By the time you read this the it will most likely be sold out (tickets were still available this morning), but tonight marks the last hardcore/punk show ever to be held at CBGB's.
Opened in 1972, CBGB's was originally intended to feature country and bluegrass acts, but instead became a launching pad for some of the biggest names in American punk rock. After 34 years of original music performances from both known and unsigned acts, the club will be closing the doors on the 315 Bowery location at the end of this month. Shows will continue to the end of the week, culminating Sunday night with a sold-out performance by Patti Smith.
Despite rumors that the club will be re-opening somewhere else in the city (or possibly Las Vegas), it will be a shame to see the place go.
That being said, I can't think of a better way to see things off than with a performance by legendary reggae/punk rockers Bad Brains (who just happen to be one of my all-time favorite bands).
Here's a little sample of what we'll be missing:
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3 comments:
By the time I found out, I was already committed to the Social Distortion show at Irving Plaza. I can live with that.
Moreover, I definitely think it's time for new place to rise up. It was rare that the best of the up-and-comers played there anymore. It's only because it was on the way out that such great acts have shown up again over the past year.
Still, I'm glad I got to go a few times, and seeing Living Colour there was a special treat.
if i am ever a parent, i hope i am as cool as whoever brought that kid with the devil horns attached to his ear protection to a social distortion show. cause i wish i had seen the bad brains when i was four.
http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2006/10/bad_brains_cbgb_1.html
Looks like we did well to see 'em at Visage with the fake HR.
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