karol w; (the messenger,or space cadet) | kosmickat~AT~email2me~DOT~net | www;geocities;com/zandabird

I am in awe,so glad you have this up here; I have fond memories of going there alot in 67-69; It was so much fun;;didnt it used to be a roller rink;;lol? Hope all is well with everyone;; Breathe well,Peace and Love my friends; Lived in the commune called the S;F; Music consevatory,for awhile and also on Ashbury St; I am still an Artist of sorts,will have that site up soon; 15 April 2005 - came from Michigan via NY, to SF 1967 Reggie's Comments   Thanks for staying in touch. The roller rink feel was actually a 5000sq' parquet dance floor we built over the first 26 rows of seats. It streached from the vaudeville stage to just under the balcony and was surrouned by 40' high projection screens emercing dancers in light sound vibrations. How we got the permits and built the giant structure is quite a story as well as where the theater chairs once removed ended up. The full story is contained in "The Straight on the Haight" but where all the chairs went is still unknown. L&P

phentermine online | phentermine~AT~mail~DOT~com | phentermine-online;outdoors;com/

Very good site 14 April 2005 - USA

Ron Cabral | PACRON64~AT~ASTOUND~DOT~NET

Celestial Hysteria played at the Straight in 1968;Could have been on a show with Allman Joy; Celestial Hysteria was sought after by Seymour Stein on Sire Records; Being under age the parents would not let them sign the record contract Stein offered; They played often at Dino and Carlo's in North Beach, in Berkeley and did an audition performance at Fillmore-West; Professor John Barsotti of SF State was the keyboard player; 11 April 2005 - Concord, CA Reggie's Comments   I remember the band. To bad about the parental roadblock. Denio and Carlos gave a starting venue to Creedence Clearwater and who knows who else could have caught the same wave. It is also interesting about another SFState (John Barsotti) connection to the Straight. L&P

travelin jack | thejack~AT~earthlink~DOT~net

hey reg, stumbled upon your website good job! i have a pretty extensive archive of 60's paper - no fillmore or avalon,thank you - and would enjoy talking with you; i am 57, came to sf in 68 from NYC have spent quite a bit of time in the bay area - presently i am back on the east coast; i have many friends you know from chet to gene anthony anyway i think we should talk sometime please email me;all the best jack aka "travelin' jack" 9 April 2005 - east coast Reggie's Comments   Hi Jack, I have emailed so call when ever. L&P

zan | ingridaftermidnight~AT~yahoo~DOT~com

maybe more east coast than west, but anyone who fondly remembers a band called the Insect Trust might be saddened to know that Bill Barth (guitar player) passed away in amsterdam 18 months ago in his sleep 2 April 2005 - amsterdam

aaron | eve~AT~chick~DOT~com | www;furgi;net

Nice and thought filled site you've got here!;;; 17 March 2005 - US Reggie's Comments   Hi We would love to know what aspect of the era caught your interest. L&P

jane | jimbo~AT~yahoo~DOT~com | www;dealpointe;com

This site is very extensive! Great work! Thanks 17 March 2005 - US Reggie's Comments   Thanks. Stay tunned for more words, picture, and video.L&P

aadi | abba~AT~microsoft~DOT~com | www;welmers;org

Just found your site, WOW, very pleased I found this site; 17 March 2005 - US Reggie's Comments   Hi If you are doing a term project or show several several groups have gone before. A Texas high school class did an exellent multi media presentation that the whole school could walk thorugh complete with pictures, art, and words from the era. Dig on! Amber and her class were couragious to present a well researched history of the 60;s. Their Scrall was entered earlier.. L&P

Warren Phillips | warendpc~AT~msn~DOT~com

Reg- Did you receive my replies to your last email? Maybe I'm using the wrong edress; Warren 13 March 2005 Reggie's Comments   Hi Warren Yes I got your email with the mp3 cut "Roughrider" and jpgs of Mt Rushmore. The site has an email button which also gets to me. Zoe will process and post what you sent as well as any bios and links you guys care to send along. Busy morning for MT Rushmore and friends. I sent a reply email to Ed and hope we can compare notes and art.

