The Charlatans and the Red Dog Saloon pioneered all of the elements used in the dance/concerts of the ballrooms of San Francisco during the late 1960s including the first psychedelic rock poster, the first light shows, the first long jams. The Charlatans, with their Victorian/Edwardian clothing bought in thrift stores and costume shops also pioneered the style of dress worn by the hipsters and hippies of the late ’60s.
The Charlatans will play Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City, Nevada on Saturday, June 20th, 2015! There will be a “Meet & Greet” after party with the Charlatans at the Red Dog Saloon after the show starting at 10:00 pm. The Charlatans will also play at the Red Dog Saloon on North C Street, on Sunday, June 21st. This event on the 50th Anniversary of both the opening of the Red Dog and the Charlatans public debut will feature dramatic recreations of some of the famous stories of Red Dog lore including some of the legendary gun play by bartender Don Works. Bill Ham will provide lights for this show as well. He built the original automated light show box which was installed in the Red Dog in 1965.
This will be a rare and historic event! It will be the first time in 18 years that the Charlatans have played a full set and it will also be the last performances by the Charlatans…EVER! If you are a fan of the Charlatans or have heard about the Charlatans but never heard them live…here is your last chance to hear the very first “Psychedelic Rock Band” from San Francisco during the mid ’60s.
The Fat Angel Sings 