CBGB's

a couple of years ago i was living in new york city and somehow couldn't escape the influence that a place like CBGB's had on the city, or on the world of music and fashion for that matter. i've always been a fan of bands like blondie, the ramones, and talking heads, but living in new york just brought it all to life. music is part of the movement of new york and every hood has it's preferred style of music. jazz, hip-hop, punk, no-wave, it all comes from here. there is such a culture of sound and style here that you cannot help but feel inspired just by walking down the street

when i first arrived in new york i didnt have any friends so i'd spend my time just walking the streets and soaking it all in. one place i was continually drawn to was the lower east side. for some reason this place felt like home to me, and no wonder, it's the birthplace of punk and all that's good about music

probably the most iconic landmark in this area is CBGB's. CBGB's is where a tonne of my favourite, and very influential bands started out. bands like the ones mentioned above, bands like television, patti smith, bad brains, the misfits, suicide, all got there start or made their name at this venue

my friend miles green's band played there when he was young and according to him the place was a haven for interesting acts, artistic freedom, and a good vibe. i'd go as far as to say that without this venue and the acts that started out in it, music might not have evolved as it has

if you like any punk, post-punk, post-hardcore, indy, electronic, folk, anything at all thats cool then chances are there has been some influence from a band that's played CBGB's, especially the early days. unfortunately the venue is no longer there in the original form but the music that permeated from that place will live in forever