Ed Levin | edlevin~AT~ix~DOT~netcom~DOT~com

Hi Reg - I played drums for Mt; Rushmore, Phoenix, Salvation and a couple of others; I've been documenting my experiences in several formats ever since and would like to compare notes; I'll be in SF the weekend of April 1-2; Are you available then? Let me know; 13 March 2005 - Los Angeles, CA Reggie's Comments   Hi Ed I just sent you an email with details. L&P

marry | jimbo~AT~yahoo~DOT~co~DOT~uk | www;ilikeyou;biz

I like the way the website was so organized and it had all the info I needed for a school project; 10 March 2005 - KRLD

monkey | jimbo~AT~rose~DOT~se | www;greenmine;com

i love your work; keep it up!! 10 March 2005 - KRLD

tom costello | costello~DOT~tommy~AT~gmail~DOT~com

is there anyone out there who has personal knowledge about warren whiting? i was led to believe he had some connection to the haight, i;e; via the san francisco mime troupe 4 March 2005 - east coast

Alex Call | alcallhits~AT~aol~DOT~com

Hey, I was member of Clover, and I noticed you had a Straight Theater poster with Mt;Rushmore ( ah, the memories flood back;;er, or something);; and Clover;; Is that available? and , if so, how much?thanks, Alex Call 3 March 2005 Reggie's Comments   I will send you a list of posters and handbills which feature Clover and scarsity and condition will determine the price. Prices usually range from 1-500. Keep those memories flowing. You guys were regulars at the Straight, like family. If you have some recollections of time spent at the theater or pictures please send it along. This goes for any patrons, partiers and artists who hung out or visited the Straight during the wild 60's. L&P

Jon Hammond | jonhammondband;com

Hi Reggie, Just saw your Straight Theatre website;;;great man! I played psyhedelic electric accordion there in 1968 and backed up Shlomo Carlbach there one time;;;that takes me way back!! Keep up the great tradition; Best wishes, Jon JON HAMMOND International, Inc; www;jonhammondband;com *loads of pics going all the way back to 1966 my first gigs: http://community;webtv;net/laterent/JONHAMMOND 3 March 2005 Reggie's Comments   Honored you stopped by. Stop by again and share your past, present and future music experiences . L&P

James Dean | magicmantis~AT~cox~DOT~net

This is a really cool site! It is great to learn of some of this "forgotten history"; I am not sure if you could help me out; I have a copy of Jim Phillip's poster "the Next Supper" which is in pretty good condition; It is framed and on my wall at home; In your notes on the web site it stated that there were only 5000 printed of this poster; Was there ever a reprint? There is a Straight Graphics 68 copyright in the lower left corner off the image on the one that I have; I really think this is great art and would love to confirm that it is original and I can boast about it when my friends visit; I am so glad that this was printed; There is definitely a statement that projects from this image; Thanks, James Dean 3 March 2005 Reggie's Comments   Yes, the only printed copies of Jim's daring Next Supper were by Straight Graphics and bear that name and 68 in to Lower corner. I am going to forward this to Jim as I'm sure he'll be pleased. L&P

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Thanx a lot for this site; I found it very usefull; 1 March 2005 - USA

Drope Pope | no~AT~spam~DOT~com | phentermine30;pochta;org/

What a nice site, been surfing on it for the whole night and day and i neva got bored for a single minute; Keep up your good work and all of the best in everything you do! :-) 1 March 2005 - USA

chris | hanna~AT~yahoo~DOT~co~DOT~uk | www;westlife;biz

I like the way the website was so organized and it had all the info I needed for a school project; 22 February 2005 - KRLD

Richard Lewis | richard~AT~gopesto~DOT~com | www;gopesto;com

Did I hear The Straight was dusted about 20 year ago? Just surfing on a Saturday Night and came across the site; Aren't memories wonderful? 3 February 2005 - B;C; Canada Reggie's Comments   Thanks for the nice email I just had to post it. Yes the building was demolished rebuilt as an apartment house which I believe burned down and is now a Goodwill Store. Yes memories are great, stay tuned. Did you ever visit the Straight or have any special memories from back then? If So please pass on some of what you remember. Email or Post. L&P

Samantha

oh!!! this sight is groovy!!! I wish i was a child of the '60's;but,o no;had to be born in the '90's!! ;) 31 January 2005 - Canada

bing | bing~AT~superstitionpercussion~DOT~info | www;superstitionpercussion;info

came saw scrawled :D 12 December 2004 - pheonix AZ

Nigel Smith | www;games2download;com

You have a fabulous page about the 60's music, keep up the good work! 24 October 2004 - London Reggie's Comments   Thanks for stoppen in. L&P rew

