No groovy babies were born. He left behind a wife, son, daughter in-law and grand-daughter. (very tall) and also stuck my head in the speakers ! In the evening both CCR and Jefferson Airplane played by the speakers werent working and John Fogerty was ramming his guitar them and the sound didnt improve. It had been many years since I paid any attention to the music scene but it brought back memories. She then announced that no one was listening and left the stage. Is that what they were? [2], The stage was built on a large, revolving turntable with two performance spaces so that the previous band could disassemble its gear and the next band set up while the current band was performing. Favorite acts include Janis Joplin, Airplane, CCR, Santana, Joe Cocker and Booker T. & The MGs (who were supposed to be at Woodstock, but drummer Al,Jackson, Jr. refused to get on the helicopter), I also was there and Lother and the Hand People did indeed play, Was there & was excited to See Lothar play,also Aum did a nice set also. All copyrighted materials included within the Handbook of Texas Online are in accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. . I went there with a different friend. The Doors were billed as the headliner for the third day. Miles definitely did not play Atlantic City. I do love reading the stories about all the fabulous concerts I unfortunately missed! My memories are of great shows by Santanta, CTA, CCR and the Chambers Bros. No- Hendrix was not there. Last time I drove a hitchhiker across the border. Weird how everyone remembers Woodstock instead: must be the much-shown film. These posts have been wonderful in restoring context to my memories of that weekend. I could not imagine Joni Mitchell dreaming about Bomber Jet Planes Turning into Butterflies over the Jersey Shore , but regardless, it must have been a real blast for everyone lucky enough to go. "40,000 people jammed the banks of Lake Amador to sunbathe, drink wine, smoke marijuana and listen to an all-star roster of musicians at the Gold Rush Rock Music Festival. There were restrooms and showers every 500 feet, medical staff, motorcycle and dune buggy trails, a lake with a beach,[2] and also the "longest slide in the world". If you wish to use copyrighted material from this site for purposes of your own that go beyond fair use, you must obtain permission from the copyright owner. Before she left the stage she said, I just sang the same verse twice and no one even noticed.then, she was gone! Bought some acid from a dude and it hit when creedence walked onto the stage. I was there, too. Record store owner Dave Bernath remembered, "The band would literally hit their last note, say 'thank you' and 'goodbye,' they spun around and the next band started within a minute in seconds! Events happening in Grass Valley, CA. Sir Douglas Quintet, Santana, The Mothers Of Invention, Janis Joplin, Little Richard. An Aquarian Exposition: Three Days of Peace and Music, was a three-day concert (which managed to roll into a fourth day) that took place on August 15 through 18, 1969, at Max Yasgur's dairy farm in the town of Bethel just outside White Lake, New York. I think folks would have calmed down given a little time. After she didnt come back is when I remember the crowd booing. Freddies Lake, more commonly known as the Hidden Lakes. Rt 206 to Rt 9 south. Biff Rose MCd. Most people havent, even the most fanatical baby boomer rock fans. I know this cause we did it. 8-12-1994 Crowd at the opening of the concert. The TSHA makes every effort to conform to the principles of fair use and to comply with copyright law. My girlfriend Sara & I left when it was announced Johnny Winter a no-show. Here are the ones I've found. Absolutely one of the best weekends of my life! He was running across the roofs and hoods of the gridlocked cars. As billed, the Carlos Santana Blues Band (2 wks later, the short name was carved in stone, & history!) It was a journey packed with memorable experiences. No lose for me. The Goose Lake International Music Festival held August 7-9, 1970 in Leoni Township, Michigan, "was one of the largest music events of its era", [1] and featured many of the top rock music bands of the period. It was so late that I missed the last train to the suburbs (Media, PA). Scriptures from major world religions, safety tips & reminders, science facts, world cuisine, entertainment, pets, life discussion topics, and more. As a matter of fact, the festival is so obscured in history that there remains some doubt as to who actually did and didnt perform. The Moody Blues were scheduled but werent there. One thing for sure is that it all ended on the evening of Sunday, August 3, 1969, with Janis Joplin joining Little Richard onstage for a memorably rockin finale. Took us there on Sunday. Click here for the 2022 events schedule