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Pacific Ballroom Concert Posters 1960s San Diego Window Cards

Posted on September 22, 2011 by postercentral

B.B. King, Sam Cooke, Jimmy Reed and Etta James are all represented here on their own cardboard boxing-style concert posters from the Pacific Ballroom in San Diego, CA. The years span 1960-62 and all four are scarce, original telephone-pole window … Continue reading →

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Grateful Dead Janis Joplin “Angry Arts” Concert Poster 1967 S.F.

Posted on September 19, 2011 by postercentral

This poster is known as “The Week of the Angry Arts,” and actually says on the poster, “Spring Mobilization to End the War in Vietnam.” It was the spring of 1967, “Make Love Not War” was the mantra, and the … Continue reading →

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Beach Boys Concert Posters – 1962-1963 Window Cards From L.A.

Posted on September 16, 2011 by postercentral

Two very early Beach Boys concert posters from Southern California, one from before they were known and the other from after they had achieved their first Top 10 hit (“Surfin’ USA”). In both cases the Beach Boys weren’t big enough … Continue reading →

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Led Zeppelin Concert Poster 1969 Original vs. Reproduction

Posted on September 13, 2011 by postercentral

Here’s a primer on how to detect the reproductions from the originals on this 1969 psychedelic concert poster featuring Led Zeppelin and Jethro Tull, both touring off their debut albums. The Jim Salzer Presents show was in Santa Barbara, CA … Continue reading →

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Bob Dylan 1966 Ticket Stub – Manchester U.K. “Judas” Concert

Posted on September 10, 2011 by postercentral

A historic Bob Dylan ticket stub if ever there was one, for his 1966 tour stop in Manchester, England. This was the night when an audience member famously yelled “Judas!”, essentially calling Dylan a traitor for transitioning from folk music … Continue reading →

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