Remember back then the weed of choice was elephant. When the concerts ended at nite, I remember everyone mooing as we were steered down the path and out of the crater. Still have the T-shirt and fond memories of my first few days in Hawaii. Next. Little River Band After they played it got dark and I was stoned. My second was in 1972; Leon Russell at the HIC with a girl named Terry. Would love to find a poster from that one. Heres a recent article on the event on SA: http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2006/Jan/17/ln/FP601170340.html. The Hawaii National Guard ran the crater and had no objections. Times were groovy, we were young and naive (still in high school). Mahalo! The one in 76 was the best! We were high enough to where no one found us. Visitors may also opt for a self-guided audio tour that illuminates the history, geography, and flora, and fauna of the area. Does anyone remember the concert that was held at Hawaii Raceway Park (Campbell Industrel Park) in 1974 or 1975.If I remember Sly and the Family Stones,War and there were a few other name bands playing. That most countercultural of years1969ushered in a wild incongruity at the park. "The crafts on display ranged from bamboo flutes, hippie clothing and artwork to water pipes, roach clips used to hold 'joints' and other items of the young drug culture.". Especially looking for the thin paper poster of Janis Joplin in July 1970. Crater Festival - Oahu - early 70's | Hip Forums The memory of Santana playing Samba Pa Ti while the sun was going down over the crater wall was awesome. Then the Canoe Club joined us. 1975, I remember reading the Advertisers build up to the crater festival. Actor David Carradine, who was having big success with his popular television show Kung Fu, and his girlfriend Barbara Hershey were also at that event. I was at this show too and I remember Linda Ronstadt very well. Sure dont remember paying to get in. . Hello, You can contact me at soulo001@outlook.com I think they gained a lot of Hawaii fans that week. They threw it to put together enough money to fund a study on the ambulance service in Hawaii, which then led them to start the first paramedic service there. If you still have one please contact me Thank You . The 1970 festival took place in June and the line-up included: Cecilio & Kapono Little River Band at Diamond Head State Monument, Honolulu, HI, USA. I remember that I had to leave when Billy Preston was singing Will It Go Round in Circles. I could hear him as I was walking out of the crater., I remember when C&K were first starting out and playing at the Crater. This was 3 years before Steve Perry became their lead singer. Think they played in 75. I watched them from the ridge of the crater. Dont remember their name. Its a blur! 1971. How did you know that? The line-up included: Cecilio & Kapono I only remember one other band that played, local guys with brass, electric guitars, lidat. a 1968 VW Bus with a cooler filled with beer. had a great time, dont remember much so that must be a sign eh? Poster is by John Isara. At twilight the stage tested the sound equipment on the stage and played the 2001 space odyssey. I did the sound for the second stage at the festivals. Thats right..and if you caught the Cheech and Chong act on day 2 ..I think))1976..he made a big joke about the elephant weed..man..that was some good sheet man..)) Those were the days, loved it, would re-live it!! I have since become a photographer and needless to say I have never made that mistake again (the best laid plans of mice and men). There were huge mud puddles, and watching a bunch of stoned nude hippies diving into the puddles was classic. The lands natural features now include tall grasses and shrubbery, and at least nine species of birds that frequent the habitat. I can close my eyes and still see stages and bands playing with the pungent smell of grass in the air. Soulo001@outlook.com. Two stages, two bands playing all day. Nominate Now. $2.00 Kokua at the tunnel entrance. Add Comment. I used to put posters up for Moffatt, Rosene, and JFL too. Rock n roll nirvana! Numerous proposals had been put forward over the years as possible uses for the crater, from a zoo, golf course, sports park, or theme park, to a place for camping and hosting festivals. Not there now. I was at the 1971 festival. Aloha, Was there for new years 1971I think Santana were plying I was thinking it was called