paul secor Posted February 17, 2014 Report Posted February 17, 2014 http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/16/nyregion/in-the-church-of-difficult-music.html?_r=0 Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted February 17, 2014 Report Posted February 17, 2014 Strange they didn't explain the history. Quote
Teasing the Korean Posted February 17, 2014 Report Posted February 17, 2014 Even stranger that they don't serve drinks. Quote
Stefan Wood Posted February 17, 2014 Report Posted February 17, 2014 (edited) I think the reason they don't serve drinks is that they do not have a cabaret license, nor a liquor license. It is meant to be purely a performance space with no amenities, and that all proceeds go to the artists. Edited February 17, 2014 by Stefan Wood Quote
Teasing the Korean Posted February 18, 2014 Report Posted February 18, 2014 I think the reason they don't serve drinks is that they do not have a cabaret license, nor a liquor license. It is meant to be purely a performance space with no amenities, and that all proceeds go to the artists. Can you BYOB? Quote
7/4 Posted February 18, 2014 Report Posted February 18, 2014 I think the reason they don't serve drinks is that they do not have a cabaret license, nor a liquor license. It is meant to be purely a performance space with no amenities, and that all proceeds go to the artists. Can you BYOB? Nooooooooooooooooooooo! No food, no drinks. Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted February 18, 2014 Report Posted February 18, 2014 As I said earlier, they should have provided background about the space. Bad reporting. Quote
relyles Posted February 18, 2014 Report Posted February 18, 2014 Even stranger that they don't serve drinks. Not so strange. There are a few places like that. For example, IIRC the Jazz Gallery does not have a bar either. I frequently catch performances at Firehouse 12 in New Haven, which is probably my favorite venue for simply listening to music. Although there is a bar downstairs, no food or drinks are permitted in the listening area. Quote
Teasing the Korean Posted February 18, 2014 Report Posted February 18, 2014 Not so strange. There are a few places like that. For example, IIRC the Jazz Gallery does not have a bar either. I frequently catch performances at Firehouse 12 in New Haven, which is probably my favorite venue for simply listening to music. Although there is a bar downstairs, no food or drinks are permitted in the listening area. One thing if it's BYOB - I've been to plenty of venues like that.. It's another entirely if they don't permit drinks in the space. Funny that jazz is taking this approach while innovative "classical" programming is trying to tear down the wall of stuffiness by permitting drinking at concerts. At any rate, it's good to know which spaces to avoid when I'm in town. Quote
relyles Posted February 18, 2014 Report Posted February 18, 2014 Not so strange. There are a few places like that. For example, IIRC the Jazz Gallery does not have a bar either. I frequently catch performances at Firehouse 12 in New Haven, which is probably my favorite venue for simply listening to music. Although there is a bar downstairs, no food or drinks are permitted in the listening area. One thing if it's BYOB - I've been to plenty of venues like that.. It's another entirely if they don't permit drinks in the space. Funny that jazz is taking this approach while innovative "classical" programming is trying to tear down the wall of stuffiness by permitting drinking at concerts. At any rate, it's good to know which spaces to avoid when I'm in town. I don't drink so it does not bother me. Ever since I started going to clubs to hear music, my biggest dilemma has always been how will I satisfy the mininum. Spending outrageous amounts on a glass of soda always bothered me. Now I just order food. But to be honest, I prefer not to be bothered with servers, and food/drink orders and deliveries. The only time I get to really attentively listen to music is when I hear it live and prefer as few distractions as possible. Never feels stuffy to me. Just some obsessed fans living in the moment. But I will say that if you avoid places like the Stone and Jazz Gallery, you will be missing some of the best music in the city IMO. Quote
7/4 Posted February 18, 2014 Report Posted February 18, 2014 The Stone is all about some obsessed fans. When the Knit was still on Leonard St, there was an article in the Voice about how they were bad for business because they didn't drink. Quote
CJ Shearn Posted February 18, 2014 Report Posted February 18, 2014 I wish there was more historical information too. It has to be general for a wider audience, but somehow there could be more depth there too. Quote
7/4 Posted February 19, 2014 Report Posted February 19, 2014 It wasn't even in the music section. The header says "N.Y. / REGION|NEIGHBORHOOD JOINT | EAST VILLAGE". Quote
Steve Reynolds Posted March 10, 2014 Report Posted March 10, 2014 The only problem with The Stone is the heat in the summer. Great place to hear world class improvisors up close and real personal. Just last year i saw Evan Parker for two great nights, William Parker's quartet with Drake, Michael Moore's American Avalable Jelly and more for shows that ranked up there with anything I've ever experienced. Look at the March calendar now for shows/musicians that are not booked in supposed better venues Next Saturday I should be there for Endangerd Blood which is Chris Speed, Oscar Noriega, Michael Formanek and Jim Black The band grooves, rocks out, swings and two reed players are wonderful masterful improvisors. And if you've not seen Jim Black in this sort of swinginish context, you might want to take a listen Quote
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