Its funny to write about the episode now but we were anything but laughing at the time. 3 Men Are Shot At Reggae Club, Site of Slayings, https://www.nytimes.com/1990/11/17/nyregion/3-men-are-shot-at-reggae-club-site-of-slayings.html. Contemporary music is featured during the band's breaks. Admission is $10. NOTE: While this first part of a two-part entry will touch on the Circle Jerks show and 024 will cover Psychic TV at the Danceteria these two entries are more about the hijinks, buffoonery and events experienced among my friends and I over several days in NYC in late 83. Yep, the radio station was/is CHRW, the university alternative station. Bankruptcy was narrowly avoided, but only after city-wide cuts to public services and reductions in police and firemen. I recall the Reggae Lounge as being like an old dance hall, holding perhaps 1,000, with a stage at the far end of a big open space, a balcony up top, with seats or ledges where people were sitting lining the walls of the club. NYC had been my No.1 destination to visit for years owing to my long-time fascination with the city and its history, especially as a flash point for transgression and cultural innovations. The cover charge is $15. Better Things: Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, May 11, 2011, 157. 44 Berry St, Brooklyn. Mr. Bastien was treated for a back wound and released. The My Life in Concert.com Podcast is now here! Finding herself wandering the battlefield in search of us just as the CJs and their audience hit Lift Off, she hastily scampered to the rear of the crowd, pinning her back against the wall so thoroughly she probably almost merged with it. I heard someone yelling in here and thought it was a friend of mine said Mr. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. Probably in the 1980s. An hour before, a victim, Donald Bastien, 27, had danced with a woman who had gone to the club with the gunman, the police and witnesses said. So Here I Am: UB40, March 7, 1984 and March 14, 1985, 024. Rootsman Earl Chin introduced me to some roots artists that went deeper than Bob Marley, such as Augustus Pablo, Ijahman (Real aesthetical brother, dis one), Sugar Minott, and others. Undaunted, we made our way over to Bank St. in the West Village and had lunch at a cute place I had a meal at the previous year. Lining up plans in New York? The Roxy Roller Rink, 515 West 18th Street (675-8300), which offers roller-dancing Sundays through Wednesdays, turns into a be-bop haven on Fridays and Saturdays. Manhattan & Edie Sedgwick: My Life In Conversation EP001, My Life in Conversation: Discussions with Creatives, VA presents 14 Interesting David Bowie Vinyl Releases for His 75th Birthday, See Every David Bowie 1967-2003 Studio LP Cover Sequentially Morphing Into Each Other: mylifeinconcert.com Video, STIV BATORS Starring in THE ULTIMATE 3-MINUTE ROCKNROLL INTERVIEW, 1983 (A mylifeinconcert.com Video Capture), The Spoons Surprise Shocked Student Supporters in 1983: mylifeinconcert.com Video, Bootsy Collins Headbutts Various Artists: MONDAY VIDEO #001 (July 13 2020). There were a lot of incentives for being extravagant. Back at Area, it is 3 A.M. and the mime has hardly batted an eyelash. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. The rush hour commute on the subway in 1985. Copyright 20042023 Yelp Inc. Yelp, , and related marks are registered trademarks of Yelp. Hello, Yelpers! Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. What follows is a sampling of nonprivate dance clubs where, for a cover charge of $5 to $20 plus the price of a few drinks, your spring fever can dance to its whim. I borrowed some of the interstitial banter from Studio One: In Finestyle to use in it. Fri, Feb 17, 10:00 PM + 169 more events. Corso, at 205 East 86th Street (534- 4964), compensates for its lack of sophisticated decor with the vibrancy of its salsa music. There were a lot of eccentrically dressed people, and those were the people Alexis adored, Glam said. As told to Caroline Bankoff, Heather Corcoran, Nancy Hass and M.H. Admission is $10 on weekends. VA, I also wanted to mention that it was a great to see the two photos taken on day one as part of the story herea nice dimension to take us back in time to 83 with a photo of yourself, plus another one of your pals! I Feel Possessed: Crowded House, July 15, 2010, 152. View Website Earn 3X Points. The 1980s