This was the first of the Family Dog shows in Denver, an experiment that would only last four months.  The "Dog" pulled out all of the stops for this first pair of shows, as Janis Joplin and Big Brother were the headliners, and Rick Griffin provided the artwork.  Although it may be difficult to clearly see in the scan, the center of this image is filled with a "who's who" of American advertising icons, and the ribbon above the artwork reads "Everybody Is Good At Heart". Unlike any other Family Dog promotion, poster for these shows were printed in two noticeably different sizes.  It may have had something to do with the Grand Opening of the Denver venue.

The original/first print poster was printed in two sizes.  One poster (Type A) measures approx.  14" X 20".  The paper stock (uncoated index), and the blue background of this poster match that of the original handbill (and the image provided on this website).  The other poster (Type B) measures approx.  19 3/4" X 28".

As with the Type A poster, the paper and background color of this poster matches the handbill.  Printing records indicate that 2,000 of each of these posters were printed, however far fewer Type B posters survive today.

The second print poster, an authorized reprint, was printed on a coated index paper stock (semi-glossy).  The background blue of this poster is several shades darker than the original handbill or poster.  This poster measures approx.  14" X 20".

The original handbill was printed prior to the shows on light card stock.  It measures approx.  5" X 7", and is blank backed.