In most parts of the country, the thought of a “picnic” brings to mind a family or pair of lovers spread out on a blanket in a bucolic setting calmly enjoying a beautiful day. Dogs, flowers or frisbees may also be involved. In Texas, the term brings to mind one...
In most parts of the country, the thought of a “picnic” brings to mind a family or pair of lovers spread out on a blanket in a bucolic setting calmly enjoying a beautiful day. Dogs, flowers or frisbees may also be involved.
Dalton—who has been researching the Picnic for two decades, been to almost every one since 1995, and conducted more than 150 original interviews for the book from performers, organizers, and attendees to local officials, crew, and promoters. In fact, he may in fact be the one person“Oh, I don’t know about that!” Thomas laughs via Zoom from his Austin home.
“Not having the structure to support the amount of people coming was definitely a drawback. But today, people who were there remember the adventure. And things became a legend as soon as it happened.” Some Picnics were even held in far-flung U.S. cities like Kansas City, Tulsa, Syracuse, and Atlanta. Though the line between a “Picnic” and a regular or special concert gets blurred. Like in 1986 when it was “held” as Farm Aid II.” According to Thomas’ stats for the shows that released them, Picnic attendance ranged from 4,000 to 80,000 often heat-stroked attendees .
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