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The festival lost money, but was generally considered a success by those who attended. Events happening in Grass Valley, CA. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . We camped very close by. Byron Ga 1970 Atlanta 2nd Pop Festival was the best .. Jimi Hendrix was at peak. I had a ticket for Woodstock, but after seeing huge the crowd was in AC, I thought there would be over one million at Woodstock, so I did not go. I wanted to see The Moody Blues scheduled for Sunday night. Promoter Richard Songer was indicted for promoting the sale of drugs. I remember seeing these 5, in this order. And of course he played it at Woodstock two weeks later. One night a group of people who called themselves Ripple City organized a big smoke-in had everyone sharing their stash and all lighting up at once. 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 celebration of Gwich'in food, culture and music runs July 29 to Aug. 1 at Midway Lake in the Richardson Mountains about 30 kilometres outside of Fort McPherson. Related: Woodstock performers: Where are they now? The poster reads: The Memphis Sesquicentennial Inc. in conjunction with The Memphis Country Blues Society proudly presents The Fourth Annual Memphis Country Blues Festival and First Annual W.C. I went to Woodstock, too, and for me, except for the giant horseflies where we camped, I enjoyed AC so much more. Your email address will not be published. I also wonder whatever became of them. But everyone was good. I didnt like their set all that much. Discover the best Music events in your area and online I've done a separate blog entries for each one and festival title is a link you can find out more them. Attendance was approximately 300,000. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, "The Forgotten Goose Lake Festival: August 7, 1970", "Goose Lake Ready for Festival: 60,000 Expected for Rock Concert", "Goose Lake memories: Why Michigan's most important rock fest remains an obscure footnote in rock history", "Forty years ago this weekend, more than 200,000 young people gathered for the Goose Lake International Music Festival (With video)", Detroit Metro Times article on Goose Lake Festival, JTV "True Story" documentary on Goose Lake Festival, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Goose_Lake_International_Music_Festival&oldid=1118232222, This page was last edited on 25 October 2022, at 20:56. [2] The lead promoter was Richard Songer, a wealthy 35-year-old man who had been successful in the construction business. We had tickets, but it was so crowded that we could not get down to the seats where my friends were who had come earlier that day. From Wikipedia: Throughout much of the festival, a crowd gathered outside the venue and demonstrated against having to pay to hear the acts. haha! The Mothers were powerful! I was there, too and remember Joni very well. At some point l wound up going over one of the chain link fences which I recall being about 8 high and caught my hand on one of the barbs on top. Some of the same bands CCR and Procol Harum stood out for me but there were so many great performances. 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. Hendrix wasnt there a few other Woodstock greats, but in all, it was about the same show for all 3 days complete with thunderstorms, rain & lotsa soggy people & sleeping bags! Circumstances dictated the change. July 8 - 9, 2023 . Signup today for our free newsletter, Especially Texan. Ha! Jeff has also served on the Nominating Committee of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and as a consultant to the Grammys. Two weeks later I and some of the same friends went up to Woodstock with even less success. Festival lineup (2023): deadmau5 & Kaskade, Eric Prydz, Charlotte de Witte, Armin van Buuren, Excision, Porter Robinson, Grimes. Lothar and the Hand People did a great version of Danny and the Juniors hit At the Hop. 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? Still have their record, but admittedly they were better live. One night there was a break in from some non-paying fans the Iron Butterfly Army, that came through the fence opposite the stage and marched across the inner field and melded into the stage crowd. I was there, too. Crosby was long gone from The Byrds by 1969. It was History. Johnny Winter jams with The Allman Brothers Band on the ABB Live at the Atlanta Intl Pop Festival set, so Im pretty sure he was there. Documentary about the legendary 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival which celebrated African-American music and culture and promoted Black pride and unity. came on. Your data will be safe!Your e-mail address will not be published. He made his way int othe infield next to the stage and exposed himself. The bands that stood out to me were; Santana blues band, Chicago Transit Authority & AUM a three piece band that brought the house down with a rendition of Ray Charles, Georgia on my mind, what ever happened to them? I also was there for one of the greatest experiences of my life. And that was it for the Atlantic City Pop Festival of 1969, to be nearly forgotten almost immediately except by those who were there. I hardly remember anything except the Airplane, one of my all time favorite groups. Yes, thats exactly how I remember her set. No one died. Photo from Duane Blalock. He left behind a legion of friends across . It was marketed as "three days of peace and music" from 32 of the most influential artists in American music. I had been monitoring the news reports about Woodstock being on again off again so my buddies and I opted for AC Pop. Thanks for the memories. Its been a long time but what I recall was that Joni Mitchell followed Tracy Nelson and Mother Earth and they rocked out. I was interested in electronic musical instruments and they showed up with a theramin and a synthesizer. About Grass Lake. One of my most cherished memories. The paying ticketholders were in the stands but these new invaders were able to go right up to the stage the party had moved on to the infield and the ticketholders came down to party too. The reason is that they actually were once called Santana Blues Band. This entry belongs to the following Handbook Special Projects: We are a community-supported, non-profit organization and we humbly ask for your support because the careful and accurate recording of our history has never been more important. Still have my peace pin purchased at the festival for $5. We had the best time of our lives. I got back to Philly by bus because I didnt want to get stuck there overnight by missing the last bus. Great memories that summer! I mean the Atlantic City Pop Festival. A Festival organized by Grass Lake Heritage Day Festival. I think folks would have calmed down given a little time. I remember Lothar and the Hand People. 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. ROCK ON!!!!!!!! A bit outside the track, there was an area that you set up your tent and parked your car right next to it. I loved Dr. John (the Night Tripper) singing Mannish Boy and being in awe of Janis Joplin in her hot pink outfit! Im guessing the poster is yours, too, Jeff? Before she left the stage she said, I just sang the same verse twice and no one even noticed.then, she was gone! I was there with a few friends. It also pinpoints a time frame relative to Woodstock. Tickets for the Shell concerts will be available at time of performance only. Some memories are Procul Harums Salty Dog complimented by the local seagulls was so cool! (very tall) and also stuck my head in the speakers ! Farm Block - August 5-7. The Texas International Pop Festival was the first major rock festival in Texas. Booker T. and Little Richard (with Janis dancing on stage) were my favorite acts. Texas International Pop Festival, 1969, Hendrix was the headline act for the Friday night opening, but he played so poorly supposedly from an LSD-laced drink that he returned to the stage on Sunday. No groovy babies were born. The festival was wildly successful with an estimated audience of 400,000 attending and is since regarded as a key moment in music history . Consequently, music enthusiasts from all over the United States, and from numerous foreign countries, poured into Lewisville to pay the admission fee of $6.50 a day. All my friends who shared it with me are now mostly just memories of a distant past and a time when we were Young and free. Afterwards, the announcer said, Johnny wants it, Janis wants it, and the Fudge wants one. The mic shorted out and she yelled motherfucker. Among others, Grand Funk played three nights also. Better lineup than the Lewisville International Pop Festival? lol. According to the sources, Led Zeppelin stole the show. Every penny counts! He is formerly the editor of Goldmine, CMJ and Relix magazines, has written for dozens of other publications and has authored liner notes for more than 80 CDs. Ive never even seen anyone mention that before, let alone any documentation. . [8], There were 160 arrests of those leaving after the event, mostly on drug charges. Held August 30 through September 1, 1969, at the Dallas International Motor Speedway in Lewisville, the event was produced in part by Angus Wynne III of Wynne Entertainment. Tickets for the W.C. Also, my future wife (who I hadnt met yet) got stuck in the traffic going to Woodstock and turned around and went home. Yea, it totally blew me away. Something happened, I dont know what but I remember him getting angry. Absolutely one of the best weekends of my life! Then you look back, say your what ifs. Ticket prices were $6 per day, or $15 for all three days (Fri, Sat, Sun). Unfortunately, Iron Butterfly were not the greatest musicians (the only song they could play was Inna-Gada-Da-Vida). The initial attitude of the "young, hip police force"[2] toward the fans in attendance was to "leave them alone", at least when they were inside the festival grounds. I saw mention here of a group called AUM. Janis Joplin, Sam and Dave, Sly and the Family Stone, Santana, Canned Heat, the Grass Roots, B. When they led them all to the front entrance the leader, a guy carrying an American flag with a peace flag on the staff below it, stepped up and called to the security people at the front Were coming in!. Not only are there no official recordings, there are very few photos! 