{"product_id":"auction-big-brother-janis-joplin-1966-show-contract-santa-cruz-excellent","title":"AUCTION - Big Brother Janis Joplin - 1966 Show Contract - Santa Cruz - Excellent","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere we have a very cool, very scarce standard band contract form from the American Federation of Musicians, the musicians union. Local number 6. Dated 18 November\u003cstrong\u003e 1966\u003c\/strong\u003e, the contract is for an engagement at the Barn in Scotts Valley, in Santa Cruz County, CA. The band is none other than \u003cstrong\u003eBig Brother and the Holding Company featuring\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJanis Joplin\u003c\/strong\u003e. The bass player, Peter Albin, was designated the \"Leader\" for contractual purposes. The band was to play two nights, November 19th and 20th, from 9 P.m. to 1 AM, all for $600! Additionally, the contract lists all the band members' names, their Social Security numbers, and their union local affiliation (Local 6 for everyone). Too cool, really. T\u003cstrong\u003ehis contract comes from the personal collection of Julius Karen, former manager for Big Brother and the Holding Company.\u003c\/strong\u003e This union contract measures 8\/2\" x 11\" and is the leader's copy. In excellent condition, with a single set of staple holes in the upper left corner, adjacent to a paper clip bend from having been filed. \u003cstrong\u003eAn amazing historical document t\u003c\/strong\u003ehat really gets down to brass tacks!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor any questions or comments please feel free to email us at info@rockposters.com or call us at 1-800-949-1965 or 415-956-6749. Thank you for viewing our website.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RockPosters Auctions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67783387545636,"sku":"ruw1792573219691","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/5040\/8484\/files\/auction---big-brother-janis-joplin---1966-show-contract---santa-cruz---excellent_1.jpg?v=1792573227","url":"https:\/\/www.mabelnemall.com\/products\/auction-big-brother-janis-joplin-1966-show-contract-santa-cruz-excellent","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}