There are many… many rock clubs that make up NYC and some of Brooklyn, one of those clubs is the Trash Bar which is located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. If anything it’s not much of a well known club in New York compared to such clubs as CBGB’s or the Continental which are both presently closed down by the way, but it seems to be making its landmark for people to flock to in recent times. As I said before the club is located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, the atmosphere outside of this club is simply amazing. Outside of the Trash Bar in a 4 block radius all around there is a very artsy vibe in the adjacent neighborhoods, on a good day (in terms of weather) you’ll see people walking around with their significant others, people walking around with their downtown Manhattan style and swagger with headphones walking from the local bar/restaurant, a art gallery here and there, a few mom & pop local bookstores, a café here and there, a few Indie record stores and finally if you walk far enough you’ll catch a great view of the Williamsburg bridge which leads into downtown Manhattan. In some ways the Williamsburg Bridge has served as an umbilical chord from downtown Manhattan to Brooklyn feeding Williamsburg some of Manhattans qualities.
The Trash Bar is starting to live up to its saying which is “Brooklyn’s best music venue” lately there have been a lot of well know bands to play this venue, and at the end of March this will be the place to be at with three incredible shows lined up running down the end of the month. March 27th Los Angeles, C.A. band Open Hand will be going on at 9:00pm with a 40 minute set, which doesn’t do justice for this band. The show opens at 8:00pm with an admission of only $5 at the door; this should be a very entertaining show. Fast forward to March 29th with the show opening at 8:00pm, this is going to be a Sub Rosa Sponsored show with 4 incredible bands making up the line-up for that evenings show, starting off with Near Forever going on at 8:45pm, this is going to be Near Forever’s first show back since late 2006 so if your showing up give them the warm welcome that they deserve, following that set will be Tony’s band Sneakthief going on at 9:30pm, Tony (lead singer of Sneakthief) is the mastermind behind the Sub Rosa Party. After Sneakthief previously reviewed band Devola will be heading on with a set time of 11:00pm, and last but not least to headline the show is going to be NYC band Millsted which I interviewed back in early February. This should be one of the best shows of the year with one of the best line-ups I’ve seen so far, this show is a must go to, you can bet your ass that I will be attending this show, besides there will be a open bar from 8-9pm and the cover charge is only $6 at the door. To round it all up March 30th New York band Jinn Abide will be playing the Trash Bar with a set time of 9:00pm with a open bar from 8-9pm and a cover charge of $7 at the door after the entire show there is going to be Rock Star Karaoke with free admission around 1:00am.
All three of these shows should be marked on your calendar and something to look forward to. It seems like the Trash Bar is the place to be and they are living up to their club saying. Its still too early to tell but I wouldn’t be surprised if the Trash Bar becomes this years Lit Lounge, the Lit Lounge had a good run in 2006 and it seems that the Trash Bar is out to a good early start. If you’ve never been to the Trash bar then SHAME ON YOU! No but seriously if you’ve never been to the Trash Bar then don’t worry I will provide you with some useful directions and information. The Trash Bar is located on 256 Grand St between Driggs Ave and Roebling St, Williamsburg, Brooklyn (718-599-1000). By train, take the L to Bedford Ave. By car: From Manhattan, take the far right outside lane of the Williamsburg bridge and take the first exit wrapping all the way around to the right onto Broadway. Take the first right available onto Bedford Ave. and proceed to Grand St. Turn right at Grand St. and the Trash Bar will be a block and a half down on the right. Last but not least if you need a cab around the area the number is (718) 387-2222, Trash Bar’s website is: www.thetrashbar.com make sure to check it out.
Be sure to go out, have fun, be drunk, buy albums and check out your local music scene-Jason Franquiz
