Fillmore: The Last Days (Trailer) – NOW ON DVD! – Rhino Entertainment

The Last Days is part of special programming that airs on PBS stations in May and June 2009 (please check local listings).

The film stands as a vivid time capsule that captures an era in rock history when music had become a major industry and for some a huge headache. It delivers a gritty, behind-the-scenes look at the music business at a time when many artists were growing jaded by their success, demanding more and more. Disillusioned by the change, Graham decided to get out, pulling the curtain down with five days of concerts that ended on July 4, 1971.

In the end, the frantic preparations paid off with a host of marvelous performances from a range of artists who made up what was called “The San Francisco Sound.” Fillmore: The Last Days features highlights from all five nights, including songs by the Grateful Dead (“Casey Jones,” “Johnny B.Goode”); Santana (“Incident At Neshabur,” “In A Silent Way”); Quicksilver Messenger Service (“Mojo,” “Fresh Air”); Jefferson Airplane (“Volunteers”/”We Can Be So Good Together”); along with performances by Cold Blood, Hot Tuna, and Lamb. Author and original Rolling Stone editor Ben Fong-Torres wrote the liner notes for the DVD.

The Bill Graham Memorial Foundation was formed in November of 1991 following the death of legendary rock impresario, Bill Graham. The goal of the Foundation is to continue Bill’s good work in assisting those whose needs are oftentimes not noticed or served by larger philanthropic organizations. Currently, the Foundation awards grants primarily in the areas of music, the arts, and education, while also supporting social work, environmental protection, and spiritual and compassionate projects in the community.

Screenhead has the Fillmore: The Last Days available for giveaway. Post your name and we will pick the winner Sunday, June 28, 2009.