This two-sided fold-over postcard mailer advertises a lineup of performances at La Cave, Cleveland, Ohio, spanning October and November 1968. The striking blue-and-white design features scheduled performances by a range of artists, including SRC (formerly Scott Richard Case), The Velvet Underground (October 4-5), Blues Magoos, Ten Years After, and Traffic, among others. Measuring approximately 8 […]
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This poster promotes The Velvet Underground concerts on August 15, 16, and 17, 1968, at The Boston Tea Party, located at 53 Berkeley Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The shows featured Eden’s Children as the supporting act, with lighting provided by The Road. The poster, created by artist David Jenks, measures approximately 17 x 22.5 inches
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This two-sided mailer advertises The Velvet Underground performances at La Cave in Cleveland, Ohio, on April 26, 27, and 28, 1968. Printed on light green card stock, the mailer measures approximately 11 x 4.25 inches. The front side lists The Velvet Underground alongside other performers appearing at La Cave in April, including Blood, Sweat &
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This poster promotes The Velvet Underground and Quicksilver Messenger Service performing on July 5 and 6, 1968, at the Hippodrome in downtown San Diego, California. Designed by artist Rebecca Galdeano, the poster measures approximately 17.5 x 22.5 inches and is printed in black ink on striking silver card stock, creating a bold, reflective aesthetic. The
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This poster advertises The Velvet Underground’s three-night performance at The Boston Tea Party in Boston, Massachusetts, from May 16 to May 18, 1968. Sharing the bill for this weekend were The Hallucinations (on Thursday) and Bo Grumpus (on Friday and Saturday), with lighting effects provided by The Road. The poster, designed by Davis Laing, is
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This poster, known as FD#142, advertises The Velvet Underground, Charley Musselwhite, and Initial Shock performing on October 18, 19, and 20, 1968, at the legendary Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco, California. Designed by renowned artist Wes Wilson and featuring photography by Belmer Wright, the poster measures approximately 13 7/8 x 19 7/8 inches. A postcard
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This oversized postcard advertises The Velvet Underground’s performances from June 27 to June 30, 1968, at the Retinal Circus, a legendary venue located in Vancouver, Canada. Measuring approximately 5 x 14 inches, this striking piece of promotional material was designed by artist S. Seymour, whose bold and vibrant style captures the psychedelic aesthetic of the
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This playful and distinctive flyer, originating from Sterling Morrison’s personal collection, promotes The Velvet Underground’s performances at The Boston Tea Party in Boston, Massachusetts, from December 12 to December 14, 1968. Sharing the stage for these shows was MC5, the iconic Detroit-based band celebrated for their proto-punk intensity. Measuring approximately 8.5 x 11 inches, this
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This calendar for May 1968 showcases the lineup for the Shrine Exposition Hall in Los Angeles, California, and was originally printed in the LA Free Press on May 3, 1968. The calendar also exists as a small poster printed on card stock, measuring approximately 6.5 x 11 inches. Designed by renowned artist John Van Hamersveld,
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This flyer promotes a two-night event on July 12 and 13, 1968, at the Shrine Hall in Los Angeles, California. The performances featured the Velvet Underground, alongside the Butterfield Blues Band, Sly & The Family Stone, and Rockets. The show, branded under “Pinnacle Dance,” was scheduled from 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM, showcasing an impressive
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