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I would definitely recommend!! April 14, 1984 Reggae Lounge, New York City, NY | Concerts Wiki | Fandom 28,127 pages Explore Wiki Content Community Register April 14, 1984 Reggae Lounge, New York City, NY View source Others like you also viewed April 22, 1984 Duffy's, Minneapolis, MN May 20, 1984 Bowes Lyon House, Stevenage, ENG May 26, 1984 Babylon, Hengelo, NED As told to Caroline Bankoff, Heather Corcoran, Nancy Hass and M.H. (EP27) Walking on the Moon: Police Picnic 83 with The Police, Peter Tosh, James Brown, King Sunny Ad, Blue Peter & The Fixx, CNE Stadium, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Friday August 5, 1983, 018. And that shot of Bowie packing heat, dayum. Stepping out into the chilly November air, we decided that a single cab wouldnt willingly pick up this whole crew of people, and so Sky did the honours by flagging one down while we stood out of view. There are three seatings for dinner, which costs about $50 a couple, beginning at 5 P.M. (EP4) Flower: Lollapalooza 92 w/Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ministry, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, & Lush, Aug 5, 1992, 056. Good Sister/Bad Sister: Hole, Joan Jett, July 9, 2010, 149. We certainly hadnt purposely tried to ditch her or anything, but clearly she somehow missed the memo that was were going up to the second level. Dead Kennedy's lead singer Jello Biafra jumps into the audience during a performance in 1980. Below, we look at the decade that came to define the city as the Rotten Apple for a generation of Americans: The police force had dwindled down significantly in response to the city's dire economic recession and budget cuts, which meant that New York was ill-equipped to handle the subsequent barrage of criminal activity that plagued the streets. Magic Chords: Ottawa Bluesfest 2013 (Pt. Youre drinking STOUT! ''Eclectic'' describes not only the props at New York's more fashionable clubs, but also the patrons themselves and the way they are dancing. I was there. 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. The My Life in Concert.com Podcast is now here! 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Stop! The drinks were expensive but it's comes with the location. At some, one blends with the crowd; at others, one can find intimacy. 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). Bar 13 121 University Pl. What did people search for similar to reggae lounge in New York, NY? Night Clubs Bars Brew Pubs. Promoters would encourage that. As. 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. The room looks like a school cafeteria cleaned up for the prom, and some members of the crowd - which is not as fashionable as it used to be - can be spotted with cigarette packs tucked in the sleeves of their white T-shirts. 19 vintage photos that show what New York City looked like in the 1980s. Either let me know here or drop me a line. The Juke Box is free and the other clubs charge from $5 to $10. "Me and my friend were looking for karaoke places in this area and decided on this one. (EP25) Fucked Up Once Again: Flipper, May 30, 1983, 016. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We asked for a table away frommore, changed things and Tuesday nights were no longer Reggae Nights. The Circle Jerks had risen from the same L.A. scenethat produced Black Flag (vocalist Keith Morris had previously fronted BF, pre-Rollins), where a two-and-a-half minute song was seen as being pretentious on a Rick Wakemans Six Wives of Henry VIII-level. It was his hobby and passion. There's a bar, a nice sitting area with dim lighting.. the reggae party was going down upstairs. Clive Hudson, The Master Blaster,introduced me to original Ska and oldies classics. Better Things: Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, May 11, 2011, 157. It featured the underground D n B culture in NYC/Brooklyn and how drummer Jojo Mayer dropped everything in his successful career to pursue the rhythms and textures of Drum n Bass in a live venue. To us, everyone seemed more than willing to be helpful New Yorkers, seeming to relish acting as city hosts when proffered to do so in sharp contrast to their reputation as cold and indifferent. At the Peppermint, admission is $11; at Danceteria it is $8 before 11 P.M. and $12 after. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. I couldnt tell you anything about what the CJs played because most hardcore sounds the same to me, so Ill just guestimate that they played 100 tunes in 25 minutes, or something like that. Lightning: Ottawa Jazz Festival 2013 with David Byrne & St. Vincent and Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, June 23 & 29, 175. Raising a Guinness to you on St. Pattys, catch. I took a friend with me and she enjoyed herself very much and I promised she would. VA and The City! Slaying in June, A State Liquor Authority spokesman, Richard Chernela, said the agency formally filed charges to revoke the club's license on Thursday afternoon because the club had become "a focal point for police attention.". Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Some dancers today combine the smooth John Travolta-style disco steps with the punk rockers' jumping- bean style, while others barely move, seemingly entranced by the music. I havent been since the 80s either Cublet and I keep planning a jaunt back but it keeps getting derailed by other plans. The quartet spent a couple of hours chatting, laughing, and otherwise boarding the trains ride prior to heading out, but before we did, there came a knock on the door. And there was a lot of AIDS consciousness in NYC by that time, although much was still unknown (how it happened, no treatment options, etc.). Ethel & Fred Mertz (Vivian Vance & William Frawley) in a still from an I Love Lucy postcard that I bought while in NYC. This is a review for dance clubs in New York, NY: "First I will say if you know me, you knowww I love reggae and soca and I usually know all the lyrics to every song. Puts the reader right into the action. Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress, Download the Clinton Lyndsay MP3 collection, Download the Studio One in Finestyle MP3 collection. Can You Identify These 16 Mystery Album Covers from June 1966? He basically just went out to clubs or whatever types of events we were going to and took photos. Many claim The Peppermint Lounge was also where go-go dancing originated, although this claim is subject to dispute. As for my bringing contraband across the border, brave isnt quite the word the comes to mind for me now in relation to that I think stupid is the word Id be looking for. NYC Reggae 1981 - 1991. Wouldnt It Be Nice: Brian Wilson, June 20, 2011, 158. The weekend cover charge is $15. Miller. (I always associate Night Nurse with this trip as I ended up hearing it a few times throughout the weekend. A volunteer organization sprung out of this maelstrom to combat the growing crime. "And this guy said: 'Ain't no problem. Can't wait til next month.". Enjoy Yourself: Ottawa Bluesfest 2013 (Pt. I was with a RISD friend of mine and we took in a Chihuly show at a small art gallery on West Broadway and then walked over to Cooper Union where we were going to have lunch on East 7th St. at a place owned by another friend, but it was closed for the day. Share or embed this setlist. The last Friday of every month features a live ethnic band. 1990s: Saturday nights at the Roxy (515 W. 18th St.) give birth to the. Best reggae night clubs near me in New York, New York, Caribbean Soul Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge. For Donald Lawes, I could not find any background information on him . However, if you go from 3-8pm, it's 50% off! and the Pyramid Club (101 Ave. A) become playgrounds for East Village New Wavers. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. (EP24) End of the Party: The (English) Beat with R.E.M., April 12, 1983, 015. Finally I was here. I don't know what he was doing with the photos other than meticulously putting them in boxes. Club kid Ernie Glam at an outdoor party in Battery Park thrown by Susanne Bartsch, 1990. ". Admission is $15. In current money, that meant we gave him a $9 tip on a $7 fare. VariousArtists Six Easter Movie Recommendations, VariousArtists 13 Halloween Listening Recommendations, VariousArtists 13 Halloween Viewing Recommendations, Kinga Syrek discusses her debut animated short Too Late about the life of Edie Sedgwick: My Life In Conversation EP002, Robert Margouleff talks Ciao! National Archives and Records Administration, when the New York subway was the most dangerous place on earth. 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. It was more than just a wee dash of carob that made the icky to the taste, yet wholly delicious in a completely different way. I also love to dance. The Ritz was a New York City rock club in the 1980s and early 1990s. While we had twisted senses of humour and sometimes played tricks on each other, we werent inherently mean. VA, thanks for sharing this first part of your trip to the city! (EP7) Still the Same: Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band, May 19, 1978, 001. Once down in the hotel lobby on our way out for the evening, Miss Bennies chanced to run into a cousin of hers. Walk Like A Giant: Neil Young and Crazy Horse with Patti Smith, November 24, 2012, 173. [failed verification] Which meant that lil Sandy Duncan was down there somewhere, among the warring gladiators. The Gil Bailey show was often scheduled close to the Hip Hop shows on 105.9 WHBI, as were some of the other reggae shows during the week. Although disk jockeys say that today's music is embracing more styles - mixing reggae and hard rock and new wave, for example - one can visit club after club and, with few exceptions, hear nothing but what is playing on the FM dial. I went to the sound clash tonight after not going there for a while. The dazzle of the Rainbow Room is no secret; you are advised to call for reservations two weeks in advance. Now, a selection of them has been collected in the book, Fabulousity: A Night Youll Never Forget or Remember, published by Wild Life Press. Both drinks I had--the pia colada and the mint gimlet--were fantastic, and my friends all loved theirs as well. Its funny to write about the episode now but we were anything but laughing at the time. In the New York City area, there are many venues where you can go and enjoy a night of reggae music. Activism & Politics Bars & Nightlife Staten Island 1970s 1980s Lesbian Bars, Clubs & Restaurants. Lookin Out My Back Door: John Fogerty, July 12, 2011, 165. On Saturdays, admission is $10 for everyone. The dance space is huge, the sound system is mighty, and an electrifying performance is put on by the mainly young black and Hispanic clientele. 44 Berry St, Brooklyn. 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. 1980s New York experienced the worst levels of crime in the city's history. Discopravity: Psychic TV, Danceteria, New York City, New York, November 17, 1983. Times Square is home to a new club in NYC, Nebula. Back in the suite, after a long day with little sleep, we were all exhausted yet far too wired on circumstances, substances, and each others company for a Goodnight John Boy moment any time soon. (EP21) I Found That Essence Rare: The Gang of Four with The Hoi Polloi, March 5, 1983, 014. I would like to plan a Saturday night outing for, Hi Everyone. They were all alphabetically organized with little index cards like youd see in libraries. Off a 10-foot-by-10-foot dance floor that offers a view of the harbor, a three- piece jazz band plays from 7:30 to 12:30; the cover charge is $2.95. Were you aware of that and if so, what were your thoughts? Yep, Sky had come down with about a half dozen chocolatey flavoured magic mushroom cookies. Amazing strip club in midtown! The Rain Song: Robert Plant & the Band of Joy, June 23, 2011, 159. To the Reggae Beat A few blocks - and worlds - away is the Reggae Lounge, 285 West Broadway (226-4598), a club of jungle greens and browns, infused with the rich sounds of reggae. This divey bar in Alphabet City is a homey alternative to the old-school clubs and formal performance spaces. Except that these cookies were more like chocolate hockey pucks rather than anything the Keebler elves may have whipped up. 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