So many years ago so many memories. )as well. The best of times. Mahalo Nui Loa! Please say there will be a next one! had a great time, dont remember much so that must be a sign eh? I wish I could remember more. Got a framed poster from the 75 festival hanging on my wall, love it! Also went to the Festivals in 72 and 73 but as a civilian long haired hippy freak!! JOURNEYJuly 04, 1977 (Monday)Diamond Head Crater Festival,Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.01. And though the dryland forests are gone, introduced flora and fauna have taken hold. Google is DA MAN! If I recall correctly..it was day 2 when Sly flew into the crater via copter as I was thereCheech & Chong were hilarious..Tower of Power..looked like a military base and yet all were gettin high..wanna take you higher Sly..My GF lived right on Diamond Head so it was a nice walk to the Crater and I loved itmemories~1976 january..3 days of the condor movie was out and I was diggin on Dave Grusin.)). lol. Add Comment. Crater Festival. $2.00 Kokua at the tunnel entrance. I was only 11 at that one, but I went to every one after that. As usual I have vague memories of the 60s-70s concerts. Seals and Crofts came on before them and everyone was square dancing to one of their songs. I remember your band you all were very good. I remember one booth showing a film that said even though you might stop using drugs, once you start its in your system forever. Diamond Head Crater Festival 1970 Setlists Jun 7 1970 Date Sunday, June 7, 1970 Venue Diamond Head State Monument, Honolulu, HI, USA Report festival So far there are setlists of 6 gigs. I was in the Coast Guard aboard the USCGC Campbell and we were on a Cadet Cruise . Email: deoqv@yahoo.com. Things were passed and smoked; my parents caught me smoking a cigarette on the local news. One of the best days ever. To jog your memories and put you there, heres a few pictures: Do you remember attending the crater festivals? I have a poster from the July 3&4, 1977 Sunshine Festival available for trade if you still need it. I was always the one up front by the stage clapping my hands in the air and rocking out (which I still do today). Still remember some of the Artwork they had on the walls. volleymom2: I dont remember It was like a mini-Woodstock.. snow: I only remember when theres that distinct odor in the air . Did a lot of walking around and checking out who we would see from school and other places. I worked for Tom Moffett & K-POI FM. Times were groovy, we were young and naive (still in high school). I remember, 1975 I think, seeing Flo n Eddie and the Turtles. I worked for Mad Music Store in Honolulu under my high school pal Chris who repaired music equipment.We helped the bands on each end of the crater tear down an set up for next band to play.It was a busy weekend. This Sunday is the 50th anniversary of the event. Crater fests were great and I (sob! Shnazz. Little River Band I was fifteen and I was visiting friends on the island. I was just reminiscing about the Crater Festivals. He was playing a red SG I think with a Wammy bar. 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 used to put posters up for Moffatt, Rosene, and JFL too. I was wondering if anyone has access to any of the newspaper articles that followed the 1976 Crater Festival. A lot of military folk, probably future Vietnam vets, guys smoking doobies & a few topless girls. It comes with a STAGE PASS button from the festival as well. Thai Sticks, Kona Gold yup and yup, but Puna Butter? I think I bought my MXR Phase 90 there. Hollywood. Was at the 71 festival, at least I think I was there (haha). Apparently the event made headlines (due to scandal), and I would love to see any of the media coverage that followed the event. One last memory, we saw Don Muraco hanging out at the festival. I worked at Records Hawaii on Kapiolani and also the small store in Waikiki in 69 & 70. She killed it. Memory that lasts forever, yup Santana. I remember watching it being built and the performance, but cannot find any info doing a web search. Great time, crazy time. I remember Mad Music. Tom Sellers was a hot illustrator/designer in those days, had a harbor building studio by Aloha Tower. After they played it got dark and I was stoned. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . The first day featured Lydia Pense And Cold Blood and Canned Heat. Then it showed this guy randomly jump in front of a moving car for no reason all all even though he hadnt used drugs for a couple of years because he used them before. "I don't know how well he would have survived in today's musical climate. Hello, Im wondering where the above pictures of the Crater Festival came from.Ive been to 2 of them. Hello Deo, Been there but dont remember, 1971 with Buddy Miles and Santana. Last updated: 21 Apr 2023, 06:16 Etc/UTC. I attended from 74-76. If you still have one please contact me Thank You . Somehow the hot outdoor setting, inside Diamond Head is sorta barren, and the buzz in the air was more conducive to just hanging out and enjoying the scenery, which I did. But I was waiting for BTO to come on next. The Bright Eye Band: Chuck DeFrancis (lead guitar & vocals), Martin Samuel (drums), Jim Kesilika (bass guitar & vocals), Chris Bovard (lead guitar & vocals). what about maui woowie and kauai electric in nam it was vung tao my memories up in smoke.. Well there was no way I wasnt going. Thats where I met my wife! I would like to buy the posters if they are for sale? Big Brother & the Holding Company at Diamond Head Crater Festival 1970. Looking back, I should have just ventured on my own and enjoyed the music something I would totally do today. What year was it that Ravi Shankar played first thing in the morning? Some of you mentioned the Young Rascals, which reminded me of this. I was stationed onboard the USS Coucal (ASR-8) on Sub base Pearl Harbor as a EN3 , we had just got back from Westpac 74 in Sept and I made it to both festivals on in Jan and the following in July, those were good times!! 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 was a marine stationed at the Marine Core base.Went both days.It was a blast.Wish i could of said the same about the sun burn.Didnt see that one coming. Herbie Hancock Not there now. I followed these other stony guys including this ole man. Thank you for remembering my husband, Dean Goodearl. Heres a few more: Both 1974 & 1975 are in mint condition and signed by Tom Sellers. LOL! They rocked the house. We hitched hiked all over to surf but mostly Sand Island, Ala Moana, Rock Piles, Bumburas, etc, all South breaks. Dr. Hook and the medicine show were the headliners. lol. Find basic festival info, artist line-up, aftermovies etc. The 1977 festival was held July 3-4, and the line-up included: Journey Would love to know the full list of performers. Those were good years in Hawaii. hahaha. The songs became an active proponent for Hawaiian sovereignty issues. I dont remember how many Crater Festivals I went to. Everyone everywhere was high, and the whole crater reeked of ganja. The lands natural features now include tall grasses and shrubbery, and at least nine species of birds that frequent the habitat. The Oktoberfest is an outdoor beer festival in Munich, Germany, held during a 16-day period running from late September to the first weekend in October.. At 10:19 p.m. on 26 September 1980, a bomb exploded in a rubbish bin near the main entrance to the Oktoberfest, killing 7 people instantly; 5 others died of their injuries and a further 213 survivors were registered as injured, many of whom . Cecilio and Kapono, Macky Feary, and the Sons of Hawaii are among the featured performers. It was an all-day happening. All good times!! Stevie Guitar Sparks and Matthew Akiona The crowd was huge and the music was unbelievably great. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONvh-imtzRY, @tankobu- yeah, I remember food was hard to get, cant even remember what I ate. While yet others picnicked, savoring fresh coconuts and mangos. Some of the entertainers were staying at the Makaha Valley Towers that year(1976 I think). magic, simply magic. Cheech & Chong Sep 4 1978. We was cracking up! Moffatt, an island entertainment promoter for more than 35 years, said the crater festivals were the high point. Diamond Head - Honolulu, HI. We went to High School dances from mostly every High school. The one I remember best was apparently 1971 with Carlos Santana and the Stone Ponies. haha. Became a fan. Jan. 1, 1973. frank Marino blew me away with his guitar solo. I think they gained a lot of Hawaii fans that week. LOL, @Tankobu Was it this song: We were sad to hear it, but at least we can say we were there for it with 20,000 fans attending. My brother, his friends & me (the tag along) got there before dawnand it was DAMNED COLD. I remember the fire and how quickly it grew. For some strange reason, one of the headline acts was David Carradine & Barbara Seagull (Hershey). Good morning MLCers Happy Aloha Friday . Peter, Paul and Mary at the Shell and Chicago at the HIC stand out. When we left, it was usually the last group playing. When we left, it was usually the last group playing. I am looking for a flyer/handbill from the 1970 Jimi Hendrix Aug 1st at the HIC. lol. My first concerts were at the Waikiki Shell where Peter, Paul, and Mary performed a few consecutive summers. There was no entrance fee, craft makers were free to set up shop, no cars were allowed in the crater, and all the food sold had to be vegetarian. There were three concerts at the Crater. Anyway, hours later, many drinks under the banyon trees, they introduced themselves. Wish I could find Pam & Wendy they made the day special for me. With John Magaro, Steve Zahn, Dylan Baker, Megan Stevenson, Matthew Del Negro, Brad Leland. Sandib@verbaladvantage.com thanks. But that doesnt stop me from starting a blog post about the event and having all of you share your memories of attending the Crater Festivals. Linda Ronstadt had left the Stone Ponies and sang as a single. 