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ZZ Top - After flattening only (Poster) Halfsheet Tour poster Evidence for the DateThe year can be determined by matching the dates and days of the week listed on the poster:Saturday, June 3: June 3 fell on a Saturday in 1972.Sunday, June 4: June 4 was a Sunday in 1972.Monday, June 5: June 5 was a Monday in 1972.Friday, June 9: June 9 was a Friday in 1972.Tour ContextWhile ZZ Top has had more recent tours with similar names, such as the "Gang of Outlaws Tour" in 2012 and appearances at the "Outlaw Music Festival" in 2022, this specific poster represents an early era of the band.Venue Match: The poster lists a show at the Memorial Auditorium in Raleigh, North Carolina on Saturday, June 3. Historical records confirm ZZ Top performed at this venue during their early 1970s tours.Promoter: The show was presented by Tomco Productions & The Brotherhood, regional promoters active during that time.Ticket Prices: The advance ticket price of $3.50 (and $4.00 at the door) is consistent with early 1970s concert pricing, significantly lower than prices for their later tours.