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1966 Bob Dylan concert advertisement...
1966 Bob Dylan concert advertisement...
Item # 720367
February 10, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 10, 1966
* Early Bob Dylan concert advertisement
* American folk singer & songwriter World tour
* Island Garden - West Hempstead, Long Island
* Last local appearance before near-fatal motorcycle accident
Page 17 has a 3 x 2 inch advertisement for Bob Dylan's concert at Island Garden Arena in West Hempstead on Long Island. (see image) Dylan would be involved in a near-fatal motorcycle accident just a few months later, in which he would end his touring until 1974.
AI notes: On February 26, 1966, Bob Dylan performed at the Island Garden Arena in West Hempstead, New York, during his legendary 1966 World Tour—a tour marked by its bold transition from acoustic folk to electric rock. The concert followed his now-iconic two-part format: Dylan opened solo with an acoustic set that included introspective ballads like “Visions of Johanna” and “Desolation Row,” followed by a loud, electrified second half with The Hawks (later known as The Band), featuring blistering renditions of “Tell Me, Momma” and “Like a Rolling Stone.” The venue’s acoustics reportedly muddled the electric set, creating a chaotic, echo-heavy sound that mirrored the tension Dylan faced from some folk purists during this controversial period. Though no complete high-fidelity recording exists, portions of the show were later included in The 1966 Live Recordings box set. Audience reactions were mixed—some electrified by his bold reinvention, others unsettled by the jarring departure from his folk roots—making the Island Garden concert a fascinating snapshot of a pivotal moment in Dylan’s artistic evolution.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
It is worth noting that "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. Founded in 1955, the Voice began as a platform for the creative community of New York City.
Complete in 32 pages, tabloid-size, one crease across the center, very nice condition.
Provenance note: This issue comes from The Village Voice's own archives, part of their in-house collection used to create their digital archive.
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