the fruit growers festable, Went to the July 74 festival. After all, I only had to walk home when it was all pau. )OD at one of 'em, but my history with Hawaii's rock and roll began with the gigs at the Civic Auditorium with Led Zep,Jefferson Starship, War, etc. Flo & Eddie provided the entertainment on the flight to Hawaii, Fleetwood Mac was the headliner. They did not disappoint. The lake was also gone, due to construction that paved the way for a military-only presence from 1906 to 1968. It was a long hot day but really incredible. Since we only played original songs we had to move back to the mainland to get enough gigs. @volleymom2 i think ankles remembers stuff that hed rather have forgotten! In the summer of 1966, the Teen Fair was held at the HIC exhibition hall with many booths of things supposedly of interest to teens. . Menu By the middle of the day it was so hot that her candles morphed into these erotic psychedelic shapes and she ended up selling all of them. America was the last act to perform and due to delays, they did not finish their set until after midnight! The Bright Eye Band: Chuck DeFrancis (lead guitar & vocals), Martin Samuel (drums), Jim Kesilika (bass guitar & vocals), Chris Bovard (lead guitar & vocals). When the record album featuring Carlos Santana and Buddy Miles at the Crater Festival was released, I just had to buy it. Yeah, I know! Like others nationwide, Hawaii's people were grooving and experimenting with everything from drugs, to rock 'n' roll, to activist causes. "We had a lot of music come in -- the performers with the lyrics that were influencing the generations: Grateful Dead, Byrds, the Rolling Stones came three times, just about everybody -- except the Beatles," Moffatt said. I was in the Army and after a year in Nam I was allowed to live in Hawaii for 10 months before returning home to California. Stations on Mount Tantalus, Fort DeRussy, and Fort Ruger, which rested at the foothills of Diamond Head and controlled the craters firepower, had the capacity to calculate the position of a ship, without radar. I had lived in Vail, Colorado and my girlfriends, 6 of us all moved to Hawaii, got jobs for 4 months and went back to college in September. Hollywood. Crater Festival. Flo and Eddie, and does anyone else remember Booga-Booga, the local comedy duo? Who was at the 7th annual Sunshine Festival on Jan. 1, 1975? BTW, Cecelio & Kaponos Sunflower is still one of my very favorite songs, ever. They performed on December 31, 1975, which was the first day of the The bands were Richie Havens, Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show, Graham Central Station and Fresh Flavor. Played the sun up over the rim of the crater. Did you know back in the 70s, Diamond Head on Oahu was the outdoor venue for a big music festival that was Hawaiis equivalent to Woodstock? Edit setlist Show all edit options. You should add headliner Steve Miller Band and Linda Ronstadt to the June 7th 1970 Crater Celebration line-up. Im happy to still be around and reading comments from some of the 24,000 who enjoyed that amazing event! Honolulu Star-Bulletin Special - Hawaii Renovation Since she had gone solo from the Stone Ponies Im wondering if her backing band could have been The Eagles as she used them early in her career? I think he might have been just starting out in 50th state wrestling, but I not sure about that. Never made it to any of the Crater Festivals. I was 19, stationed with 1/3 at KBay. He always was on it even with Sly! We were just kids back then. Cheech Marin said, Oh look, hes giving the audience a blow job!. Oktoberfest bombing - Wikipedia I went to the last 2 crater concerts.I think I was about 16 or 17. Note: Seals & Crofts abstained from such shenanigans as they were members of the Bahai faith, good thing they werent seated next to Cheech & Chongs entourage who lit up before the plane was aloft. While yet others picnicked, savoring fresh coconuts and mangos. When we left, it was usually the last group playing. June the 7th 1970 The Crater Celebration The Steve Miller Blues Band was on the poster. Ive been learning more about this awesome festival and I would absolutely LOVE to hear any stories, as well as see pictures and posters. By 1979, a state-appointed citizen's task force asked the state Department of Land and Natural Resources to ban the festivals. For those who rocked, we salute you! Hollywood. Wish I had one from the 71 