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The Moonalice Legend Book Vol 8 Hardback

The Moonalice Legend Book Vol 8 Hardback

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Moonalice Legend Book Vol 8 Hardback (Front)

This is it. This is the book you have been waiting for. The book with answers to questions you never thought to ask.

Welcome to The Moonalice Legend: Posters and Words, Volume 8, the latest collection of brilliant poster art associated with a band whose legend is in your hands. This volume will introduce you to Clawhammer Moonalice, the half man, half indica banjo player whose grass was very blue, and Daniella Boone Moonalice, whose use of bear poop fertilizer revolutionized cannabis farming. Learn the probability of a full Moonalice on Friday the 13th. Find out how cannabis figured in the creation of the Declaration of Independence and what happened to Puff the Magic Dragon after Jackie Paper grew up. Discover Jerry Garcia’s great insight about playing baseball. Meet Smokey, the Hound of the Basket Case. Discover what happened when the Lone Ranger learned the real meaning of Kemosabe and how the Old Riders of the Purple Sage fell victim to jackalopes.

This book also includes the best poster art of San Francisco, created for a band committed to the notion that music, art and laughing are good for the human spirit. Surrender to the fun and enjoy a year’s worth of fine poster art.

The legend continues…

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  • Hardcover. 208 pages. 9.25 x 1 x 12.25 inches.
  • Dates of shows: May 23, 2014 to April 19, 2015.
  • Featuring art from Moonalice posters M707 – M814
  • Cover Art: Carolyn Ferris & Wes Wilson
  • Dedicated in loving memory to our dear friends Dave Hunter and Earl Stokes.
Moonalice Legend Book Vol 8 Hardback (Back)
Artists Attending TRPS Festival of Rock Posters on Saturday October 28, 2017

Artists Attending TRPS Festival of Rock Posters on Saturday October 28, 2017

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TRPS presents Festival of Rock Posters 2017 event poster by Shane Edward Grogg

On Saturday, October 28, 2017, The Rock Poster Society is hosting their annual fall event Festival of Rock Posters at the San Francisco County Fair Building (also known as the Hall of Flowers) in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. This event runs from 10:00am to 6:00pm and admission will vary depending on the time you arrive, after 3:00pm the event is FREE. Join the event on Facebook for more information.

If you are in the Bay Area, this is a great opportunity to meet many Moonalice and Doobie Decibel System poster artists, and get some of your favorites signed too! Artist Shane Grogg designed a psychedelic poster (pictured above) which will be available to purchase at the show.

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Artists Attending

Directions

County Fair Building (aka Hall of Flowers ???) 1199 9th Ave, San Francisco

Pre Show Social Media

Summer of Love poster by Wes Wilson and Carolyn Ferris

Summer of Love poster by Wes Wilson and Carolyn Ferris

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Summer of Love 50th Anniversary poster by Wes Wilson and Carolyn Ferris © 2017 "Dick and Jane"

Wes Wilson, who is generally acknowledged as the father of the ’60s rock concert poster, with 25 in the Moonalice series, has teamed up with Carolyn Ferris, with 52 in the series, to create this psychedelic poster for the 50th Anniversary of the Summer of Love.

We had a chance to catch up with Wes who shared some insight about this surreal beauty named “Dick and Jane.”

Our first artwork for the Summer of Love 23 and Me celebration poster included a dancing figure and her partner. However, the 23 and me representative objected to our artwork because “people are in it” and the woman’s dress was too sensual. At first, she suggested perhaps it might work if we took the man out and leaving the woman with less thigh showing.

We looked at the option of taking the man out, it didn’t carry the feeling of the Summer of Love without a man and a woman – it seemed less pertinent. We felt that figures and people were a major part of the Summer of Love. We still feel that way. We enjoyed working with the quite young 23 and Me representative except we had a slightly different perspective to the meaning of Summer of Love, but it was their party. After our amazement at such a perspective subsided, we then decided to make adjustments to satisfy our initially dismayed client in an acceptable manner as best we could.

After working on the couple we’d created for a couple weeks, we created an alternative poster with only wings and a heart over the San Francisco skyline which was more acceptable to them, all in a three-day turnaround. The first Summer of Love poster remains unpublished.

We thought it would be of interest to share this story with our fellow artists and rock poster aficionados. We decided to print a final Summer of Love poster with the couple we call Dick and Jane for our third Summer of Love poster to be self-published in order not to miss out on our original inspiration for the poster. Two of the three posters will be available at our TRPS booth, our other Moonalice posters will also be available with us at our booth or possibly with Chris Shaw and Alex Fischer’s Moonalice booth.

If you can’t make it out to TRPS Festival of Rock Posters, you can purchase one online now at www.wescarolynarts.com




Moonalice​ 420 Gathering of the Tribe 2017

Moonalice​ 420 Gathering of the Tribe 2017

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Moonalice's 420 Gathering of the Tribe 2017 at Slim's with Doobie Decibel System! Banner art by Alexandra Fischer

In beautiful San Francisco:

Moonalice’s 420 Gathering of the Tribe!

