From large outdoor clubs to medium-sized rock n’ roll bars to tiny DIY venues to neighborhood staples that hosted local DJs, 2016 saw a lot of great spots disappear—and in an ultimate emo gutpunch, the closures happened right alongside the deaths of music legends David Bowie, Prince and George Michael. WTF 2016?!
So, after the jump, here’s our list of who in the neighborhood bit…
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Other places that closed their doors, i think all in December
-Cassette
-Cafecito Bogota
-Mr. Souvlaki
-Mrs. kims
Crazy year for Greenpoint!
Also closed – Jimmys on Franklin St
The Palace Cafe on Nassau closed as well! This was a long time neighborhood staple, surprised it’s not on this list! 🙁
RIP The Palace/Goodmans! We didn’t list The Palace Cafe in this post as it was a bar/food establishment and not really a music venue.