1974 Doc & Merle Watson Vassar Clements Ralph Stanley John Hartford The Golden State Bluegrass Festival Handbill Excellent 75

closed on Thursday, July 18, 2024

Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$49.20
Starting bid: $1.00

This original handbill from April of 1974 announced a three-day festival to be held at the Marin Veterans Memorial Grounds in San Rafael California. It was the Golden State Bluegrass Festival! This event featured powerhouse performances by such legendary names as Doc & Merle Watson, Vassar Clements, Ralph Stanley, John Hartford, Jimmy Martin, Mac Wiseman and many more! On the 26th, the Great American String Band performed with members Jerry Garcia, David Grisman, Richard Green and Taj Mahal. Carousel Ballroom artist Rick Shubb designed this beautiful handbill.

 

Condition Details: light stains at top edge, crease in top left corner, minor blemishes.

 

--CRITICAL DETAILS--
--TITLE: Golden State Bluegrass Festival Handbill 
--GRADE: EXCELLENT 75
--PERFORMERS: Doc & Merle Watson, Vassar Clements, Ralph Stanley, John Hartford, Jimmy Martin, Mac Wiseman, Many More
--VENUE: Marin Veterans Memorial Grounds
--CITY: San Rafael CA
--DATE: 4/26-28/1974
--SIZE: 5.5 x 8.25
--PRINTING: OHB-A; Original Pre-Concert First-Printing Handbill

 

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