WHAT: The Prankster’s Ball
WHEN: May 3-4, 2024 Doors open at 8pm. 21+ w/ID
WHERE: Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St. Arcata, CA
WHY: Celebrating the 60th anniversary of The Merry Pranksters trek across the US
TICKETS: Fri $15 adv, Sat $20 adv, 2-day $30 adv, VIP $150 adv.
LINK: Friday, May 3: https://holdmyticket.com/tickets/430621
Saturday, May 4: https://holdmyticket.com/tickets/430624

Prepare yourself for an immersive experience where music, conversation, and reverie intertwine, creating an unforgettable tapestry of sound and spirit. Storytime takes a captivating turn with the arrival of 60's psychedelic icons George Walker and Rhoney Stanley. Their tales, woven with wit and wisdom, transport the audience back to an era of counterculture and boundless creativity.

For the true collectors and enthusiasts, rare and unique Prankster merchandise will be available, offering a glimpse into the vibrant history of the Prankster movement.

Friday night music will be provided by Magnificent Sanctuary Band, local legends known for their infectious grooves and enchanting melodies. But the musical journey doesn't stop there. Special guests will grace the stage, each bringing their unique talents and styles to the mix.

You won’t want to miss the one-time-only performance by the all-star Prankster's Ball Band on Saturday. Led by renowned musicians Mark Karan (Ratdog), Scott Guberman (Phil Lesh & Friends), Greg Douglass (Steve Miller Band), Pete Ciotti (Nucleus, Grateful Getdown), and Norman Bradford (Grateful Getdown), this supergroup will take the stage to deliver a musical feast like no other. Their setlist promises to ignite the senses with beloved classics from the Steve Miller Band and The Grateful Dead catalogs, as well as a selection of carefully curated covers that pay homage to the spirit of the era.

But the experience doesn't end there. Attendees are invited to participate in a unique and collaborative art project—decorating a 1981 VW Vanagon Westfalia on-site. This communal endeavor offers a hands-on opportunity to add one's own creative touch to a symbol of the Prankster ethos.

Please purchase advance tickets for Friday, May 3, at: https://holdmyticket.com/tickets/430621
And Saturday, May 4, https://holdmyticket.com/tickets/430624

TURTLE’S FEAST - (VIP ONLY) - FRIDAY, MAY 3
Join us for an extraordinary evening at the exclusive VIP Dinner and Meet & Greet on Friday from 6 pm to 8 pm.

Only accessible to members of the Turtle’s Feast Club, this special event offers a golden opportunity to mingle with renowned figures George Walker, Rhoney Stanley, and Greg Douglass. Don't miss this chance to interact with these notable personalities and hear firsthand accounts of the vibrant 1960s era.

Bring along your cherished memorabilia for their signatures or select from a collection of unique offerings.

You’ll be entered in a raffle to win a signed copy of the iconic book "The Electric Kool Aid Acid Test" and immerse yourself in the captivating stories shared by our esteemed guests.

To make the experience even more memorable, guests will receive gift bags filled with delightful treats from local sponsors.

Limited spots are available, so act quickly to secure your place at this exclusive gathering.
For VIP two day tickets and membership in the Turtle’s Feast Club, please email: turtlesfeast@gmail.com

ABOUT THE ARTISTS:

George Walker
SPIN Magazine recently described George as an “Octogenarian psychonaut, O.G. Merry Prankster, logistics man to renegade novelist Ken Kesey, Indy race-team owner, sailor, Oregonian, kazooist, restorer of ancient buses, preserver of ancient memories, yachtsman to the stars, alleged beneficiary of David Crosby greasing palms to erase a drug case, elusive all-American playboy character in Tom Wolfe’s breakthrough Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test, trust fund kid, preacher of eco-consciousness, squanderer of privilege, rethinker of privilege, descendent of America’s pioneers of filbert (hazelnut) orchards, nostalgist, casual cultist, son of the dead, father of the dead, spirit medium to the Beatnik proto-man, mythological maintenance man, anachronism, cautionary tale, and psychedelic financier of the very moment the American eagle began flying not east, not west, but directly over the cuckoo’s nest.”

Rhoney Stanley
Rhoney served as assistant and partner of Owsley "Bear" Stanley in the clandestine laboratories where they synthesized the LSD that invigorated the psychedelic revolution and counterculture movement of the hippies. Author of Owsley and Me: My LSD Family, her unique vantage point provides an exceptional insider's perspective on the behind-the-scenes events that shaped an entire generation.

Mark Karan
Mark is best known for performing with the extended Grateful Dead family. He has anchored the lead guitar slot in Bob Weir & RatDog, playing hundreds of shows to thousands of fans year-round. Before crossing over into the land of the Dead, Mark worked his guitar and vocal voodoo for the likes of Dave Mason, Delaney Bramlett, the Rembrandts, Paul Carrack, Huey Lewis, Jesse Colin Young and Sophie B. Hawkins.

Scott Guberman
Guberman is an American keyboardist, vocalist, and songwriter. He began playing with Phil Lesh and Friends in 2015, most notably during the re-creation shows that celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Grateful Dead. Guberman was also a member of Lesh’s band Communion. An ever important member of the Bay Area music scene, Guberman has played with just about every band and musician that’s a part of it. When not touring and playing across the U.S. with almost every professional band that plays the music of the Grateful Dead and more, Guberman tours internationally with The Gilmour Project

Greg Douglass
Greg Douglass had a diverse musical career. He started in the late 1960s with his band The Virtues, later named Country Weather. After touring with Van Morrison and Hot Tuna, he founded Terry & the Pirates. He played on Steve Miller's album Book of Dreams and co-wrote "Jungle Love," the theme song for the sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond. Douglass has also been a member of John Cipollina's Raven and The Greg Kihn Band, and has toured with Tom Fogerty and Eddie Money. He currently lives in Coos Bay, OR, where he continues to perform and teach music.