Woodstock, the iconic festival that rocked New York, took place the weekend of August 15-18, 1969, on Max Yasgur’s dairy farm in Bethel, New York, 40 miles southwest of the town of Woodstock. Unsurprisingly, it remains the most famous music festival in rock ‘n’ roll history. Canned Heat’s gig took place during sunset. The sky […]
Harvey Mandel at Woodstock
Harvey Mandel’s participation at the Woodstock Music and Art Fair was accidental. Playing at the Fillmore West, Canned Heat’s guitarist Henry Vestine suddenly left the group. Canned Heat asked Mandel to sit in for one half and Mike Bloomfield the other half (not bad replacements!). Afterwards, the Heat offered Mandel the guitar spot. He accepted and […]