tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5206380617235471991.post5258716667106254465..comments2023-10-26T09:58:01.275-04:00Comments on The Bowery Boys: New York City History: FRIDAY NIGHT FEVER: The Electric CircusThe Bowery Boys - Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15973633888975286268noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5206380617235471991.post-59159710703446089372014-07-27T20:46:18.674-04:002014-07-27T20:46:18.674-04:00I went to a Catholic boarding school and called my...I went to a Catholic boarding school and called myself a weekend hippie. When I came home on weekends (1968-1970) I'd be at The Circus or The Cheetah uptown. I loved the Circus. I didn't even know it had just opened.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5206380617235471991.post-33306179576690771162013-08-15T23:04:15.419-04:002013-08-15T23:04:15.419-04:00sex, drugs, and rock n roll, the circus was the ep...sex, drugs, and rock n roll, the circus was the epitome of all that the psychedellic period was.<br />too bad you youngings have no idea how fun and liberating the time was.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5206380617235471991.post-90438057618857762092013-04-21T23:21:20.698-04:002013-04-21T23:21:20.698-04:00I remember two things about the electric circus f...I remember two things about the electric circus from my one visit in 1969. One was the fact that the walls were not at a right angle to the floor, which combined with the strobe lights and swirling crowd, made for a delightfully disorienting experience. The other was a dark room off to the side where couples -- or even strangers I suppose -- could sit and smooch. In addition to all kinds of nooks and crannies for this purpose there was a rotating upholstered carousel in the middle of the room, divided into sections, one per couple. Anyway what triggered my online research just now was seeing the E C as a setting for a scene in Mad Men, where the characters were, you guessed it, smooching.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5206380617235471991.post-36305131110303468552013-02-25T00:12:24.179-05:002013-02-25T00:12:24.179-05:00What remarkable memories! Just a hop skip and jum...What remarkable memories! Just a hop skip and jump to the Filmore East, or Max's Kansas City, and CBGB's or even Club 82...it was all there. Peace and love music and drugs. I grew up in that remarkable clusterfuck of good feelings. I cannot believe I am still alive. If I had to do it again, i would! lol...growing up<br />in the apple's village all that i saw and did...well I thought it <br />was only there and nowhere else. Little did I know that we were the pioneers of what music and fun is today. I know I really sound bipolar but im still freaked out by it all. Love and peace to everyone from a true hippy! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5206380617235471991.post-32647449229917155142013-02-23T10:33:41.810-05:002013-02-23T10:33:41.810-05:00By the second time I went to EC, I was associated ...By the second time I went to EC, I was associated with Pablo LS - I never ever paid to get in. I only had to tell the ticket taker that I was a member of Pablo LS and they would let me in with no further questions. I recollect that there were a number of acts that night but the only one I can remember was Doctor John, He was spectacular. He and his entourage entered from Stage Right decked out in full Mardi Gras costumes. They threw sparkly dust into the air. Dr. John had 3 girl backup singers with him. They had beautiful voices. I couldn't take my eyes off their sexy serpentine moves. Everything in the act worked together. Dr John put on a very professional show... XXXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5206380617235471991.post-11695125173351766902013-02-22T21:14:15.454-05:002013-02-22T21:14:15.454-05:00I can't remember exactly how I arrived at St. ...I can't remember exactly how I arrived at St. Marks Place that first night. I had never been to St Marks Place and I certainly didn't know about EC. I was just following a friend of mine who was interested enough in the new culture to find out where to go and what to do. There must have been some kind of happening that night because the streets were full of people. People were hanging all over the stairs leading up to the circus. And, you didn't have to pay. We just walked in. I still remember it emotionally. The big room was completely decorated with fabric amorphously draped on walls and spanning corners and cornices. Projectors behind the fabric ran continuous short loops of films. Of course it was dimly lit so as not to wash out the films. People were everywhere and moved mysteriously in the smoky dim light. I was born in Brooklyn and had already lived a few years in Manhattan, but I never saw anything like this before. The next time I saw EC the decor had changed. I never paid to get in because I was a member of the PABLO Light show. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5206380617235471991.post-63944625215832443262012-08-29T08:46:27.359-04:002012-08-29T08:46:27.359-04:00the trapeze artist was Sandy Alexander [of the Ali...the trapeze artist was Sandy Alexander [of the Aliens]... he became the pres. of the NY Hells Angels.... he passed away a few years ago.Nick de Sant Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06245251530649872811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5206380617235471991.post-86234371276087141792012-08-29T08:43:25.207-04:002012-08-29T08:43:25.207-04:00Note * Jerry is on Facebook !!Note * Jerry is on Facebook !!Nick de Sant Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06245251530649872811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5206380617235471991.post-53598302796189333902012-08-29T08:38:33.594-04:002012-08-29T08:38:33.594-04:00Joe... maby i know you from that 1968-69 era..... ...Joe... maby i know you from that 1968-69 era..... did u know a girl named Cathy Lamb that lived down 4th st?Nick de Sant Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06245251530649872811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5206380617235471991.post-73798953929566321752012-07-26T13:09:57.710-04:002012-07-26T13:09:57.710-04:00Possibly "The Electric Circus"??
