Filed under: Tunes, Venues | Tags: check this out, concerts, dc punk, garage rock, hardcore, hardcore shows, punk, punk rock, punk shows, rock, rock and roll shows, shows, shows dc, shows virginia, virginia punk, washington dc
Here’s a small list of some good shows to not forget;
1.) MOB 47 (Swedish 80′s HC legends!)
HJERTESTOP (Danish hc punx! No Way Records)
DIRECT CONTROL (Rva Hc terror)
BLACK AGE (RVA Scandi/Japanese Influence Rippers)
DOOMSDAY (New RVA band featuring members of AGHAST/SSR/LOST TRIBE, first show)
10pm // $12 @ Strange Matter, Richmond, VA- NOV 12th
2.) Suicidal Tendencies, Underdog.
6PM // $25 @ 930 Club, DC, -NOV 12th
3.) GOVERNMENT WARNING
KAKKA HATA 77 (Finnish 77 punk, good shit!)
ACID REFLUX (Fast snotty HC on NO WAY RECORDS- Albany, NY)
UNHOLY THOUGHTS
6PM // $8 @ Strange Matter, Richmond, VA – NOV 14th
4.) Gwar, Casualties, Mobile Death Camp, etc.
6PM// $22 @ 930 Club, DC- DEC 29
5.) Wed Jan 19, 2011- THE QUEERS, THE APERS $12 Backstage 8:30 @ Blackcat, DC
http://strangematterrva.com/events.htm | http://www.930.com/concerts/
Filed under: Comedy, Venues | Tags: awesome, club, Comedy, comedy club, comic, funny, hang out, hilarious, open mic, review, stand up, stand-up comedy, underground
Here a list of a couple sweet ass comedy clubs I’ve checked out in the past couple years.
Riot Act Comedy, this place has got to be the best place in Washington D.C. to hit up. Little whole in the wall, exposed brick backdrop, small bar, all the essentials of a true comedy club. I don’t know if this was a special occasion or what, but when I went the owner introduced himself, real cool, and said we could bring our own booze. The whole place was full of 12-24 packs of beer on peoples tables, sick, the open mic was done pretty well also. This was like 3 years ago, hope the place is still this kickass. http://www.riotactcomedy.com/
9:55 Comedy at Bottoms up Pizza, in Richmond, VA. This place is the best and one of the only legit places to see some stand-up in the city. It’s on the second floor of Bottoms up Pizza, a popular overpriced pizzeria off Canal Street in Richmond’s Shockoe Slip. The bar is large and wraps around and there is an outside deck, the stand-up’s set up pretty well too. Check it out. The website says Every Mondays at 8PM is open Mic night, but pretty sure it’s more like most monday nights, but still check it out. http://www.955comedy.com/
Greenwhich Lantern or Village Lantern, this place is at 167 Bleecker St and is cool as hell, the comedy is downstairs and they have it every night. Upstairs they ussually have a band with more of a bar bar atmosphere as opposed to the downstairs which is comey/restaurant layout, exposed brick, and pretty large. Be careful for the beer specials as apparently their not the same downstairs and upstairs, I made that mistake ordering a special 2$ beer upstairs and wanted to get the same downstairs and ended up paying 7$ for it. Good comedy set, pretty long, and with people from all over hitting the mic. http://villagelantern.com/
Filed under: Dive Bars, Venues | Tags: awesome, bar, bars, beer, cheap bars, dive, dive bar, drink, maryland, night life, nyc, ocean city, philly, punk, richmond, sick, sweet, va, venue, virginia
Good Dive Bars are hard to find, they should have character, be relaxed, and actually have some good prices. I’ve came across some dives that look sweet, then you get in there and your dropping $4 on a PBR? Here’s a couple I’ve checked out that live up to Parr.
In no specific order//
Mars Bar, in the Lower East Side of NYC. This place is awesome, probably the biggest dive I’ve seen. It’s NYC so it’s not extremely cheap compared to other cities, but if you tip the bartender you’ll get some free shots. The place is covered in grafitti, the bathroom is a train wreck, and boxes of beer cover most of the bar. Mostly punk rockers, and art crowd. Wasn’t crowded at all when I was there, and can’t really imagine it being. Definitly check it out if your in the mood for a real sick dive. http://www.yelp.com/biz/mars-bar-new-york
Motor City, also in the Lower East Side of NYC. No where near the amount of Dive of Mars Bar, but is definitely a cool bar, not bad prices, same crowd, the only difference is this place was a lot more crowded, and a little less low key. Last time I went there it was cash only, which sucked because I ran out. The place was pretty large for a dive, and had a real rockabilly vibe to it. http://www.motorcitybar.com/
Makos in Philadelphia, Great Dive and 50cent Beers. I hear a lot about this so thought I’d bring it up, haven’t been there though, but if your around the city you should look it up. http://www.yelp.com/biz/makos-retired-surfers-bar-and-grill-philadelphia
McCormicks Irish Pub, Located in Shockoe Area of Richmond, VA. Kind of pricey but a great Punk Rock Irish Pub, the upstairs is an awesome place to see bands play. It’s pretty large inside and if you have some money you can get your hands on some good whiskey. The place definitely has some cool vibes, with the atmosphere, and staff. The same owner opened a Whiskey Bar in the Fan Area of Richmond with the bar’s image looking like a saloon, this place has a full menu of different whiskeys and shelves piled up to the ceiling with bottles, the place has a bar by the window too which is pretty neat, so if you like good whiskey and have cash on you check it out. http://www.mccormacksirishpub.com/ http://www.yelp.com/biz/mccormacks-whiskey-grill-and-smokehouse-richmond
The Bearded Clam, in the downtown part of Ocean City. Great Name, and pretty cheap too. Your sure to meet some characters in here, like a fat guy wearing a Hawaiian button up making fun of everyone hammered while slapping the bar top. http://www.thebeardedclam.com/
Peppers Tavern, 16th Ocean City, MD. Build your own Bloody Mary Bar, Pool Table, The Best Chicken Nachos you’ll ever taste. The Original Bar was located under a Motel, recently they opened a second bar, which kind of sucks but still check it out. They have a hot sauce shop in front of the restaurant too. The place has pretty funny regulars and a lot of character. Sometimes they have some bands playin too. Sometimes even have art gallerys. http://www.ocpepperstavern.com/
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