us with the following press release. Sadly, we're announcing the imminent closure of another Canadian venue, this time Edmonton's The Rev Cabaret and Lush nightclubs. Doors will close on the Saturday, January 11th, 2003. For fifteen years the clubs have provided a venue for live shows and performances in Edmonton's alternative music scenes. There are a series of shows and events up and coming throughout January, so click below to see what's happening and when.
"We are sad to announce the imminent closing of an Edmonton institution. The Rev and Lush nightclubs will be shutting their doors for the last time on Saturday January 11th, 2003.
Since the opening of The Bronx on New Year¹s Eve 1988, and over the fifteen years since then, we have set out to provide a venue for both audience and performers in Edmonton¹s alternative, dance and live music scenes. A place for people who crave more than what¹s on offer at the mainstream clubs that pepper this city.Â
Over the years as underground scenes have moved into the mainstream we have moved too, staying on the leading edge of pop culture throughout our history and striving to provide the ultimate clubbing experience. In this time over 1500 bands have performed on our stage, over 500 DJs have graced our decks, and more than 1,000,000 people have walked through our doors.
But times change and scenes change and we have made the decision to make a graceful exit. We are proud to have been a part of a vibrant underground music culture in this city, and of what we have accomplished and the many memories we have created. Over the next three weeks we will be celebrating our many years by putting together a program that recreates some of the most popular events we have held and brings together a few of the special bands that have played here for one last blast.
What we need to complete it is you, the people who have supported and
enjoyed this club over the years. So we invite each and every one of you to come down and give the place a proper send off.
So long and thank you for all the memories."
Boxing Day Blowout
50-cent highballs until 11
Thursday, December 26
Doors at 8:30
$5 door
Greyhound Tragedy
Mollys Reach
Woodabeen
Friday, December 27
Doors at 9
$7 door
Bronx Xmas Reunion Party!
Drink specials from 9 til 11
The old staff, the old DJs back again for Xmas!
Saturday, December 28
Doors at 8:30
$5 door or free with Bronx Membership Card
In the Rev:
New Years Eve 2002
featuring
Old Reliable
with
Tim Balash & the Chrome Magpies
Tuesday, December 31
Doors 8
$14 advance $18 door
Advance tickets available at Blackbyrd,
Freecloud, Listen & The Rev
http://www.oldreliableband.com
http://www.chromemagpies.com
In Lush:
The 15th & Final New Years Eve for Lush
3 Floors of Celebration
Fifteen Years to the Day that the club opened, this is your last chance to ring in a New Year Lush style. We are bringing together the best of Edmonton house, trance, Hiphop & drum nâ bass.
Tuesday, December 31
Doors 8
$10 advance $12 door
Advance tickets available at Blackbyrd, DV8, Colorblind, & The Rev
Rev, Lush & Bronx
Staff reunion Party
in Lush
Friday, January 3
Doors 9
I Ran So Far Away
The Very Last 80s Retro Party (we mean it!)
All the hits, all the fun!
Saturday, January 4
$2.00 highballs until 11
Doors at 8:30
$5 door
or free when dressed in 80s garb
The Last Classic
The very last 50 cent highball Classics Night in Lush
50 cent highballs until 11
Wednesday, January 8
A 3-day Final Farewell to 3 of Edmontonâs best clubs
â¦say goodbye for the last time to The Rev, Lush & the Bronxâ¦
featuring performances in The Rev by
Old Skool drool, slowfreshoil, Woodabeen, The Lackeys, Minstrels on Speed, Corb Lund, Lurch, Pal Joey, Painting Daisies, The Piemyn, Captain Tractor, Nowhere Blossoms, Bullyproof, plus a special surprise band as the club final act (itâs big⦠trust usâ¦)!!
& DJs in Lush, Uriel, Bobby Torpedo, Davey James, Blue Jay, Dave Stone,
Laocoon, Degree, Phatcat, ReRun, Sundog & more
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, January 9, 10, 11
Doors at 8:30 each night, Bands begin at 9:00 and go all night
$10 each night
Gifts for all our patrons and limited edition Merchandise will be available for each evening!
If your band would like to be involved in the final three nights⦠please contact me immediately as space is filling up quickly.
For any contact or venue information on any upcoming events, please contact:
Brent Oliver
Entertainment & Promotions manager
The Rev Cabaret
10030 - 102nd
Edmonton, AB, CANADA
T5J 0W1
ph: 780-424-2745
fax: 780-424-3175