BAR 13 HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday . 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. 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. Later, as they left the club and got into a taxi, the gunman fired at least 12 shots at the rear of the cab, the police said. Discopravity: Psychic TV & NYC, Nov. 17, 1983, 023. (Yeah,I know - rare!) 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. They were all alphabetically organized with little index cards like youd see in libraries. Popular with women's softball teams, it was the first official. If your navy blue trademark is your hair, not your suit, you might prefer the live bands and progressive sounds featured at the Pyramid Club, 101 Avenue A, near Seventh Street (420- 1590). The club features three Latin bands on Saturdays and attracts a spirited Latino and American crowd. (EP9A&B) Waiting In Vain: 22 Performances I Missed, 1980-2020 including The Clash, Bob Marley, XTC, Sonic Youth, Simon & Garfunkel, U2, & more, 020a. Alas, there are no Putrid Barnacles but they are more than made up for by other characters and situations, particularly in upcoming Part Two. You make it easy to jones for your stuff! And that shot of Bowie packing heat, dayum. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdmN82gdz4s. Its a cold frozen day here, but this lively account warmed me up and gave me a smile. 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. One night in 1995, I happen to catch the broadcast of Reggae Rhythms on WCKR 89.9 FM when the host returned from a trip to England. We Can Get Together: The Hold Steady, Night of the Living Dead Live featuring The Hilotrons, July 17, 2010, 153. The disco music here is interrupted at 1 A.M. on weekends for a half-hour rock video- type show by the club's own dancers. PS will there be an appearance by the Flipper groupies, aka The Putrid Barnacles? #1: December 1986: MY 3 XMAS WEEKENDS FROM HELL! If I discover that tape, I will add it. I take for granted the relatively short train ride I have to the city so its a reminder of how easy it is to get into NY as compared with the long bus ride you had. [ 1 ] "Needle Park" View fullsize. They offered us to help ourselves to the fold-out couches and chairs if we wanted to crash in the living room, provided they each got to keep their beds in the other room. Ergo, we all had to keep an eye on her. As it happened, she had decided to come on this trip alone, was wanting to go out and do something, but wasnt sure of what and was reasonably a bit nervous about heading out into nighttime Manhattan on her own. Depopulation, coupled with an economy in tatters, set the stage for the 1980s. High demand fueled a growing drug trade and record levels of gang violence. What are some highly rated lounges in New York, NY? I am trying to discover hip hop or reggae clubs in Manhattan. While we had twisted senses of humour and sometimes played tricks on each other, we werent inherently mean. 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. For tonight, anyway. 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. Crack cocaine and heroin infested NYC during the 1980s, effectively increasing street crime, child abuse, and spousal abuse. Upon boarding the bus, we gang of four staked out a cluster of seats, discreetly tucking stashes of pills and shrubbery into nooks and crannies so as not to have them on-person should anything come to light when it came time to cross the border. New York City during the 1980s was a very different place. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. #8: VA-Tel presents 20 OUTTASIGHT XMAS SENSATIONS! rita: One of the things I wanted to explore in writing this blog series is longer-form pieces which I know arent everyones cup of tea, but glad you read it through. (EP12) This Is the Modern World: The Jam, April 10, 1979, 003. Danceteria.. saw The Clash there.. sigh.. Either let me know here or drop me a line. We were chuffed to discover a mini-mart of sorts across the street with basic food and even more importantly for us at that time alcohol. Let me tell you! On Sunday nights only, at Cafe Carlyle in the Carlyle Hotel, 35 East 76th Street (744-1600), a 10-piece band also plays music of the 1920's, 30's and 40's beside a small dance floor. The shooting occurred about 4 A.M. outside the Island Club at 285 West Broadway, south of Canal Street. Your email address will not be published. He entered, took a seat, introduced himself as Marcel (his real name, which I will have to use because well, keep reading) and confirmed that he was part of the journey down from Londonia. It's even rumored that the term crack comes from the fact that the drug looks like . This Global Rock Showcase featured Sister Nancy, Aunt Esther, Sister Charmaine and King D'Jango at S.O.B's in New York City Oct. 29, 2002. Also, he was always taking photos. (EP29b) Lets Dance: David Bowie with Rough Trade, September 3, 1983, 22a. There were a lot of incentives for being extravagant. Activism & Politics Bars & Nightlife Staten Island 1970s 1980s Lesbian Bars, Clubs & Restaurants. (EP7) Still the Same: Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band, May 19, 1978, 001. At the core of the 1980s meltdown was the emergence of crack-cocaine, a highly-addictive and extremely cheap narcotic. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. I'd go back.". This commercial building was home to the Beach Haven, Staten Island's sole lesbian bar in the 1970s and early 1980s. Correctly surmising things were going to be intense and with nowhere left to sit in the otherwise packed main floor, we decided to candyass it upstairs and watch it all from the balcony. Day One: Mission Accomplished A Success!! Contemporary music is featured during the band's breaks. The pre-conversion first visit was good. All you had to do was throw some glitter on, Glam said. Virtually every night of the week, a crowd of superlatives - some of the most beautiful and famous, rich and crazy that New York can offer - jams the sidewalk outside the club, waiting to get inside. There's a bar, a nice sitting area with dim lighting.. the reggae party was going down upstairs. Not having a clear idea of the distance wed be traveling in the cab nor how much the ride would cost, each of us had a dollar in hand to contribute. In the late 1980s, many of New Yorks megaclubs closed down as a result of the economic crash of 1987. Discopravity: Psychic TV, Danceteria, New York City, New York, November 17, 1983. On weekend nights, you can dance to alternating Greek and Arab bands and watch belly dancers during the bands' breaks. Now that we had an established base, beer in the fridge, and sustenance from across the street (Sky bought a whole side of ham that he intended to spend the next few days economically tucking into), the focus turned to what to do on this first night in town. 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. Child abuse had grown hugely. 024. And while he had (wisely) left maryjane back at home to curl up and have a rest in a drawer, he did bring along a bag of homemade cookies as a treat. 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. 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 (I always associate Night Nurse with this trip as I ended up hearing it a few times throughout the weekend. Mr. Barksdale and two other friends went along to back him up. Dr. Feelgood: Aretha Franklin, May 30, 2010, 146. I'm glad he took the pictures because there was a lot of free-flowing alcohol back then, Glam said. Street Ragz Clothing Summer Collection. Its funny to write about the episode now but we were anything but laughing at the time. 44 Berry St, Brooklyn. 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. Most Sundays the club is closed, but this Sunday it is open from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M., with admission $10 for all. 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. A reaction to the giant, airplane hangar-esque discos that had permeated the city during the 1970s, Nell's was a Jazz, Reggae and Hip-Hop dance club with a capacity of just 250. This is my wife. (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. Often homemade or assembled from thrift-store items, the outfits were unique and bold expressions of identity. The idea for an alternative radio station was re-booted at the turn of the 80s, initially available within campus and via a cable hookup, but went into open broadcast in the fall of 1981, still going strong today. The dazzle of the Rainbow Room is no secret; you are advised to call for reservations two weeks in advance. NYC radio during the 1970s and '80s was loaded with variety, especially on the left end of the dial and at 105.9 WHBI/WNWK FM. Anyone can read what you share. (1) (1147) 6.6. "Donald said, 'Yo, what's the problem?' Address: 135 West 41st Street, near Times Square. We split a couple of cabs back to the Executive post-show, with Cousin Bennies quickly severing herself from us group of no-goodniks. Admission is $10. Late afternoon beckoned, as did putting our feet up, and back to the hotel we headed to retrieve our luggage and then take five in our designated rooms. Website View Menu. The Red Parrot, 617 West 57th Street (247-1530), is still fun to visit on Fridays and Saturdays, when a 16- piece orchestra plays the sounds of the 40's and 50's. When Crack Was King: 1980s New York In Photos. Warhol. I thanked him and promptly walkedmore, First I will say if you know me, you knowww I love reggae and soca and I usually know all the lyricsmore, Similar music as BOBs (top 40, old hip hop, some dancehall/reggae depending on the DJ).more, Stopped in expecting to hear a little reggae but indie rock or something like it was playing.more, Dance ClubsLoungesComedy Clubs$$Greenwich Village, Pros: music(Hip Hop/Reggae/Pop), diverse friendly fun crowd, versatility(bar/lounge/club),stiffmore, Compared to the other clubs I attend, they played the most soca, Indian, chutney, and reggae thatmore, Arrived at about 9:30 with a buddy of mine.. who is totally in to reggae so this place workedmore, if you're looking for somewhere to dance your ass off and hear a mix of reggae, hip hop, and socamore, There's a bar, a nice sitting area with dim lighting.. the reggae party was going down upstairs.more, music downstairs was schizopehrenic (They would go from 50 cent to roots reggae to 90s RnB to 80smore, We came here last night for their salsa and bachata party with Chino Pons. 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