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Tuesday, October 17, 2006

Pierson's Thursday (and Friday!) Spinning Gigs

by Altrok Radio

Looks like Pat Pierson's sphere of influence continues to expand, at least a bit. Not only will he hold court in the back room at Passaic's Loop Lounge, but he's found a cozy place called The Iron Monkey in Jersey City that appears to hold a bit of promise...
When Dan Roorda (of famed New Brunswick punk band Buzzkill) said he was managing the Iron Monkey and asked if I wanted to DJ, I said sure, but hesitated a little only because I've never been to Jersey City... That is, unless someone drove me through while I was sleeping.

When I finally stopped by to see the place I was amazed to see a bunch of familiar faces and a cool place to have a beer. One was a bartender who once worked at The Roxy in New Brunswick (Reggie) and the other was one who once bartended at The Goldhawk in Hoboken (Amber). And there was Mark from The Court Tavern bartending up on the rooftop (which may or may not be open this weekend depending on the weather).

So needless to say, this place passed the smell test with flying colors. And I know a bunch of people who have spoke highly of it before. For now this is a one-off until something is hashed out with my schedule. But the main thing is that good music will be played and you're guaranteed some very cool bartenders to boot.
So: ya free Friday? Why not head over and make Pat a hit?

Thursday at The Loop Lounge: 373 Broadway, Passaic, NJ; 973-365-0807
Friday at The Iron Monkey: 97 Greene St, Jersey City, NJ; 201 435 5756

posted 10/17/2006 09:46:00 AM

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