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In 1983, Satyricon Nightclub opened in old town Portland, Oregon. Located in one of the grittiest neighborhoods on the West Coast, Satyricon became a fertile ground and launching pad for what would be the Northwest sound of the late Eighties and early Nineties. Before Satyricon opened there was no stable scene for Portland's alternative bands; Satyricon gave them that place. Satyricon was not only a venue that featured live music, it also showcased some of Portland's finest alternative poets, artists, and performance artists. Poets such as Walt Curtis, Marty Christiansen, and Doug Spangle performed spoken word on the stage. Artists like The Pander Brothers forged the look of Satyricon and went on to a successful career in graphic novels and comics, and performance artists such as Kitty Diggins and Harvey ""Hardcock"" Marshall provided entertainment on Sunday Nights with free-for-all cabarets and Portland Organic Wrestling. Satyricon featured local bands Napalm beach, Poison Idea, Dead Moon, The Obituaries, Sweaty Nipples, Hitting Birth, The Dharma Bums, The Oily Bloodmen, and Smegma, Whose sound went on to influence the alternative movement for years to come. The ""Do-It-Yourself"" attitude of the local scene created a rich tapestry of both art and music. The Satyricon was also a favorite stop for many bands from outside the Northwest. Bands such as Black Flag, The Butthole Surfers, Soul Asylum, the Fluid, Melvins, Mudhoney and Nirvana all graced Satyricons stage. The club provided many local fans with the opportunity to witness intimate shows with some of the greatest musical performers of the Eighties and Nineties.