http:/...Possibly "The Electric Circus"??<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeZZuQzcEZc&feature=channel&list=ULAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5206380617235471991.post-66474450807263671332012-07-19T22:05:44.992-04:002012-07-19T22:05:44.992-04:00Oh Wow, I love this blog, im so excited, after all...Oh Wow, I love this blog, im so excited, after all these decades to hear from people who got to experience the the most amazing Electric Circus, as I did. By far dancing myself into a dazed, psychedelic trance, while absorbing the magical energy of the Chambers Brothers sing TIME, was right up there in my top ten of life altering experiances. I was a runaway, living with new friends in the Village. I used to panhandle on St. Marks Place, and spend all my money on clothes at the Limbo,pizza, and tickets to hear my fav bands, except for the times I used to get in for free. Im in the last phazes of completing my book about my Hell and Heaven living on the streets of NY as a kid in the 60s. hit me back, I'd love to hear more from ya all. Sonny... RebelThredz@gmail.comSonnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18246382383601595343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5206380617235471991.post-56287677367066443782012-03-12T15:42:38.548-04:002012-03-12T15:42:38.548-04:00I loved that place ... saw The Ike & Tina Turn...I loved that place ... saw The Ike & Tina Turner Revue & Dreams, among others....halcyon days,indeed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5206380617235471991.post-5734274355809815802012-02-01T10:18:02.464-05:002012-02-01T10:18:02.464-05:00Yes WOW, I was one of 5 or 6 people who worked at...Yes WOW, I was one of 5 or 6 people who worked at Limbo for number of years across from the Electric Circus I was there at the opening Night and then on for a long time I remember we use to give discounts to the Circus employees so we get in free can not tell you how many times I was in there but it was allot!!!! It was great time back then... Fillmore East was around the corner and Max's Kansas City was not far away It was a place to be seen and slap 5 East Village was where it was at back then <br /><br />Joseph BatistaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5206380617235471991.post-66910475613980580292012-01-09T18:41:56.112-05:002012-01-09T18:41:56.112-05:00wow,what times my friends and i had there. It was ...wow,what times my friends and i had there. It was at the EC that i heard the Beatles " fool on a hill" for the first time. the light shows were amazingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5206380617235471991.post-65338004539896971892011-12-31T13:33:21.738-05:002011-12-31T13:33:21.738-05:00Hello there...I am searching for an original 1969 ...Hello there...I am searching for an original 1969 doors concert poster from the lectric circus.I would be willing to pay $3,000 cash so if you happen to have some then please do give me a call.I also collect vintage bob dylan and jimi hendrix concert posters. Thanx for your help! Andrew 310-346-1965Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5206380617235471991.post-1562255626477555002011-08-29T13:39:51.018-04:002011-08-29T13:39:51.018-04:00I was there and enjoyed the Sponge Room every time...I was there and enjoyed the Sponge Room every time I went!The Chambers Brothers played live and I remember..'All You Need Is Love' playing...Wow what glorious memories!Willynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5206380617235471991.post-54720961990487502042011-08-29T13:07:30.429-04:002011-08-29T13:07:30.429-04:00I was there and enjoyed the Sponge Room every time...I was there and enjoyed the Sponge Room every time I went!The Chambers Brothers played live and I remember..'All You Need Is Love' playing...Wow what glorious memories!Willynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5206380617235471991.post-57869019824988211232011-06-30T23:54:53.234-04:002011-06-30T23:54:53.234-04:00I was there with a group from my college the night...I was there with a group from my college the night it was bombed. Quite the