0. I was always the one up front by the stage clapping my hands in the air and rocking out. Menu Doug Rivera from Glass Candle! Aloha, All! . My memory of this event, 48 years ago, still brings a smile to my wrinkled face. You can contact me at soulo001@outlook.com . 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. If you are interested, let me know how to get ahold of you. I was A Marine stationed @ K-Bay in the mid-70s. I am looking to purchase any of the posters from 1970-1978 "It would be a steady stream of people. Says Diamond Head July 4 Komo Mai. I remember a young Pauline Wilson singing with either Ox or Seawind, cant remember. Aloha and Malama Pono, PUNA STRONG. Guud morning MLCers! Someone jogged my memory on FB. It should be a front page article and I was wondering if you had any knowledge, memory, or anything about that article. My husband, Dean Goodearl, worked for ThayerSound for several of the Crater Festivals. 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. The crater festivals, first produced to promote a new radio station, KPOI-FM, were held with minimal legal problems. My second was in 1972; Leon Russell at the HIC with a girl named Terry. Quicksilver Messenger Service and I really remember Santana..Thanks for jogging my memory. Poster is by John Isara. Sorry, I dont have anything about the scandal but I do sort of remember hearing something about it. Who among them gazes across the 175-acre floor of the crater, aware of the wildly divergent segments that mark its history, from battle-ready military zone to hippie mecca, and ultimately to a protected natural park? Except we had better weather., In the morning the rain made it cold and by noon the sun made it blistering, but we had a great time., As we lived in walking distance, my friends came over and parked on my street and we walked over to Diamond Head Crater. Lots of memories too! They tore up the course with unreal scores. Aloha, Brah! I think you might be mistaken on the July 4 concert. Great time, and a life time memory of the best of Hawaii. I worked and lived at the house of Polynesian Enterprises with Jerry Lynch and worked with Ken Rosene, Bob Kent, Steve and Donny Pacheco who owned BeachbumBurts and the Shorebird with John McMannus. MAD Music was his dream. You should add headliner Steve Miller Band and Linda Ronstadt to the June 7th 1970 Crater Celebration line-up. The only similarity was that he played a strat. That most countercultural of years1969ushered in a wild incongruity at the park. That wahine in the bikini (above) better be pregnant. There was a earthquake during the day, but what I most remember were the dozens of Hari Krishna followers passing out fresh pineapple to patrons! drunk as a skunk, drunk as a skunk.. It was a perfect overcast Saturday and no wind at all. Share your Diamond Head Crater Festival 1971 experience with others. Im from Kalihi, Kamehamaha 4th Housing. The Texxas World Music Festival, which was held annually in the Cotton Bowl from 1978 until 1987, showcased the best in hard rock at that time. March 22nd, 2012 at 1:04 am #. 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. Missed the one with the fire. Nominate Now. Styx But reading late entries to the first concert topic made me want to submit this. 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. We were just a funky little jug band and followed the blasting of the Beatles, Here Comes the Sun, to get the PA system going. I attended many shows at the HIC and Shell. I was there too awesome show by all although much of the day we were in a FOG of one sort or another. I remember Country Joe, Sly and the Family Stone and BTO if I remember right. 1978. 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? 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. Still have the T-shirt and fond memories of my first few days in Hawaii. I know some that are pretty important people in our community LOL just hoping pics like these dont get shared HAHAHA! I didnt know who they were. Your band delivered(Keep playing that rock n roll,Colour my world, the whole 9 yards). I remember setting up gear while a fire was burning behind the stage. The line up was Cecilio and Kapono, War and Little River Band. Not one selfie to be had good times., Locals and tourists all grooving together., I seen bands just starting off playing there. Sunday Manoa. @rodney: There was also a 2 day summer crater festival on July 4 and 5, 1975 that was very good. Aloha, Brah! Wow, cool facts @Steve! Early Risers-More than 250 persons wait outside the entrance to Diamond Head Crater early today for the opening of Leahi '78, a music festival that is to continue until sunset in the crater. I remember meeting you at one of them, I remember you Bruce I hoped that