will the kids be alright

for several months we've been following the news regarding the closing of the legendary NY rock club CBGB's. this week Jossip reports that "CBGB's, which is fighting for its 31-year-old life, is embarking on a series of benefit concerts". more on upcoming benefit concerts. and the NY Daily News has some interesting coverage, including info on the many NYC icons that have closed recently (Fulton Fish Market, HoJo's.)

the closing of CBGB's is such a great loss to NYC and the history of Punk music. we can't imagine the NY rock scene without it. there's lots of strong opinion out there...
- This ain’t no foolin’ around; rent puts punk mecca at risk
- Priced Out; Live music venues in the Village wobble on their last legs
- The fight to save legendary New York Rock venue CBGB continues
- Save CBGB, One Shin Splint at a Time
- Punk Mecca CBGB Closing Its Doors?
- My opinion on Saving CBGB

check out their amazing history in the great photo archive on the CBGB's website and sign the petition!

(photo credit: CBGB.com)