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This is not a poster we see come through the door often and even though it is a reprint it is in great condition - particularly for being on super thin paper! Approximately 30 000 people attended the 1970 Sound Storm Festival held in Poynette Wisconsin about 30 miles north of Madison. Although Ken Kesey is listed on the poster he was not in attendance. The Grateful Dead performed on Sunday the 26th. At first glance the vast majority of the groups listed to perform were smaller local bands. However promoter Peter Obranovich was determined to bring a real larger scale hippie rock festival to Wisconsin.
Obranovich was friends with Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead agreed to play for $9 500 which was well within the promoter's budget. They played for over 4 hours and extra long versions of “Turn on your Lovelight” and “Dark Star” were performed. The funny thing about the Dead was: at large festivals like Woodstock they had the habit of bombing however at low-key tiny festivals like this one they would always play an amazing show.
Grade – PAE Mint 95
Bands/Bill – Grateful Dead Ken Kesey & The Pranksters Illinois Speed Press Galactic Vision Baby Suey and more.
Venue – Aquarian Express Farm
City – Madison WI
Date – 4/24-26/70
Dimensions – 11" x 17"
Printing – Official Second Printing
Series/Promoter- The Golden Freak Enterprises
Paper Type – Thin
Condition Details - Superb Museum Quality with no visible flaws of any kind. No nicks cuts tears or pinholes! 100% Original with no restoration.
*****This poster is available for inspection at our gallery by appointment. *****