IM | mcleod~AT~gwi~DOT~net

Hi - what a wonderful site! So rich and full of information; But I wanted to point out that the RealAudio file of the GD at the Straight on 7/23/67on the Sounds page could not possibly be from that date; It's a recording of Dark Star and Robt; Hunter didn't even give the lyrics for Dark Star to the band until their Rio Nido show on 9/3/67; Plus, based on the jam that file fades into, this Dark Star is from around '73; Perhaps you uploaded the wrong file? 12 October 2004 - New England Reggie's Comments   Hi Thanks for your opinion which I don't share as I was there when Neal gave his rap in front of the Dead at the live sound check before their performance Sunday July 23, 1967, the Straight's opening weekend, and was archived by our Technical Director, Luther Greene. It was also attached in the form of a vinal insert to a early on Dead book by Hank Harrison and also documented with annotation on a Neal Cassady site elsewhere on the web. The instrumental which follows might be later as it was sent to me by an independent source attached to an audio copy of the Neal GD piece. L&P rew

Stacey | staceyshippyhaven~AT~msn~DOT~com | webpages;charter;net/staceyshippyhaven

Grateful Dead is the best; I have a couple of sites too http://deadiebears;proboards19;com/index;cgi 26 September 2004 - London ky

Harold Adler - LSD VISUALS | haroldadlers~AT~yahoo~DOT~com | www;pbase;com/adlerphotos

I am Doing A Psychedelic Light Show at the OAKLAND MUSEUM of CALIFORNIA on Friday October 1, 2004/ County Joe McDonald and Shana Morrison are performing In Concert 7-10 PM Liquid Sircus Delights - LSD Visuals 17 September 2004 - Oakland California

Breanna | herbert_burt~AT~msn~DOT~com

Hi, My name is Breanna; I just wanted to say that your website is cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 14 September 2004 - Collinsville AL

Breanna Burt | herbert_burt~AT~msn~DOT~com

Hi, I was wondering if you could tell me how non hippies dressed in the 60's My e-mail adress is herbert_burt@msn;com 14 September 2004 - Collinsville AL

John E; Denison | webmaster~AT~focusonyourlife~DOT~net | www;focusonyourlife;net

On the second page of my web site is a picture of me and a friend standing in front of the Straight in 1974, it is a Good Will Store now; Things have changed alot I went back there last January; I used to live at Oak and Cole with the Good Earth and the White Panthers; 12 August 2004 - I have been stuck in Dallas for 25 years Reggie's Comments   Thanks for check'n in. I have a nice poster (not for sale) of the Theater and Haight Street from '73 when a group wanted the city to give them the Straight. Since then it has been torn down, a Wallgreens, Good Will, burnt down, and apartments. I do have a few limited edition full color and size silkscreen reprints of the White Panther MC5 Straight poster by Gary Grimshaw. They are signed and numbered by the talented artist. L&P rew

Harold Adler- Photographer | adlersmail~AT~yahoo~DOT~com | www;pbase;com/adlerphotos

On August 28th the Oakland Museum of California is having a BIG Exhibition on "What's Going On?-California and the Vietnam Era" I encourage EVERYONE to see it; It Runs through Feb 27,2005 and than travels; http://www;museumca;org 8 August 2004 - Berkeley, California Reggie's Comments   Thanks Harold for the info. We'll all keep digging. L&P rew

aleoko | aleoko~AT~gazeta~DOT~pl | www;metalfurniture;biz

Congratulations for you; Your site looks great; Good luck with your site ! I enjoyed the visit good stuff 31 July 2004 - Szczecin/Poland Reggie's Comments   Hope you come back and bring friends. Out of almost 200,000 hits Currently the theStraight.com gets many visitors from at least 40 countries. They only report 40 so more than that are logging on. L&P rew

ydesigner | www;ydesigner;com

The Straight Theater lives! A few years ago, I went back to SF, back to the Haight, and looked for the Straight; It was gone; Thank you for your wonderful website; Just happened upon it because I was thinking about Joe Gostanian and the production of Julius Caesar he directed at the Straight, with all the togas made from Indian bedspreads; I did something backstage; exactly what escapes me 21 July 2004 Reggie's Comments   Your memory comes on the anniversary of July 21-23 1967 when Joe and Julius Caesar's cast and crew joined the Dead, Janis and Big Brother, Quicksilver, Country Joe, the Charlatans and many more great bands, Light Show, and performing artists in Opening the late but still great Straight. Thanks for the reminder. I look forward to releasing this exciting chapter from "The Straight on the Haight". P&L Reg E

