12/27 @ Beery's

So Mr. Beery's has live music every Friday and Saturday, and the bands are almost always really good.

And last night it was nothing different. It was a punk theme with all the bands, and they all rocked. I got to hang out with Roy the lead singer of Halfway to Hell Club in the beginning of the night, and he was telling me how awesome the shows were going to be.

And indeed they were.

The other bands that were present on this night were Jonesin, Up In Arms, Rebel Dead, and Quarterlife Crisis. All the bands were sick. The crowd was awesome too. And then I saw the connection. These guys were mad cool to hang out with. Each of the guys I spoke to, like Jarett the lead vocals and guitar, had such a passion for what they were there to do, which was rock the house. They are really loyal to their fans, and love to party it up with them.

There was free beer for an hour, people filling up every small space at the bar, even a beer bong being used on stage. People were moving around the floor and even getting on stage with the bands, everyone was in good spirits.

And to my great suprise I was introduced to the owner, Mr. Beery himself. It's really cool to see the man behind it all come down to see how everyone is doing. Also photographer, band promoter, and owner of Ball and Chain Records Brett was there taking pictures and drinking with all of us. If you are looking for someone to book your shows here on Long Island, you should stop by his website and check it out. He has some really good bands up there.

So all and all, it was a good night Check out pictures here, and stay tuned for more updates!

peace.

12/18 @ Broadway

Out in Amityville there is more than just an urban myth. There's a whole-lotta rock to go with it as Broadway opens its stage to local bands.

Last night Silent Fate, Reborn in Chaos, and Piercing Silence all took the stage for this show. And a sick show it was. Things got started a little late, but the crowd didn't seem to mind. With some good drink specials on the board and awesome people to hang out with, the time seemed to fly while the bands got ready to play.

Up first was Reborn in Choas, and the place started moving the second they started up. These guys were hard. So hard that the drummer AJ actually broke through his snare by the end of the first song. Booyah AJ, that was sick.

After the first set I needed a drink, and being the not-so-drink-savvy punk that I am, I had to ask the bartender for an opinion. The bartender was the shit and got me some lemon drop shots, and then tequila sunrise both on special.

Next time you are in there say what's up to Cory. He's the man.

The other bands were also awesome. There is so much room on the floor, there was plenty of room for pit to rage on. I don't remember one song that was played last night that didn't have people tapping their toes or banging their heads.

The bar used to be the Village Pub South, but is now Broadway. And it was my first time being there ever, and I was impressed. They provide a decently sized stage for their performers, and even more space for the audience. The stage is in another room from the bar, separated only by a railing and a couple of stairs.

So the night was great. Everybody was having a good time, and the venue gets an A.

Check out the pictures, till next show, peace out.

Friday night: 12/12 The day we all ceased to exist....

Hah, do you remember all those commercials with the man and his really deep voice?

(RADIO STATIC)
(SILENCE)
ANNOUNCER
THIS IS WHAT RADIO WILL SOUND LIKE TODAY. BECAUSE TO DO IT THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL. THE EARTH ISN'T COMING TO AND END, WE ARE.

So yea, this is not the case, because I was alive and partying at Beery's with a bunch of bands. I came late so I got the pleasure of watching His Mighty Robot and also some Moose Moose.

I got to meet the lead singer and guitarist Soda of His Mighty Robot and Chris Fullam the lead vocals, guitar and song writer of Conflict in the Sky. Both of these guys were awesome, and it really comes out in their jams as well.

Mr. Beery's is an alright venue, they kinda stuff the bands in the corner of the middle room, because the bar is long and vertical. They do have nights with awesome drinking specials, it's too bad it isn't also so on band nights :/

It was a good night. Check out all my pictures from this night and stay tuned for more updates on other shows.

Payce