~ Grateful Dead ~ Phil & Friends ~ show poster 4-27-12 Terrapin Crossroads

Description

Phil's concept of Terrapin Crossroads started when he and sons Grahame and Brian had the chance to play in Levon Helm's upstate NY barn.  As many know, those intimate jams in Helm's barn were lovingly referred to as the Midnight Rambles (or just Rambles).  Phil loved the way Helm would have supper in the kitchen with his friends and musical guests, then literally walk through the door and unto the stage for some good ole fashioned jam sessions.  Thus, Phil was so inspired, he asked for Levon's blessing when he sought the opportunity to open his own intimate space for chow and chops.  Accordingly, Terrapin Crossroads was born.  As Phil put it on the opening night of TXR......"
So much of our vision comes from there – an intimate setting, collaboration with different musicians, multi-generationally friendly. It’s safe to say that this place would not exist if not for Levon’s example and encouragement. I’d like to dedicate not just the show, or the next show, or everything we do here, but the whole place, to Levon Helm."
May Levon Rest in Peace....and may Terrapin Crossroads rest in Peace!  And, may the MUSIC NEVER STOP.
On the night of April 27th, 2012, only about six weeks after Terrapin had opened, Phil and his pals (Warren Haynes, Jimmy Herring, Rob Barraco and Molo known as the "Quintet" or just "Q"), blew one out on Barraco's birthday show.
This killer poster, brought to us by Steve Johannsen, is in Near Mint condition (see below).  It has been stored flat and in an archival sleeve, out of the light, since the night of the show.  It has never been framed or displayed in any manner.  It is measures approximately 13 x 19.
Your poster will be sent carefully rolled in acid-free tissue inside an overly protective tube.  I am happy to combine shipping.
Thank you for looking!
And, as the guy, unlike Phil, who never wore tie dyes on stage likes to say, "everybody, hang loose!"
My Poster Grading System:
Near Mint
:  A poster that is close enough to perfect that there are no noticeable defects to describe.  This grade denotes an item that is essentially perfect.  Even though posters are often graded “Near Mint,” in actuality, they are truly seldom in such fine condition.
Near Mint Minus
:  A poster with a possible corner crease or two, or some possible minor handling.  Corners might be rounded a touch, there may be clean tack holes in each corner, and the poster may have been hung once or previously framed.  This grade usually comes across as “Near Mint” once framed.
Very Fine
:  Still great looking and crisp, posters of this grade may have been around for many years and sustained minor wear.  These posters may have fold in corners or a slight crease or two in the image area, but with no paper missing.  In some cases, there may be minor tears in the margins or light aging in regards to the coloration.  If a poster has a number of these stated issues, it will usually grade out as “Fine.”
Fine
:  A poster grading “Fine” might have minor damage in the central image or a fair amount of edge wear (or both in some cases).  It may also have light tape stains on the back, abrasions or mild scratches, tape pulls or multiple tears.  This grade often exhibits multiple tack holes and may have heavier aging of the paper (especially if it's an old poster) or some identifiable staining.