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Offered here is a remarkable matched pair of original hand-pulled silkscreen concert posters created for performances at the legendary Ranch Tavern in Ellensburg, Washington, one of the Pacific Northwest\'s most memorable live-music venues.
Produced for display inside the tavern rather than for mass distribution, these posters survived decades of use and represent an authentic piece of Washington music history from the height of the regional bar-band and garage-rock era.
Both posters were printed on tan stock using hand-pulled silkscreen techniques and retain their original character, including tack holes, handling wear, and signs of display consistent with their intended use.
Poster One – Villains and Heroes
This striking blue silkscreen poster promotes performances by:
- The Kingsmen
- Northwest
- Mojo Hand
- Villains and Heroes
The poster is signed by the artists \"Flying Weasel\" and \"The Krayon Kid,\" adding an additional layer of regional artistic and cultural significance.
Size: Approximately 26 x 14.25 inches
Condition: Good vintage condition with tack holes, light edge wear, and minor age-related staining consistent with original tavern display.
Poster Two – Louie & the Rockets
Printed in vivid green ink, this companion poster promotes performances by Louie & the Rockets at the Ranch Tavern.
Size: Approximately 24 x 17.75 inches
Condition: Good vintage condition with tack and staple marks, light handling wear, and minor edge wear consistent with age and use.
About the Ranch Tavern
Located on Old Vantage Highway east of Ellensburg, the Ranch Tavern was a beloved Washington music venue and gathering place for decades. Opened in 1942, it hosted live music, dancing, and community events before a devastating fire in 1975. After reopening in 1977, the tavern continued operating until a second fire destroyed the building in 1987.
Original Ranch Tavern memorabilia seldom surfaces, making these posters an exceptional surviving record of the venue\'s vibrant music scene.
Why These Are Special
- Original hand-pulled silkscreen posters
- Not reproductions
- Produced for actual venue use
- Rare survivors from a historic Washington music venue
- Signed artwork on the Villains and Heroes poster
- Strong Pacific Northwest music and cultural history appeal
- Offered together to preserve their original historical connection
Please review all photographs carefully for complete condition details.
