A striking three-color screen-printed concert poster promoting a show headlined by the Supersuckers, with support from Hog Molly and The Catheters, held at Graceland in Seattle on February 16. The venue is listed at 109 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle. The poster was designed by Jeff Kleinsmith — one of the most celebrated names in Pacific Northwest rock poster art — and printed by Patent Pending Press, whose imprint appears along the left margin. The bold graphic design centers on a raised, clenched fist wrapped in what appears to be an American flag sleeve rendered in cyan blue with white stars, set against a vivid fluorescent yellow background with halftone black printing. The typography for the band names is distressed and partially overlapping, spilling off the edge of the composition in a raw, punk-influenced style. Show details include a $10 advance ticket price available at www.ticketweb.com, doors at 8:00pm, show at 10:00pm, and a ‘Back from the Cradle’ billing. The poster is hand-signed in pencil in the lower margin. This is a highly collectible example of early 2000s Pacific Northwest gig poster art, representing the golden era of Seattle’s indie rock scene.
No visible folds, tears, or pinholes observed in the detail shots. Poster appears in excellent condition. A pencil signature is present in the lower margin. Printing shows intentional distressed/halftone aesthetic; no unintentional damage visible.
