"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.". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONvh-imtzRY, @tankobu- yeah, I remember food was hard to get, cant even remember what I ate. I watched them from the ridge of the crater. head of the hiking trail. Still have the T-shirt and fond memories of my first few days in Hawaii. Great time, and a life time memory of the best of Hawaii. HA! America was the last act to perform and due to delays, they did not finish their set until after midnight! Im from Michigan. Next. Times were groovy, we were young and navestill in high school., I cant believe that there was a life before everyone had cell phones in their hands. There were three concerts at the Crater. Aloha and Malama Pono, PUNA STRONG. Diamond Head Crater Festival 1970 Diamond Head State Monument, Honolulu: Diamond Head State Monument; Sun, Jun 7: Sun, Jun 7: Report festival. Today, countless visitors retrace those very steps in their climb to the top. 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. Hi Will, Had a fantastic time backstage was pulled up onstage Cheech in his pink tu-tu was quite the memory I still have some pix from there at the time I was bartending at the Red Lion located on Kuhio and living in Aina Haina, Hi there, I was friends with Bob Kent in 1973. Our offices were in a house in Kahala on Kealaolu avenue. I have a couple of new posters that reader Larry sent me. 1972 poster for sale. The worse thing was the porta potties. 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. My body turned 80 on May 1st. I heard them and said, wow, they are really goodhistory made!, The hippie days. It mustve been that same Teen Fair that you worked. This Sunday is the 50th anniversary of the event. I was 19, stationed with 1/3 at KBay. How did you know that? Tom Sellers was a hot illustrator/designer in those days, had a harbor building studio by Aloha Tower. The Hawaii National Guard ran the crater and had no objections. Ken Rosene, Tom Moffatt trusted me with hundreds of posters 1973,1974 & 1975. It is the only one I have ever seen for sale that was signed by himand dated 1974 as well. My teenage jaw dropped., The one in 76 was the best! With these changes, however, there are no signs left of five heiau (or ancient temples) that once dotted the land. During that time and after, however, Hawaii was the scene for most of the big rock and entertainment acts in the country. With John Magaro, Steve Zahn, Dylan Baker, Megan Stevenson, Matthew Del Negro, Brad Leland. Someone told me that the night before, they performed at a New Years Eve concert in San Francisco and right after that, they caught a flight to Hawaii so that they could perform at the crater festival on New Years Day. Poster is by John Isara. It was a pretty cool band. @Steve Aldrich Thanks for sharing your memories with us. Havens was the 1st act and did indeed play Freedom. July 4th & 5th 1975 Diamond Head Crater. Promoters Polynesian Enterprises (Bob Kent and Steve Eastwood) in association with Calgarys Fire Productions (Chris Dobbin, Anthony Gregory and Joel Margolis)chartered a DC8, painted it Red,White & Blue w/stars, of course, and flew the entire entourage {Sly Stone missed the flight and flew over later Stevie Wonder had to cancel at the last minute) to Hawaii in what had to be one of the most infamous drunken, drug hazed flights since Joe Cockers Mad Dogs and Englishmen tour. Journey was great as they played with their original lineup(Space rock) vs. the Steve Perry lineup(Pop ballads). 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. are there any posters remaining of that first festival. 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. On one stage there was Styx, and the other Journey, the two lead guitarist was going back and forth challenging each other who can pick the best riffs on the guitars. (When Journey performed in 1977 it was with then-lead singer Robert Fleischman, pre-Steve Perry. 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 remember a young Pauline Wilson singing with either Ox or Seawind, cant remember. Hi, I would like to see photos. seawalker: Wrong brand of bea in the handotherwise, that be me. Its a blur! crater festival 1978 lineupparis march 2022 weather. What would you do? Caught the bus home around 10 o clock and met my dad who picked us up at the Umi St. terminal, remember that? Let me know if youd be up for sharing! Do you have a poster left from the 1973 festival that you would be willing to trade? I went to the 1972 festival when Little Feat played. Sandib@verbaladvantage.com thanks. but we was sure that was him. Rodney, in the second photo, Im the kid in the red shirt on the left. I worked security at the first one in 1970. The best of times. 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..)) "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. The 1975 festival was held on New Years Day and the line-up included: The 2-day Festival of Life (New Years Eve, Dec. 31,1975 to New Years Day Jan.1, 1976) was a celebration of Americas bicentennial. Last seen them the next summer in SFO. The 1971 Diamond Head Crater Festival was held December 5th and 6th. It was a long hot day but really incredible. 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. . They performed on December 31, 1975, which was the first day of the For all the wonderful memories Hawaii gave me, so long agoMahalo Nui Loa <3. Didnt want to break tradition and chance having a bad year, remembah goin no remembah anything else head was in the clouds those days. 