The Psychedelic Supermarket, Underground music venue in Boston, United States
The Psychedelic Supermarket operated inside a converted parking garage at 590 Commonwealth Avenue, featuring concrete floors and walls decorated with album covers.
George Papadopoulos established this performance space in August 1967 after the closure of Crosstown Bus, quickly arranging an eight-day residency with British band Cream.
The venue hosted performances by influential musicians including Grateful Dead, Moby Grape, and Country Joe and the Fish alongside local Boston bands.
The facility contained no windows and accommodated between 200 and 300 people, with elevated ceilings that enabled elaborate lighting installations during performances.
Future disco star Donna Summer made her first public appearances at this venue as lead singer of a rock band called The Crow.
Location: Boston
Inception: 1967
Official opening: 1967
Address: 590 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215
GPS coordinates: 42.34900,-71.10000
Latest update: April 12, 2025 21:03
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