greatly tested New York Citys strength: residents fled the city in record numbers, government mismanagement caused near bankruptcy of the city, and the introduction of crack-cocaine unleashed an unprecedented wave of drug addiction and violence. My hair stood up on end blown away. Plus, I was curious to take in an actual gig with a mosh pit, then still something new, so I was game, as were we all. Called the Guardian Angels, members patrolled public transportation and streets to deter criminal activity. He took them because he just loved drag queens and club kids, Glam said. The cover is $15 on weekends. Admission on weekends is $15. I wonder what was with those weirdos who couldnt fathom that a fellow might want a Guinness from time to time. I can feel the energy in this one, VA. Its an excellent set up for whatevers coming next. which is why they tasted so bad. The cookies were carob-based. When the moving auto-jar of sardines pulled up at the club, we gave the driver each of our seven-dollars-at-the-ready for what turned out to be a three-dollar charge. Also, he was always taking photos. Whether you're a local, new in town, or just passing through, you'll be sure to find something on Eventbrite that piques your interest. The trip was put together by the University of Western Ontario art department where my pal M. Zeppelin was a student. If you know whos track this is, please send me a message. Eventually the party re-started among this new gang of four, not-so-solemnly setting to work on getting our shine on and glowing brightly before heading out for night #2. On Fridays and Saturdays, there is dancing from 8 P.M. to 2 A.M. Until 11:30 on those nights, only those who have come for dinner may dance. Locked Inside: Janelle Mone, June 23, 2012, 171. I havent been since the 80s either Cublet and I keep planning a jaunt back but it keeps getting derailed by other plans. (EP14) The Fine Art of Surfacing: The Boomtown Rats, March 19, 1980, 005. And, yes, musical excess or minimalism can depend on context. Great descriptive writing as always, VA. Keep This Party Going: The B-52s, Renaissance, July 8, 2010, 148. I saw it! '' As the crowd scattered from the gunman, Stonewall Bristol, 27, of Brooklyn, tried to flee but was hit by a white sedan as it backed up, the police said. I just loved this!!! The moment the Circle Jerks fled the stage, we headed back down and found the poor thing terrified out of her wits. The drinks were expensive but it's comes with the location. (EP28) Dangerous Acquaintances: Marianne Faithfull, August 15, 1983, 020b. The hottest of the city's unpretentious clubs, it features a casually dressed international crowd whirling to the music of Brazilian, African and Latin bands. For the feeling of actually stepping into a rock video, there is Private Eyes, 12 West 21st Street (206-7770), a club full of white walls, mirrors and video screens. Here are some suggestions on the best reggae clubs in NYC. Activism & Politics Bars & Nightlife Staten Island 1970s 1980s Lesbian Bars, Clubs & Restaurants. The crowd around him grows. (EP 22) Suddenly: Caribou, London Music Hall, London, Ontario, Canada, Saturday November 20, 2021, 186. This is Limelight, at 47 West 20th Street (807-7850), and it features pop and upbeat rock music, a flashy crowd of those 20 and older, and most fun of all, a number of rooms, tiers and off-the-beaten-track corners to explore. Can I come along? said Cuz, delivering her enquiry with a Sandy Duncan-level of perkiness. : Janes Addiction and Death From Above 1979, July 16, 2011, 166. In current money, that meant we gave him a $9 tip on a $7 fare. National Archives and Records Administration, when the New York subway was the most dangerous place on earth. Got its nickname because it was at 800 on the AM dial. I cant remember when, though. Depopulation, coupled with an economy in tatters, set the stage for the 1980s. Admission is $15. That velvet-walled club, which is almost double the size of Area, is decorated with American Realist sculptures and Lalique crystal masks. See the article in its original context from. (Photo: Cynthia Finch) Allen Ginsberg was at that Reggae Lounge show, I remember seeing him and there was also a Village Voice review of the show that confirmed it. Walk Like A Giant: Neil Young and Crazy Horse with Patti Smith, November 24, 2012, 173. : The Most Joyful, Protracted Job Exit of My