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Minor Threat Concert Poster from 1983

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This is a hand-drawn flyer for a Minor Threat concert at The Milestone Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Monday, March 14th, 1983. The flyer has a rough, DIY look that fits the punk aesthetic. The band’s name, "Minor Threat," is written in big, bold, black-outlined letters with a messy, hand-drawn style that feels raw and energetic.

Below the band’s name, there’s a black and white photo of the four band members sitting together on a curb. They’re dressed casually, giving off the typical punk attitude. The image is placed inside a slightly tilted rectangle, adding to the cut and paste feel of the design.

The rest of the flyer is filled with handwritten text in different sizes and styles, giving it a chaotic but intentional look. The venue name, "The Milestone," is written in thick, uneven letters, with the address and phone number listed underneath. There’s also a small box on the side that mentions "Also guest bands," but it doesn’t list any names. The date and details are scattered around the page, written in a casual, almost rushed way.

The whole flyer is black and white, with a rough, cut-and-paste style that captures the DIY energy of punk shows in the 1980s. It’s not polished or professional-looking, but that’s the point—it’s meant to be raw, loud, and in-your-face, just like the music.