| The Northern California Folk-Rock Festival I | |
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| Genre | Rock, pop, etc. |
| Dates | May 18–19, 1968 |
| Location(s) | Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, San Jose, California |
| Years active | 1968, 1969 |
| Founders | Bob Blodgett |
The Northern California Folk-Rock Festival was a music festival held at Family Park in the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose, California, on May 18–19, 1968 and promoted by Bob Blodgett. It was the first of two such festivals held at the venue, being followed by the Northern California Folk-Rock Festival (1969).
The festival featured Country Joe and the Fish, The Animals, Jefferson Airplane, The Doors, Big Brother and the Holding Company feat. Janis Joplin, The Youngbloods, The Electric Flag, Kaleidoscope, Taj Mahal, and Ravi Shankar. And although not mentioned in the promotional material, the Grateful Dead also performed.
Linda Segul created a poster. Carson-Morris Studios also created a poster featuring Jim Morrison.
See also
References
- ^ Lot Detail - 1968-Northern California Folk Rock Festival–Santa Clara Fairgrounds- Handbill-PAE Graded Mint 97
- ^ Lot Detail - 1968–Santa Clara County Fair Grounds- Doors-PAE Graded Near Mint 85
- Northern California Folk-Rock Festival 1968 (KYA 1260 radio station issued handbill)
External links
- The Doors Concert Dates & Info - Northern California Folk Rock Festival 1968
- http://newdoorstalk.proboards.com/thread/2486/northern-california-folk-rock-festival
- Electric Flag played their last big show at the Northern California Folk Rock Festival
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