Name/Title
(1968) Shiva’s Headband at Vulcan Gas Company, Austin, Texas, October 17–19, 1968Description
Shiva’s Headband, New Atlantis, and Winter
Vulcan Gas Company (316 Congress Avenue), Austin, Texas
October 17–19, 1968
Artist: Jim Franklin (signed “JFKLN”)
Two-color offset lithograph (red and blue)
This psychedelic concert poster advertises performances by Shiva’s Headband at the Vulcan Gas Company, located at 316 Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas. The dates listed are October 17–19, 1968. The poster notes “New Atlantis” for Thursday and Friday and “Winter” for Saturday, reflecting the multi-act programming typical of the venue.
The composition features a circular, radiating arrangement of repeated band portraits, producing a literal kaleidoscopic effect. Dense ornamental borders, compressed and highly stylized lettering, and vibrating red–blue chromatic contrast create a strong optical intensity characteristic of late-1960s psychedelic graphics. The artist’s monogram “JFKLN” appears at the lower edge, identifying the work as a design by Jim Franklin.
Historical Context
The Vulcan Gas Company operated from 1967 to 1970 and served as a central site of Austin’s late-1960s psychedelic music culture. Shiva’s Headband was among the key bands associated with this scene. Franklin produced numerous posters for the venue during this period, signing his work with the “JFKLN” monogram.
This poster documents a specific October 1968 weekend engagement at the Vulcan and reflects the visual and musical experimentation that defined Austin’s psychedelic era.Create Date
August 1, 2025Update Date
October 15, 2026