This Week in the Mercury

Hall Monitor

News

Hall Monitor

Reading the (Open) Book of Randy


Geek Out

Film

Geek Out

Wonderfully Horrific



  |  

Friday, February 3, 2012

News Slabtown Changes Hands as the Bender Kicks Off

Posted by Ned Lannamann on Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 10:53 AM

slabtown.jpg

The Slabtown Bender kicks off today, and it was announced this morning that Doug Rogers has purchased Slabtown from Brinda Coleman and Sam Soule. Rogers will be taking over operations after this weekend; the bar will be temporarily closed as he makes some minor changes, including:
upgrading the sound system, changing the menu, putting in some altars to musicians who’ve passed away (and that I venerate for their contributions to the music scene). Slabtown will reopen on February 24th with DJs, free foods, live music from the Bloodtypes and others, and our own version of Kaiju Big Battel.
Rogers also has plans for an unusual coterie of events at the NW bar, as he states:
I’m extremely easily bored, and Slabtown is going to have to entertain me as much as anyone else. Record swaps and sock hops, Blazer games, spaghetti feeds and the Church of RocknRoll, May Day and Labor Day events where the proceeds go to the staff instead of management, celebrations for Joey Ramone Day and Happy Moo Year, and as much live music as I have time to book. Yes, I’ll be keeping the pinball machines.
Here's wishing the very best of luck to Rogers as he takes the reins.

The Slabtown Bender kicks off tonight, with Wreckless Eric, the Trashies, Kid Congo Powers, and tons more.

 

Comments (2) RSS

Oldest First Unregistered On Registered On Add a comment
1
Rogers is quality. This is great for all involved.
Posted by Josher on February 3, 2012 at 11:36 AM · Report
2
I'm super stoked for ya Princess Rogers. There is not a doubt in my mind that you will be successful in your venture. If you create your vision it will be off the hook for sure. Best of luck Knuck!!!!
Posted by Colin NoneYa on February 11, 2012 at 10:16 PM · Report

Add a comment

Tip for End Hits?
Email them here.

Friends of End Hits

Enemies of End Hits

/images/adoftheweek.gif

ad of the day

The Handyman Pro - Your Honey-Do Specialist
Don’t let our name fool you. The Handyman Pro, LLC is a repair and remodel service provider with over 25-years experience. We cover all aspects of construction and repairs for residential and commercial clients.go


post an ad

All contents © Index Newspapers, LLC

115 SW Ash St. Suite 600
Portland, OR 97204

Contact Info | Privacy Policy | Production Guidelines | Terms of Use