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Good site 21 July 2004

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Good Stuff 21 July 2004

weblighter | www;weblighter;com

Great site! 21 July 2004

Zane | zane_lee~AT~mailbox2000~DOT~com

Great site! 12 July 2004

Didier Mainguy | mainguy~DOT~didier~AT~free~DOT~fr | work in progress

I'm working on a web site project abour the sixties in the US; Mainly translations into French of original documents (texts, sounds, photos;;;) I am looking for permission from the authors and for help to get in touch with them; Is anyone can help ? with peace and love; Didier 30 May 2004 - France

Katrinka | ktrnka~AT~aol~DOT~com

The two Congress of Wonders albums are now available on CD via this site: http://thecongressofwonders;com/ I ordered them last month and the transfer is excellent; Reg, is there any chance you could add the Congress of Wonders site to your links page? 25 April 2004 - Pacifica, CA Reggie's Comments   Sounds Great. L&P

JINX | dschings~AT~web~DOT~de

Your Sites make this Springtime more colourful;;;;;;;;;; Thank you March 13;2004 15 March 2004 - Celle/Hannover/ Germany Reggie's Comments   HI Thanks for brighting my day. The upcoming on line entry on the book button continues the colorful story of Spring 1966 in Psychedelic SF. L&P rew

Wayne Peel | peeler~AT~cruzio~DOT~com

I had the wonderful experience to be slightly involved at the Straight Theater when there was a dance class given with the music of the Dead and the Sons of Champlin; I remember it was raining at the Haight, and I was wandering around towards the park making my way back to where I was living; (Clayton and Cole) when I wandered into that great theater; There was a practice session going on with the Dead,Owsley, and the Sons; I remember going up to Jerry and bumming a cigg from him; He asked me if I knew how to draw? I said I can, and I was led to a table and given some clear plastic projector sheets and ink pens; I made a sign saying, The Straight Theater presents the Gratful Dead and the Sons of Champlin for dance class lessons;After that I was invited to be at those concerts and help up in the balcony doing the liquid lite show; I was so proud to see my completed artwork projected on a screen behind the bands; I'll never forget that time; Later on in years I had a chance to work with Stanley Mouse and Kelly in Marin, I was at the monday night classes with Steven at the family dog, and I now live in the Santa Cruz Mts;I thought you might like my story? Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions? until then Love and peace my brother;; Wayne PeelI 8 March 2004 Reggie's Comments   HI, I was hoping to hear back after my last email. L&P rew

Carmen C; | sealkott~AT~dakotacom~DOT~net

Hi: Haven't been in touch for awhile--got a new computer, different mail program and didn't/couldn't transfer old address book; But, anyhow, in case you didn't get email from me when I first moved down here to the Sonora--here I am--we're living in our new house in Nogales--3 blks from the line--husband works at Paul Bond Boot Co;; You sent me a pic that I was in at COW house and it's on your site, but small--didn't have printer before--so if you have a larger version and any other pics--would love to see them and show&tell to hubby; How is Caitlin and all the rest of the family, and are you still in Tucson? We do a lot of our shopping in Tucson--Trader Joe's, Wild Oats, Food Conspiracy, etc; as well as shop en el otro lado; Hope to hear from you all soo; 12 February 2004 - Nogales, AZ

Katie Wooten | katiepink17~AT~yahoo~DOT~com

What's up everyone! I love this site because it has groovy colors and it reminds my of the good ol days; I am only 17 years old but I have a pretty good bit of Hippie in me; Peace, Katie 12 February 2004 - Hazlehurst, Georgia

