The Lawn Is Open For Music!

For the past month, we have been trying to get our summer concerts started, only to be delayed.  All the delays have been out of our control.  From illness to bad weather, it just seemed like Woodstock Trading Company wouldn’t get to have our lawn concerts.  As July 4^th approached, along with the final performances of the Grateful Dead, we were determined to get a show in to honor the Dead’s 50 anniversary.  Not only would we have a great lawn concert on the 4^th of July, we would have a day filled with the Grateful Dead.  Excitement was in the air. That was until we saw the weather reports.  The reports fluctuated all week between 20% chance of rain and 70% chance.  We did our “anti-rain dance” and kept our fingers crossed.  Making a decision a few days or day before seemed impossible.  We pressed on.

Saturday came along. The sun was out, the rain clouds seemed far off as Franny and The Jugband set the stage.  Then it started to get dark.  The band tried to hold out.  We were getting nervous.  People started to show and the phone was ringing. The big question was, “is the show happening?”  Rain was slowly coming down, but Franny gave the nod.  2 songs in and the rain wasn’t stopping.  The Jugband went into “Bertha”, everything changed.  The clouds began to move and sunlight started to peak through. “Bertha” scared the rain away and the lawn began to fill with more people.  With the help of The Jugband, Woodstock had an amazing celebration of the Grateful Dead.  It was a proper “thank you”!

 

We have more concerts planned.  On July 25^th, a great group by the name of Rock-Improv-A-Ganza will be here to take over the lawn.  The Improv guys will be here with comedian, Jason Pollock, to give us a one-of-a-kind show filled with fun, games, creativity, and laughter.  This event is for all ages. We also have plans for the Garlic Festival and a 60s British Invasion Tribute.  Keep a close eye on our Facebook page, Newsletters, and Events Page for more info.  If you haven’t signed up for our newsletter, just follow the “WTC Newsletter” page to the left.

Finding The Right Gift

June is a time of celebration for many. It is a month of graduations for students, and Father’s Day for the dads, grandfathers, and guardians of the world. The one thing that pops up after the graduation parties and Father’s Day dinners have been planned, it is time to think about the gift. Some individuals truly don’t want any gift. Some do. Many like to give gifts as a form of affection and congratulations. But sometimes it can be difficult to find that right gift.

Anytime there is gift giving involved, we at Woodstock want to help you. If your “grad” or dad is a Classic Rock fan, beader, or incense lover, there is something at Woodstock for them. If you have an incense fan, we have an amazing collection of incense from all around the world. We also have wonderfully crafted incense burner bowls, as well as cool boat and coffin burners. If incense isn’t their thing, there is a huge selection of rock band t-shirts, tie dye shirts, dresses, skirts, bags, posters, tapestries, and blankets. We know dresses and skirts don’t really work for dads. Something that does work for grads and dads alike is mugs, pint glasses, shot glasses, and sets of each.

Two things that we carry are just for dads. Unless dad is a grad too. The Grateful Dead “Grateful Dad” shirt is classic. A design that has been around for years, it is a Father’s Day must for so many.

Grateful Dead "Grateful Dad" Shirt

We are happy to announce that there is an item from the “Grateful Dad Collection” that has returned to our shelves. A  few years ago, the “Grateful Dad” items went out of production. The t-shirt went back into production quickly. Unfortunately, the hat did not get the same treatment. Until now. We now have “Grateful Dad” hats in stock. Both items are a simple design. We think that even non-DeadHeads will appreciate it.

Grateful Dead "Grateful Dad" Hat

If you are in the area, come on in. “Mom” and the Woodstock gang will work with you, digging deep down into the depths of the store to find what you are looking for. We swear that the store is bigger than it looks. If you aren’t in the area, give us a call at (856) 424-6166 and we will work with you on the phone.