Royal Trux at Thread Waxing Space (01-08-1994)

On January 8th, 1994, Royal Trux played at Thread Waxing Space. Seven months prior, the noise punk duo released their fourth studio album, Cats and Dogs, on Drag City, and later in 1994, the label would reissue their second full length, Twin Infinitives.

Founded by Tim Nye, Thread Waxing Space opened in September 1991 on the second floor of 476 Broadway in New York City. Named after the building's previous occupants -- a factory which produced waxed thread -- the non-profit gallery and performance space explored the interdisciplinary nature of the arts and expanded the boundaries of a traditional gallery through diverse programming. It originally had a mandate to explore issues in abstract painting but shifted its focus to include a variety of media, including live music performances. In 1994, Palace Brothers and Blond Redhead also performed there. A ton of exhibitions, flyers, and more items from the history of Thread Waxing Space are archived at The Smithsonian in their Archives of American Art.