Antiques Roadshow

GUEST

This poster came from the New Orleans Pop Festival. I was on my way down to the festival. We stopped at a store to get our ice and a few drinks. It happened to be in the window. I decided I'd go in and ask about the poster, and the guy said I could have it.

APPRAISER

It was held here in New Orleans, at the old Speedway, right?

GUEST

That's right.

APPRAISER

1969, and two weeks after Woodstock. Great acts there. We've got The Birds, we've got Canned Heat. We've got Chicago Transit Authority. We've got the Grateful Dead there. And even down here, you have the Night Tripper, Dr. John.

GUEST

That's right.

APPRAISER

How old were you when you went to this festival?

GUEST

19.

APPRAISER

Wow. I see Janis is on here. Tell me your impression of Janis.

GUEST

Almost all these bands were dominated by men, and when she took the stage, it was all about her. It sounded a lot like she was singing to everybody individually. Very powerful.

APPRAISER

It's actually a super-rare poster. And I love the imagery on it, with the zeppelins going by with the peace symbols on it. I did find another one that sold, and it sold for $1,500 at auction.

GUEST

Well, there's no problem with that.