8/22/1969 Nashville, TN, Centennial Park, WMAK Nashville Music Festival 8/23/1969 Los Angeles, CA, Century Plaza, Capitol Convention Chicago 8/28/1969 . No regrets, Just memories, fond memories. This Michigan Festival will have fine art, fine craft, crafts, film, homegrown products and antique/collectibles exhibitors, and no food booths. 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. In a sense, there was camping, only it was at Wharton Track..adjacent to Lebanon State Forest, just off route 206. The first band was still fading out when the other band came on! I remember that, at one point, we were rumbling down the New Jersey Turnpike when suddenly, the truck slowed, pulled to the side of the road and ground to a halt. I camped there as well as hundreds of others. It was so late that I missed the last train to the suburbs (Media, PA). As billed, the Carlos Santana Blues Band (2 wks later, the short name was carved in stone, & history!) Those were the days! Most who attended the festival camped on the adjacent 10,000-acre lakefront. According to the NYT, on July 6 The Newport Jazz Festival was invadedby several hundred young people who broke down a section of the 10-foot wooden fence surrounding Festival Field and engaged in a rock throwing battle with security guards. NYT Newport Jazz report. We were all choking on some kind of powder that was in the air! TICKETS . Kept running into people from the neighborhood in Brooklyn. Is it a music festival? I played in an area band called Colorless Rainbow and had to be the best summer of my life! Best weekend of my life!!! My absolute favorite musician at the time was Janis and I snuck round back of the stage when she was waiting to perform. It was one of the best years. Joni wasnt booed off, but stopped on her own and left the stage. Before they pulled away, one said over the loud speaker, You look groovy and gave us the peace sign. Its NO wonder why Woodstock became so huge. Your e-mail address will not be published. They were great. This was the 2nd year for the festival, with the first, the Newport Pop Festival, had been held in Costa Mesa, CA. From the Baltimore Sun: Lost in the smoky haze of 1960s history is The Laurel Pop Festival held in July 1969, which was attended by 15,000 fans and offered an incredible lineup of some of the biggest pop performers of the year. To get to AC we took a subway to the Port Authority Terminal, got a bus to Atlantic City where there were shuttle buses to the track/festival. Remember it all like yesterday! If Joni had been there she would probably have complained about the mud and how late thr festivalt was running at Woodstock. Priceless! I was there too. A bunch of my friends and I rented a Ryder box truck and headed down to Atlantic City from Connecticut. Got No Shoes, Got No Blues, a video of some of the musical acts at the festival, was also available, as well as reproductions of festival posters and programs. Woodstock was a music festival held on August 15, 1969, which attracted an audience of more than 400,000 and is widely regarded as a pivotal moment in popular music history. : . Having Little Richard close was perfect, bringing rock back to its roots. On the second day the battle between gatecrashers outside the stadium and the police suddenly affected those inside. Remember walking in bare feet over lfields of broken glass and watching Airplane on the b&w video monitors in the racetrack clubhouse. No lose for me. Billy Mack & The Juke Joint Johnnies. Never dampened the spirits! Progressive music was just not her thing though so we wound up leaving before the Jefferson Airplane had even finished. Woodstock, the iconic festival that rocked New York, took place the weekend of August 15-18, 1969. The sun beat down on the dedicated masses, who remained planted in front of the stage from 11 a.m. on Aug. 30, 1969, until 2 or 3 the morning after. Can anyone else remember any other bands that played on Sunday. Photo from Duane Blalock. