you're just upset it's not a VEGAN chocolate bar!

ha. that is actually true too. I wasn't gonna mention it :-)

from what I understand, after talking to the owner, is that money raised (big shows were considered) would be put into a trust vehicle to pay the increased rent on the building (including the inevitable future increases). I don't think the existence of urban outfitters t-shirts renders a historic landmark unfit for preservation.

it's funny to see boring people get worked up into a lather about the closing of CBGBs. Remember when The Bottom Line was about to close? People were all, "But it hosted important Bruce Springsteen shows in the '70s". How about CBGBs making a graceful exit here? They should continue these benefits and give the money to Todd P or Asterisk Art Space.

it's not about what it was, it's about what it is. and the thing "boring people" should get really worked up about is that this city is no longer even remotely hospitable to small business.

I have an ex-girlfriend i hate that used to play at CBGB's Gallery....so i'd love to see it burned, slowly to the ground.

as for the main stage of CBGB's, i think it should be preserved using any method possible....would hate to see it turned into a bank like the Filmore East

if we dont save CBGB's we might as well let clowns and mimes run loose in the streets!

Interestingly enough, I noticed yesterday that all mention of SAVE CBGB on the RunHitWonder website vanished, including any mention of a "warm-up" run they were sponsoring that was to begin at CBGB this coming Wednesday night.

I also noticed that the SAVE CBGB site never had any mention of any affiliation with that race in the first place.

Considering how Nike steamrolled Dischord with the whole Minor/Major Threat poster thing, is it possible that they just affiliated themselves with CBGB without asking/telling anyone else involved?

The things said about this in the media are weird and confusing. Las Vegas? If it should close it's had a great run and urban outfitters/tourist t-shirts not withstanding it's still the venue it was ten years ago but with a much improved sound system. It would be a terrible loss to the NYC music scene if a decent venue for a new band to play at closed it's doors. It's still a wonderfull place to see your favorite obscure foreign punk act to play, because no one else in town will have them, and that's a great saving grace.
The run and other fund raisers seem silly though and they should just stick to gigs.
Hilly's put his life into Ceebs and out of respect for that I'd abide by any discision on his part. Except Vegas.

No Love Lost Here
CBGB's is a shithole living on past glory.

They have screwed every band I was ever in, that played there and every band of my friends have gotten screwed by them.
Getting stiffed on pay, showing up only to realise they bumped your band with no notice...etc.

F— Em
They are a private business that has been mismanaged for years.

Have a nice retirement Hilly.
Glad your on the way out.

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