festival. Aloha, Brah! But the Crater festivals were Da best, brah. Who remembers the all-girl band Honeyberry Jam? Screaming, giggles, laughter..shit what a trip. All the major news stations were at the airport to shoot the arrival as local fans disbelieved that such a prestigious group of performers could be assembled for one festival. I have been looking for a 72 poster for years. I have a couple of new posters that reader Larry sent me. Last time I was responsible!!! July 4th & 5th 1975 Diamond Head Crater. Great concert, one local band with female dancer was unbelievable. The sound of this music playing in the crater was totally a trip. 1975, my Dad had a booth cutting hair. 1986strat@gmail.com. Billy Preston We climbed down in the morning to join the festivities and during that time Its a beautiful day came on stage and played white bird for their first song. It was wild seeing something like that happening. Diamond Head State Monument Honolulu Concert Setlists "From their make-shift booths, youngsters sold cookies with zodiac and peace symbols on them, avocado sandwiches and apple juice. A transcendental experience. Bachman Turner Overdrive I was just reminiscing about the Crater Festivals. Hawaii being our last stop before heading to home base in Port Angeles Wa. I was there in 71.Walked through the tunnel the day before and climbed up to almost to the top of a ridge to spend the night and get in free. As you know, that version of Fleetwood Mac went on to become hugely successful. Thank you, I have six posters from the 1972 crater celebration. Part of the magic of Hawaii, the most magical years of my life. Great memories. Hi, do you remember in 1975 (I think June/July timeframe) a floating barge/island being built in front of the Outrigger Hotel and a big stage production with fireworks, etc being performed? Eventually, however, the festivals fell out of favor with the state's bureaucrats. The 1977 festival was held July 3-4, and the line-up included: Journey A lot of military folk, probably future Vietnam vets, guys smoking doobies & a few topless girls. It was overwhelming for me but I remember waking up to America and I think I caught Sly Stone also. The band was part of the new wave of British heavy metal movement and is acknowledged by thrash metal bands such as Metallica and Megadeth as an important early influence. They were dedicated to the wind god, in hopes of keeping navigational fires atop the slopes alive. 2 day Crater Festival of Life,12/31/75-1/1/76. Anyone remember? Remembered broadly as the Diamond Head Crater Festivals, sometimes called the Sunshine Festival, these concerts brought out heavyweights of the era like Carlos Santana, America, Styx, Journey, War and Tower of Power, alongside Hawaii talent like Cecilio & Kapono and the Mackey Feary Band. By Castle Hoonanea Team | Photos Honolulu Star-Advertiser. loose as a goose, loose as a goose. 2 days from this June 5, 2020 post is the 50th anniversary of that event of which I was one of the producers. Thanks for jogging my memory of the first concert in Diamondhead Crater. My brother, his friends & me (the tag along) got there before dawnand it was DAMNED COLD. Memory that lasts forever, yup Santana. frank Marino blew me away with his guitar solo. Saw Santana at Diamond Head in 1971. Ox (Seawind). Sandib@verbaladvantage.com thanks. And all the dance clubs along Waikiki. My mother and father talk about a festival they went to at Diamond Head- the hiked up and climbed over as the story is told by my mother. The only one I really remember is Dr. Hook. Here is the festival revival guide of Diamond Head Crater Festival 1971 in Honolulu, United States. They came in by helicopter. I think it was 74 when I went. Memories of the Diamond Head Crater Festivals, Hawaii - Hawaii Magazine Darlene Chan, the festival's associate producer for all 30 years, says this year's event will once again offer an "eclectic" lineup intended to appeal to a diverse cross-section of Angelenos. I heard them and said, wow, they are really goodhistory made!, The hippie days. I think you might be mistaken on the July 4 concert. . March 22nd, 2012 at 1:04 am #. Dont remember much about that concert but Terry I will never forget. The best of times. Hey Rodney, thanks for that link, and that IS the song! Artist: Big Brother & the Holding Company, Venue: Diamond Head State Monument, Honolulu, HI, USA. ), For some strange reason, one