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The Claycord Online Museum – The Blues Brothers At The Concord Pavilion – 40 Years Ago Tonight

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This is a ticket stub from the July 18, 1980 Blues Brothers’ (Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi) show at the Concord Pavilion.

This concert took place 40 years ago, TONIGHT!

Anybody go to this concert? Apparently they had a very large party after the show at the Concord Hilton.

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Thanks to Daniel for sharing this find from eBay.

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28 comments


Ancient Mariner July 18, 2020 - 6:42 PM - 6:42 PM

No, I didn’t go – but I saw them at the last concert at Winterland, 31 December, 1978.
They played with The New Riders of The Purple Sage, The Flying Zaramazov Brothers (often not credited) and The Grateful Dead. I queued up at 5:30 in the morning to hold a place for the people in my party. Some people had been there for five days.

Bella July 18, 2020 - 6:47 PM - 6:47 PM

Very cool to post this. No, we were in Tracy in our first home at the time. Hubby, ex peace officer and more. Reminds me of him laughing as he died young. Thanks for the post. Side note: First time I went to the Pavilion was with my Music Teacher who performed as principal flutist from Sac State. Then I was. Nice memory.

Jack July 18, 2020 - 7:02 PM - 7:02 PM

I was there that night. Fantastic concert. Belushi flipped across the stage. The band was incredible.

Ricardoh July 18, 2020 - 7:49 PM - 7:49 PM

Good for you to remember that long ago. I was wondering if anyone would pop up and say they were there.

Bella July 18, 2020 - 7:07 PM - 7:07 PM

Very cool Jack..

Brandi July 18, 2020 - 8:44 PM - 8:44 PM

My Uncle was at the concert and he worked with somebody that was at the Hilton party.
She claimed Belushi was doing back flips down the hallway.
I always thought he had a stuntman doing that… not bad for a fat guy.

Jack July 18, 2020 - 9:28 PM - 9:28 PM

I was in high school and was most impressed at the time that Belushi did his own flips. I look back now and realize that the band was phenomenal and I didn’t fully appreciate them at the time.

Bella July 18, 2020 - 9:02 PM - 9:02 PM

Reminds me also of the fact that my husband as a peace officer in SF and from early on, knew the street, as cops do. A graduate of George Washington High in SF,he was part of the big “four” those guys from the City who could more than handle their own. He saved his friend’s lives more than once.

Blues Brother’s were one of his favorites. Perhaps because he was Catholic too, who knows. He met Sonny Barger in his youth on his harley, said not for him and moved on. Tough man, married a tough woman, few words and a good listener, me. I had the training also. I lived thru the Hells Angels at Altamont Speedway when young. So, all that is happening now, is nothing new, just more radicalized…

Ancient Mariner July 18, 2020 - 9:37 PM - 9:37 PM

Thanks for sharing, Bella.

Well Folks July 18, 2020 - 10:59 PM - 10:59 PM

I was there. But my ticket wasn’t that ugly & cheap looking. I worked at the BASS corporate office in Oakland and we had really nice ticket stock.

ClayDen July 18, 2020 - 9:51 PM - 9:51 PM

We didn’t go to that one, but have been to several others. We went to the one the night after opening night to see Chuck Mangione.

The Fractionator July 19, 2020 - 5:49 AM - 5:49 AM

Chuck Mangione, now there is a great horn player! “Feels So Good” is one of the best listening albums I’ve ever heard. I can play it over and over again. It’s been a long time since I’ve heard anyone mention him. Thanks for the memories.

S July 19, 2020 - 8:20 AM - 8:20 AM

I went to see Mangione there. Was the only time I bought seat tickets rather than the lawn.

Bella July 18, 2020 - 10:47 PM - 10:47 PM

Welcome, Ancient Mariner…

Eugene DiMaggio July 18, 2020 - 11:37 PM - 11:37 PM

I was there!

Anonymous July 19, 2020 - 12:22 AM - 12:22 AM

That’s an awesome keepsake. I was still living in LA and didn’t move to Contra Costa until November of that same year.

Leo July 19, 2020 - 6:48 AM - 6:48 AM

There couldn’t have been a party at the Concord Hilton after this show because it didn’t open until 1982 (the same year John Belushi died).

ZZ July 19, 2020 - 8:31 AM - 8:31 AM

You’re right! So where was this party with Belushi doing flips down the hallway…

Daniel July 19, 2020 - 8:36 AM - 8:36 AM

This is true! Most likely was the old Holiday Inn.

Brandi July 19, 2020 - 8:56 AM - 8:56 AM

Maybe it was the Sheraton ?
That was a great place to party back in the 80’s.
Big bar & loud music.
It was the first stop on the infamous “Herpes Triangle”

Justifiable languor July 19, 2020 - 7:00 AM - 7:00 AM

I love the stories, Thank you!! I wasn’t there, but we would play the movie every Friday night. For the music and to see the road trip. 😊

Greenjrl July 19, 2020 - 8:10 AM - 8:10 AM

I was there, drove from Sacramento with my good friend. One of the best concerts, so much fun. I will always remember it!

KenInConcord July 19, 2020 - 9:16 AM - 9:16 AM

I was there, To this day, I think this was THE best concert I have ever attended. It was one big party!!! Everyone in the place was up dancing and singing along.

Belushi and Ackroyd… so much energy! They had the place going wild.

Sad it can ever be duplicated!

kenInConcord

Kirkwood July 19, 2020 - 11:24 AM - 11:24 AM

So great to see a thread with no negative or political posts. Good one, Mayor!

I remember July 19, 2020 - 2:10 PM - 2:10 PM

It was probably The Concord Inn. That’s where all the Pavillion acts stayed before the Hilton. Willow Pass Rd. Owned by the Enea family. My mom worked there and met Waylon and Jessie, Red Skelton, Lily Tomlin and others.

MonumentMan July 19, 2020 - 8:26 PM - 8:26 PM

I think too that, the Concord Inn housed most of the acts for the Pavillion, you could see the tour busses parked as you drove down Willow Pass Rd.

Old Spartan Pete July 20, 2020 - 9:20 AM - 9:20 AM

The band cooked! Belushi forgot the words on the third verse of “Expressway to Your Heart” and did cartwheels instead.

Gina July 20, 2020 - 1:11 PM - 1:11 PM

I was at this concert with my parents. I was 13. I still say this was one of the best concerts. Everyone was on their feet. Belushi wasn’t doing flips all over the stage. It was such an exciting & fun Show. I’ll never forget it.


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