This poster promotes a two-night event featuring The Velvet Underground at The Woodrose Ballroom in Deerfield, Massachusetts, on May 16 and 17, 1969. Supporting the iconic band was the Los Angeles-based group Country Funk, promising a diverse musical experience. The poster measures approximately 7″ x 10″, making it a compact yet eye-catching promotional piece.
The design, credited to R.P. Angler, is simple yet effective, with its striking use of a pink background and purple tones. A photograph of The Velvet Underground members standing on a porch occupies the center, lending a casual yet enigmatic vibe to the piece. The band’s name dominates the upper portion in bold, capitalized text, ensuring immediate recognition, while the supporting act and event details are listed below in a clean, straightforward font.
The poster provides practical details for attendees, including ticket prices ($2.50), the venue’s location (Rte. 5, Deerfield, accessible via the Deerfield-Conway exit from Route 91), and ticket outlets such as Melody Corner, Krackerjacks, and American Revolution. The inclusion of “lights by the road” hints at an immersive, visually stimulating concert experience, characteristic of the late 1960s music scene.
This poster not only reflects the era’s graphic style but also highlights the significance of regional venues like The Woodrose Ballroom in bringing influential acts to smaller towns, cementing their place in the countercultural revolution of the time. Its compact size and vibrant design make it a highly collectible piece for fans of The Velvet Underground and enthusiasts of 1960s music memorabilia.