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Prior to the 1st Fest we did a much smaller event at Kapiolani Park were we gave away free bananas and a surf board. Hendrix was supposed to be there but I think he got hung up on Maui. The place is known as Leahi in Hawaiian, referring to its shape which resembles the brow of the ahi (tuna), while also potentially translating as wreath of fire, alluding to the practice in ancient times of lighting fires along the rim as navigational lights. The Hawaii National Guard ran the crater and had no objections. That experience I will never forget..Aloha(: Hi Mike. 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. We dropped acid in the middle of the night and walked to the crater and snuck into the venue, sleeping on top of a truck trailer so nobody would see us. We went down thru some tunnels that were constructed by the military and left there. But I do remember all the commotion and the articles in the papers that we had to deliver back in the days. Didnt some of the crew from Thayers also migrate over there.Dean Goodearl, Kip Wilburn, others?? @rodney: There was also a 2 day summer crater festival on July 4 and 5, 1975 that was very good. My brother, his friends & me (the tag along) got there before dawnand it was DAMNED COLD. Specifically a newspaper article from the Honolulu Times in early January of those years that speaks about the festival. went to the 77 crater festival w/ journey, styx, elvin bishop, flash cadillac and a lot of weed smokin locals! Never forget it!!! Getting businesses all over the islands to put them in their windows was easy think Jane Fondas twin with long blonde hair. They tore up the course with unreal scores. I also collect Hawaii concert posters from the late 60s thru the mid 70s and have some to trade if you or anybody else is interested. Sunday, June 7, 1970 Diamond Head State Monument, Honolulu, HI Big Brother & the Holding Company Lambert & Nuttycombe Linda Ronstadt Quicksilver Messenger Service I remember a young Pauline Wilson singing with either Ox or Seawind, cant remember. Sure dont remember paying to get in. 1977-07-04 - Diamond Head Crater Festival, Honolulu, Hawaii They played three or four consecutive nights and we were close to the stage. Dont remember their name. After all, I only had to walk home when it was all pau. The second day was headlined by Fleetwood Mac, who had recently added new members Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham. What would you do? Aloha, my name is Rodney Lee and I'm a Baby Boomer. 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. What year was it that Ravi Shankar played first thing in the morning? Email: deoqv@yahoo.com. Both 1974 & 1975 are in mint condition and signed by Tom Sellers. After all, there was some smoking of local plants involved. ! But, had to leave, be responsible and go to work ( Bobbie McGees, remember it?) I had lived in Vail, Colorado and my girlfriends, 6 of us all moved to Hawaii, got jobs for 4 months and went back to college in September. (had only lived there for 6 mos.). My wife Kilohana both attended. . You might want to check with the Honolulu Star Advertiser. Anyway, hours later, many drinks under the banyon trees, they introduced themselves. Aloha and Malama Pono, PUNA STRONG. The JOURNEY Line-Up : Robert Fleischman (Vocals) Gregg Rolie (Keyboards, Vocals) Neal Schon (Guitars) Ross Valory (Bass) Aynsley Dunbar (Drums). LOL, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ-rFHQVxZA&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=ALzxNYRMVOCRhwa-FckfObeKs5RK3Dcpuv. Do you remember Jim Linkner or anyone else that worked there? Summer 75, Went with 4 of my buddies, spent the first day, all day, then crashed outside the gate for the second day. Attended Kaewae Elem, Dole Inter, and Farrington. Who was at the 7th annual Sunshine Festival on Jan. 1, 1975? Soulo01@outlook.com, Aloha, I was the one who rented that house for our office (Polynesian Enterprises) and it was buzzing with activity in prep for the big event, I live on the North Shore now and would love to see you pictures and reconnect. Never made it to any of the Crater Festivals. I had never seen my Sis dance before nor since. It reminded me that Journey, who were making their Hawaii debut, was the headlining act that day. That Larry Graham is a bassist with a lot of torque. crater festival 1978 lineup We were sad to hear it, but at least we can say we were there for it with 20,000 fans attending. Diamond Head - Honolulu, HI. Please send them to soulo001@outlook.com We all did it for free and the music was worth it as I had lots of local bands on my stage. The band played one of the early sets. MAD Music was his dream. Jesse Colin Young (Youngbloods) Not like Okinawan Festival you know. I was 17 in the Army and had been in Hawaii less then a week and saw the poster. It was an all-day happening. BTW, Cecelio & Kaponos Sunflower is still one of my very favorite songs, ever. Two stages, two bands playing all day. The Turtles & Fleetwood Mac were 2 of the bands playing the year that we went.Maybe 75 or 76? you DA MAN! Doug Rivera After The Honolulu Advertiser became just a memory, I decided to continue this blog here at Midlife Crisis Hawaii. I started writing the Midlife Crisis blog for The Honolulu Advertiser for almost 3 years. It (Waikiki) has changed so much it is hard to remember it as it use to be. The worse thing was the porta potties. Actually convinced my dad to drive us there and to pick us up. you DA MAN! The lands natural features now include tall grasses and shrubbery, and at least nine species of birds that frequent the habitat. Actor David Carradine, who was having big success with his popular television show Kung Fu, and his girlfriend Barbara Hershey were also at that event. We were just kids back then. Do you know what happened to him? For all the wonderful memories Hawaii gave me, so long agoMahalo Nui Loa <3. Great concert, one local band with female dancer was unbelievable. The only one I really remember is Dr. Hook. I remember Dr. Hook, and BTO, but dont remember who else was there. Damn but I miss those days!! The one in 76 was the best! @Kathryn Shalley Hi there. I remember being up all night getting ready and then, just as we thought we could get some sleep, Bob Cozar cranked up the sound on the main stage, playing Here Comes the Sun. 