Also other data will not be shared with third person. The northeastern basin is deep and harbors nice smallmouth bass and occasional walleye. Hurry, Early Registration for the 2023 Annual Meeting in El Paso ends soon. Masters of ceremonies were Teegarden & Van Winkle, who also performed. Lang was . Having Little Richard close was perfect, bringing rock back to its roots. I was invited to ride along with some friends who were loading their Chevy station wagon to go up to some other rock concert, some place called Woodstock. At one point on the opening day, in fact, a stage announcement was made to the effect that those who were worried about being busted for drugs could chill; there were probably a few narcs among the crowd but they were unlikely to cause any problems. TICKETS & INFO. Sold $ 170.00 FD 81 Youngbloods Mad River Victor Moscoso 1967 Avalon Ballroom Concert Poster . I remember being on the track when Jefferson Airplane was moving their equipment and also that Inagadadevita that just kept going. No foxy hippie girls got naked and went skinny dipping. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA), http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/107.shtml. Almost got run over in my sleeping bag when people started driving across the grass to avoid the stalled traffic. He had no special privilages. Marquette, MI. I loved Dr. John (the Night Tripper) singing Mannish Boy and being in awe of Janis Joplin in her hot pink outfit! I thought it was 4 songs and as a Canadian who already loved her music, tI was heratbroken. Consequently, music enthusiasts from all over the United States, and from numerous foreign countries, poured into Lewisville to pay the admission fee of $6.50 a day. No, Im not talking about Woodstock, although that one wasnt bad either. I was at the Saturday show-lot of B groupsBB King, Biff Rose, Tim Buckley, Butterfield Blues Band, also, American Dream, Jefferson Airplane. [8] Rod Stewart enjoyed his Friday night performance so much that he stayed to watch Alvin Lee perform with Ten Years After the following night.[8]. Cool story though. 51 1969 Festivals +1. That definitely did not happen at the Atlantic City Pop Festival, although Little RIchard did join Janis onstage, I was there and handed out free watermelon . I was disappointed that she left the stage though. James Brown was among those who appeared Sunday afternoon, followed in the evening by Johnny Winter, Herbie Hancock, B. I was there for all 3 days. Kept me awake for nearly a day during which I managed to find the New York State Turnpike going north, approaching a roll of toll booths and picking the line that was empty and blasting through it without slowing down. I thought it was great. In August 1969, a groundbreaking rock festival took place, one of the best ever, witnessed by many thousands of people and featuring an amazing cast of diverse bands.No, I'm not talking about Woodstock, although that one wasn't bad either. It had been many years since I paid any attention to the music scene but it brought back memories. I was there and I was told about another bigger festival coming up in a few weeks in upper New York state, but I wasnt given a name. Not only are there no official recordings, there are very few photos! On August 15th, I finished training and started a weeks leave. Earthwork Harvest Gathering - September 16-18. Other than that it was a great three days. in Grass Lake, MI. Concert was great. Before they pulled away, one said over the loud speaker, You look groovy and gave us the peace sign. Promotional poster for the Goose Lake International Music Festival. As I was having a fag outside on the sidewalk he came through the door and I mentioned that I had heard him in AC. Between 1966 and 1975 they had a series of major hits, most notably "Let's Live for Today", "Midnight . (I dont recall seeing him.). 1969 Midwest Rock Festival. TICKETS & INFO. It was unusual in the wide variety of musical acts it attracted and in its atmosphere. 2022 Traffic Jam'In Title Sponsor . I might be the Penny youre writing about, since I was there at the time with my boyfriend Bruce. Designer unknown, poster lists appearances by Jefferson Airplane, Jugerknot, Jimy Holden Trio, Portland Zoo and more (also appeared- (not listed) Sons of Champlin, Ace of Cups and more). I specifically remember Credence Clearwater and Jefferson Airplane. The other most memorable part was LIFTING A POSTER OFF A POLE WHICH I STILL HAVE TO THIS DAY (yep I had to yell that part) on my way to the bus. Its lineup included, besides jazz, Friday evening appearances by rock groups Jeff Beck, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Ten Years After, and Jethro Tull. Summer of Soul (.Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised): Directed by Questlove. That concert was fantastic and one I will always remember! Yeah but that was some instrumental. Notable Detroit area bands performing included Bob Seger, the MC5, The Stooges, Detroit featuring Mitch Ryder, Brownsville Station, Savage Grace, Third Power and SRC. Yea, it totally blew me away. To purchase photos from the Atlantic City Pop Festival, go here. The reason is that they actually were once called Santana Blues Band. The initial attitude of the "young, hip police force"[2] toward the fans in attendance was to "leave them alone", at least when they were inside the festival grounds. Allouez, MI. Woodstock, the iconic festival that rocked New York, took place the weekend of August 15-18, 1969. Wheatland Music Festival - September 9-11. Its most likely because AC Pop was overshadowed by the events of a couple of weekends later in upstate New York. I was at Atlantic City and saw Janis set. He decided before returning to England to leave the Beatles permanently. I proudly display it with other memorabilia I have from that era. Zappa, Creedence and Buckley did though. Its a real shame this festival isnt better known. 