Avalon Ballroom

San Francisco venue. Do not confuse with Avalon Ballroom, Boston, MA
Developed by The Family Dog, San Francisco

Helms was much a catalyst for the emergence of key 'psychedelic' acts of the era. After bringing college friend The Family Dog, San Francisco.

Helms' vision also brought forth a wealth of now highly-collectible concert posters of the era and also brought the now renowned designers to public attention. Many of the posters feature the top-hatted Indian motif that became synonymous with Family Dog. The motif's legend "May the Baby Jesus shut your mouth and open your mind", on the April 22/23 1966 poster, was reiterated on the 1st issue liner of Captain Beefheart And The Magic Band - Safe As Milk.

The Ballroom was reopened in 2003 by Steve Shirley, as part of the Regency Center - previously a movie theater.