An original internal SHOWCO touring document from the legendary Jackson Browne Summer 1977 tour — one of the most celebrated concert runs of the decade.
This typed itinerary, sourced from the personal archives of SHOWCO monitor engineer Bill 'Doc' Gans, outlines The Section's summer 1977 schedule supporting Jackson Browne across 19 shows over 37 days — from August 11 through September 18, 1977. The document includes handwritten annotations updating venue names and cities, offering a rare, unfiltered look at how a major rock tour evolved in real time.
Doc Gans wasn't just behind the monitor board on this tour — he's immortalized in it. He's the guy on the skateboard wearing the SHOWCO shirt in the Running on Empty music video, filmed during this very run. This document comes directly from his personal collection, making it a first-person artifact from one of rock's most storied tours.
Highlights from the itinerary include iconic stops at Red Rocks Amphitheatre (Denver, Aug. 11–12), the Blossom Music Festival (Cleveland), the Miss River Festival (Edwardsville, IL), Merriweather Post Pavilion (Washington, D.C.), Robin Hood Dell (Philadelphia), Tanglewood (N.J.), and a six-night run at the Universal Amphitheater (Los Angeles, Sept. 13–18). Handwritten corrections note venue updates including Saratoga, Holmdel N.J., and Columbia, Maryland.
This tour supported Jackson Browne's landmark album Running on Empty, recorded live on the road — making every document from this period a piece of living rock history.
Document Details:
- Artist: Jackson Browne
- Band: The Section
- Tour: Summer 1977 — 19 Shows, 37 Days
- Notable Venues: Red Rocks, Merriweather Post, Universal Amphitheater, Robin Hood Dell, Tanglewood
- Provenance: Bill 'Doc' Gans — SHOWCO Monitor Engineer, appears in the Running on Empty music video (the one on the skateboard in the SHOWCO shirt)
- Format: Original typed internal touring document with handwritten annotations
- Source: SHOWCO Archives — Bill 'Doc' Gans Collection
A cornerstone piece for Jackson Browne collectors and fans of the Running on Empty era. Proceeds support music industry charities.
