mon oct 06 $5 in THE DOWNSTAIRS

mon oct 06 $5 in THE DOWNSTAIRS EARLY SHOW

why do you guys keep changing your name?

Or: Why Rehab?  Or: What you gonna be called next week?

No doubt, legit questions all.  To answer - "Rehab" is not only relevant topic and/or eventual destination in our lives, it also embodies in one word and a new name what we are trying to do with this infamous space and somewhat notorious strip of Ave B.  Ever since this spot was called Save The Robots, then Guernica, then Scenic, then Midway, Ave B between Houston and Tompkins had been known almost as much for wasn't here as for what was.  A junkyard sprawled where Duane Reade and condos now stand.  Junkies stretched on lines near where LeSouk's velvet revelers now queue up.  Restaurants, Laundromats, Nail Salons, and Real Estate Offices have sprung up and come down never quite gaining traction.  Oh yeah, in all that stretch, there was this singular pre-Giuliani afterhours haunt, post-911 trendy hotspot, and most recently after-CBGB's hardrock haven/hellhole depending on your POV.  It had to give the street, nevermind this patch of it, an inferiority complex knowing that Eastward party explorers from the 2nd Ave stop were bypassing 'B' altogether for the greener pastures of 'C'.  

the brooklyn west sessions

REHAB is proud to present The Brooklyn West Sessions - a monthly three week residency series showcasing the best and brightest new bands and artists from all over NYC.  We curate the resident artists and they curate the rest of the bills.  With the indie musical zeitgeist these days pointing due East of the Lower East Side; and Manhattan rapidly (d)evolving into a commercially zoned island these shows are an attempt to hearken back to the time before the Village had gone global.

coming in November... THE HOTCAKES The Hotcakes are Erin Marsz (Vocals), Lee Leshen (Drums), Chris Hills (Guitar) and Eva Brooks (Keys). Their lead vocalist Erin was a member of the Brooklyn based band "Tralala" which released two critically acclaimed albums and then split up. Chris, the guitarist, also plays in a soul band called "Evergreen". The Hotcakes first EP, released in march '08, is produced by Josh Peck who among other compositions wrote the new Knight Rider theme. Anyhow, what comes out of this venture is marvelous. The songs are very melodic, 60s influenced, indie pop rock tunes. Erin's voice is lovely and very energetic, Chris plays great guitar solos and some bad ass riffs, Eva on Keys creates wonderful melody lines and Lee on Drums lays down some huge grooves. All in all, an outstanding effort.The Hotcakes are Erin Marsz (Vocals), Lee Leshen (Drums), Chris Hills (Guitar) and Eva Brooks (Keys). Their lead vocalist Erin was a member of the Brooklyn based band "Tralala" which released two critically acclaimed albums and then split up. Chris, the guitarist, also plays in a soul band called "Evergreen". The Hotcakes first EP, released in march '08, is produced by Josh Peck who among other compositions wrote the new Knight Rider theme. Anyhow, what comes out of this venture is marvelous. The songs are very melodic, 60s influenced, indie pop rock tunes. Erin's voice is lovely and very energetic, Chris plays great guitar solos and some bad ass riffs, Eva on Keys creates wonderful melody lines and Lee on Drums lays down some huge grooves. All in all, an outstanding effort. - Young Bohemians

coming in November... JULIETTE COMMAGERE

coming in December...  THE VOXYS

coming in December...  Anthem In