they would have continued until I was, but it did not. Sorry, didnt mean to hijack the thread. It was well worth it. I cant remember much or the entertainment. Since we only played original songs we had to move back to the mainland to get enough gigs. seawalker: Wrong brand of bea in the handotherwise, that be me. I have a vintage Sunrise Festival Poser from 1974. Last seen them the next summer in SFO. Cheech Marin said, Oh look, hes giving the audience a blow job!. Then somebody fell down and died so they stopped that. I remember sneaking in a couple of those miniture bottles of 151 to mix with a coke. Hi, I would like to see photos. Doug Rivera But it sure does bring back memories. Its original and in excellent shape. Lived on Ala Wai Blvd in a walk up apartment and walked to the crater early in the morning along with my buddy Buzz. Produced by Caddy Vanasirikul, Sbastien Aubert, Jrmie Guiraud. I was not old enough to go to these. Mahalo. There are aging spots on front and back. KKUA 1975 ORIG DIAMOND HEAD CRATER SUNSHINE FESTIVAL CELEBRATION POSTER. We were all volunteers at the Waikiki Drug Clinic. Meanwhile, a new looped section has been erected at the peak, to ease the flow of foot traffic. )OD at one of em, but my history with Hawaiis rock and roll began with the gigs at the Civic Auditorium with Led Zep,Jefferson Starship, War, etc. Hello, How did you know that? About 30 from our booth was a stage. Skip to main content. I had never seen my Sis dance before nor since. There were huge mud puddles, and watching a bunch of stoned nude hippies diving into the puddles was classic. the one with the surfer in the tube? Detective So did the 37 years living in my adopted homeland! He always was on it even with Sly! Besides, we saved on the the admission probably $5 or $10? Nope! These improvements continue to happen in increments, with an overlying mission to preserve the crater as a natural, cultural, historical, and recreational resource. Hey..me againsorry Santana wasnt at the first one in Diamondhead. For all the wonderful memories Hawaii gave me, so long agoMahalo Nui Loa <3. I remember fireworks raining down on me as I walked Waikiki and the climb up to the crater, not sure if I came in by the tunnel or the back trail. I think I was a bit too young to be there because it scared the shit out of me. Still remember the Hawaiian Open in the 70s. They had a cage of probably 20 white doves they released at the beginning of this beautiful song. 2 days from this June 5, 2020 post is the 50th anniversary of that event of which I was one of the producers. I got the cassette tape and played it until it squealed and got tangled up in my tape player. Hi Will, Their electric smiles lit up their faces as they danced, their hair long and free-flowing, with some of the revelers minimally clothed or even unclothed. Im looking for some information on the 1975-76 crater fest. A Hui Hou. The sound of this music playing in the crater was totally a trip. The Hawaii concert was only their second public appearance together. I heard about Crater Festivals but never went to one. Those were interesting times, doesnt seem like its real, looking back. They tried hard, but sorry to say, no greatness there. "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. There were a lot of big bands that played that year (hence the attraction for 50000 people) but I havent been able to document the complete venue. 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. I was stationed at Schofield Barracks and went to this years Crater Fest. In 104 degree heatover a twelve hour periodthey watched Aerosmith, Van Halen, Heart, Journey, Ted Nugent, Eddie Money, Cheech and Chong, and more! Aloha, my name is Rodney Lee and I'm a Baby Boomer. 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!! Anyone remember? I was at the 1971 festival. @Mark75- Wasnt $2 or $3 to get in?? I was 15 and on the road to ruin. This was an incredible festival. Good times. I was at the 1971 concert when Santana flew in by helicopter. I think my dad (Bryan) and 3 other guys were the promoters for the first crater festival (1969, maybe?). Bloody hot day in the crater. June the 7th 1970 The Crater Celebration The Steve Miller Blues Band was on the poster. @Bobb Mahogany Rush. I was a young marine stationed at Kaneohe MCAS. Thanks for jogging so many musical memories through the years. any advice or help would be appreciated! I got there early in the morning riding my 350 Honda through the tunnel. Whatever happened to Concert One Stop and that whole gang including Noah> Im now 84, but Uncle Tom always had two tickets waiting for me at the boxoffice for all his promotions. I went to the 1972 festival when Little Feat played. Probably explains why we climbed over the side of Diamond Head to get in. I have pix too! 