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Bar Matchless building to be demolished

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We were sad to see Bar Matchless close in January. Following conflicts with the landlord, the popular bar was forced to shut down. According to Greenpoint Post, the building will soon be torn down and turned into a six-story condo with a retail space on the biottom floor: Permits have been filed for a six […]

Bar Matchless is open, but apparently not for long…

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UPDATE: Tonight (1/8) is the last night. Matchless will be missed: After 15 years of being in business in 544 Manhattan Ave, Bar Matchless is unceremoniously shutting its doors after receiving a letter in the mail that the Sheriff is coming this Thursday, January 11th to enforce their eviction. Free drinks tonight for volunteers who can help […]

This One Goes to Eleven: Weekly metal roundup

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Welcome to a new year of This One Goes to Eleven, everyone. It’s business as usual, only with the prospect of instantaneous human incineration tossing some much-needed excitement into the mix. So with that mind, let’s get 2018 started before it suddenly ends.

This One Goes to Eleven: Weekly metal roundup

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After an illness-related layoff last week, we are back with metal (and phlegm) aplenty, which seems like a fitting introduction to the bubbling grotesquery ahead. Happy Friday the 13th, everyone. WHAT TO HEAR: Batting lead off this week (it’s the MLB Playoffs!!…No? Anybody?) are long-running local trio Belus and their scathing new full length, Apophenia […]

Top 5 Shows of the Weekend

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Seems a bit at odds that the same week as Martin Luther King day we get one of the most incompetent and divisive human beings in the country as our 45th president. But here we are. For those who don’t have the inclination or energy for politics this weekend, there are many excellent ways in […]

Triple Double Live at Bar Matchless Tonight!

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Come out to Bar Matchless tonight at 8:30PM and catch Triple Double at blaqbook’s Mic Check Sunday. Has anyone heard their new new record Red Tooth Rap? It’s an instant classic if you ask myself. For more information on the show swing by the facebook event below: https://www.facebook.com/events/442330185854128/

Lovers Quarrel at Bar Matchless tonight!

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It’d probably be in your best interest to make it over to Bar Matchless tonight for the “Lovers Quarrel” dance party. At midnight sharp, 2 of The Weekend Warriors, DJ Jerk Chicken and Dr Fiskars will be on the one’s and two’s bringing the oldies, soul, and rock. The best part is it’s FREE! Swing […]

Weekend Warriors Dance Party at Bar Matchless Tonight!

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Tonight, myself and a few buddies will be hosting a dance party at Bar Matchless. It starts tonight at midnight sharp. Myself(DJ Jerk Chicken), Laytonic, and Dr.Fiskars will be bringing the soul, funk, disco and rock n roll. It’s no secret that they partied harder than us in the 60s 70s and 80s. Since we […]