CLEVELAND PUBLIC AUDITORIUM - 08/03/1968

CLEVELAND, OH - U.S.A.



Venue Address: 300 E. Mail Dr. - Cleveland, OH 
Promotion: Belkin Productions/WKYC
Event: In Person

Also Performing:
The Blues Establishment

Setlist:
House Announcer (Chuck Dunaway)
Break On Through
Back Door Man >
Five To One
When The Music's Over
       -Vast Radiant Beach
      -The Royal Sperm
Soul Kitchen
Light My Fire
House Announcer (Chuck Dunaway)
Recordings / Film:
Radio Promotional Advertisements
16mm Professional Film - 'Feast of Friends'
Amateur/Audience Recording

Photographers:
Richard Conway
Michael LaRiche
George Shuba
Doc West
David Wilder (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Unidentified

Reviews / Info:
-This performance is originally scheduled to take place at Shaker Heights High School Football Field.
-Anticipated high volumes of ticket sales prompt promoters to move this show to the Public Auditorium on July 24th.
-Tickets sold for Shaker Heights High School are honored for entry to this show.
-Tickets for Shaker Heights are not reprinted for the Public Auditorium following the change in venue.
-WKYC advertises this performance on the radio. (See Below)
-7:00pm scheduled start time.
-Approx. 9,000 in attendance.
-Jim Morrison interacts heavily with the audience.
-Audience members cause considerable damage to the Public Auditorium.
-Performance footage is shot for Feast Of Friends. (See Below)
-An audience member captures this performance on tape.


CLEVELAND RADIO PROMO SPOTS


Broadcast Date: Various - 1968
Station ID: WKYC - 105.7FM
Programming: Concert Promotion
Host: Unknown
Recording Date: Unknown - 1968
Recording Location: WKYC Studio - Cleveland, OH

Info:
Promotional advertisements from WKYC for The Doors performance in Cleveland, OH on August 3rd, 1968 are known to collectors.




FEAST OF FRIENDS:


Cleveland Public Auditorium

Info:

Color footage shot at the Cleveland Public Auditorium on August 3rd, 1968. Includes the infamous footage of Jim Morrison taking a swing at the cameraman, Paul Ferrara (He does not hit him). Also features Jim Morrison lying on-stage while audience members attempt to get close. Babe Hill can be spotted during these segments while recording with the Nagra, however there is no confirmation that original audio portions from this show are still intact.


ARCHIVE/MEMORABILIA:


REVIEW #1:

Newspaper: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Author: Jane Scott
Publish Date: August 4th - 1968
Copyright © Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cleveland 1968 - Review Cleveland 1968 - Review
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REVIEW #2:

Newspaper: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Author: Jane Scott
Publish Date: August 9th - 1968
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:

Newspaper: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Author: Jane Scott
Publish Date: September 6th - 1968
Copyright © Cleveland Plain Dealer
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NEWSPAPER PHOTO:

Cleveland Public Auditorium - Newspaper Photo
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ARTICLE:

Newspaper: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Author: Jane Scott
Publish Date: August 2nd - 1968
Copyright © Cleveland Plain Dealer
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PICTURE AD:

Cleveland Public Auditorium - Picture Ad
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