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Subject: CBGB's space reborn as an upscale boutique
Written By: ChuckyG on 04/09/08 at 9:13 am
The punk mecca has now become a high end boutique for expensive rock themed clothing. It doesn't look like CBGB's from the outside anymore, but the new lease owner of the space has left intact the graffiti walls. The former owner of CBGB's took everything with him when he left the space, so there wasn't much left to save. The infamous bathrooms are now storage space, the original bar is gone (replaced with a new bar that serves as counter space), but some of the original posters do remain. It's probably not the best ending for the space (that would be leaving the bar in operation there), but at least some aspect of the original club remains intact.
The biggest challenge, Varvatos said, is "respecting what was here and being true to what was here and still try to do business." As part of his takeover of CBGB, Varvatos said he'd like to put together an artist-development fund and host monthly concerts.
Full Story at Mtv News with video
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Subject: Re: CBGB's space reborn as an upscale boutique
Written By: Davester on 04/09/08 at 7:26 pm
I just watched a video on YouTube last week of CBGB's final performance - Patti Smith...
Good stuff. The end of an era when CBGB closed when you fathom all the important acts that passed through there...
Subject: Re: CBGB's space reborn as an upscale boutique
Written By: quirky_cat_girl on 04/09/08 at 11:01 pm
wow..that sucks so bad that they couldn't have just stayed open. :-\\