of the headline acts was David Carradine & Barbara Seagull Hershey. (shoot, out of room, contd). . volleymom2: I dont remember It was like a mini-Woodstock.. snow: I only remember when theres that distinct odor in the air . Its framed and hanging on the wall. Midlife Crisis Hawaii - where the memories live on. The rest of my memories are pretty faint do to time and the fact that I was toasted most of New Years Eve and all day of the concert. Fast forward to 1978 The Crater Festival then called, The Leahi Crater Festival was destined to be the final days of this iconic festival. On the second day, January 1, Sly Stone joined Billy Preston during his set and the two of them put on a great performance together. I got there early in the morning riding my 350 Honda through the tunnel. When I look back to those days(the 70s) they now seem like they surely were the best of times. We had a little smoke, but the pot brownies offered at one of the booths were fantaaastic, truly mellow and of all things, on an Army Base inside of Diamond Head Crater, still gets me, haha , Aloha, Soulo01@outlook.com, Aloha, I was the one who rented that house for our office (Polynesian Enterprises) and it was buzzing with activity in prep for the big event, I live on the North Shore now and would love to see you pictures and reconnect. Your memory is correct, Paul. Few days later Im in the Crater for an incredible two day show Lydia Pense was fantastic, Flo & Eddie and Turtles were humerous, Fleetwood Mac right after their breakthrough album, Graham Central Station had the place on their feet. but there sure were lots of long haired hippie types in Hawaii back then. lol. Last seen them the next summer in SFO. Now i remember it as having been one of the most beautiful experiences in my life. They had a really good crowd reaction. Nrdlingen - Wikipedia We lived with a bunch of great folks on the beach at Hanauma Bay and called ourselves the Hanauma bay freaks. Super spaced out experience.good times!! I was bussing it then, ended up late to work (busss fault) & was fired right then! As usual I have vague memories of the 60s-70s concerts. I have a picture of a brown poster with a rather serious sun face on it. I just went through some old Super8 films my dad as I was growing up, and found on he took at the Jan 1, 1972 crater festival. lol. Hey..me againsorry Santana wasnt at the first one in Diamondhead. A grad of 73 from Waianae, the rest of your life is still way ahead of you. Caught the bus home around 10 o clock and met my dad who picked us up at the Umi Street terminal, remember that? The music renaissance fed - and fed off - a new generation of young people who were discovering their Hawaiianness and pride. Styx With these changes, however, there are no signs left of five heiau (or ancient temples) that once dotted the land. About 30 from our booth was a stage. I remember, 1975 I think, seeing Flo n Eddie and the Turtles. My teenage jaw dropped., The one in 76 was the best! Ox with Pauline was awesome at The Point, later hooked up at Don Randis in No. No regrets only Good Times Great times indeed! I was there in 76. Does anyone know if Bob Kent still around. The place is known as Leahi in Hawaiian, referring to its shape which resembles the brow of the ahi (tuna), while also potentially translating as wreath of fire, alluding to the practice in ancient times of lighting fires along the rim as navigational lights. Posted on . With that effort in mind, the park now includes a visitor area with a gift shop and large informational panels at the base of the trail. Braaaah, the stories I could tell you about the animals and birds would make you cry laughing and hairs stand up! War Crater fests were great and I (sob! Do you remember Jim Linkner or anyone else that worked there? Still remember the Hawaiian Open in the 70s. But reading late entries to the first concert topic made me want to submit this. Will pay fair price or can trade for other Hawaii concert posters I have from the 70s. Job well done my friend! Doug Rivera remember Stan R. manager and The Glass Candle at the Stuffed Tomato? Its a rare few who visit that have an inkling of the places complex and comprehensive history. Deo, Donny; Hi! Big Brother and the Holding Company. The one that stood out most to me was the 77 concert with Journey and Detective. you DA MAN! Honolulu Star-Bulletin Features I dont remember how many Crater Festivals I