Click here to be a . Woodstock, the iconic festival that rocked New York, took place the weekend of August 15-18, 1969. Great memories that summer! Attended by some 100,000+ people. I remember seeing these 5, in this order. Sold $ 170.00 FD 81 Youngbloods Mad River Victor Moscoso 1967 Avalon Ballroom Concert Poster . My dad wanted us to leave and drive back to DC. At night, many of the performers joined the campers and played without charge. Very impressive lineup and in some ways superior to Woodstock (*I would take Little Richard over Sha-Na-Na or Jeff Buckley over John Sebastian any day)Kind of frustrating to know that all of those artists were in this neck of the woods then but did not get up north to Bethel N.Y. Zappa at Woodstock wouldve change everything, I think. Lighthouse doing Eight Miles High. I remember AUM rocking the crowd (never heard of them before or after only 3 guys) and seeing their lead guitarist jumping into the crowd in front of the stage. In fact, apart from McGuinn I dont know that any of the original members were still in the band at that point. I have a home at the Jersey shore so Ive been back to the track a couple times over the years just to stand there and reminisce. Other than that it was a great three days. The third act was a Philadelphia band American Dream who had Al Cooper playing with them that day. I often tell people that it was probably better than Woodstock, because many of the same people were there, and the sound system worked, plus I had a seat with some protection form the rain. This was the 2nd year for the festival, with the first, the Newport Pop Festival, had been held in Costa Mesa, CA. Growing to some 55 booths in 2011, the crafts show on the street in downtown Grass Lake continues to be a popular attraction for many as the multitude of booths displays a host of crafts from a bygone era as well as more contemporary styles, while the car show displays the classics of the early 1900's to the more recent 1980's from classics . (C) Can you confirm what commenters, and I, remember: The Who played, though not listed on Program or showing up on semi-official Playlists? The Mothers were powerful! He thanked me for my interest and told me that it had been one of his most enjoyable weekends. After he retrieved his long duffle bag from the back seat I reached over to close the door and he said wait, this is for you. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I was there, too and remember Joni very well. People in the messy field at the Woodstock Music Festival, New York, US, August 1969. BTW, Santana was announced as the Santana Blues Band , not Santa Ana. I came expecting to see the Chambers Brothers and Time was tremendous and well done. All in all, a real orange sunshine event! And that was it for the Atlantic City Pop Festival of 1969, to be nearly forgotten almost immediately except by those who were there. It . I was there and she walked off the stage for sure. This the 8mm film that w. Its lineup included, besides jazz, Friday evening appearances by rock groups Jeff Beck, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Ten Years After, and Jethro Tull. Joni leaving the stage, I dont remember who she followed but I do remember it was not a good slot for her that day. Music was first rate. My Aunt and Uncle had a place in Chelsea, so I crashed at their beach house for the weekend, Or should I say, THE Weekend. I had an ss396 and we averaged 90 mph the whole way. Thanks for the memories. [2] The lead promoter was Richard Songer, a wealthy 35-year-old man who had been successful in the construction business. I remember it was in the woods not sure if it was a real campground. In May 1969, three months before Woodstock, Gibb and Wright . 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. Go on a Cookie Tour all around the Village or visit the lighted Fairy Forest. She wrote the song and Crosby, Stills, and Nash made a hit of it. I was never aware of this festival prior to this article. They also tried to breach the gates and security fences. He made his way int othe infield next to the stage and exposed himself. 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. During the Zappa set, he stopped and made an announcement. What a way to celebrate!) She did a couple of duets with Little Richard at the end, but no Jimi. It was the 1st or 2nd year they also had rock and blues artists. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. [7] Tom Wright, who was responsible for staging and logistics at the festival, including design of the revolving stage, reported that it had gone off "virtually hitch free". This is an aerial photo of the Woodstock Music and Arts Festival held on 600 acres of cow pasture leased from a farmer at White Lake in Bethel, Sullivan County, N.Y., in Aug. 1969. Attendance at the festival remains unknown, but is estimated between 120,000 and 150,000. By the way, they were quite good. Some memories are Procul Harums Salty Dog complimented by the local seagulls was so cool! "[8], Despite some problems, "most fans and musicians recall a sunny attitude surrounding the weekend". Handy concert will be on advance sale at many Memphis locations ($2.50 to $5.00). Music Highlights from Traffic Jam'In . Booker T. and Little Richard (with Janis dancing on stage) were my favorite acts. 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. 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. www.grasslaketrafficjamin.com. Notts County Football Ground, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire. Jeff, in your description, noting no camping took place. Enjoyed your story. 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. Then after the concert was over there was a massive traffic jam. Atlanta International Raceway, Hampton, GA, July 12, 1969, beginning on July 12 and running on Saturdays during July and August, the 1969 Forest Hills Music Festival (Queens, NYC) featured a variety of performers including Janis Joplin, Richie Havens, Blood Sweat and Tears, and Johnny Wint, The Doors were billed as the headliner for the third day. In a sense, there was camping, only it was at Wharton Track..adjacent to Lebanon State Forest, just off route 206. Winters jammed with the guitar players and scatted with Janis. Great story! TICKETS & INFO. Anniversary coming up. [9] There was a report of a rape by a group of bikers while The Stooges were performing. July 25, 26, & 27, 1969 State Fair Park, Milwaukee, WI. 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. I drove to Woodstock from Vt in my 61 Beetle which I had painted up with poster paint, done by the kids in the local rec program I was running that summer. If Joni had been there she would probably have complained about the mud and how late thr festivalt was running at Woodstock. At least though I had seen a few songs at AC. I remember that. A week later, Robert Wilkinson, a Los Angeles City Councilman representing Northridge, led the call for immediate inquiries to determine what can the city do to prevent another disgraceful melee such as occurred outside Devonshire Downs last week. The events promoter, Mark Robinson, along with his attorneywho happened to be his father, Mark Robinson, Sr.were hauled into an emergency session of the police commission, as was Robert Deem, the Downs manager, and Captain Al Lembke. About 15 years ago, through an intermediary I got an email through to Larry Magid, the chief promoter who had gone on to become the king of concert promoters in Philly. Best weekend of my life!!! To be ONE with 70,000 on their feet waving the Peace sign for Janis was unforgettable. Before they pulled away, one said over the loud speaker, You look groovy and gave us the peace sign. Many thanks for this article. I actually have met one person later in life that was also at AC 69 and stories flew and were remolded by both of our memories. Though it was free, it, like the famous Woodstock festival, organizers did not intend it to be so. She tried her best rocker but couldnt get the crowd with her so she said I cant do this and walked off. Byron Ga 1970 Atlanta 2nd Pop Festival was the best .. Jimi Hendrix was at peak. B.B. B. Santana Jefferson Airplane Janis Little Richard loved every minute Beg to disagree about one thing we had a contact high all weekend. Nearly 30 years later I happened to be in a Johannesburg bar when Richie Havens and his accompianist turned up unannounced and played a set. Amazing experience and as someone said already, coming soon after the Moon landing, just seemed like America was best place in the World. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) ,, 5 of us drove down from Toronto. As others have noted, there was camping there and it was a colorful scene. I didnt know about a lot of these that summer. Atlantic City Pop Festival Aug 1,2,3 1969.m4v. The guy who has slides needs to dig them up and share, man, share!! Grass Lake, a once sleepy farming community has grown to be a thriving area with over 6,000 residents, many new businesses, a revitalized downtown and village, a state-of-the-art high school, enlarged elementary and middle school facilities, a new sports and trails park in Grass Lake Township, several new housing developments, a dental center and two medical centers. [5], Those who attended were provided free campsites, free parking and free firewood. 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. The promoters stupidly put her in between high-energy rock bands. Ive done a separate blog entries for each one and festival title is a link you can find out more them. Luckily the old van made it back to toronto. 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