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. K, okay, back on topic. Rodney, in the second photo, Im the kid in the red shirt on the left. It was a pretty cool band. Its in excellent condition and is an original. Hey M, you get the original Tom Sellers poster? At this time. Actually convinced my dad to drive us there and to pick us up. Rock n roll nirvana! cheech and chong too seems like they were right before or right after the turtles never forget the pink tutu. This was 3 years before Steve Perry became their lead singer. saw hendrix at the HIC and the art park on halloween in 69(? After The Honolulu Advertiser became just a memory, I decided to continue this blog here at Midlife Crisis Hawaii. Thanks for jogging so many musical memories through the years, @volleymom2 so the year you went to the crater festival, I mustve not seen you at halmunis house, eh? Im in Canada . Damn, I miss those days!, I was so into the Crater Festivalsmy friends and I caught the 6 o clock bus and by the time we got there it was around 8 a.m. In August 2016, he was succeeded by Igor Zelensky, who led the company until April 2022. The foundation stone for the frenetic hustle and bustle was laid in 1810. My brother, sister, and I had a booth in the Crater Festival. As far as I know Neil Diamond never played any of the Crater Festivals. Posted on . When the Star Bulletin bought out the Honolulu Advertiser in 2010, they took over all the archives from the huge Honolulu Advertiser library. Played the sun up over the rim of the crater. wakemed billing department phone number / milk street chocolate rum cake recipe / pima county jail property / crater festival 1978 lineup; crater festival 1978 lineup. My friends and I went to all three. More than 15,000 people were expected to attend. Watch this throwback clip of the scene below and read along to some memories collected by friends and family, and online commenters, who attended the famous Honolulu festivities: .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }, They would helicopter the big bands into the crater for their performances., Everybody was wanting to say it was the Hawaiian Woodstock. I worked security at the first one in 1970. I was one of the producers of the event sponsored by an organization I worked for. We came through the tunnel only about an hour before Its A Beautiful Day began playing and releasing the Doves. Above one stretch of stairs, a series of freestanding overhead beams, whose purpose now seems perplexing, were once used to place camouflaging. Also remember the days being so hot and humid- always came home sunburned. The 1971 Diamond Head Crater Festival was held December 5th and 6th. Diamond Head dropped its fatigues, ushering free-spirited throngs to its annual Sunshine Music Festival, referred to more commonly as the Crater Fest. Old Waikiki wall. July 4th 1974 It was called the Crater Celebration. I was bussing it then, ended up late to work (busss fault) & was fired right then! a 1968 VW Bus with a cooler filled with beer. The line-up included: Cecilio & Kapono Beer was not allowed, coolers were.. lugging that old coleman cooler up the side of diamond head thru the tunnel and down to the field was a real chore being it was full to the top with beer except for the top row so when they checked they would see just the cokes. I had an ounce of black hash and dont remember much, except for Santana. War But that sounds awesome. Sunrise to Sunset. 1971. My 2-week-old son was baptized by the Reverend Larry Jones onstage at sunrise. Makaha Sons Of Niihau 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. My buddy and I climbed the crater, and as soon as we were in, we heard the announcement about the guy who fell and was killed, trying to climb the crater. went to the 77 crater festival w/ journey, styx, elvin bishop, flash cadillac and a lot of weed smokin locals! 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 was so into the Crater Festivals my friends and I caught the 6 o clock bus and by the time we got there it was around 8. Tom Moffatt . Share you memories with us. Didnt make that concert, but saw the Eagles at the Waikiki Shell that summer. Every think where the Hows It Brah got started in Hawaii Nei? to man a booth giving out info on Lions Club and also T-shirts. My Blog. For those who rocked, we salute you! No sound, but great footage of the crowds. The brush was set fire during one of them. And still, we were the only girls. Wow, I have heard that name in decades. Nrdlingen (German: [nt.l.n] (); Swabian: Nearle or Nearleng) is a town in the Donau-Ries district, in Swabia, Bavaria, Germany, with a population of approximately 20,674.It is located approximately 115 km (71 mi) east of Stuttgart, and 145 km (90 mi) northwest of Munich.It was built in an impact crater 15 million years old and 25 km in diameterthe Nrdlinger Riesof a . "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.". i enjoy your blog, just sort of fell into it but will come back now.

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