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. Mahalo. Shnazz. Sometimes we paid, sometimes we hiked in, which always felt more rewarding. 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. She made all of these colorful candles that didnt sell. A few MLCers asked me about Diamond head crater festivals, also known as Sunshine Festivals. . The first we walked through the the tunnel the other two we hiked over from the Diamond Head south east side. The songs became an active proponent for Hawaiian sovereignty issues. I am looking for a poster from the last crater festival in 1978. king von why he told roblox id . A grad of 73 from Waianae, the rest of your life is still way ahead of you. In 1908, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers used mules and soldiers to build the trail that currently guides visitors in a zigzag up the mountainside, up to two steep flights of stairs, through a tunnel and up a spiral staircase that once housed a four-level Fire Control Station (that oversaw tactical battle operations). Crater Festival. Someone jogged my memory on FB. I only remember one other band that played, local guys with brass, electric guitars, lidat. Gabby Pahinui, Peter Moon and the Sunday Manoa were forerunners of the new style. It was incredible for me when I realized it, as I was a huge fan! Do you remember Jim Linkner or anyone else that worked there? Anyway, hours later, many drinks under the banyon trees, they introduced themselves. Attended Kaewae Elem, Dole Inter, and Farrington. Saw Santana at Diamond Head in 1971. Your music was well accepted! I was 19, with my future wife Joyce who took me to the Islands for the first time. Aloha. 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. Last time I was responsible!!! I remember sneaking in a couple of those miniture bottles of 151 to mix with a coke. Became a fan. 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. It was wild seeing something like that happening. 1978. By the festivals third year, the mass of 12,000 had swelled to a congested sea of 75,000. Im from Kalihi, Kamehamaha 4th Housing. On the second day, there was also a brush fire on the slopes of the crater that raged on for about 45 minutes until the fire department arrived to put it out! He always was on it even with Sly! Okay, the real reason we went was for check out the babes in halter tops, and had plenty! Damn but I miss those days!! Arrived in Hawaii after high school graduation in July 1975 to visit sister and brother-in-law. 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. More than 15,000 people were expected to attend. Yes it was Mahogany Rush.. Stevie Guitar Sparks and Matthew Akiona We danced, laughed, slid on makeshift water slides as it was pipin hot, Stone Poneys, Santana. Horners anyone? Remember back then the weed of choice was elephant. I remember Country Joe, Sly and the Family Stone and BTO if I remember right. Elephant WOW, Havent heard that since another lifetime ago. We all had a big breakfast in the morning and headed for the Tunnel. You have an awesome memory! Better than funky, that was the Kapakahi Jug Band wasnt it, you, Duane Prebble and others. Movies and postcards have helped turn the crater into Hawaiis most recognizable landmark, and social media certainly hasnt ebbed the attractions soaring popularity. I had just moved to Oahu after three years in Greece and saw this flyer in Waikiki for the Crater Celebration to be held in the Diamond Head crater over the weekend. The lake was also gone, due to construction that paved the way for a military-only presence from 1906 to 1968. As far as I know Neil Diamond never played any of the Crater Festivals. . Ox (Seawind). By the mid-1970s, much of local music was reflecting growing disenchantment with government and official entities. Lived on Ala Wai Blvd in a walk up apartment and walked to the crater early in the morning along with my buddy Buzz. OOPS! Memories. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . Menu http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5GqhmV1LvI&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PL296EBD8C4697FBDD. Peter, Paul and Mary at the Shell and Chicago at the HIC stand out. The original Sunshine Festivals were free. Left early in the morning and didnt get home till it was dark. And the problems were minimal.". They tried hard, but sorry to say, no greatness there. Find basic festival info, artist line-up, aftermovies etc. Great times indeed! I was bussing it then, ended up late to work (busss fault) & was fired right then! Event. Groovin' in the crater with music and mindbenders In the '60s and '70s, music moves Hawaii's youth to come together and to speak out . I was always the one up front by the stage clapping my hands in the air and rocking out. The state monument welcomes upwards of 3,000 visitors a day, streaming to the summit, eager to capture a golden sunrise, crimson sunset or sweeping panorama of Waikikis skyline. Caught the bus home around 10 o clock and met my dad who picked us up at the Umi Street terminal, remember that? I was in the Coast Guard aboard the USCGC Campbell and we were on a Cadet Cruise . Tom Moffatt . They were dedicated to the wind god, in hopes of keeping navigational fires atop the slopes alive. The crater festivals, first produced to promote a new radio station, KPOI-FM, were held with minimal legal problems. I attended many shows at the HIC and Shell. I remember that I had to leave when Billy Preston was singing Going Round in Circles I could hear him as I was walking out of the crater. . Deo, Donny; Hi! When