Monthly Archives: June 2013

Big Joe Turner Window Card – 1950’s Boxing-Style Beauty

Posted on June 29, 2013 by postercentral

Today I show you a ’50s vintage Big Joe Turner concert poster used to get the word out about his concert on April 25, 1958 in Sheffield, Alabama. The legendary blues shouter had a career which spanned the 1920s up … Continue reading →

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Trips Festival Window Card 1966 Longshoremen’s Hall San Francisco

Posted on June 26, 2013 by postercentral

A vintage, authentic Trips Festival concert poster printed up to advertise this important weekend event at San Francisco’s Longshoremen’s Hall on January 21, 22 & 23, 1966. Bill Graham was the coordinating producer for this event, but it’s funny to … Continue reading →

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Four Tops Concert Poster 1960s Fillmore Auditorium – Autographed

Posted on June 23, 2013 by postercentral

A vintage, authentic cardboard concert poster for The Four Tops appearing at the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco on September 27, 1966. This particular Four Tops placard was autographed by all four members of the legendary singing group, although decades … Continue reading →

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Tribute to Dr. Strange Handbill 1965 Family Dog Hand-Colored

Posted on June 19, 2013 by postercentral

Here is an original flyer-handbill for The Family Dog’s “A Tribute to Dr. Strange” dance-concert in San Francisco, which took place at Longshoremen’s Hall at Fisherman’s Wharf on October 16, 1965. I actually have two versions of the Dr. Strange … Continue reading →

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Biggest In Person Show of ’56 Window Card – Bill Haley, Platters

Posted on June 14, 2013 by postercentral

An original Bill Haley – Platters 1956 concert poster featuring several great, early rock & roll and R&B touring musicians from mid-century. The first thing you’ll notice is that the top is missing from this Bill Haley – Platters 1956 … Continue reading →

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