The Pavilion was designed by architect Frank Gehry and landscape architect Peter Walker . Gehry also designed its mid-1990s renovations , which included more parking and seats . The venue has hosted numerous professional musical acts over the years of its operation , and continues to do so to this day . Bing Crosby played his last US concert at the Pavilion . Lawrence Welk 's appearance at the Concord Pavilion on June 13 , 1982 was billed as his farewell performance . Legendary concert promoter Bill Graham was killed in a 1991 helicopter crash after leaving a concert at the Pavilion by Huey Lewis and the News , having just discussed with the band about organizing a benefit for the victims of that year 's fire in the Oakland Hills ; Graham 's production company , Bill Graham Presents ( BGP ) , had been the booking agent for the Concord Pavilion since at least 1985
that year 's fire
Oakland firestorm of 1991
Concord Pavilion