questions or comments are welcome. This listing was created by Bibliopolis. This item is in the category “Entertainment Memorabilia\Music Memorabilia\Other Music Memorabilia”. The seller is “ssbantiques” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Industry: Music
- Object Type: Poster