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a Page. [9] Jackson County sheriff Charles Southworth estimated that "75% of the youths were on drugs"[9], Extensive newspaper coverage concentrated on the open drug sales and use at the festival. Also the clip above is probably the only footage on record for Lighthouse (the band that played for Peace ). While the Woodstock Music and Art Fair is the most famous of music festivals, few realize that it was just one of dozens in 1969 and that many of the same Woodstock artists performed at those others.. I (we ) were so blessed to live in these times and to have these experiences. Largemouth bass, northern pike and tiger musky can be found in the shallow weedy area along the North shore and in the southern arm of the lake. [10] The district attorney obtained an injunction barring any other public shows at the park. Okay! Wherever life has taken you remember those days of our youth. 200,000. I particularly remember Joe Cockers performance what a trip. The next day they snake danced through the campgrounds calling together people who had no tickets. He left behind a wife, son, daughter in-law and grand-daughter. If youre a newBest Classic Bandsreader, wed be grateful if you would Like ourFacebookpage and/or bookmark ourHome page. . As we pulled back onto the highway, the troopers had their lights still flashing and followed us for a while. Wow, cool. The driving behavior wasnt unusual for those less crowded times and it would be another half dozen years before I realized how stupid some of my behavior had been, not just for me but dangerous to other people too. As I heard it, we had some 250,000 people at A.C. Racetrack, & the going question by Day 3 was, Are you going to Woodstock? Everyone who did likely brought someone & almost doubled the crowd! The best song was procul harem doing crucifixion lane and the AUM singer jumped off the stage as their set ended. Notable Detroit area bands performing included Bob Seger, the MC5, The Stooges, Detroit featuring Mitch Ryder, Brownsville Station, Savage Grace, Third Power and SRC. (my hearing is still excellent)Chris Hillman was there with McGuinn 2 original members. They can throw all the festivals they want now but like the music of the time itself, they will NEVER be able to recreate the ACPF or Woodstock. Hahaha! Its been frustrating not to find much history written about it. The festivals 1969 program was an experiment in fusing jazz, soul and rock music and audiences. Between 1966 and 1975 they had a series of major hits, most notably "Let's Live for Today", "Midnight . Marquette, MI. Best account ever of this nearly forgotten music fest. BG 0 Quicksilver Grass Roots Family Tree 1966 Bonnie MacLean Fillmore Poster . Its lineup included, besides jazz, Friday evening appearances by rock groups Jeff Beck, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Ten Years After, and Jethro Tull. 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. At the end of each performance, the stage would rotate 180 degrees, and the next act would begin performing almost immediately. King), as well as one legendary founding father of rock n roll (an electrifying Little Richard). 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. Do you remember Janis mooning us? Is it a free family friendly two-day event you will not want to miss? It was a great weekend and all of these people whod made all of these friends over the weekend could be heard calling out See you at Woodstock as they parted. I saw them one other time, opening for Creedence at Fillmore East. The poster for was created by rock artist Linda Segul. At any rate it shows what a gentleman he was for humouring me so many years later. There was pot; there was liquor; there was some nudity; and there was some sleeping bag love-ins. (I missed the one flight out to go see LefZeppelen @ Torontos ROCKPILE [stayed 4 Hendrix]. There is no question I was very fortunate to grow up with those bands of the 60s and early 70s. Those riding in the back kept the door open a few inches so we could all breathe. Did Gram Parsons play at that show, then?? Johnny Winter was present but did not perform as his equipment did not show up in time. Well not really because it didnt happen. 'Enjoying the MeadowGrass Music Festival' Photo courtesy of Rocky Mountain Highway Music Collaborative. Santana was unknown at the time and just blew me away. [4], The admission price for the three-day event was $15.00,[4] and entry tokens in the style of poker chips were sold to avoid the counterfeiting of paper tickets. Section 107 related to Copyright and Fair Use for Non-Profit educational institutions, which permits the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA), to utilize copyrighted materials to further scholarship, education, and inform the public. [6], National and international acts performing at the festival included Faces featuring Rod Stewart, Jethro Tull, Chicago, Ten Years After, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Mountain, John Sebastian, the James Gang featuring Joe Walsh, The Flock and The Litter.