WANTED: BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS CLEVELAND, OHIO CONCERT POSTER

Concert poster collector Scott Mussell is offering $500 for an example of this Bob Marley & The Wailers poster from the legendary reggae artists planned concert in Cleveland, OH May 19, 1978. “It’s a terrific design featuring the classic Rastafarian colors with mirrored images of Marley” says Mussell. Few artist have archived the combination of success and retaining artistic integrity the way Marley did. Marley’s history in Cleveland is among the richest of any city in the US- including shows at the Agora Theater on June 16, 1975 and Cleveland Music Hall on May 7, 1976. Marley’s contributions to music were recognized here in Cleveland in 1994 when he was inducted into the Rock ’n Roll hall of fame. 

If you have an example of this or any other Bob Marley concert poster don’t hesitate to reach out to Mussell anytime at 515-707-7250 or srmussell@me.com. Mussell is always buying concerts posters and music artifacts from single items to entire hoards. 

If you have examples of these or other Bob Marley concert poster don’t hesitate to reach out to Scott Mussell anytime at 515-707-7250 or srmussell@me.com. Mussell is always buying concerts posters and music artifacts from single items to entire hoards.

WANTED: LED ZEPPELIN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH TERRACE BALLROOM 1969 CONCERT POSTER

Concert poster collector Scott Mussell is seeking this and other posters from the Salt Lake City area. On July 30, 1969 Zeppelin was on their first American tour serving as the opening act for Vanilla Fudge when the groups stopped for a pair of shows at the Terrace Ballroom in . “They didn’t stay the opening act for much of the tour only in the early stages but the promoter of the Salt Lake show had the good sense to put them on the poster” Mussell says. The proximity to San Fransisco made Salt Lake City a natural next stop for many touring bands allowing the city’s music fans the opportunity to see such luminaries as The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Grateful Dead, Frank Zappa, Nirvana and more in the early stages of their career. “The Stones and Hendrix both played at Lagoon Amusement Park— the Stones hit the stage in 1966!” Mussell exclaims adding “I’ve never seen or heard of posters from any Lagoon Amusement Park gigs but there’s a chance something was made to promote these shows.” 

The Zeppelin gig in 1969 featured drummer John Bonham using a double bass drum and the band in a particularly heavy groove. As Vanilla Fudge took the stage bassist Tim Bogert promptly stated “There’s no way we can follow that” according to a Summer Chronicle review of the show. “The poster from this show is a spectacular graphic of the sun/moon with bursting color” Mussell says adding “The little dirigible air ship labelled ‘Led Zeppelin’ really stands out and the entire poster is just fantastic.” If you have an example of this poster contact Mussell at 515-707-7250 anytime or by email at srmussell@me.com.

Mussell is always buying historic concerts posters from Salt Lake City, Utah and beyond. If you have material in his fields contact him at 515.707.7250 anytime or at srmussell@me.com

In additional to the 1969 Zepp poster Mussell is seeking other material highlighting the shivery of concert in the Salt Lake area from the 50s to the 90s and beyond. “I’m most serious about collecting Nirvana material but I’m a sucker for any poster with a combination of history and art” Mussell says. If you have concert posters, flyers, handbills or other historic material contact Mussell anytime at 515.707.7250 or srmussell@me.com 

WANTED: NIRVANA AT VOGUE CONCERT FLYERS, POSTER & HANDBILLS.

-$1000 Cash reward for early Nirvana flyers-

I’m really drawn to the starker designs from ’88-‘90. One image, bold text, no address- they’re mysterious and I think they’re kind of brilliant- they capture the best aspects of DIY.” Mussell said adding “I think this stuff is really important and I’ll put my money where my mouth is for single owner material with solid history. Anyone with handbills, flyers and posters from the Vogue can reach Mussell anytime at 515.707.7250 or email at srmussell@me.com.

