Original 1st printing 5x 8&1/4" postcard-backed schedule/marquee-style concert handbill for a series of concerts held at the Kinetic Playground (formerly Electric Theatre) in Chicago, IL from 2/22-3/29/1969. Performers listed include: Blood, Sweat & Tears with Savoy Brown and Aorta (2/22), Paul Butterfield with B.B. King and Albert King (2/28), Paul Butterfield with Albert King and Lumpy Gravy (3/1), John Mayall with Richie Havens (3/7-8), Jeff Beck Group with Sweetwater (3/14-15), Sam & Dave Revue (3/22) and Pacific Gas & Electric (3/28-29). Art by (and SIGNED in pencil on the reverse by) Mark Twain Behrens, image is featured in the Art of Rock on page 247. Thin flat index card stock handbill is in near mint to excellent (A-/B+ to B+) condition; just a VERY soft vertical roll bend along the left margin, a 1/8" bend in the top left corner tip and a couple of tiny stray pinch dings, otherwise fine. ULTRA-COOL early-'69 ARTIST-SIGNED concert artifact from legendary promoter Aaron Russo's storied Chicago venue.
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