This is an original Family Dog FD-88-1 poster promoting Van Morrison’s performances at the Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco, October 20–22, 1967. Printed during the height of the San Francisco psychedelic poster era, this piece exemplifies the vibrant, experimental artwork that became synonymous with the Family Dog concert series
The poster’s bold colors, intricate lettering, and whimsical imagery capture the countercultural spirit of the late 1960s music scene.
The Avalon Ballroom was a legendary venue in the Haight-Ashbury district, hosting iconic acts and helping define the psychedelic rock movement. Van Morrison, fresh off his success with the "Astral Weeks" period, headlined this show, making this poster a historically significant artifact of his early solo career.
Family Dog posters are highly collectible for their connection to the Bay Area’s psychedelic music scene, the groundbreaking concert promotion of Chet Helms and the Family Dog collective, and the role these posters played in shaping concert poster art as a legitimate collectible medium.
This example has been CGC graded 9.2, highlighting its exceptional preservation, vibrant colors, and crisp edges—making it a rare and highly desirable addition for collectors of psychedelic posters, Van Morrison memorabilia, or 1960s rock history.
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