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  • BLOG ALTON KELLEY

    One of the icons of psychedelic art, Alton was born Jun 17, 1940 in Houlton Maine. He spent his childhood in Connecticut.  Art was his passion and he honed his craft at art schools in Philadelphia and New York.  His career blossomed in San Francisco where he lived in Haight-Asbury which was the nucleus of…

  •              STANLEY MOUSE It has been a special treat for Mom & Seth to be involved with this sp concert that was sponsored by Jerry Garcia.  It was to raise funds for the legal fees of the early psychedelic artists so that they could be fairly paid for their work and also have the ability…

  • WES WILSON FATHER OF PSYCHEDELIC FONT

    In psychedelic art Wes Wilson’s art helped to define the psychedelic style that defined the era of the 60’s and 70’s.  In fact he is generally acknowledged as the father of the 60’s rock concert poster.  His poster feature  his admiration and respect for the feminine form and are considered to be an enduring representation…

  • Rick Griffin

    Rick Griffin was born near Palos Verdes, California June 1944.  During his childhood he would accompany  his father, who was an archaeologist on digs in the Southwest.  His exposure to Native American and ghost town artifacts influenced his art work.  He was introduced to the art of surfing at a very young age, this along…

  • BILL KREUTZMANN. GRATEFUL DEAD DRUMMER!!!

    One of the most technical and influential drummers in the world of rock is part of the dynamic duo called: THE RHYTHM DEVILS (Mickey Hart being the other half) was the first drummer to become a member of the Grateful Dead. He has performed with this hard rocking touring group for over 50 years. He…

  • MOM LOVES THE MANN

    I have enjoyed so many different kinds of entertainment over the years at the Mann. It is just a wonderful venue to spend an evening meeting and greeting everyone. I always feel excited and relaxed at the same time…there is something so special at the Mann. The Mann Center for the Performing Arts located in…

  • DEADHEADS + ST PATRICK’S DAY =WEARING OF THE GREEN (TIE DYED)

    Grateful Dead Jerry Garcia St. Patrick’s Day Short Sleeve Shirt. This design commemorates Jerry’s show at the Capitol Theatre in Passaic, NJ on March 17, 1978. Grateful Dead Celtic Cross V Tie Dye Short Sleeve Tee Shirt primarily in shades of green has Grateful Dead written out above a clover like psychedelic design. With in…

  • DEAD AND COMPANY CONFIRMED DATES FOR SUMMER 2016 TOUR

    Mom & Seth hope to see you sometime this summer in Camden!!! Follow the cars with bumper stickers and people inside wearing tie dyes…you’ll find the places (never mind your GPS) Drop in to Woodstock Trading Company before or after the show…show us your tickets on tour dates and get a 10% discount store wide…

  • Mark Your Calendar (And Get One, TOO)

    What happened to summer?! I just looked at my calendar and it is already fall with Halloween just around the corner. In fact, we are planning to have two bands for a FREE concert on October 26th. The bands are Killing Aunt Grace (a cigar box band with handmade instruments made out of cigar boxes),…

  • Everyone Needs A Little Pussy to Be Happy!

    And, here at Woodstock…we’ve got lots of pussy to go around! Two years ago when our beloved cat, May, died on Mother’s Day, (she was going on 20), this couple came into the store carrying a teeny tiny orange bundle of joy. They put this bright little orange kitten on the floor.  Our Monstro touched…