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. Elvin Bishop The next year I was living off base at a house we rented in Kailua. Graham Central Station(full-on thump bump funk). Big Brother and the Holding Company. My husband, Dean Goodearl, worked for ThayerSound for several of the Crater Festivals. I was 19, stationed with 1/3 at KBay. It is professionally matted and framed. Visitors may also opt for a self-guided audio tour that illuminates the history, geography, and flora, and fauna of the area. $125 for a ticket I think back when it first started it was like $5 and you could walk in. I have since become a photographer and needless to say I have never made that mistake again (the best laid plans of mice and men). Reason I remember the 2 bands- was showing friend around Waikiki-a table of guys asked if they could buy us a drink. I was wounded in Vietnam and was sent to Hawaii from the hospital in Japan. Also attended the Concerts out at the Hawaii Raceway. "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.". The foundation stone for the frenetic hustle and bustle was laid in 1810. For those who rocked, we salute you! Like Rodney said, it was new years, so was hard to deviate from tradition, but I went to one and only one of those festivals, the one with Santana and Buddy Miles. 1986strat@gmail.com. Thanks for sharing your memories or whats left of our memories. . I know some that are pretty important people in our community LOL just hoping pics like these dont get shared HAHAHA! Yes it was Mahogany Rush.. Nope! One last memory, we saw Don Muraco hanging out at the festival. Anyone interested can email me at. Good times. I was there for the fire.. wasnt too exciting..just a bunch of brush burning wow.. what a day I went in 75 and both in 76. The overall development was part of a coastal defense system that was advanced for its time. Please contact me with year and price. Wendy Waldman However, DLNR voted against commercial use in order to conserve the semi-wild nature of the park as much as possible. Job well done my friend! 2 Day Festival Of Life event. A lot of military folk, probably future Vietnam vets, guys smoking doobies & a few topless girls. We went to High School dances from mostly every High school. Herbie Hancock We climbed the crater New Years night before concert. I remember all the drinking, face painting, and the smell of doobies in the air, too. They had a really good crowd reaction. That wahine in the bikini (above) better be pregnant. So many years ago so many memories. 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. The only similarity was that he played a strat. They threw it to put together enough money to fund a study on the ambulance service in Hawaii, which then led them to start the first paramedic service there. Remember bein toasted on some elephant weed, when two Marine F-4 pilots came up to me, wanting to buy some acid. @ankleBYTERS: Admission charge. Tom Moffatt . As they were playing this song the doves were flying around the perimeter of the crater and when the song ended all the doves lifted out of the crater and flew away. Detective Gabby Pahinui, Sunday Manoa, Country Comfort, Royal Hawaiian Band, & so much more talent. I remember this one long hair standing in the long grass taking a whiz and yelling at the top of his lungs. I got there early in the morning riding my 350 Honda through the tunnel. Flo and Eddie, and does anyone else remember Booga-Booga, the local comedy duo? Glass Candle was doing what I wanted to do as a young man. Great times indeed! Note: Seals & Crofts abstained from such shenanigans as they were members of the Bahai faith, good thing they werent seated next to Cheech & Chongs entourage who lit up before the plane was aloft. Last updated: 21 Apr 2023, 06:16 Etc/UTC. My dad was in a Lions Club and he asked my friends and me (to be continued), Crater Festival history from http://www.hawaiibase.com/wiki/Diamond_Head_Crater_Festivals. @Robert Wow, you got me. 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. Besides, we saved on the the admission probably $5 or $10? We climbed down in the morning to join the festivities and during that time Its a beautiful day came on stage and played white bird for their first song. i was a little young for the crater festivals when they first started, probably still a little young when they ended! The line-up included: The 1973 festival was held June 10, 1973. Apparently, my dad and his friends did not think about the cleanup from the festival and lost a lot of money/time trying to manage sanitation on the back end. Anyone remember? At 14 yrs old I and my friends got our first job from the State summer employment at the Honolulu Zoo. If you still have one please contact me Thank You .