Bob Dylan Detroit 1964 Concert Poster

Bob Dylan In Concert 1964 Poster | Detroit Masonic Cathedral Folk Music

This fascinating 1964 Bob Dylan concert flyer comes from an important period in Dylan’s early career, advertising his appearance at Detroit’s Masonic Scottish Rite Cathedral on Saturday, October 17 at 8:30 PM.

The lower half of the flyer prominently announces “Bob Dylan In Concert”, accompanied by two wonderfully informal photographs of the young Dylan. Admission prices of just $1.75, $2.75 and $3.75 provide a charming reminder of the era, while the original Detroit ticket outlets are listed underneath.

The upper portion makes this piece especially interesting. Rather than being devoted entirely to Dylan, the flyer also promotes guitarist and folksinger Booker Bradshaw, whose repertoire is described as encompassing more than 400 songs, including English ballads, Spanish and French material, South African songs, blues, spirituals and calypso. It also advertises “Folklore & Folksongs” by Ellen Stekert, giving the flyer the appearance of a broader Detroit folk music programme or promotional mailer.

Visually, the design is beautifully understated. Orange printing against warm cream paper, simple typography and halftone photographs give it the authentic appearance of an inexpensive 1960s handbill rather than the elaborate psychedelic concert posters that would become fashionable only a few years later.

That simplicity is part of its appeal. This comes from the folk-club and coffeehouse era, when Dylan was rapidly developing from a leading figure of the American folk revival into one of the most influential songwriters of his generation.

For collectors of Bob Dylan memorabilia, 1960s folk music, Detroit music history and vintage concert advertising, this is an especially distinctive piece. Its warm orange and cream colouring also makes it superb wall art for a music room, record room, home office, studio or vintage-inspired interior.

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