Another day, another Williamsburg institution announces that it’s closing: Bedford Avenue mainstay Spike Hill will close its doors next month, the space confirmed to Gothamist today, as the building housing the bar and venue is currently under contract. “It’s unlikely that this bar will be a bar for much longer,” revealed an employee at the bar this […]
Williamsburg man upset by 'hipsters' found guilty of making phony 911 complaints
53-year-old Williamsburg resident Louis Segna was found guilty of making phony 911 calls to complain about made up incidents happening around his apartment at North 7th and Bedford. He was found guilty for three calls, but was believed to have made over 400 complaints. Some of the calls were regarding noise levels and some calls […]
blaqbook presents: Friday Night Mics
blaqbook.com is excited to announce its’ second hip hop showcase. $5 Cover/ FREE if you arrive before 8pm. Capacity is only 150 and according to the facebook invites we’re close. If you want to guarantee your admission buy tickets online here. DOORS OPEN AT 6:30PM. DJs start playing music at 7pm. Sponsored by: Profound Aesthetic, […]
Captured live: Triple Double
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Captured Live: Voli @ Spike Hill
I took a little break last month. Now that I’m back at this thing again it’s time to get all my showcase footage up. Finally the last person on the Spike Hill “It’s A Rap” showcase was Voli. As anticipated he did his thing. Listen carefully to everything. The vocals, the band in the background, […]
Captured live: Triple Double @ Spike Hill
We invited Triple Double out to perform at our “It’s a Rap” showcase at Spike Hill last month(11/14/2012). You already know what the deal is. If you don’t you’re about to find out. The lovely young lady serenading us is Ms. Anne and of course Icerocks on the ones and two’s. Enjoy! 2 more video’s […]
Capture live: Throw Vision @ Spike Hill
My mouth is on time out for the rest of the year. So I can only say this band is Throw Vision and this is them live @ Spike Hill on 11/10/2012. We(blaqbook.com) threw this showcase for John Gray’s Album release party. Enjoy! via: blaqbook.com
Captured live: Fabian Akilles @ Spike Hill
Fabian Akilles is another performer who made his way from Philly to show Brooklyn what he’s all about. Fabian and Dewey Decibel split thier set at Spike Hill during our “It’s A Rap” showcase. For the most part the entire night was hip hop but Fabian came with some Reggae vibes. Me and my boy […]
Captured live: Dewey Decibel @ Spike Hill
Up 3rd on blaqbook’s “It’s A Rap” showcase at Spike Hill was the Son of a Beach himself Dewey Decibel. Dewey made the trip from Philly with his homey Fabian Akilles to bless us with some fire. I loved this dudes energy. From our first introduction, to his set, to his departure he kind of […]
Captured live: Nicoroc @ Spike Hill
Nicoroc was the second performer on blaqbook’s “It’s A Rap” hip hop showcase. By the time Nicoroc’s set started Spike Hill was packed. Most of the people came specifically for him. People were in the crowd rapping word for word. Great set! Hopefully I’ll get to work with this guy in the future he kills […]