Vintage Thelonious Monk Dr. John Psychedelic Poster - Rick Griffin 1960s Style SF Carousel Ballroom

Uniqueness and Significance of the Poster This poster is highly significant in the history of American music and psychedelic art for several reasons: Legendary, Cross-Genre Lineup: The concert features an incredibly diverse and influential lineup: Thelonious Monk: One of the giants of jazz music and a pioneer of bebop. Dr. John, The Night Tripper: A celebrated figure in New Orleans music, known for his unique blend of funk, blues, voodoo, and R&B. The Charlatans: Considered one of the first bands associated with the burgeoning San Francisco psychedelic rock scene. The combination of jazz, New Orleans R&B/funk, and San Francisco rock is a powerful representation of the musical convergence happening in the late 1960s. Iconic Venue: The Carousel Ballroom (listed at Market & Van Ness) was a major venue in the San Francisco rock scene, eventually becoming the legendary Fillmore West. The poster is a piece of documentation for this historically important venue. The Artist (Rick Griffin): The design is clearly in the style of, and potentially by, a major psychedelic poster artist like Rick Griffin (whose signature or credit may be visible at the bottom right). Griffin was one of the "Big Five" poster artists of the era, known for his elaborate lettering, fantasy creatures, and highly organic, illustrative style. The Design Style: The artwork is quintessential San Francisco Psychedelia, characterized by: Highly stylized, custom lettering that is challenging to read but visually dynamic. Intense, high-contrast color combinations (black, light blue, yellow, and green). Fantastical, often mythical, creature imagery (dragons, monsters) integrated into the layout. The poster likely dates to the late 1960s (around 1968 or 1969), based on the performers and the style, making it a valuable piece of cultural history. Product features - Museum grade archival paper for long-lasting quality - Giclée print for bright, vivid colors - Light-absorbing matte finish enhances design - Available in 46 sizes to perfectly fit your space - Indoor use only, perfect for decorating rooms Care instructions - If the print does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.