Original Concert Poster, American, Country Joe & The Fish, Berkeley Free Press

This is a vintage original concert poster. An American, advertisement handbill for Country Joe & The Fish at the Jabberwock Coffee House, published by the Berkeley Free Press in 1966. A distinctive early example of psychedelic folk art, capturing the spirit of Berkeley’s vibrant counterculture scene. Original concert poster for the Berkeley-native psychedelic folk band, Country Joe & The Fish Published by the Berkeley Free Press, a notable press at the heart of the Californian civil rights and anti-war movement Advertises the band’s performance at the Jabberwock Coffee House, a legendary Berkeley venue central to the 1960s folk revival Illustrated and coloured by Jon Adams (b. 1939), a designer and collaborator close to the band Distinctive blue ground artwork of folk art character, depicting a hot air balloon emblazoned with concert details Replete with the Berkeley Free Press imprint to the lower right corner, denoting period authenticity Presented within a later frame of fine quality, with burr walnut figuring and ebonised sides adding warmth and contrast Poster mounted within a cobalt blue card surround, complementing the original design tones Dressed to the rear with hanging braid for ease of wall display This is a superb and evocative vintage concert poster, celebrating the Berkeley Free Press and Country Joe & The Fish’s early psychedelic folk era. Delivered ready to display. Dimensions: Max Width: 51cm (20'') Max Depth: 1.5cm (.5'') Max Height: 66cm (26'') Poster Width: 33.5cm (13.25'') Poster Height: 49cm (19.25'')