Directed by Bob Smeaton | UK , Netherlands | 90 mins
The compilation of footage from the Grateful Dead's Canadian train tour depicts the height of the band's music and fame for five days in 1970, along with that of performances from Janis Joplin, Buddy Guy, The Band and The Flying Burrito Brothers. However, there's also a dark side shown alongside the seminal concerts, as when the train stops, the musicians are often confronted with worried promoters, inquisitive reporters and protesting students who can't afford ticket prices.
On Wednesday, July 28, come visit us and our friends The Establishment Brewing Company at the taproom for a screening of Festival Express, the 2003 documentary about the legendary Canadian rock train tour. Plus, try their Transcontinental Pop (Kettle Sour with Pineapple, Orange, Coconut & Vanilla) cross-country collaboration beer with Blood Brothers Brewing since it was named after the original name of the Festival Express tour.
Tickets are $7 at the door. For reservations, email Taproom Manager at rich@establishmentbrewing.ca.
The Establishment Brewing Company COVID-19 guidelines:
Because this is an indoor event, we will do our best to space out tables. That said, we will also be collecting contact-tracing information that evening and encourage guests to receive their vaccine, but we will not be requiring vaccination for entrance to the screening. Masks are not mandatory but are recommended when in close contact with guests outside of your party.
Please read our COVID-19 Guidelines and Info page before planning your visit!
Community Partner: The Establishment Brewing Company
The Establishment is a brewery and taproom located in Calgary.
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge that this screening takes place on Moh’kinsstis and the traditional Treaty 7 territory, as well as the oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3 within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. Finally, we acknowledge all Nations, Indigenous and non, who live, work and play, as well as help steward this land, honour and celebrate this territory.