The September 14, 1993, event at Cell 63 was cleverly marketed as a “Private Party”—a term the venue used to skirt potential legal issues and avoid law enforcement interference as the warehouse space was not licensed to host public events such as shows. However, cross-referencing dates shows that night featured an exciting lineup with Huggy Bear (England), Frumpies (Olympia, Washington), Oiler, and Canopy. The flyer captures the essence of Cell 63's rebellious and underground spirit, where the name “private party” served as a disguise for what was really another unforgettable live show. The venue’s creativity in using this term exemplifies their desire to continue providing a space for punk and DIY culture, free from external interference.

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The Frumpies were a punk band whose original lineup included Tobi Vail, Kathi Wilcox, and Billy Karren, which were also part of the iconic and influential riot grrrl band Bikini Kill. 

Huggy Bear was a riot grrrl band from Brighton, England, formed in 1991. Their debut EP  was released in 1992, marking the start of their close collaboration with Bikini Kill during the height of the riot grrrl movement. In the same year, they released a split album with Bikini Kill titled “Our Troubled Youth/Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah”. The band was known for avoiding mainstream media, refusing to be photographed or interviewed, and never revealing their full names after their first releases. In 1993, Huggy Bear performed "Her Jazz" on the British TV show The Word. After their energetic and chaotic performance, they became upset over a segment about two American models which led to a confrontation with the show's host, Terry Christian, and the band was ejected from the studio. A spokesperson for show later claimed that one of the band's friends had "bitten the face" of a production team member during the incident.