On this day in 1966, the Grateful Dead held their second of two pre-holiday shows with support from the Steve Miller Blues Band and Moby Grape at the Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco.
The iconic “Hippie Santa Claus’ poster was designed by rock poster and handbill designer Victor Moscoso, who created several pieces for the Avalon Ballroom and Fillmore Auditorium in the ‘60s. A week after this show, the Dead would perform their first New Years Eve show with Bill Graham over at the Fillmore.
As 2025 comes to a close, I'm continuing a tradition that I started during my time in the White House: sharing my annual lists of favorite books, movies, and music. I hope you find something new to enjoy—and please send any recommendations for me to check out!
I just went cross country skiing with my dog - and it was way more fun than watching people argue on social media - maybe the biggest problem we have in our world is these phones - put the phone down and do something!
Help me I think I'm falling in love again 🎤 free man in Paris 🎛️ the whole Neil Young catalog 📀 this is what we will still be listening to 100 years from now not some bullshit podcast