Thanks for the speedy response. It's puzzling that the venue remains uncertain for this date, one of the most famous shows from the GD's most famous tour (and certainly one of my personal favorites). I wonder if anyone has ever tried research on the Dutch end... Unless this is known to be fruitless (and please let me know if so), I'll give it a try. Best wishes, Rob
On 9/22/2010 4:08 PM, kevin weil wrote: > My guess is that it was Ahoy'Hal Rotterdam. and because it's part of the > main city park, i can see where 'civic hall' comes from - its been a park > with this hall for civic events - exhibitions, festivals, etc... > > -----Original Message----- > Sent: Monday, September 20, 2010 11:39 AM > > Hey there, > > Does anyone know where the Grateful Dead actually played in Rotterdam on > 5/11/72? There is no "Civic Hall." There is a "Town Hall" (Stadhuis), but I > can find no evidence that any rock concerts were held there (at least not > inside) in the 1970s. The most likely suspects (based on other bands' > appearances in Rotterdam at the time) are the Grote Zaal de Doelen > <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Doelen> or the _Ahoy Gebouw_ > <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahoy_Rotterdam>. Do either of these ring a > bell? > > Many thanks, > Rob Darst > > -- > Associate Professor of Political Science Director of the University Honors > Program University of Massachusetts Dartmouth > > > -- Associate Professor of Political Science Director of the University Honors Program University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