Concert poster collector and Nirvana specialist Scott Mussell is searching for posters, flyers and handbills from the Seattle, WA concert venue Vogue. The venue utilized the ground floor of an early 1900s hotel and played host to just about every major grunge and 90s act including some of the areas earliest shows by the likes of Alice in Chains, Soundgarden and Nirvana. “This place had a major reputation and that history extends to concert ephemera” Mussell says adding “Besides the great bands this venue had oodles of local legend- SubPop poet Jesse Bernstein had a hide out upstairs and Nirvana’s first advertised concert in Seattle was at this venue.” The clubs location, mere blocks from SubPop headquarters, made it ideal for featuring the areas up and coming acts as was the case in April of 1988 when Nirvana preformed as part of “SubPop Sunday” not long after agreeing to sign with the label. The band retuned for gigs in May, July and August of ’88 and made three more appearances in 1989 in April, June and September. Mussell is seeking posters, flyers handbills and calendars produced prior to the shows. “I’m very big on provenance with what I collect and will pay top dollar for single owner material/hoards collected during the era” Mussell says. If you collected material from the Vogue contact Mussell anytime at srmussell@me.com or by phone at 515.707.7250.

I’m really drawn to the starker designs from ’88-‘90. One image, bold text, no address- they’re mysterious and I think they’re kind of brilliant- they capture the best aspects of DIY.” Mussell said adding “I think this stuff is really important and I’ll put my money where my mouth is for single owner material with solid history. Anyone with handbills, flyers and posters from the Vogue can reach Mussell anytime at 515.707.7250 or email at srmussell@me.com.

“I don’t know who designed any of these flyers, there’s a lot of variation in the content and styles across what I’ve seen from the Vogue. I imagine there was someone/s responsible for designing material at the venue and that bands produced some overlap. Whatever the case, I’m really drawn to the starker designs from ’88-‘90. One image, bold text, no address- they’re mysterious and I think they’re kind of brilliant- they capture the best aspects of DIY.” Mussell said adding “I think this stuff is really important and I’ll put my money where my mouth is for single owner material with solid history. Anyone with handbills, flyers and posters from the Vogue can reach Mussell anytime at 515.707.7250 or email at srmussell@me.com. 

In addition to Nirvana material Mussell is seeking single owner archives from this venue- “The documentation of this clubs history in my experience is highly scattered, there’s bits and pieces all over the place but the material culture deserves proper archival treatment- I come from a family of collectors/archivist and I love this era of music history so it was natural for me to focus in on preserving this stuff” Mussell states. Anyone with handbills, flyers and posters from the Vogue can reach Mussell anytime at 515.707.7250 or email at srmussell@me.com. 

WANTED: CINCINNATI, OHIO NIRVANA CONCERT POSTERS 1989 & 1990.

Concert poster collector and Nirvana specialist Scott Mussell is seeking flyers advertising the bands gigs in 1989 and 1990 in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. The now legendary band played a set October 6, 1989 at the little Irish bar Murphy’s Pub. "I don’t know much about the show itself, but I know a handbill and a flyer were produced. I’ve heard it might have been an acoustic set- I’m eager to know more” Mussell said. That summer Nirvana was scheduled to play over the river at Top Hat in Newport, KY July 21, 1989 but cancelled. “I’ve heard there was a flyer advertising this show and I’ve seen a handful of flyers from Top Hat but haven’t been able to confirm a Nirvana exists” Mussell notes.

“Top prices for single owner Nirvana flyers and accepts flyers in any condition. If you have posters, handbills or any other Nirvana concert flyers contact me anytime at 515.707.7250 or by email at srmussell@me.com. ”

— Scott Mussell, Nirvana Specialist

Scott Mussell is seeking this Nirvana flyer from 1990 if you have posters, handbills or any other Nirvana concert flyers contact Mussell at 515.707.7250 anytime or by email at srmussell@me.com.

The grunge icons returned in 1990 playing Shorty’s Underground on May 10 after canceling a gig scheduled there for April 14. “I’ve seen flyers for the April 14th show, I’d love to know more about what happened” Mussell says adding “A flyer from wither show is high on my want list!”

Mussell pays top prices for single owner Nirvana flyers for his archive and accepts flyers in any condition. If you have this poster, the handbill or any other examples of Nirvana concert flyers contact Mussell at 515.707.7250 anytime or by email at srmussell@me.com. 

