Effective period / Period of releases: 1992 - 1996

Members: Mike Watt, Nels Cline, Michael Preussner, Bob Mair, Woody Aplanalp, Mark London Sims

In the late 80s, Nels Cline formed the Nels Cline Trio, which featured his guitar playing complemented by Mark London Sims (Dark) on bass and Michael Preussner at the drum set. The trio released several 7 inch records and one album, before replacing Sims with bassist Bob Mair (Submedia, Sleight of Hand). This new trio released three albums before splitting up, featuring some of Cline's most melodic works, before he ventured into a freer and more minimalist territory in the decade to come.