A striking screenprint concert poster for blues legend Taj Mahal, produced for a show at Higher Ground in South Burlington, Vermont. The poster is numbered 022008, suggesting a date of February 20, 2008. The artwork is by Destro, whose logo appears in the lower right corner alongside a tally mark edition indicator. The design features a boldly rendered diesel locomotive emblazoned with ‘Taj Mahal’ in large graphic lettering across its side in a vibrant yellow, red, and orange color scheme — a nod to the bluesman’s powerful, freight-train style of music. Above the locomotive, birds perch on telephone wires stretching across a minimal cream background, with a detailed utility pole and transformer completing the scene. The print employs a halftone screenprint technique with a limited warm palette of yellow, red-orange, and dark brown/black over off-white stock, consistent with quality limited-edition rock poster printing of the 2000s. Destro is a respected poster artist known for his detailed illustrative style and Americana imagery. This piece appeals to collectors of both blues music memorabilia and contemporary concert poster art.
No visible folds, tears, or foxing in the detail shots. Poster appears to be in excellent condition. A binder clip is visible at the top edge in the overview shot but no clip damage is apparent.
