AUCTION - Big Brother Janis Joplin - 1966 Show Contract - Santa Cruz - Excellent

Here we have a very cool, very scarce standard band contract form from the American Federation of Musicians, the musicians union. Local number 6. Dated 18 November 1966, the contract is for an engagement at the Barn in Scotts Valley, in Santa Cruz County, CA. The band is none other than Big Brother and the Holding Company featuring Janis Joplin. The bass player, Peter Albin, was designated the "Leader" for contractual purposes. The band was to play two nights, November 19th and 20th, from 9 P.m. to 1 AM, all for $600! Additionally, the contract lists all the band members' names, their Social Security numbers, and their union local affiliation (Local 6 for everyone). Too cool, really. This contract comes from the personal collection of Julius Karen, former manager for Big Brother and the Holding Company. This union contract measures 8/2" x 11" and is the leader's copy. In excellent condition, with a single set of staple holes in the upper left corner, adjacent to a paper clip bend from having been filed. An amazing historical document that really gets down to brass tacks!

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