/Thursday – April 20, 2017 at Slim’s 4️⃣2️⃣0️⃣
Music starts at 7:20pm
Opening band Doobie Decibel System
Wavy Gravy​ will emcee!
Special Auction and Raffle to support the health care of artist Dave Hunter​
Moonalice: 420 Gathering Of The Tribe tickets​
Get Your Picture Taken in the Photo Booth!
Explore the Moonalice Posters​ exhibit in the alley before the show!
Free HD live stream at www.moonalice.com. #couchtour
Every attendee will receive a set of 19 limited edition posters after the show!

  • M946 › 4/20/17 420 Gathering of the Tribe, Slim's, San Francisco, CA poster by Winston Smith with Doobie Decibel System
  • M947 › 4/20/17 420 Gathering of the Tribe, Slim's, San Francisco, CA poster by Dennis Larkins with Doobie Decibel System
  • M948 › 4/20/17 420 Gathering of the Tribe, Slim's, San Francisco, CA poster by David Singer with Doobie Decibel System
  • M949 › 4/20/17 420 Gathering of the Tribe, Slim's, San Francisco, CA poster by John Mavroudis with Doobie Decibel System
  • M950 › 4/20/17 420 Gathering of the Tribe, Slim's, San Francisco, CA poster by Mike Dolgushkin with Doobie Decibel System
  • M951 › 4/20/17 420 Gathering of the Tribe, Slim's, San Francisco, CA poster by Dennis Loren with Doobie Decibel System
  • M952 › 4/20/17 420 Gathering of the Tribe, Slim's, San Francisco, CA poster by John Seabury with Doobie Decibel System
  • M953 › 4/20/17 420 Gathering of the Tribe, Slim's, San Francisco, CA poster by Gregg Gordon GIGART with Doobie Decibel System
  • M954 › 4/20/17 420 Gathering of the Tribe, Slim's, San Francisco, CA poster by Christopher Peterson with Doobie Decibel System
  • M955 › 4/20/17 420 Gathering of the Tribe, Slim's, San Francisco, CA poster by Lauren Yurkovich with Doobie Decibel System
  • M956 › 4/20/17 420 Gathering of the Tribe, Slim's, San Francisco, CA poster by Darrin Brenner with Doobie Decibel System
  • M957 › 4/20/17 420 Gathering of the Tribe, Slim's, San Francisco, CA poster by Lee Conklin with Doobie Decibel System
  • M958 › 4/20/17 420 Gathering of the Tribe, Slim's, San Francisco, CA poster by Stanley Mouse with Doobie Decibel System
  • M959 › 4/20/17 420 Gathering of the Tribe, Slim's, San Francisco, CA poster by Jason Wilson with Doobie Decibel System
  • M960 › 4/20/17 420 Gathering of the Tribe, Slim's, San Francisco, CA poster by Prairie Prince with Doobie Decibel System
  • M961 › 4/20/17 420 Gathering of the Tribe, Slim's, San Francisco, CA poster by George & Patricia Sargent with Doobie Decibel System
  • M962 › 4/20/17 420 Gathering of the Tribe, Slim's, San Francisco, CA poster by Jennaé Bennett with Doobie Decibel System
  • M963 › 4/20/17 420 Gathering of the Tribe, Slim's, San Francisco, CA poster by Carolyn Ferris & Wes Wilson with Doobie Decibel System
  • M964 › 4/20/17 420 Gathering of the Tribe, Slim's, San Francisco, CA poster by Chris Shaw with Doobie Decibel System

All attendees receive a special set of 19 posters:

  1. Moonalice 420 Gathering of the Tribe poster M946 by Winston Smith
  2. Moonalice 420 Gathering of the Tribe poster M947 by Dennis Larkins
  3. Moonalice 420 Gathering of the Tribe poster M948 by David Singer
  4. Moonalice 420 Gathering of the Tribe poster M949 by John Mavroudis
  5. Moonalice 420 Gathering of the Tribe poster M950 by Mike Dolgushkin
  6. Moonalice 420 Gathering of the Tribe poster M951 by Dennis Loren
  7. Moonalice 420 Gathering of the Tribe poster M952 by John Seabury
  8. Moonalice 420 Gathering of the Tribe poster M953 by Gregg Gordon
  9. Moonalice 420 Gathering of the Tribe poster M954 by Christopher Peterson
  10. Moonalice 420 Gathering of the Tribe poster M955 by Lauren Yurkovich
  11. Moonalice 420 Gathering of the Tribe poster M956 by Darrin Brenner
  12. Moonalice 420 Gathering of the Tribe poster M957 by Lee Conklin
  13. Moonalice 420 Gathering of the Tribe poster M958 by Stanley Mouse
  14. Moonalice 420 Gathering of the Tribe poster M959 by Jason Wilson
  15. Moonalice 420 Gathering of the Tribe poster M960 by Prairie Prince
  16. Moonalice 420 Gathering of the Tribe poster M961 by George & Patricia Sargent
  17. Moonalice 420 Gathering of the Tribe poster M962 by Jennaé Bennett
  18. Moonalice 420 Gathering of the Tribe poster M963 by Carolyn Ferris & Wes Wilson
  19. Moonalice 420 Gathering of the Tribe poster M964 by Chris Shaw

