"Festival Express... The longest party in rock-n-roll history."19 September 2003History, Factual, Music90 mins
The filmed account of a large Canadian rock festival train tour boasting major acts. In the summer of 1970, a chartered train crossed Canada carrying some of the world's greatest rock bands. The Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, The Band, Buddy Guy, and others lived (and partied) together for five days, stopping in major cities along the way to play live concerts. Their journey was filmed.
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Festival Express trailer
this is the trailer for a film that was thought lost for over then found and beautifully restored. It showcases a cross-country tour of Canada by train in ...
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In 1970 reisden Janis Joplin The Band The Grateful Dead en nog vele andere muzikanten vijf dagen lang met een trein dwars door Canada. De trein werd ...
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Festival Express - Trailer
In the summer of 1970 some of the era's biggest rock stars took to the rails for Festival Express a multi-artist multi-city concert tour that captured the spirit and ...
BUDDY GUY BLUES BAND - I'm Ready" outtake from FESTIVAL EXPRESS
Another great bit of unreleased footage from the legendary FESTIVAL EXPRESS concerts in 1970 For licensing inquiries please contact Historic Films Archive ...
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