http://www.voiceplaces.com/locations/directions/locationId:2465008/
View on Large Map
Get Directions
|
00000 - 00000 of 00000 |
|
advertisement
Continental sits at the gateway to St. Marks, the East Village's tourist mecca, and lures 'em in with an unbeatable deal: "Five shots of anything, $10, all day/all night (yes, we're serious)." The '70s-wood-paneled insides are filled with studded leather booths, vintage Heineken advertisements, a grungy jukebox, and a projector screen. They pull in a few locals, too, and hey, with Four Loko no longer around, Continental has one of the cheapest drinking deals in town.
Because its shows range from cheap to free, the CONTINENTAL can get away with featuring any band it wants along the heavy-metal/hard rock/angry-punk spectrum. These bands are serious about playing loud, confrontational rock, so--no matter how much they might have "post-art-rock" or "power pop" inflections--they still writhe on the floor, shake their wild hair, and prevent all forms of conversation between patrons. Dancing and screaming is especially easy on Joey Ramone tribute... More »
Many a head has been banged, fist has been thrown (mostly in the air, hopefully), and devil horn has been flashed at Continental, that connoisseur of choice metallic morsels. Though not exclusively a hesher club (they book a lot of indie and punk), Continental seems to consistently spotlight some of the nation's best relatively unknown metal acts. Past eardrum rupturers include Spirit Caravan, Murderizer, Bottom, Meatjack, Dillinger Escape Plan, High on Fire, and Lost Goat. More »
Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Site Map © 2013 Village Voice - All rights reserved.
Find everything you're looking for in your city
Find the best happy hour deals in your city
Get today's exclusive deals at savings of anywhere from 50-90%
Check out the hottest list of places and things to do around your city