2 Silkscreen Posters for Purchase:

Two special limited edition screen printed posters, Signed and Numbered by the artist, these will be available for purchase at the show. If any remain afterwards, we will offer them online.

420 Gathering of the Tribe silkscreen poster M944 by Gary Houston

M944 › 4/20/17 420 Gathering of the Tribe, Slim's, San Francisco, CA silkscreen poster by Gary Houston with Doobie Decibel System

420 Gathering of the Tribe silkscreen poster M945 by Alexandra Fischer

M945 › 4/20/17 420 Gathering of the Tribe, Slim's, San Francisco, CA silkscreen poster by Alexandra Fischer with Doobie Decibel System

420 Silent Auction – A Dave Hunter Benefit

420 Silent Auction - A Dave Hunter Benefit

To help support our great friend and poster artist who is dealing with, there will be a special auction and raffle to support our great friend and poster artist Dave Hunter​ who is dealing with the aftermath of cancer which involves alot of medical attention.

In support of Dave, Moonalice & The Moonalice Poster Artists have donated incredible posters and art to this event including:

  • Jerry Garcia Posters by artist Chuck Sperry
  • Santana & Paul McCartney posters by artist David Singer
  • Signed Hot Tuna poster by artist Gary Houston
  • Hot Tuna & Wavy Gravy poster signed by artist Dave Hunter and More!
  • Moonalice & SF Giants – Set of 5 posters – by artist Chris Shaw

420 Moonalice Raffle – A Dave Hunter Benefit

420 Gathering of the Tribe 2017 at Slim's, San Francisco, CA

Prizes Include:

  • Doobie Decibel System silkscreen variant poster by Alexandra Fischer
  • Grateful Dead poster by Dennis Larkins
  • A Box of Rain poster by David Singer
  • Poster by Gary Houston signed by Mickey Hart
  • A set of 8 posters by George & Patricia Sargent
  • A set of 5 silkscreen posters by Gary Houston and Much More

This video is not to be missed: The Poster Art of Dave Hunter

Pizza John 420 Memorial Card

RIP Moonalice Tribe friend and fan “Pizza” John Smaron.

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If you can’t attend this show, watch the FREE HD live video stream provided by MoonTunes™ at www.Moonalice.com. Show time: 7:20pm PST #CouchTour

Directions

Slim’s 333 11th St, San Francisco

Social Media

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Moonalice Legend Book Vol 7 Hardback

Moonalice Legend Book Vol 7 Hardback

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Moonalice Legend Book Volume 7 Hardback

In a post-fact culture that gets stranger every day, it is hard to know what information sources to trust. Into the breach leaps The Moonalice Legend: Posters and Words, Volume 7, a book where truth rises like a phoenix from the ashes of fact. We won’t pretend that Volume 7 has all the answers – we have six other volumes in the series to fill in the gaps – but this book will give you insights not available anywhere else. Learn about Princess Sensimilla and Queen Tut, The Pied Piper of Felton, and the Moonalice twins, Bobbsey and Doublemint. Discover the wonders of zombie crustaceans, the first woman to pitch in major league baseball and the basset hound who went into space. Get the 411 on rosenshrooms, the Keystone 420 pipeline, hemp-powered one-man bands, and the Pirates of Arizona. This is truly the stuff of Moonalice Legend.

This book also includes the best poster art of San Francisco, created for a band committed to the notion that music, art, and laughing are good for the human spirit. Surrender to the fun and enjoy a year’s worth of fine poster art. Embrace the crazy and love the legendary.

Includes art by: Alexandra Fischer, Carolyn Ferris, Chris Shaw, Chuck Sperry, Darrin Brenner, Dave Hunter, David Singer, Dennis Larkins, Dennis Loren, Gary Grimshaw, Gary Houston, John Mavroudis, John Seabury, Lauren Yurkovich, Lee Conklin, Pat & George Sargent, Prairie Prince, Ron Donovan, Stanley Mouse, Wendy Wright, Wes Wilson, and Winston Smith

The legend continues…

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  • Hardcover. 224 pages. 9.25 x 1 x 12.25 inches.
  • Featuring art from Moonalice posters M600 – M706.
  • Cover art: Lauren Yurkovich