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i wasn't at the trips festival. (i was nine years old.) however, my dad was. although i have asked him for details of his experience, he has revealed little to me through the decades. i believe that this was the series of shows when wavy gravy got his name. longshoreman's hall is still there, in the middle of san francisco's fisherman's wharf. walking distance from where i grew up.
nostalgia-r-us.
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The audience is invited to wear Ecstatic Dress
Love that.
Now it seems like everyday in this country is a 'Bad' Trips Festival.
We need a good trip, dear.
We are long overdue.
x0x0x
Every time you post things like this I realize more things I missed. I've saved some of the posters and such; it was some of those that caught my eye when I first met you. I'm amazed at all you've seen and heard!
alan
Twas the beginning.....and without all that...I don't believe we would have all of THIS.
Nothing better than a Trip!
STB
Been reminiscing about my own trips lately...sometimes I think I was born a few years too late!
And thanks for checking in during my "hiatus"!
On 10/31/2005 the Pranksters held the 40th anniversary Acid Tests in Las Vegas (Dr.Gonzo would have approved) here is a link to the site:
http://at40vegas.com check it out! The scene is alive!
namaste!
tahoejimbo420
I enjoyed your comments. I was a 17 year old senior at Lowell High in San Francisco when I attened the Trips Festival. I went on to a career in television and film. My latest project is a documentary on The Trips Festival... I make the case that it was the seed that was planted in January 1966 that grew into much of what was to come. Interviews with Bill Graham, Stewart Brand, Ken Kesey, Mountain Girl, Jerry Gracia, Bob Weir, and many others along with great never before seen historical footage make for a compelling documentary. Its gotten great reviews, check it out on my website, thetripsfestival.com.
All the best,
Eric Christensen
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