WANTED: NIRVANA ROME XC NORMAN OKLAHOMA 1990 CONCERT FLYERS

Concert poster collector and Nirvana specialist Scott Mussell is seeking this flyer advertising the bands cancelled show in Norman, OK at Rome XC. The show was scheduled for May 12, 1990 but Nirvana never showed up, but the supporting act Angry Son still played the show. "I'm always looking for posters with dynamic graphics and this one utilizes a classic photo” Mussell said. The image by Kurt Cobain’s then girlfriend Tracy Marander was also used on the cover of the “Blew” EP. "Both the flyer and handbill have a killer headline ‘Experience Nirvana’" Mussell states adding "Even though they didn’t play this gig I think this flyer captures the spirit of the DIY mindset and as a native Midwesterner I'm very eager to obtain any Nirvana material from the Midwest." Mussell pays top prices for single owner Nirvana flyers for his archive and accepts flyers in any condition. If you have this poster, the handbill or any other examples of Nirvana concert flyers contact Mussell at 515.707.7250 anytime or by email at srmussell@me.com. 

Scott Mussell is a cash buyer of original Nirvana flyers contact him anytime 515.707.7250 or srmussell@me.com

WANTED: NIRVANA CONCERT POSTER FLYER 1989 AND 1990 CHICAGO METRO

Concert poster collector and Nirvana specialist Scott Mussell is seeking these and other flyers advertising the bands performances in Chicago. "I grew up in Iowa and flyers from Midwestern concerts are really high on my want list" Mussell said. The band played the windy city twice in 1989- at Club Dreamerz on July 7 and at Cabaret Metro on September 30. "I’ve never seen a flyer from the Club Dreamerz show but I have seen flyers from the venue so maybe there is one" Mussell states adding "the September gig had a great bill with the Chicago legends Eleventh Dream Day on the bill." Mussell is offering a cash reward for original examples of flyers printed prior to the show to advertise tickets and attendance. “I think this material is really sacred and I’m putting my money where my mouth is in an effort to preserve these.” Mussell said.

Concert poster collectors Scott Mussell is seeking these flyers from Nirvana’s 1990 gig at the Chicago Metro. Contact him at 515.707.7250 or srmussell@me.com anytime.

The band returned to the Metro again in 1990 playing April Fools day with God’s Acre and Bhang Revival. “I’ve seen a couple flyer designs from this show but I’m not sure what the story is behind each one so please contact me if you know anything about them.” Mussell says. If you have flyers, posters, handbills or other Nirvana concert material from Chicago or other Midwestern cites contact Mussell at 515.707.7250 or by email at srmussell@me.com. He is especially interested in single owner flyers and will pay a premium for provenance. Always buying single flyers or entire hoards.  

WANTED: Warren Zevon Austin Opera House June 2, 1978 Concert Poster

Concert poster collector Scott Mussell is seeking an original first printing of this 1978 Warren Zevon poster advertising his appearance at the Austin Opera House in Austin, Texas. “I love Zevon and this poster is truly outrageous capturing the decadence of the era in a special way” Mussell says. The poster was created by artist Danny Garret an Austin legend and features a sunset with silhouette depiction of a headless Thompson gunner and Werewolf, inspired by Zevon’s hit song “Roland The Headless Thompson Gunner” and “Werewolves Of London”, and a classic late 70s image of the legendary singer songwriter. “Garret used several type faces for the text giving it an odd updated Victorian style and, at least to me, screams late 70s” Mussell states. The poster, printed on thin cardstock, advertises a concert June 2, 1978 at the notable Austin venue and only a few months after Zevon released his second album “Excitable Boy”. “He was one of the hottest new acts at the time. This would have been a killer time to see him- right at his apex” Mussell says adding “I’m sure his performance was every bit as outrageous as the poster is!” If you have an original printing of the poster Mussell is offering $250 to preserve an example in his collection. Contact him at 515.707.7250 or at srmussell@me.com for details.

WANTED: PRINCE 1982 ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS CONCERT POSTER.

What's that noise...? Prince in Illinois... or maybe cha-ching if you happen to have an example of this 1982 poster advertising tickets for a concert at Metro Centre in Rockford, Illinois, on March 5, featuring The Time, Zapp and Prince. "I'd pay $1000 for one" says concert poster collector Scott Mussell adding "It's hard to find Prince material and this is really a gem I'd love to add one to my collection." Mussell is also seeking other Prince posters from the early 1980s as well- especially those printed on cardboard by Globe Posters Baltimore. "Globe produced tour blanks for several early career Prince tours, I'd love to hang one next to the 1957 Little Richard poster on my wall also produced by Globe" Mussell notes. That's high praise considering Richard's importance in the history of rock 'n roll. Prince is perhaps the most unique star of the 80s or any decade for that matter with his combination of unabashed style and unquestioned artistic integrity. Mussell is seeking concert posters in any condition- if you have an example of a poster advertising a Prince concert that occurred before 1984 contact Mussell at srmussell@me.com or 515.707.7250 any time. 