Jack Lavin | jacklavin~AT~telus~DOT~net

Anyone know what happened to the Cleveland Wrecking Co;? I'm looking for Jimmy Lowe, Norman Beils, Jim Moscoso, and Ron,(Drums); Also Jan Ridge and Casper Hart; I used to roadie for these guys when I was 16; Was at a show or two at the Straight with them; Once we played with the Charletans there-saw the poster on this website; 18 January 2004 - Vancouver, B;C; Canada Reggie's Comments   Jack I recieved this email awhile back concerning the Cleveland Wrecking Co from a later member, Patrick Weldon. I knew Jim Moscoso and still am in touch with his brother the artist Victor Moscoso. L&P rew Reprint from 1-29 02 The Cleveland Wrecking Company, during my watch, was a 7pc. Jazz Rock group. Jim Lowe; B-3 Keyboard, Maggie Lowe; Lead Vocal, Norman Beale; Lead Guitar, George Kohler; Rythym Guitar; Lenny Combs; Drums, Peter Punselli; Horns and myself as Bassist. I played an electric Gibson EB3 and Fender Precision. Jim and Norm steered the group and never had an interest in recording as an adjunct to promoting the band. I do recall a reel to reel tape of the band being submitted to a local Jazz radio station in San Mateo and we got some play. To my knowledge, no recording(s) survive. The name Moscoso is not familiar to me. I got into the group when we rehearsed at USF and the band was already established. The 7pc group walked away, in a huff, at a gig in 1972. There was an attempt to bring the group back @ 1 year later. At that time another fella named Pat was playing a Stand-up Bass with Jim and Norman. Currently I have three groups that I perform in and I'm on the Board of Directors of The California Saw Players Association. My Bluegrass group is "The Bladegrass Shmadegrass Boys" and we're using hand and garden tools as part of our instrumentation (still coloring outside the lines). My Celtic/Irish group "The Fried Blarney Bros." plays traditional music. Lastly, I have a group called Ironfire which combines Appalachian Traditional and Fiddle Tunes. ----- Original Message ----- From: Reg E Williams To: jpweldon@earthlink.net Sent: 01/29/2002 10:03:20 AM Subject: Hi from thestraight Hi Thanks for the entry on the scrawl wall. Wasn't Victor Moscoso's brother in your band? I'm in touch with Victor and would pass your note along. If you have any taped music from the band from the Straight Theater or any place during the era I'd like to put it up on the audio page. This is for historical and more mundane purposes like a link back to promote you or the bands product. Love and Peace Reg E Williams --- Patrick Weldon --- (650)-365-3178 --- jpweldon@earthlink.net ---

Ginnifer McKee | hyperactivehottie420~AT~hotmail~DOT~com

I totally love your website! It's the best;;;my mom told me about it! Usually the sites she tells me to go to are really old fashion but i loved this one! I told all my friends about it so expect some great comments from them! 5 January 2004 - Spokane Washington Reggie's Comments   Thanks for the excellent feedback. Tell your Mom to check back soon for the continuing chapter "Fillmore Nights Awefilled Daze" on the book button which will join the recent updates in the Sound, Picture and Poster galleries L&P R

Pavan | pa1_2002~AT~yahoo~DOT~com | www;pavan;org

Just thought I would drop in to say I really like the way ur page is set up! send you and your visitors my best greetings for Xmas and New Year; 31 December 2003 - india Reggie's Comments   Send our greetings and wish for world peace and prosperity to all on your part of the planet. L&P ReW

Jenna | me_manson~AT~hotmail~DOT~com

Hey, I like the sight but I was wondering if anyone knows were I could find The Straight on the Haight; 24 November 2003 - Bismack, North Dakota

Sandra Cats | sandra9821~AT~yahoo~DOT~com | program-reviews;cjb;net

Nice and thought filled site you've got here!;;; If you get a chance, check out my site for this month's update on how much I've made from various Internet programs; I also have lots of exclusive Window's software programmed by myself that you can download; http://program-reviews;cjb;net 13 November 2003 - US

chris braga

Hey Reg,I'm back in Virginia; Sorry we didn't connect while I was in CA; Yeah, I'd like very much to do the signing; I did track down G w/ her luminous smile and strong spirit, thanks to your mentioning her; She'll get me a # & we can work out details and arrangemnts; I won't be in CA till a week before Easter; Talk to you soon; Love and Peace Now, more than ever; 8 November 2003 - Annandale, VA;

chris braga | MayLBraga~AT~netscape~DOT~net

Hi Reggie, I can be reached at my daughter's this weekend before I head back to Virginia; 21 October 2003 - Sunnyvale,CA Reggie's Comments   Hello again Chris and thanks for the update. I think any one with some of your posters would like to have them signed maybe we can work out a way. L&P REW

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