| Great Rock Clubs : 11/01/2007 |
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This is what the North Star Bar
is to me and many others who pass through its doors. Sure, it’s a
great rock club. But on
more days than not, the North Star transcends its venerable rock club
status and becomes a haven for all sorts of people looking for sonic
salvation. How do they do that? It’s through pure conviction that the
best rock and roll isn’t found in one genre or the latest trends, but
rather through a steady onslaught of top quality bands on all fronts.
The North Star is a crossroads for these bands, be it indie rock
outfits (Midlake, Spoon), emo kids (My Chemical Romance, Saves the
Day), or the mighty legends (Dick Dale, Buzzcocks). And the local
shows are even better, with Philly’s rich scene representing. You will
see all of this and more on a regular basis, and it never lets up. All
this in an intimate setting that makes you feel as if the band is
playing for you alone, even in a room teeming with fans. This honesty,
this authenticity is what keeps us coming back time and time again.
This is the real deal. This is rock and roll. Royce Epstein, Girl About Town, Philadelphia www.phillygirlabouttown.com |