Gary Houston

If you’ve ever caught a live show in the Pacific Northwest, there’s a good chance you’ve seen the gritty, evocative work of Gary Houston. For more than two decades, Houston has been a defining voice in the world of concert poster art, crafting distinctive pieces that blend the visceral energy of the music scene with a fine artist’s eye for detail. Operating out of Portland, Oregon, Houston’s posters feel like a throwback to a lost era, yet remain remarkably fresh and relevant. His art, rooted in traditional printmaking techniques, often bursts with frenetic life, thanks to his masterful use of scratchboard, a medium that few modern artists wield with such finesse.

Chris Gipple

Chris Gipple, also known as Gipp, is a psychedelic poster artist, illustrator, and designer who has made waves in the music and craft beer industries. Born and raised in Annapolis, Gipple’s love for art and skate culture led him to start designing merchandise, posters, and album covers for local bands as a teenager. After graduating from Towson University with a degree in computer science in 2013, he fully embraced his artistic side, pursuing freelance design projects.

Jorge E. Gamboa

I started off as a painter, but from hanging out with Chuck Sperry and Ron Donovan, I started helping out, and gradually, with their help and Hella encouragement, I dipped my toes into making posters. I had made Xerox fliers for my band, RA, in the 80s when we would play Mabuhay Gardens, Ruthies Inn, and the Vis (currently called the Independent), but only the artwork from a couple remains. I was taught art by the last of the Beatnik artists and had a great friendship with Wally Hedrick, who founded the legendary 6 Gallery from where the SF poetry explosions started. I wouldn’t call myself PRO in terms of posters, but I have loved the art form since I was a teenager, and I do them for the bands I love.

Tom Shaw

Tom Shaw, a Philadelphia native now based in Wilmington, North Carolina, has carved out a niche in the world of rock poster art. A fan of live music from an early age, Shaw began his career in graphic design while studying Marketing at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. In 2015, he expanded into screen-printed concert posters and art prints, quickly gaining acclaim for his vibrant and dynamic designs.

Mark Heija

Mark Heija’s work is synonymous with the transformative power of rock poster art. Born and raised amidst the vibrant art and music scene of San Francisco in the sixties, Heija’s work is a testament to his ability to blend the surreal with the iconic, creating visually arresting and deeply evocative poster art.

Bob Schnepf

Raphael Schnepf, better known as Bob Schnepf, is synonymous with the psychedelic art scene of the 1960s. Schnepf found his way to San Francisco just as the city became the epicenter of a cultural revolution. His art, characterized by vivid colors, intricate patterns, and surreal imagery, quickly became a visual hallmark of the era’s music scene.