New CBGBs closing info

tireironsaint - 12-8-2005 at 01:19 AM

From: CBGB
Date: Dec 7, 2005 10:23 PM

We are closing. Our landlord had neither the obligation nor the interest to give us a new lease when our old lease expired in August. Since then, we have been fighting a losing battle, trying to buy time, against our eviction.

Unless a miracle were to happen, or the landlord were to have a change of heart, we knew we were gong to close. We just didn't know when. Now we do.

An agreement has been reached... not to give us a new lease, but to give us time to find a new location.

CBGB is officially closing by October 2006. No postponements, no court dates, no appeals... that's it.

We are using this time to try and find a new location in New York.

The rumors of us trying to open in Las Vegas and/or elsewhere are true... but not what you may think. We are staying in New York and we are looing for a space in downtown Manhattan. We are not moving to Las Vegas or anywhere else. We are, however, looking at opening up a sister club elsewhere... perhaps a CBGB West. But the original CBGB, though it will have to move, will remain in New York.

BDx13 - 12-8-2005 at 01:34 AM

interesting, thanks. i was checking out their site just the other day looking for an update.

JawnDiablo - 12-8-2005 at 06:49 AM

what?
they're not closed already?

XHonusWagnerX - 12-8-2005 at 09:45 AM

I've never been there.

CR83 - 12-8-2005 at 11:14 AM

I have always wanted to go there. What a bummer.

jonnynewbreed - 12-8-2005 at 12:14 PM

a CBGB's in Las Vegas would make them so much fucking money its sick. Imagine the sheer number of CBGB's shirts they would sell with all those fat arsed tourists walking through.

BDx13 - 12-8-2005 at 12:57 PM

more details: http://punknews.org/article.php?sid=14756

In a surprising turn of events - particularly in light of recent revelations about future plans, CBGB has renewed it's lease with the the Bowery Residents Commitee. The BRC had served eviction papers to the legendary club in September but in light of the new agreement, it will occupy the current location until Halloween 2006.

Mayor Michael R.Bloomberg issued this statement:
I applaud the management of CBGB and the officials of the Bowery Residents Committee for working together to reach a year-long agreement that allows CBGB to continue serving audiences. For more than a quarter of a century, CBGB has served as an incubator for cutting edge artists and entertainers. With today?s agreement and our efforts, I believe CBGB will continue its prominent role in setting trends in music and culture.

Since the impasse between CBGB and Bowery Residents Committee, our administration has stressed the importance of resolving this dispute while suggesting alternative sites for CBGB to consider. We will continue to work with CBGB so that at the conclusion of the year-long agreement announced today, CBGB might identify a dynamic new venue in this City that is fitting of its rich history.

Along with being the landlord of the site from which CBGB operates from, the Bowery Residents Committee is a partner with our administration in our comprehensive efforts to end chronic homelessness. Last year the Bowery Residents Committee serviced 6,300 needy New Yorkers. This year, they expect to serve 7,000 individuals. Our administration will continue to work with the Bowery Residents Committee so that together, we might meet the needs of our City?s most vulnerable residents.
According to the Save CBGB campaign, to date, the club has agreed to significant rent increases, obtained a certificate of occupancy, secured two third-party guarantors, agreed to a large security deposit, agreed to pay $97,500 (the amount of the disputed rent arrears plus interest) in good faith to the BRC upon receiving a new lease, even though the Manhattan courts ruled that CBGB did not owe any money to the BRC.

A number of acts had pledged their support to the legendary venue, including two influential acts which reunited to raise money: Lifetime and Kid Dynamite. As well, a concert series ran through August which donated proceeds to the club.

Discipline - 12-8-2005 at 01:41 PM

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Originally posted by BIG DUANE
A number of acts had pledged their support to the legendary venue, including two influential acts which reunited to raise money: Lifetime and Kid Dynamite. As well, a concert series ran through August which donated proceeds to the club.

Of all the bands that reunited these were the two they picked to mention????

XnMeX - 12-8-2005 at 01:59 PM

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Originally posted by XHonusWagnerX
I've never been there.

Me neither.... Road trip?

JawnDiablo - 12-8-2005 at 02:01 PM

i was there 2 times
once for Joe Coffee in 2002
and for the Sheer Terror funeral in 2004
had myself a hell of a good time
that bathroom is somethin....seriously

clevohardcore - 12-9-2005 at 12:01 AM

I want to make it their before they close. I hope I can make this happen.

XHonusWagnerX - 12-9-2005 at 09:20 AM

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Originally posted by XnMeX

Quote:

Originally posted by XHonusWagnerX
I've never been there.

Me neither.... Road trip?

Im not sure if I really care to go. I had my own 'historical places to see shows' in Providence. I dont think I need to goto a dive in NY just for the sake of going.

"Fuck Giuliani
Fuck Woody Allen
Fuck CBGB's - Fuck New York!"