experience for a group of students from a small university in North Carolina.Marilynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5206380617235471991.post-42785041407315063962011-03-05T18:02:31.099-05:002011-03-05T18:02:31.099-05:00Hello all. I wrote my musicology dissertation ab...Hello all. I wrote my musicology dissertation about the Electric Circus and I would LOVE to interview each of you about your experiences for my ongoing project. I hope to build a website soon but in the meantime, if you wanted to contact me I'd be delighted to talk with you: mcglone.molly@gmail.com My name is Molly McGlone and now I am advising and teaching at the University of Pennsylvania.Molly McGlonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11232371590704569957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5206380617235471991.post-90556450002343627512010-12-07T18:09:41.995-05:002010-12-07T18:09:41.995-05:00thanks to all whom are interesten
jerry brandt u c...thanks to all whom are interesten<br />jerry brandt u can reach me at<br />jb18@att.netjerry Brandthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17753711943537826536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5206380617235471991.post-47600043311067288162010-02-26T18:55:03.556-05:002010-02-26T18:55:03.556-05:00I worked at the Electric Circus, 67-68-ish. I was...I worked at the Electric Circus, 67-68-ish. I was the fire-eater, and mime/clown, working with another mime named Michael Grando. Larry Pizoni was the director of the circus show. We had a trapeze artist named Sandy (I think), and security was a biker club called the Aliens (which worked, unlike Altamont). Everytime I'm in NY, in the East Village, I stop on St Mark's and bow my head. I wanted to have someone put up a plaque, but nobody in the stores knew who to call.Richard Bluejaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5206380617235471991.post-83714364263007493242010-01-08T22:25:42.573-05:002010-01-08T22:25:42.573-05:00What memories. I started working at the E.C. as a ...What memories. I started working at the E.C. as a ticket taker. I say working, but in reality we didn't get paid, we got let in for our work. I then went on to work with Pablo, the lighting company that did all the E.C.'s light shows. <br /><br />Like Woodstock, if you remembered much of what happened at the E.C. you weren't really there. <br /><br />Jerry, if you are listening, always wanted to connect again with Stuart.LMCoachinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08047770736584359004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5206380617235471991.post-55004919732247549592009-11-27T02:10:11.988-05:002009-11-27T02:10:11.988-05:00Hi Jerry !
I'm working on an article for a Fre...Hi Jerry !<br />I'm working on an article for a French web magazine about the Electric Circus and I'm very interested by your story and pics.<br />Is it possible to have more details ?<br />I of course can give you more about the site.<br />thanx to let me know.<br />SophieSophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13378131051429196974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5206380617235471991.post-67463364956033712082009-11-26T12:59:59.495-05:002009-11-26T12:59:59.495-05:00Hi, I am Jerry Brandt who conceived The Original...Hi, I am Jerry Brandt who conceived The Original Electric Circus On Saint Marks Place, I Still Have Wonderful feelings about the EC I have some nice photos i could post but don,t know how??<br />love u all........ Respect Jerry BrandtUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17061626262897014482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5206380617235471991.post-55176042882008793582009-06-10T20:06:30.411-04:002009-06-10T20:06:30.411-04:00I loved seeing that photo. I was a young and naive...I loved seeing that photo. I was a young and naive college student the first time I went to the Circus. I spent most nights the summer of '68 there. Great memories. I'm writing about my post college life in the city. Do you have any other EC pics?<br />EthelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com