The Psychedelic Sixties: A Six Week Lecture Series with Dr. Mike Daley

In this six-week lecture series, Dr. Mike Daley undertakes a deep dive into the psychedelic rock era of 1966-1969 with his usual careful research and engaging style. Covering Jimi Hendrix, the Doors, the Beatles, Pink Floyd, the Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane and more, Mike unpacks the wildly creative, exploratory music that characterized the late sixties. Informed by Mike's deep knowledge of the topic, The Psychedelic Sixties casts new light on some of the most beloved music of all time.

The lectures, about an hour in length followed by questions, will take place in-person at Church of the Redeemer (Bloor and Avenue), as well as live on Zoom, and videos of the lectures will be available afterwards for unlimited viewing at any time (the Zoom and video links are available anywhere in the world with an internet connection). You're not locked into one or the other - you can choose between any of the three ways of viewing the lecture each week, whichever suits your schedule or preference. Within a day or so of the lecture, a link to the lecture video will be sent to the email address with which you purchased the series. This link will not expire.

You can purchase the series of six lectures for $84 plus tax and ticketing fee, or tickets for single lectures will be available at the door for $20, cash only.

WEEK BY WEEK:

Lecture 1 - September 10

The psychedelic mindset; ritualistic uses; LSD; CIA experiments; Huxley and Leary; Owsley and the distribution network; Bob Dylan; the Beatles; the Jimi Hendrix Experience

Lecture 2 - September 17

The Los Angeles scene: the Byrds, the Doors, Love, Dr. John the Night Tripper

Lecture 3 - September 24

Psychedelia on the pop charts: The Strawberry Alarm Clock, the Lemon Pipers, the Electric Prunes, etc.; the Grateful Dead and the San Francisco scene

Lecture 4 - October 1

San Francisco cont’d: Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin, the psychedelic ballrooms

Lecture 5 - October 8

The UK scene: Donovan, the Incredible String Band, Syd Barrett-era Pink Floyd

Lecture 6 - October 15

The Toronto scene: Kensington Market, the Paupers; the Woodstock festival; psychedelia after the sixties