Up for sale is a large paper program from the 1974 Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Festival.  This is the IN EXILE edition produced by John Sinclair.  In 1974, the festival promoters were denied permission to hold the event in Ann Arbor, so the 1974 festival was held at the campus of St. Clair College in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Preparations included carpools for taking fans from Michigan to Canada. But the FBI and other law enforcement officials prevented fans from crossing the border.

They prevented John Sinclair, co-producer of the festival, from entering Canada. No reasons were given at the border for turning back cars. Cars were searched. Any drugs that were found were detained and their occupants arrested. At the gates in Windsor anyone found smoking marijuana or carrying it was arrested and taken to jail. The festival lost over $100,000.  But the Rainbows couldn’t seem to make money out of it, either. Deeply in debt, Sinclair called it quits in 1974 and the Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Festival lay dormant until being revived once more in 1992.  This three day concert featured many notable performers:  BB King, John Lee Hooker, James Brown Revue.  See pics highlighting the many acts at this festival.  Beautiful historical articles.  A must for your collection.  How many programs have survived??  Not many.  Please ask all questions and request for additional photos before purchase. You are purchasing the item shown in photos. (Photos are part of the description) Due to lighting colors may be slightly different than photos. Item is sold in as-is condition.  Sorry No Refunds or Returns. Only ship to the lower 48 US states. Shipping days are Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Shipped USPS.  Thanks for Looking.