Release from 2 DVDs. 1 DVD – Festival Express 1970. 2 DVDs – bonus. Festival Express 1970 – is unique among rock festivals. It was not held in one place, but took place in three Canadian cities – Toronto, Winnipeg and Calgary (Vancouver was supposed to be the fourth city, but was canceled due to the decree of Vancouver Mayor Tom Campbell, who was opposed to the hippie movement).
The original idea of the Festival Express was that the musicians would visit these cities on a special festival train, which was provided by the Canadian National Railway. The film shows the events that took place during the festival and the atmosphere of that time, numerous interviews with people who were directly involved in the organization and conduct of this unique festival. Many popular artists and bands of the time took part in the festivals – the Grateful Dead, The Band, Buddy Guy Blues Band, Janis Joplin and many others. Here is one of the latest videos of Janis Joplin filming.
Grateful Dead – Don’t Ease Me In
The Band – Slippin’ and Slidin
Solo on the train by Jerry Garcia – Better Take Jesus’ Hand (“Jordan”),
Mashmakhan – Comin’ Home Baby
Buddy Guy Blues Band – Money (That’s What I Want)
The Flying Burrito Brothers – Lazy Day
The Band – The Weight
Janis Joplin – Cry Baby
Jam session on train including Rick Danko, Janis Joplin, Jerry Garcia and Bob Weir- Ain’t No More Cane
Sha Na Na – Rock & Roll Is Here to Stay
Grateful Dead – New Speedway Boogie
C.C. Rider, Ian and Sylvia and the Great Speckled Bird (with Jerry Garcia and Delaney Bramlett)
The Band – I Shall Be Released
Janis Joplin – Tell Mama
Bonus DVD
Seatrain – 13 Questions
Tom Rush – Child’s Song
Eric Andersen – Thirsty Boots
Mashmakhan – As the Years Go By
Ian and Sylvia and the Great Speckled Bird – Tears of Rage
Buddy Guy Blues Band – Hoochie Coochie Man
Grateful Dead – Hard to Handle
Grateful Dead – Easy Wind
Janis Joplin – Kozmic Blues
Janis Joplin – Move Over