A Night at the Family Dog 1970 (The Grateful Dead / Jefferson Airplane / Santana)
by Robert N. Zagone
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Actor: Carlos Santana, David Brown, Jose Chepito Areas, Mike Carabello, SantanaDirector: Robert N. Zagone
Producer: Robert N. Zagone
Producer: Ann Turner
Producer: Ralph J. Gleason
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, Compilation, DVD, Explicit Lyrics, Live, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 58 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-08-07
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Eagle Rock Ent
DVD Reviews of A Night at the Family Dog 1970 (The Grateful Dead / Jefferson Airplane / Santana)
DVD Review: Short dvd leaves you wanting just a little more
Summary: 3 Stars
This dvd is kind of what I expected in terms of sound and video quality based on when it was recorded. It's less than an hour long and includes 2-3 songs from each band. I have to say that I was a little distracted by the long cuts to dancing girls since you don't really get to see that much of the bands playing. Not a huge deal, just a little frustrating. This dvd is fun to watch if you already love the music, which I do. I wouldn't recommend purchasing this dvd unless you love these bands and want a taste of nostalgia. DVD Review: Too Short
Summary: 3 Stars
While I would say that it is a great historical record of concerts at The Family Dog, it would have been much better if they had shown the hall, the surroundings, Ocean Beach, Golden Gate Park, and done a little more about the history of Family Dog and what happened to the production company. None of that happpens in this film. Chet Helms should have a long and detailed section in the film and there isn't much, if anything about him in the history of Family Dog. All the concert ends up being is an incredibly abbreviated concert by three of San Francisco's, and Hippiedom's, favorite rock bands. The jam at the end is kind of a waste and really doesn't go that far. All in all, this basically is more for just the money than anything else. There's really nothing else here worth buying. Honestly, don't bother. It's too late for Janis, Pigpen is about to go, the end of the line for the Haight/Ashbury is months away and the Grateful Dead have already moved out of 710 Ashbury Street. Everyone has seen the writting on the wall. The speedfreaks have taken over (or about to take over) Hippie Hill and Golden Gate Park is fast becoming a dangerous place to walk through at night. Grace Slick is getting closer to the famous incident in Germany and she will soon have her breakdown. This could have been, and should have been, a much longer concert. KQED certainly held on to some of the tapes and there had to be more available to work with - they just didn't choose to work with it. One hour? This should have been two or even three hours long. It's a pity. But that's just my opinion. You might feel differently after viewing it. Carlos Santana is still incredible, Jerry Garcia is still fantastic, Jorma is still - WOW!! So, enjoy and forget everything negative I just said.DVD Review: Great Show!!
Summary: 4 Stars
Its only an hour long I wished it had been in its entirety. It was still well worth it to me to see these bands in their heyday. I dont think Ive ever seen Pigpen on film (Grateful Dead). It was great to see Grace Slick performing too from Jefferson Airplane. Its a must for any follower of the three bands. I like them all. Seeing two of the three bands live at different times was great but I didnt have a chance to see them in their heyday of the 70s.
The superjam at the end with all three bands together was the best.
This dvd is a must for any alternative rock collector. Excellent!!!
DVD Review: A Night at the Family Dog
Summary: 5 Stars
I gave this DVD as a gift, the recipient told me that the concert is awesome. The film quality is excellent. There is a petition to have Chet Helms (August 2, 1942 - June 25, 2005) founder of the Family Dog inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. [...] DVD Review: A night at the family dog
Summary: 5 Stars
The video is a must have for your collection if you love old classic rock
Santana video and audio excellent. Would have been nice if they had more songs.
Grateful Dead. the camera operator must have been stoned. the first few minutes are on the drummer and the girl dancing. Shots of Jerry Garcia are from the rear. Took too long for the camera to get around to the front of the band.
The Star Airplane excellent
The end with the super jam of all three bands together jamming on stage is a classic. Would have been nice had more songs and was longer.
Best of all NO Interviews, All music.
Description of A Night at the Family Dog 1970 (The Grateful Dead / Jefferson Airplane / Santana)
Filmed on location at the Family Dog Ballroom in San Francisco in September, 1970, the show captures the heyday and diversity of the San Francisco sound with three of the most well known bands to emerge from the scene: Santana, who would release their second album at the end of 1970; The Grateful Dead, including original band member Ron "Pigpen" McKernan, who were making a name for themselves with their jam-filled performances; and Jefferson Airplane, who were at the time the biggest of the bands from the area.San Francisco was an area of artistic creation during the mid-to-late 60's. Whether it was art, poetry or music, the Haight-Ashbury area of San Francisco was the place for like-minded individuals to explore and create. Noted jazz columnist Ralph J. Gleason took note of the exploding rock music scene and produced several television specials and documentaries spotlighting the music emerging from San Francisco. A Night At The Family Dog is one part of a two-part series (the other is Go Ride The Music) that aired on The National Educational Television Network in 1970.
The audio for this program has been extrapolated up to Stereo and 5.1 Surround Sound mixes from their original mono source! This show has never sounded or looked so good!
Track Listing:
Santana
-Incident At Neshabur
-Soul Sacrifice
The Grateful Dead
-Hard To Handle
-China Cat Sunflower
-I Know You Rider
Jefferson Airplane
-The Ballad of You And Me And Pooneil
-Eskimo Blue Day
A Super Jam
-All Star jam with members of all 3 bands!
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