Tuesday, August 23, 2005
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Family Dog Presents
Event: A Chet Helms Tribal Stomp
Produced by: Family Dog
Date: Sunday October 30th, 2005
Location: Speedway Meadows, Golden Gate Park
Admission: Free
Info: Information will be posted at: 2b1records.com/chetmemorial
The list of performers who wish to pay their respects is massive.
As the performers, etc. confirm they will be posted on the site.
Volunteers: Anyone wishing to be involved may contact us at
415-861-1520.
Contact: Boots Hughston 415 861-1520 fax 415 861-1519
dog2005ch@yahoo.com
www.2b1records.com\chetmemorial
Background:
Chet Helms was one of the founding fathers of the psychedelic movement from
the 1960's. As promoter for the ³Family Dog², Chet developed the concept of
the modern rock concert and was one of the founding fathers of the 1960's
peace movements that swept the nation and made waves around the world.
Chet was also the catalyst that brought together Janis Joplin with Big
Brother and the Holding Company, which helped shape the San Francisco sound.
He promoted acts like The Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Charlatans, Great
Society, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Peter Tosh, the Clash and countless others.
Without Chet Helms, as many have said, there would be no Grateful Dead,
no Jefferson Airplane, no Big Brother, and the list goes on and on.
While promoting concerts at the legendary Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco,
Chet produced a series of posters that are considered by some to be the
finest art from that period. It was through these posters that artists like
Alton Kelley, Stanley Mouse, and Rick Griffin, rose to fame. He also
provided a fertile home for light shows to develop their art, which became
today's multimedia light show extravaganzas. Chet Helms continued
promoting pivotal concerts through four decades. In the 60's at the Avalon,
Family Dog at the Beach, S.F. Golden Gate Park, Denver Dog, and Crystal Ballroom
in Portland.
In the 1970's, Chet organized the Tribal Stomps in Berkeley and Monterey,
which rekindled hip values and united the families. The "Tribute to Chet Helms"
in 1994, brought together many of the original 60's acts and started a new hip
movement that lasted at Maritime Hall for 7 years. In 1997, Chet organized
the 30th anniversary "Summer of Love" concert at the Beach Chalet Meadows,
uniting young bands with original 1960's San Franciscoacts. Over 20,000 people
attended this event.
Where Bill Graham may have been the warrior and conqueror of rock,
Chet Helms was heart and soul. Chet was a kind and gentle spirit who had love for all.
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(via punmaestro, b sarles, and all the usual suspects) ¶ 8/23/2005 10:39:00 AM
Family Dog Presents
Event: A Chet Helms Tribal Stomp
Produced by: Family Dog
Date: Sunday October 30th, 2005
Location: Speedway Meadows, Golden Gate Park
Admission: Free
Info: Information will be posted at: 2b1records.com/chetmemorial
The list of performers who wish to pay their respects is massive.
As the performers, etc. confirm they will be posted on the site.
Volunteers: Anyone wishing to be involved may contact us at
415-861-1520.
Contact: Boots Hughston 415 861-1520 fax 415 861-1519
dog2005ch@yahoo.com
www.2b1records.com\chetmemorial
Background:
Chet Helms was one of the founding fathers of the psychedelic movement from
the 1960's. As promoter for the ³Family Dog², Chet developed the concept of
the modern rock concert and was one of the founding fathers of the 1960's
peace movements that swept the nation and made waves around the world.
Chet was also the catalyst that brought together Janis Joplin with Big
Brother and the Holding Company, which helped shape the San Francisco sound.
He promoted acts like The Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Charlatans, Great
Society, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Peter Tosh, the Clash and countless others.
Without Chet Helms, as many have said, there would be no Grateful Dead,
no Jefferson Airplane, no Big Brother, and the list goes on and on.
While promoting concerts at the legendary Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco,
Chet produced a series of posters that are considered by some to be the
finest art from that period. It was through these posters that artists like
Alton Kelley, Stanley Mouse, and Rick Griffin, rose to fame. He also
provided a fertile home for light shows to develop their art, which became
today's multimedia light show extravaganzas. Chet Helms continued
promoting pivotal concerts through four decades. In the 60's at the Avalon,
Family Dog at the Beach, S.F. Golden Gate Park, Denver Dog, and Crystal Ballroom
in Portland.
In the 1970's, Chet organized the Tribal Stomps in Berkeley and Monterey,
which rekindled hip values and united the families. The "Tribute to Chet Helms"
in 1994, brought together many of the original 60's acts and started a new hip
movement that lasted at Maritime Hall for 7 years. In 1997, Chet organized
the 30th anniversary "Summer of Love" concert at the Beach Chalet Meadows,
uniting young bands with original 1960's San Franciscoacts. Over 20,000 people
attended this event.
Where Bill Graham may have been the warrior and conqueror of rock,
Chet Helms was heart and soul. Chet was a kind and gentle spirit who had love for all.
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(via punmaestro, b sarles, and all the usual suspects) ¶ 8/23/2005 10:39:00 AM