Life, David Bowie 1947-2016: Often Copied, Never Equalled, The Velvet Underground & Nico @ 55: VAs Anniversary Playlists, RIP Lou Reed: Between Thought & Expression Lies A Lifetime, I Need A Fix: Beatles White Album @ 45/I Buy White Albums, June 1, 1974: Eno, Cale, Nico, Ayers 40th Anniversary, Picture This: VA Poster Collection Highlights. Chiller: Always great to see you here. Its pretty darn cold and frozen here today too, such as its been during this particularly brutal and unforgiving winter, so Im pleased this provided warmth and smiles (which is somewhat odd, given the circumstances described). (I always associate Night Nurse with this trip as I ended up hearing it a few times throughout the weekend. Crack cocaine and heroin infested NYC during the 1980s, effectively increasing street crime, child abuse, and spousal abuse. Monkey Gone To Heaven: The Pixies perform Doolittle, April 16, 2011, 156. (EP2) The Thrill of It All: Roxy Music, February 8, 1975, 000. BAR 13 HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday . Delivery & Pickup Options - 319 reviews of Sage Restaurant & Lounge "I explored this spot with some family one night before the whole conversion. I would definitely recommend!! "Donald said, 'Yo, what's the problem?' Following some pre-gig prepping, where there was much communal delight when I pulled out the aforementioned shrubbery, we skinned up and got dolled down in our ragged non-finest and off we went. Discopravity: Psychic TV & NYC, Nov. 17, 1983, 023. I knew I was hit. It was an otherworldly sound, yet its makings were so easily understood: its just sped up to a point of absurdity, and then turned into music. (EP26) I Keep A Close Watch: John Cale, June 13, 1983, 017. Oooh-ah! And before you could say Needle Park Junkie, the Greyhound strode out from campus we left the driving to them (and Fred MacMurray was nowhere to be seen). As he walked into an upscale steakhouse in midtown Manhattan, a hit team shot and killed Castellano and his bodyguard. The club is owned by Citiworld Enterprises Inc., which lists its officers as Paul Friedman and Robert Saunders, Mr. Chernela said. Assuming that wed be roomed up with people grouped via personal familiarity, the gang of four were peeved to learn that wed been split up into quarters with other folks unknown. This down-to-earth spot, where gourds, koras from Senegal and African masks hang from the ceiling, also offers Brazilian food. I will never forget the first time I heard Jungle Drum n Bass. Incredibly, his entire countenance turned on a dime. The property is managed by the Monaghan Management Company, at 285 Broadway. Unlike the troglodytes in the Guinness-averse room of yore, Artist and Sky were both great folks who were up for fun company on the trip. As for Western, they did try having an FM station heard only within campus at the tail end of the 60s/early 70s, but the project was eventually quashed (all the albums from that initial attempt remained in the library). After a short disagreement over the woman on the dance floor, Mr. Bastien and the gunman went outside, said Allen Barksdale, one of his friends. Ergo, we all had to keep an eye on her. The first track is a brief station ID from the WHBI days which I thought best personified the broad ethnic spirit of the stations programming. 'I Knew I Was Hit', "People were saying, 'Yo, I got hit! For those not dining, admission is $20 and cocktails are $12. Cafe Balearica is a great option, though. Thats of course as long as you fit neatly within certain limited parameters, something that often gets left out (those others dont really count, do they?). Originally, the event was scheduled for Katch Astoria down the block but they moved the party to thismore. In their place, smaller clubs like Tunnel opened in Chelsea, and that's when Glam said the club kidsyoung, outlandishly dressed people who partied several times a weekemerged. The dazzle of the Rainbow Room is no secret; you are advised to call for reservations two weeks in advance. :0. This is a review for lounges in New York, NY: "I went to Madame X about 2 weeks ago, shoutout to Yelp for waiving my cover fee when I checked in. Sludgefeast: Dinosaur Jr., January 22, 2010, 104. Can You Identify These 16 Mystery Album Covers from June 1966? Back Against the Wall: Circle Jerks & NYC, Nov. 16, 1983, 22b. 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