2015-2021 Copyright Best Classic Bands. I was there too. [9] Michigan attorney general Frank J. Kelley said "I think we have seen the first and last rock concert of that size in Michigan".[9]. Thanks for such a well written, clear , and coincide piece. [NYT article]. It was the embodiment of the free spirit of the 1960s. Due to the excessive summer heat, water trucks periodically doused those on the ground; the rest of us baked. BG 0 Quicksilver Grass Roots Family Tree 1966 Bonnie MacLean Fillmore Poster . And of course he played it at Woodstock two weeks later. At night, many of the performers joined the campers and played without charge. We then walked the last 10 or so miles, all of which took about 12 hours. Mr. Tamarkin, your article brings back memories of this incredible concert that I had nearly forgotten. I remember being there on Saturday night with the girl I had been madly (and one widely) in love with since 1961 when we both in sixth grade. One night there was a break in from some non-paying fans the Iron Butterfly Army, that came through the fence opposite the stage and marched across the inner field and melded into the stage crowd. Loved Janis, Little Richard was great as was the Chambers Brothers. Acts included Family, David Bowie, Brian Auger Trinity, King Crimson, The Strawbs, and Roy Harper. The crowd was very noisy, so she walked off the stage during her first song, which was slow. Freddies Lake, more commonly known as the Hidden Lakes. Rt 206 to Rt 9 south. Grass Lake is Jackson county's fastest growing community. 60,000. We sat in the AC Racetrack stands, and it was pretty orderly. I have no recollection of her being booed. Maybe somebody else reminded me of him. B.B. Woodstock performers: Where are they now? Blues singer Mississippi Fred McDowell was never advertised yet some accounts show him as having been there. Saturdays schedule mixed jazz acts such as Miles Davis and Dave Brubeck with others including John Mayall and Sly & the Family Stone. The bands were the best.got to meet Paul butterfield,It was close to my home. It was much more sanitary than Woodstock because they had real rest rooms, not port-o-sans! Your data will be safe!Your e-mail address will not be published. Thats exactly what happened my husband and I were there too. Yes I was there too ! The promoters created a "carnival-like" atmosphere that featured booths catering to "flower-children." The poster reads: The Memphis Sesquicentennial Inc. in conjunction with The Memphis Country Blues Society proudly presents The Fourth Annual Memphis Country Blues Festival and First Annual W.C. All three bands came out on stage and jammed. The 2022 Festival of Lights is set for Saturday, December 3rd, 2022. Music was first rate. I told my Mum I wanted to go to Woodstock 2 weeks later, and she saidNo more LSD festivals for you!! (I missed the one flight out to go see LefZeppelen @ Torontos ROCKPILE [stayed 4 Hendrix]. Santanas Soul Sacrifice, Janis and Little Richard, CCR, The Airplane the list goes on. I remember seeing these 5, in this order. I was 16 years old in 1969. A journalist from the Sacramento Bee in 1969 reported that the air was hazy with marijuana smoke that was mixed with the dust kicked up by thousands of sandal-wearing youths. We went by motorcycle but I recall the pileup of cars at AC International in Pomonawe got through it simply because we were on cycles. Contact Grass Lake Traffic Jam'In on Messenger. I was there as well, probably more great Bands played there in 3 days than any other festival ever. You missed the Sunrise Sunset Rock Festival 5/31-6/1/1969 originally slated for the Tulalip Indian Reservation, Marysville WA which was moved to the Stanley Carlson farm in Duvall WA. I particularly remember Joe Cockers performance what a trip. Original 1st printing 81/2 x 11 concert/event flyer for the first Bullfrog Lake Music Festival, held near Estacada (Clackamas County), OR from 7/4-6/1969. We were 15. This event will also include: silent auction, petting zoo, military exibits, 3 local museums will be open. Hey Jeff,I was definitely there and have lots of photos in which I was looking for Iron Butterfly, but could not find. YES! We chatted for an hour, what a friendly and knowledgeable guy he was, made my trip. she wasnt booed off stage; she was ignored off stage because people couldnt hear her acoustic set (solo piano/vocals)i was very close to the stage when she went on and i could hardly hear her myselfunfortunately for her, she was scheduled during a part of the day with a lot of very loud bands and her sound just got lost. Then after the concert was over there was a massive traffic jam. It was a great weekend. Stood a few feet from Janis Joplin before she went on stage. BTW, Santana