Last night, Saint Vitus (the band) played Saint Vitus (the song) at Saint Vitus (the venue). Check out a 25 minute video edit of the one and a half hour long show below. It includes the songs “Dying Inside”, “Saint Vitus”, “War Is Our Destiny”, “The Bleeding Ground” and “White Stallions”. Clips of openers Weedeater […]
Descendents & Hot Water Music played Saint Vitus
After Riot Fest at Williamsburg Park was cancelled due to the tornado that hit the city, Descendents and Hot Water Music headed over to Saint Vitus to play a free and intimate show. 20 minutes after the show was announced, 800 people clogged the sidewalk in front of the small Greenpoint bar. 300 (give or […]
First Day of Classes at The Yard
The Yard, a new-ish work space on Nassau, starts off their class series tomorrow with “How to Not Suck Hiring at your Startup.” It’s very General Assembly of them. More classes here, including the “Caddyshack to Zombieland: On The Meta-Caricaturization of Bill Murray” class.
Brooklyn DIY Oral History Story
How long have you stayed or played in North Brooklyn? For many of us the years can be counted on one hand. We missed the halcyon days when Bedford was a frontier and rent was actually cheaper than Manhattan. For anyone interested in our (very) recent history, the cover story for The Williamsburg/Greenpoint News and […]
The Best Brunch In Williamsburg, Greenpoint, and Bushwick
With so many great places to eat in Williamsburg and its surrounding ‘burbs, finding the perfect spot for weekend brunch can be a hard decision. Sure, you could wait in line for two hours at Egg or Five Leaves, listening to inane conversations about fixed gear bikes, Girls, and lofi shock-rap, but who wants to […]
Free House of Vans Parties
House of Vans is hosting free summer parties/shows again this year. All Dates, details and more below. 06/20 – The Rapture / Tanlines / Dave P (Making Time/Fixed NYC) DJ Set 07/12 – H2O / 7 Seconds / more TBA 07/26 – TBA 08/02 – TBA 08/16 – TBA 08/29 – TBA More details and […]
Two New Farmer's Markets Locations Announced
As the best season for Farmer’s Markets approaches, exciting news was announced by Community Markets this morning. Two additional farmers markets will open off the L line in Brooklyn on June 3rd and will run every Sunday from 11am-4pm until November 18th. The new farmer’s markets will be located at McGolrick Park in Greenpoint & […]
Born and Bred in Brooklyn, U.S.A., they call him Adam Yauch, but he's M.C.A.
Rest In Peace August 5, 1964 – May 4, 2012 It is with great sadness that we confirm that musician, rapper, activist and director Adam “MCA” Yauch, founding member of Beastie Boys and also of the Milarepa Foundation that produced the Tibetan Freedom Concert benefits, and film production and distribution company Oscilloscope Laboratories, passed away […]
sleepmakeswaves are here
Australian instrumental post-rockers sleepmakeswaves are currently in the US for a short tour. They played at The Acheron in Williamsburg last night. A 2 song video edit of the show is below. Those that couldn’t make it will have the chance again tonight to see the quartet at Saint Vitus in Greenpoint. For more details […]
McGolrick Trees & your holiday playlist
So you think Christmas cheer is for squares? Wrong. Greenpoint’s McGolrick Trees is not only your one stop shop for a fresh Carolina Fraser or the perfect holiday wreath, but now they’re providing the soundtrack to your Christmas Party too. Started last year by Charlie Poekell, the McGolrick tree stand is open 24 hours for […]