CBGB moving to Las Vegas

BDx13 - 7-7-2006 at 12:20 AM

http://punknews.org/article/18501

It's been confirmed that legendary NYC rock venue CBGB will be moving from its longtime home at 315 Bowery in New York City to Las Vegas. This follows a prolonged period of uncertainty due to a battle with landlord the Bowery Residents Committee over the space, a battle that saw bands like Kid Dynamite and Gorilla Biscuits reuniting to play benefits for the club. MTV News spoke with owner / operator Hilly Kristal about the move:

"We want to take a lot of this stuff with us, and I think we're going to move to Las Vegas... I have some developers who have some really great space in the downtown area. So, I'd say sometime in spring we'll be in Las Vegas. It's a big undertaking, and these developers are putting the money into it, and I want to make sure that, for my benefit and theirs, we make this work... "

"I don't have any choice... I have been looking for space in New York and the rent's $125,000 a month on Broadway... [The Vegas CBGB] won't be the same size or the same shape, but I am going to have all the things that matter there. I am taking the bars with me, I am taking the stage ? I'm taking the urinal that Joey [Ramone] pissed in with me. I'm going to take a lot of things ? anything that makes this place CBGB... I'll make it CBGB, and even more so. I think we can do better, starting in a new place, where the city's for it. It's more important to try to keep things going and moving up."

MTV also reports that Kristal was close to securing a New York location on Essex Street, but the deal fell through. A future second location in New York City is possible, but not for several years due to rent prices. Finale shows are in the works for the New York location, but the original site is expected to close its doors by mid-October. A schedule for the final shows will be announced soon.

Furthermore, the plight of the club that gave early support to bands like the Ramones, Television, Blondie, Talking Heads and many others is not the only concern for Kristal. Three weeks ago Hilly was diagnosed with lung cancer, and is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatments. The owner is optimistic about his prognosis, but commented "I have to tell you, chemotherapy ain't fun."

clevohardcore - 7-7-2006 at 09:24 AM

I wat to drive thier and finally see a fucking show before this happens. I have said it in the past but I want to finally do this. Possibly between August 1st and the end of August. Its like Mecca and the holy land for some people.

clevohardcore - 7-7-2006 at 09:30 AM

I was just at the site and does anyone know of shows in August their? I could only see a list of July shows. Also a band by the name of NEW BREED is playing in the middle of July.

jonnynewbreed - 7-7-2006 at 09:43 AM

why not make it a heritage site?

JawnDiablo - 7-7-2006 at 09:53 AM

NSK and cromags sometime soon

BDx13 - 7-7-2006 at 10:01 AM

Sunday, July 23 at 5:00 PM
Subzero with Wrecking Crew / Upper Cut / Vision / Downhill Fast

GUT INSTINCT is also playing. I'm 98% in, as are a number of my people.

clevohardcore - 7-7-2006 at 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BD
Sunday, July 23 at 5:00 PM
Subzero with Wrecking Crew / Upper Cut / Vision / Downhill Fast

GUT INSTINCT is also playing. I'm 98% in, as are a number of my people.

^^^ Ummm that show will be awsome. I would love to be there.

clevohardcore - 7-7-2006 at 11:49 AM

that show is at 5? I think this may be a possibility. If renting a car and driving it making it thier Saturday evening and staying overnight and seeing the show with a little touring the city during that day. Leaving after the show and driving back. This could be done. Shit. Wrecking Crew, VISION, SUBZERO and UPPERCUT? I got to make this.

clevohardcore - 7-7-2006 at 11:50 AM

Is it sold out?

clevohardcore - 7-7-2006 at 11:52 AM

I'm about to call a friend of mine to see if he would like to make the trip. He knows of people in those parts to possibly get us a place to stay. He made the SUPERBOWL HC trip.

BDx13 - 7-7-2006 at 12:15 PM

it's definitely a historic lineup (i mean, considering it's 2006) and no, it's not sold out.
http://www.ticketweb.com/user/?region=nyc&query=detail&event...

and if you genuinely want to see a show at CBs before it closes, the fact of the matter is that you're dealing with a pretty narrow window. that said, they will undoubtedly have some killer shows before the doors shut for good.

XnMeX - 7-7-2006 at 12:42 PM

I think it will go the trendy route if they open one in Las Vegas. We'll see...

RomanticViolence - 7-7-2006 at 12:48 PM

I have never been to CBGB's. I'll have to go and check it out before they close.
Is it true that the club smells like cat piss?

BDx13 - 7-7-2006 at 12:55 PM

it definitely smells in the summer.

clevohardcore - 7-7-2006 at 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BD
it's definitely a historic lineup (i mean, considering it's 2006) and no, it's not sold out.
http://www.ticketweb.com/user/?region=nyc&query=detail&event...

and if you genuinely want to see a show at CBs before it closes, the fact of the matter is that you're dealing with a pretty narrow window. that said, they will undoubtedly have some killer shows before the doors shut for good.

^^^^^ BD keep us posted if you hear of any good shows. I am trying to make the WRECKING CREW show happen if not we are making 1 trip to NYC before CBGB's does close. that window of August 1st throught end of August is school ends and starts back up.

JawnDiablo - 7-7-2006 at 03:11 PM

i saw sheer terror's final show there.
i'm satisfied with that because i doubt anything will top it for me