Vintage Concert Posters, the Doors 1967 Santa Barbara Performance. Retro Wall Art, Psychedelic Design, Authentic Collectible

This is a rare and visually striking vintage concert poster from the Psychedelic Rock era of the 1960s. It promotes a show by The Doors and is a significant piece of Southern California rock history. Key Details and Context ● Date: AUG 5 (Saturday at 8 P.M.). Search results confirm this event took place on August 5, 1967. ● Venue: EARL WARREN SHOWGROUNDS, SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA. ● Promoter: KACY AND JIM SALZER. Jim Salzer was a notable Southern California concert promoter. The reference to KACY suggests that the local FM radio station was heavily involved in the promotion and possibly the ticket giveaway (as noted in search results). ● Headliner: THE DOORS. In August 1967, The Doors were riding the initial success of their first album and the national release of their single "Light My Fire." ● Support Acts: The show featured local bands of the era: LAVENDER HILL MOB, JOINT EFFORT, and CAPT. SPEED. ● Lights: The poster credits "LIGHT SHOW BY THE CAT" (a common feature of psychedelic concerts where artists projected liquid lights and oil slides). Aesthetic and Design The poster is characterized by its intense, two-tone color scheme and the surreal, elongated visual style typical of the West Coast psychedelic movement: ● Color Palette: Dominated by contrasting electric green and bright yellow. This combination is highly intense and visually arresting, capturing the "vibrational" energy associated with psychedelic music art. ● Typography: The band name "THE DOORS" is rendered in a highly stylized, almost fluid font that stretches and flows down the poster, blending into the background. ● Visual Illusion: The background features a strong, converging perspective (a deep, repeating archway or hallway illusion) in the green and yellow stripes, drawing the viewer's eye into an infinite point. This technique visually represents the sense of altered perception and transcendence sought in the counter-culture. ● Artist: The artwork is attributed to Richard Tolmach, who reportedly designed this poster while still in high school, earning $20 and two tickets for his effort. This poster is highly valued today as a genuine artifact from The Doors' early rise to fame in their home state of California. Product features - Museum-grade archival paper ensures longevity without fading. - Brilliant Giclée print for bright, intense colors. - Matte finish for non-reflective, soft visuals. - Available in 46 sizes to perfectly fit your space. - Indoor use only, ensuring a beautiful display without the wear of outdoor elements. Care instructions - If the print does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.