We've got a diverse bill of pop, rock, and folk acts tonight and it'll be great. But really, check out this thing at the Creek and the Cave on Saturday. It's called CrazyTownFest. I think that's an inside joke, but what I do know is that this is pretty insane. There are going to be 24 bands playing over the course of 16 hours, including neighorhood faves like Aldenbarton, The Nuclears, The Gulf of Michigan, and Queens Denim Rockers. On top of that, they'll be providing a new snackable food every hour, on top of hourly drink specials, raffles, and DJs. Look at this website for the full schedule, and prepare to be overwhelmed.
The important part: this event is a fundraiser for the very, very expensive soundproofing that the theater room will be undergoing. If you've been going to shows at the Creek and the Cave over the past several months, you'll notice that the owners have been investing a lot in the space. There are new lights, new mics, stands, direct boxes, and monitors. There's even a drum and bass-amp backline now to make changeover between bands a lot easier (and allow them to travel more lightly). The next step: soundproofing, which will allow shows to actually continue past midnight, and heck, maybe even weeknight shows. The joint has always been a great space; it's now becoming a real rock club. Other than Ridgewood's Silent Barn, this is the only real indie-rock venue in Queens, a borough of 2.5 million people, which would be the fourth-largest city in the U.S. if it were independent. Think about that. Let's make this happen.
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***Friday, November 9***
SKIDMORE FOUNTAIN (Brooklyn, NY)
QUITZOW (Hudson Valley, NY)
SIWAT (Manhattan, NY)
RICHARD MCGRAW (Queens, NY)
8:00 PM
$5
@ The Creek and the Cave
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***Saturday, November 10***
CRAZYTOWNFEST
16 hours! 24 bands! Endless food! Prizes! DJs!
NOON
$20
@ The Creek and the Cave
