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Concert poster from 1966.
Poster Description
Event: Titled "Hayfever," this poster advertises a concert at the Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco, CA. The name is a play on the bands featured: The Leaves, The Grass Roots, and The Grateful Dead.
Date: The shows took place on May 27 & 28, 1966.
Artist: The artwork was designed by pioneering psychedelic poster artist Wes Wilson. Wilson is known for his signature style that featured swirling, hard-to-read lettering intended for an audience "tuned in to the psychedelic experience".
Design: The design heavily features the "leaves" and "grass roots" themes to match the band names, using a rich, sometimes color-sensitive, blue and orange color scheme. The text "Grass Roots" is also visible in the center.
Significance: This poster is cataloged as FD-10 (Family Dog production number 10) and is a significant piece of memorabilia from the 1960s San Francisco music scene. |
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