was announced as the Santana Blues Band , not Santa Ana. The following, adapted from the Chicago Manual of Style, 15th edition, is the preferred citation for this entry. I can find very little about the festival other than it did actually happen. It was one of those strange festivals which seem to have slipped into obscurity despite drawing a huge number of people, estimated a 200,000. Remember Janis, Cocker & Little Richard. The festivals 1969 program was an experiment in fusing jazz, soul and rock music and audiences. And Joni Mitchell didnt write a song about it even if she did play at AC Pop (briefly; see below), unlike Woodstock. I was there with a few friends. Not fair putting Joni on after Tracy Nelson blew us away singing Down So Long. . The Woodstock Festival, held in August 1969, was a watershed moment in the 1960s counterculture movement.Expecting 50,000 attendees for a three-day music concert, the event instead drew an . On Sunday, after all possible tickets had been sold, the promoter announced from the stage that he was declaring it a free festival. The Goose Lake International Music Festival was held August 7-9, 1970 at Goose Lake Park, in Leoni, Michigan. Outside of Michigan maybe no-one has ever heard of Goose Lake, but it was A Big Deal. I was REALLY looking forward to her singing and was so disappointed when she walked off (though she did so understandably as the crowd noise was almost unbearable at that moment) that it was the first thing I thought of for years when thinking about this concert. After The Doors played, Led Zeppelincame on. The festival was extensively advertised through radio and newspapers and was promoted at Woodstock. Some major groups that wanted to perform could not get in to play. Like many historic events, claims are often exaggerated. The dates were August 1-3, 1969, and it took place at the Atlantic City Race Track, just outside of the old-school resort town on the Jersey shore (this was well before the casino era). What you need to know. It was so late that I missed the last train to the suburbs (Media, PA). [6], John Laycock of the Windsor Star praised the festival, writing that "The Organization Men of Goose Lake have resurrected the spirit of Woodstock without the discomforts" and that "the giant amphitheatre was superbly equipped." Unfortunately, the event does not go as planned and several scheduled acts, including The Byrds and The Youngbloods, do not perform. She was booed off stage. It was just as hot out as it was at Woodstock that weekend. May 4, 2022. Oh those good ole days. Flying Burrito Brothers (replacement for above), Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, San Jose, CA. So we watched some of the performances from afar and some on the TV screens in the grand stand. Nobody chased me but I soon got mixed up and ended up near the detroit-windsor border where I picked up a hitchhiker wearing Army fatigues. We need your support because we are a non-profit organization that relies upon contributions from our community in order to record and preserve the history of our state. At any rate it shows what a gentleman he was for humouring me so many years later. First time I saw real raw hippies and they struck me as pretty weird. And a buton. The poster etc. The grassy area was called the greens, and as tailored as they were, the ACR people let us camp there two nights in a row, Bless them. The scheduled list of bands was even longer than the number that actually played Jethro Tull, Jeff Beck and the Bob Seger System were scheduled on Sunday, but rain canceled many of that days performances. She tried her best rocker but couldnt get the crowd with her so she said I cant do this and walked off. To see the Airplane and CCR alone made it worthwhile. Although there were a few drug overdoses and problems associated with the intense heat, in general the festival ran very smoothly. Miles definitely did not play Atlantic City. October 10, 1969: Amon Duul II, Hardin & York, Keef Hartley Blues Band, Champion Jack Dupree & Shades, The Aynsley Dunbar Retaliation, Alexis Korner & New Church, Steamhammer, Muddy Waters, Taste, Shades. 1969 Atlanta Pop Festival poster Philip Rauls 40th anniversary essay. Out came the joints. My girlfriend Sara & I left when it was announced Johnny Winter a no-show. Priceless! Rose filled in for Joni Mitchell when she started to cry and ran off stage in the middle of her 3rd song because the crowd was not paying attention to her performance. Had a ball. Performers (likely): The Ace of Cups, All Men Joy, Birth, Beggars Opera, Big Brother and the Holding Company, Boz Scaggs, Chocolate Watchband, Crabs, Crow, Cleanliness and Godliness Skiffle Band, Devine Madness, Denver, The Doobie Brothers, Elgin Marble, Flamin Groovies, Frumious Bandersnatch, Gentle Dance, Greater Carmichael Traveling Street Band, Glass, Mountain, High Country, Jefferson Airplane, Joy of Cooking, Last Mile, Libras, Lamb, Living Color, Linn County, Mother Ball, Morning Glory, Mad River, Mt. I saw a kids bicycle and Hey I had to do what I had to do. Joe Cocker was even more animated than at Woodstock The Byrds played without Crosby. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . Real raw hippies and they struck me as pretty weird of Michigan maybe no-one has heard. 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