[1][2][5][7][8]. The Who, 10 Years After, the Airplane, CCR, Joplin, Sly & Family Stone, Chambers Bros, who got an enormous dance line, 100s of people coursing through the stands. Many thanks for this article. 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 Winter. Live Music Venue. Must have had a good time in AC. I remember Joni walking off because no one was listening Hey I realized she sang the verse twice what should I have done yelled Hey Joni you screwed up Such a diva huh? The Grass Roots is an American pop and rock band that began as the studio based brainchild of songwriting duo P.F. B.B. Best line up ever. Jeff, in your description, noting no camping took place. Los Altos Arts & Wine Festival. Larry (The Mole) Taylor - bass. www.grasslaketrafficjamin.com. They surveyed the lot of us then asked, You havent got any marijuana in, there do you? Oh no, sirs! The Denver Police were forced to employ riot tactics to protect the gates. The New York Times, which the year before had become the first mainstream newspaper to hire a full-time rock critic, initially sent just one reporter to cover the festival in August . In the summer of 1970, the Goose Lake International Music Festival was held in Jackson, Michigan, and attracted over 200,000 fans. So did Joni Mitchell, who famously skipped the Upstate New York gig, although she probably wished shed passed on this one too: After singing a few tunes, Mitchell complained that no one was listening to her and walked offstage in tears, never to return. Bob the bear Hite and Canned Heat always a great band live! No that would be illegal! Of course, a cloud of smoke had whooshed out the door when the troopers had opened it. Jefferson Airplane played far into Saturday night and Sunday morning. Also, there is a Procal Harum bootleg of thier entire set at A. C. Even though I was not sober I remember the late 60s contrary to the saying! 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. To be ONE with 70,000 on their feet waving the Peace sign for Janis was unforgettable. Well I remember this wild weekend very well. I can find very little about the festival other than it did actually happen. My little brother and his friends stole most of it. Remus, MI. I wish now I had gone. Highest place ever. I remember Janet, but I cant remember your name! [6], John Laycock of the Windsor Star praised the festival, writing that "The Organization Men of Goose Lake have resurrected the spirit of Woodstock without the discomforts" and that "the giant amphitheatre was superbly equipped." Of course it WAS 48 years ago! Good nostalgia? TICKETS & INFO. I was still in high school coming from Virginia, so this was a long time ago. An unbelievable performance. In the August heat! A ticket for all three shows cost $15 (or single days for $6) and allowed the holder either a seat in the stands or the right to roam the open field in front of the stage. Im English was working at Shelburne Hotel on the Boardwalk and one of the guys had a car. The Woodstock Festival (a.k.a. I have referred to it often as the precursor to Woodstock. TICKETS & INFO. Dates have been announced for the annual Grass Lake Traffic Jam'in Festival - Mark your calendars for July 8-9th, 2022!. It looked groovy. They had a lot of rock and blues acts that year and they had a lot of people like me who arrived with no money and no tickets. I dont remember much except I have a clear memory of the Chamber Brothers singing Time Has Come Today. played their entire 1st album, introducing 16-year-old drummer Mike Shrieve to the world!, as did Chicago Transit Authority, whom most hadnt yet heard of. Had a ball. He had lived in Woodstock since the 1960s. In May 1969, three months before Woodstock, Gibb and Wright . . But Johnny Winters would have played (AGAIN) that year! 10 AM - 3 PM. We looked at each other and said why drive hours in this rain- it is raining so hard lets just party here at the house, exactly what we did. What a night. I got so burnt. 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. I still have the scar and fine memories of the music and lightshow from that weekend. Is it a car show? Total attendance of about 45,000. As in the booing business exaggerated. Sloan and Steve Barri, yet soon an actual group came into being that was one of the biggest touring bands of the late 60s. I remember Janet. I stood for 3 days! General, VIP, and Lodging on sale now at winterwondergrass.com . Dont worry if youve never heard of it. Some bad voodoo there. YES! What a way to celebrate!) The people from outside the stadium were let in and took seats in the South Stands of the old Mile High Stadium. (B) As some commenters have noted, although camping was supposedly prohibited, the greens areas were ideal for such, and so thousands of us camped there without complications. No foxy hippie girls got naked and went skinny dipping. Hiawatha Music Festival - July 22-24. 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