went to. Haha. We climbed the crater New Years night before concert. Comments. When the Star Bulletin bought out the Honolulu Advertiser in 2010, they took over all the archives from the huge Honolulu Advertiser library. The friends I was with were not into the music as I was so I kinda meandered around with them, with the music in the background. Fleetwood Mac headlined the two day Diamond Head Crater Festival, closing the weekend. John Griess, Hi Donny I have a 72 among other years available for sale. Sunscreen- what was that?.. Let me know if youd be up for sharing! Introduction 0:09.0802. I was working for Mahogany Rush and I was there in 75 I think. Horners anyone? 17 yrs old,just graduated Radford HS, Dad dropped us off both mornings at 7am so we could sit on our blankets up front(those didnt last), me in the floppy pink hat. In 104 degree heatover a twelve hour periodthey watched Aerosmith, Van Halen, Heart, Journey, Ted Nugent, Eddie Money, Cheech and Chong, and more! cheech and chong too seems like they were right before or right after the turtles never forget the pink tutu. Thank you for remembering my husband, Dean Goodearl. @rodney: The last picture that you posted of the three piece band performing on stage at a crater festival is really The Stampeders, who are best known for their big hit Sweet City Woman. At least five tunnels, two for entry and three for battery stations, as well as additional hidden sites of military significance were also erected, including a cable device used to hoist equipment uphill. "It was a gathering of people, it wasn't just music -- it was everything. Please get in touch if you or anyone you know can help. @Robert Wow, you got me. crater festival 1978 lineup. lol. . Getting back down was a trip. seawalker: Wrong brand of bea in the handotherwise, that be me. I worked several of these festivals on the medical team. Doug Rivera Just dont have concert venues like that anymore.sadly. I had no idea he was musical until I heard him playing at a small bar near the Manoa campus. At my age it is beyond Midlife Crisis. LOL! Have memories too numerous and too long to mention in this reply. It was an Air Force installation and there was a big pile of old parachutes that I put on a hill to the right of the stage.A great time to be alive!! Wow.. what a great time.as much as I remember of it. I was there in 1970. Great music, always a band on one stage or another. We dropped acid in the middle of the night and walked to the crater and snuck into the venue, sleeping on top of a truck trailer so nobody would see us. Meanwhile, a new looped section has been erected at the peak, to ease the flow of foot traffic. Apparently the event made headlines (due to scandal), and I would love to see any of the media coverage that followed the event. hahaha. Admission was free, and appearing live at the mic were none other than the likes of Santana, Journey, Jefferson Airplane, and Fleetwood Mac, along with local musicians Cecilio & Kapono and Makaha Sons, interwoven with the Hare Krishnas leading the crowd in chanting accompanied by drums and cymbals, as well as appearances by Cheech & Chong. I know some that are pretty important people in our community LOL just hoping pics like these dont get shared HAHAHA! As they were playing this song the doves were flying around the perimeter of the crater and when the song ended all the doves lifted out of the crater and flew away. hashish, buddha stick, super, Acapucco Gold. The only similarity was that he played a strat. One of my boys used to work in the crater doing maintenance at the wakemed billing department phone number / milk street chocolate rum cake recipe / pima county jail property / crater festival 1978 lineup; crater festival 1978 lineup. lived on paoakalini two doors down from the original free clinic. As far as I know Neil Diamond never played any of the Crater Festivals. I went to quite a few of the Crater Festivals and also collect the posters. The songs became an active proponent for Hawaiian sovereignty issues. Id just spent almost 3 months submerged on a Nuclear Sub, returned to Pearl and our place in Waikiki, so this day was particularly unique and beautiful for me. Thanks for jogging so many musical memories through the years. Actually convinced my dad to drive us there and to pick us up. She made all of these colorful candles that didnt sell.
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