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Mindbenders
Concert poster
psychedelic concert poster from the 1960s, designed by artist Wes Wilson for a Bill Graham concert series at the Fillmore Auditorium. The poster is identified as BG-16 in the official Bill Graham concert series numbering system.
Event Details

Main Acts: The Mindbenders (from England) and The Chocolate Watchband.
Venue: The Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco, CA.
Dates: July 8 and 9, 1966.
Promoter: Bill Graham.
Artist: Wes Wilson, who is acknowledged as a pioneer of the psychedelic poster style.

Design and Rarity
The poster is an iconic example of the 1960s psychedelic art movement, characterized by the use of distorted, flowing, almost illegible lettering and vibrant colors. The design visually represents the bands' names and the music's intended effect on the mind.
Different printings of the poster exist, which affects their value:

First Printing: Features a chartreuse image, measures about 14" x 20", and includes a union logo and Wes Wilson's credit in the margin.
Second/Third Printings: Post-concert printings often lack the union logo, may misspell the artist's name, or have slight variations in size and color.
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