Concert poster collector Scott Mussell is seeking this and other pre-1984 Prince concert posters, especially those produced by Globe Posters Baltimore. If you have an early Prince concert poster Mussell wants to hear from you contact him at srmussell@me.com or 515.707.7250 any time. 

WANTED: NIRVANA UNION BALLROOM LAWRENCE, KS 1991 POSTER

Concert poster collector and NIrvana specialist, Scott Mussell is seeking this Flyer or handbill advertising the bands performance at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS. "This show was less than a month after Nevermind was released. The album was only at the beginning of it's meteoric rise that would peak in Jan of 1992, knocking the 'king of pop', Michael Jackson, from the top of the charts" Mussell states. The show previewed the hysteria to come selling out in just a few days besting a longtime sales record at the time. Additionally this night marks the delivery of the bands first tour bus a luxury that was previously unaffordable. 

Mussell isn't sure if these are posters or handbills. If you have an example or attended the show and can add any information don't hesitate to contact him at srmussell@me.com or 515.707.7250 anytime.

In addition to the 1991 show Mussell is also seeking the flyer and handbill from the bands appearance at Lawrence, KS rock club "The Outhouse" in 1989 opening for "24/7 Spyz" while promoting their first album "Bleach."  

A flyer and handbill from Nirvana's first appearance in Kansas at The Outhouse opening for 24-7 Spys during a 1989 American tour. If you have original examples of these or other pre-1992 Nirvana concert posters, flyer or handbills contact Scott Mussell at srmussell@me.com or 515.707.7250 anytime.

Mussell is offering a cash reward for an example of these flyer/handbill for his collection. "I don't know the size of this piece, my guess is it's an 8.5x11" flyer" Mussell said adding "I'm especially interested in a provenanced example." If you have an original example of any pre-1992original poster, flyer or handbill printed before the show to advertise ticket sales for a Nirvana concert contact Mussell at 515.707.7250 or by emails at srmussell@me.com 

WANTED: NIRVANA FLYERS FROM THE COMMUNITY WORLD THEATER TACOMA, WA.

“I’m putting my money where my mouth is for the right provenance on this piece and will pay a premium beyond my $5000 standing offer”

— Scott Mussell

Concert poster collector and Nirvana specialist Scott Mussell is searching for handbills, flyers and posters from some of the bands earliest concerts at the short lived Community World Theater in Tacomoa, WA. “The place is a dry cleaners now but in the last 80’s for about a year it was the epicenter of grunge rocks most notorious act Nirvana” Mussell says. Of course at the time they were little known outside of the quite local community. Many of the shows were in the days before the band adopted the name Nirvana and include and a flyer that Mussell would consider the Holy Grail from the first show the band preformed as Nirvana. “Saturday March 19, 1988 that’s the first time they play as Nirvana and Kurt drew the flyer- it’s the piece highest on my want list” states Mussell. The piece comes with a little baggage as several questionable and outright reproductions making a confirmed original with provenance important to Mussell. “I’m putting my money where my mouth is for the right provenance on this piece and will pay a premium beyond my $5000 standing offer in any condition” Mussell notes. 

Three early pre-Nirvana flyers from the Community World Theater with the band listed as Skid Row, Pen Cap Chew and Bliss respectively. If you have any of these flyers contact Mussell at 515.707.7250 anytime.

Many of the flyers pre-date the bands name change to Nirvana including Skid Row, Pen Cap Chew and Bliss. “The bands deepest roots are really in Tacoma- Seattle gets a lot of the credit but the reality is that it all really starts in Tacoma- that’s where they literally became Nirvana.” Mussell says. Mussell. Before they were officially called Nirvana the band played shows under the names Skid Row, Pen Cap Chew, Ted Ed Fred and Bliss. Mussell is seeking any Nirvana material from this era as well as other flyers from the short lived venue. “There were other notable acts that came through including Fugazi, The Vandals, The Accussed, DOA, White Zombie and more. “A lot of gritty Thrash and hardcore punk bands play the Community World Theater and in addition to cultivating Nirvana the Melvins also played some early shows at the much vaunted venue” Mussell notes.

