August 3rd, 1993
August 3, 1993, at Cell 63 show in collaboration with Unfucked, this show featured Sparkmarker (from Vancouver, BC), Undertow (from Seattle, Washington), and Hellbender (from the East Coast). The flyer for this event strongly encouraged attendees to support smaller bands and keep door prices low, emphasizing the importance of grassroots efforts to ensure venues like Cell 63 could continue to exist. It was a direct call to action, reminding the community that without their support, DIY venues—such as this one—would struggle to survive.
The show exemplified Cell 63’s dedication to providing a platform for underground bands from different parts of the country, with each of the groups representing the growing alternative music scenes in their respective regions. The flyer’s message and the lineup reflected the true spirit of DIY culture—coming together to support music that might otherwise go unheard.
Club Amalgamated was associated with Mighty Records/Amalgamated Records. The inclusion of Club Amalgamated on Cell 63 posters helped raise awareness and establish a connection to these record labels, which Nathan had co-founded with Paul Moshay, VP of Marketing for Delicious Vinyl. This partnership not only solidified the venue's influence but also demonstrated Nathan's expanding ventures within the music industry, as he sought to broaden his creative reach.
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Sparkmarker was active from 1990 to 1997 in Vancouver, BC. During their time together, they toured North America five times, the U.S. West Coast seven times, and made one tour across Europe.