In case you've been under a rock lately, you'll know that this coming weekend is the 40th anniversary of the Woodstock happening in the good old upstate Empire State. This Thursday, the folks at Morrison Hotel Gallery will be throwing a shindig at their Bowery space in honor of this.Woodstock festival photographer (and MHG co-founder) Henry Diltz, and Woodstock festival producer Michael Lang, will be on hand to sign copies of The Woodstock Experience (Genesis Publications), a limited edition double book set with text by Lang and photos by Diltz. Michael Lang will also sign copies of his just released book The Road to Woodstock
(Harper Collins). At 7PM the Morrison Hotel Gallery will unveil a special exhibition of photographs, some never before seen, from Woodstock '69 in honor of the 40th anniversary of the storied festival. The exhibit will feature iconic photographs of many Woodstock performers and the large festival crowds. Photographs by Diltz, Jim Marshall, Baron Wolman and Lisa Law will be on display and available to purchase.Where: 313 Bowery, NYC 10003
When: Thursday, August 13, 5:00PM-until?
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"Alright, now who's getting the Altamont tribute together?"
Excellent! A great laugh first thing in the morning.
I always liked the fact that Bob Dylan, whose influence on '60s rock helped precipitate the festival, had a home near Woodstock.
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Yes, Dylan did reside in & around the town of Woodstock, NY itself back in the day. And of course the Band lived in the area (Music From Big Pink). In fact, Levon Helm still lives there & does concerts at his house! Just check out levonhelm.com and look for info on the Midnight Ramble. It's a good night out if you can afford it or get in for free.
One thing a lot of folks don't realize though is that the concert itself actually took place about an hour west of Woodstock in the town of Bethel, NY.
Anyway, see you around...I hope.
I live right near Woodstock on a main road and while I was selling records in the yard last weekend I had 3 different sets of folks ask me if I could give them directions to "the site of the Woodstock Festival". "Sure", I said, "take a right, then a left, then a right and then keep going for about 40 miles, take a right and go for another 20 miles or so and you'll be there..."
Zip! Didn't you leave for the UK yet?
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