A selection of other flyers advertising Community World Theater shows during the venues short 1987-1988 run. Despite the venues short life it produced a plethora of outstanding flyers.

Mussell is actively seeking posters, flyers and other material related to the club and is especially emphasizing concert items related to Nirvana’s appearances. He is offering $5000 or more on condition for the flyer advertising the March 19, 1988 show in any condition. In addition to concert advertising pieces Mussell is seeking early set lists and other artifacts produced by Nirvana during their earliest period before signing with SubPop. Mussell also collects artifacts from the Bleach era and posters made before 1992. If you have Nirvana material in these fields contact him anytime at 515.707.7250 or srmussell@me.com. He is a cash buyer and is willing to travel to inspect the right hoard or individual flyer. 

WANTED: The Casbah Dec. 9, 2000 WHITE STRIPES Concert Poster

Concert poster collector Scott Mussell is seeking an example of this White Stripes concert poster produced for the Dec. 9, 2000 show at The Casbah in San Diego, CA. "I just love the looks of this, I think it really speaks to the aesthetics of the band and is truly an outstanding artifact" Mussell says adding "It's a smaller piece but just fascinating to me- I've been trying to track down the artist for a while, he sold an example on eBay several years ago that I missed- if you're out their reading this give me a call!" The Casbah has a capacity around 200 people and around 60 of these posters were screened onto chip board by artist Doug Barker. Mussell is offering a cash reward of $200 for an example. If you have one contact him at 515.707.7250 anytime or srmussell@me.com. 

WANTED: Nirvana Posters from Athens & Atlanta, GA Shows.

Concert poster collector Scott Mussell of www.mussellamericana.com is seeking posters, fliers and other material related to the 1991 Nirvana concerts at the 40 Watt Club in Athens, GA and the Masquerade in Atlanta, GA. The legendary shows occurred at the nexis of the bands meteoric rise in early October. If you have material related to these shows contact him directly at 515.707.7250 anytime or by email at srmussell@me.com. 

“The Athens, GA show got really reckless. Kurt pulled a projector screen out of the wall and attendees stormed the stage” Mussell says adding “The band smashed all of it’s gear and left it in a pile on the stage, clearly no fucks were given.” Appropriately so at a clubs that was instrumental in punk and new wave’s evolution. “I’ve never seen a poster for this show but it seems likely that something was made given the venues grass roots efforts and DIY mantra” Mussell said. If you have ephemera related to this show Mussell is seeking it and is willing to make a generous offer upon inspection. Contact him at 515.707.7250 anytime or by email at srmussell@me.com.

While the show in Atlanta was less noteworthy the ephemera is with the highlight being a poster featuring a large image of the band at center. “It’s on yellow paper and has all the hallmarks- venue at top, ticket info at bottom and the large image of the band it’s a real winner!” Mussell explains. He is seeking an example for his collection and is willing to make a generous offer upon inspection. “It’s on my want list for sure” Mussell adds noting “It’s important to preserve this kind of pop culture history.”  If you have an example of this poster or other material related to the Atlanta or Athens shows contact him at 515.707.7250 anytime or by email at srmussell@me.com. Mussell also collects items related to the civil rights movment and American political campaigns visit hiswebsite at www.mussellamericana.com for more information. 

WANTED: Jimi Hendrix Concert Posters From Maryland and Georgia

“I struggle with which one I like more, they’re both so outstanding”

— Scott Mussell

Concert poster collector Scott Mussell is seeking these two striking Jimi Hendrix posters from 1968. The first is from a concert at the Merryweather Pavilion in Columbia, MD and the second advertises a pair of show at Atlanta's Municipal Auditorium. "Hendrix had to travel from Columbia to Atlanta after the show and the group had to be ready to play Atlanta by 3pm!" Mussell says expounding "They had maybe an hour and a half of rest after the flight before they had to be on stage for the gig. It must have been exhausting." While the performances on these nights aren't legendary but posters are. "I struggle with which one I like more, they're both so outstanding" Mussell notes adding "I'm a buyer at upwards of $3000 on condition and am interested in examples in any condition." Both were printed on thick cardboard about 22x28" and were designed by Dail W. Beeghly a famed East coast poster artist. "They're at the top of my want list for Hendrix I'm just not sure it gets much better than these two!" Mussell states. If you have examples of these posters in any condition contact Mussell at 515.707.7250 anytime or by email at srmussell@me.com.