we left, it was usually the last group playing. We lived with a bunch of great folks on the beach at Hanauma Bay and called ourselves the Hanauma bay freaks. . My friends and I went hoping to see Jimmy Page play with Detective as he played on their album. $2.00 Kokua at the tunnel entrance. JOURNEYJuly 04, 1977 (Monday)Diamond Head Crater Festival,Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.01. It reminded me that Journey, who were making their Hawaii debut, was the headlining act that day. He had a big tree branch that he carried around. Thanks for info Wayne Harada, NOT! Not there now. crater festival 1978 lineup. Worked for Easy Music at the time and we did sound at several events in Honolulu. KKUA 1975 ORIG DIAMOND HEAD CRATER SUNSHINE FESTIVAL CELEBRATION POSTER. The 1977 festival was held July 3-4, and the line-up included: Journey I attended from 74-76. He didnt show. @Steve: Great memory you have, Im like.. oh yah, no?. I did the sound for the second stage at the festivals. Eventually that popularity led to its cancellation by the State Department of Land and Natural Resources over community noise and environmental impact concerns. The lands natural features now include tall grasses and shrubbery, and at least nine species of birds that frequent the habitat. 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 . Got to hand Linda Ronstadt her check at the bank on Monday morning. It was a benefit show and, believe it or not, all of the performers played for Union scale which was $26 per person. You can contact me at soulo001@outlook.com Wasnt Richie Havens the last to play and his last song was Freedom? I had never seen my Sis dance before nor since. MAD Music was his dream. hahaha. Aloha, Brah! The final Diamondhead Crater Festival was held Labor Day, Sept. 4, 1978, and promoted by Bob Kent and Steve Eastwood. Heck with it. Who was at the 7th annual Sunshine Festival on Jan. 1, 1975? I got one picture of the whole event. 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. @Mike in Waipio I remember my dad taking me to some kind of fair at the HIC exhibition hall when I was around 8 or so. Midlife Crisis Hawaii - where the memories live on. Your band delivered(Keep playing that rock n roll,Colour my world, the whole 9 yards). Edit setlist Show all edit options. Doug Rivera from Glass Candle! ALOHA. I and some of my closest buddies from Waianae would go down to Dukes(International Market Place) to hear and see you and your band mates do your thing for us patrons. 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. Gabby Pahinui, Sunday Manoa, Country Comfort, Royal Hawaiian Band, & so much more talent. June the 7th 1970 The Crater Celebration The Steve Miller Blues Band was on the poster. Email: deoqv@yahoo.com. I remember watching it being built and the performance, but cannot find any info doing a web search. All good times!! Thats where I met my wife! I was always the one up front by the stage clapping my hands in the air and rocking out (which I still do today). Eventually, however, the festivals fell out of favor with the state's bureaucrats. I think Randy Bauske also worked repair there, under Chris Waidzunas maybe. @volleymom2: Maybe wasbut it was $2 or $3 we didnt have. At twilight the stage tested the sound equipment on the stage and played the 2001 space odyssey. BTO America Cheech and Chong the Turtles Santana Rush or maybe Mahogany Rush, dont quite remember.. all were great! 1986strat@gmail.com. https://www.pinterest.com/claytonchun/diamond-head-music-festival/, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONvh-imtzRY, http://www.hawaiibase.com/wiki/Diamond_Head_Crater_Festivals. How could I forget, I managed the Security,for the festivals from 1971 on. I remember the fire and how quickly it grew. They came in by helicopter. This is the one with the boxes with xerox marked for votes for u.s. president, Donny please contact me with regards to purchasing your 72 poster. I have a picture of a brown poster with a rather serious sun face on it. 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. Hey Rodney, thanks for that link, and that IS the song! The foundation stone for the frenetic hustle and bustle was laid in 1810. I remember meeting you at one of them, I remember you Bruce Dont remember much about that concert but Terry I will never forget. LOL, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ-rFHQVxZA&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=ALzxNYRMVOCRhwa-FckfObeKs5RK3Dcpuv. Sunday, June 10, 1973 - Diamond Head Crater Festival - What a talent lineup! I worked for Tom Moffett & K-POI FM. Truly though, what a beautiful day. It is professionally matted and framed. Im in Canada . I heard them and said wow, they are really good- history made!! frank Marino blew me away with his guitar solo. Aloha, Rare! lol. 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!! )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. Mahalo! lol. LEAHI 78, Cecilio & Kapono When the concerts ended at nite, I remember everyone mooing as we were steered down the path and out of the crater. What a bummer!! Glass Candle was doing what I wanted to do as a young man. 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 think you might be mistaken on the July 4 concert. wakemed billing department phone number / milk street chocolate rum cake recipe / pima county jail property / crater festival 1978 lineup; crater festival 1978 lineup. Lots of memories too! 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,

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