Last Minute Legalities Postpone ARCH Launch

Last minute paperwork issues postpone ARCH Grand Opening.

In a press release posted on Allston Rock City Hall's Facebook page on March 29th, Studio 52 Manager Nick Grieco announces the postponement launch of the new Allston Rock City Hall (ARCH) due to "last minute permitting concerns", with the subtext of the hopes to open later this spring. Just 24 hours earlier, the page was advertising featured artists with the message "See you all tomorrow!". ARCH will be the newest addition to to the warehouse turned artist space at Studio 52 in Allston. Run by artists for artists.

ARCH Grand Opening Party

RSVP for the Grand Opening event now.

The highly anticipated grand opening of Allston Rock City Hall (ARCH), situated in the warehouse-turned-artist space of Studio 52, is scheduled to happen March 29th.

Positioned as a facility that is an inspiring, clean, and positive environment for artists and musicians to perfect their craft, Studio 52 is run by artists, for artists. The ARCH grand opening show, “All Of Us Together,” will include visual artists and musicians, that later to be announced shortly via ARCH’s Facebook page. RSVP for the “full day’s worth of events” via the do617 page. ARCH is now taking holds on event dates if you wish to rent out this private event hall.

Follow ARCH on Facebook for additional announcements.

A Fool’s Night Out April 4th

Download your free promo compilation, no joke.

Skank ‘n’ stroll your way over to The Midway Café April 4th for A Fool’s Night Out featuring some of Boston’s premier ska bands including The Copacetics, The Allstonians, The New Limits, The Screw-Ups and special guests Rude Sounds Selectors.

In celebration of the highly underrated April Fool’s Day, BostonSka.net and Date Night Records have compiled a promo compilation containing a few previously unreleased songs from participating bands. It’s free. No joke. Get it now.

And a good time was had by all! May we add, ska music is excellent drinking music. The Midway Café is located at 3496 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain. Don't have a car? There's Lyft and Uber and no excuses. A Fool's Night Out is 21+, $6. Additional details can be found on the official Facebook event page.

A Review of the Drunk Nuns, "A Parting Shot" (EP)

Download your copy of A Parting Shot for free on bandcamp.

One of our favorite local punk and hardcore enthusiast, Nick Gold from Run, Don't Walk Music Blog, covered the new Drunk Nun's A Parting Shot EP with such enthusiasm that we really couldn't have said it better ourselves. So we asked politely, and he let us repost his review on Bishop And Rook. Networking.

Urban Outfitters Launches 'Bike Shop' - Sells Artisan Booze Bags

We totes mcgoats bet these will be zooming around Allston this spring Urban Outfitters' Bike Shop

Hipster Mecca, Urban Outfitters, made the obvious move to include a new Bike Shop on their site, catering to the carbon footprint conscious by selling everything from designer rides to quirky accessories and fashionable storage options.

We especially like the Fyxation Bike Wine and Beer holders. Now you can tote your microbrews and vegan fermented grape juice efficiently, for all the world to see.

#RUMBLE35 Spotify Playlist

Anngelle Wood and WZLX have created a #RUMBLE35 playlist of all twenty-four Rock ‘N’ Roll Rumble competing bands to get your taste buds wet for the upcoming 6-night preliminary round. A continuous playlist created for the event, this is one of the first times you can actually appreciate the genre jumping, scene meshing quality of the Rumble and wonder how in the world only one band can win. Check out Rumble Watch 2014 for all our event coverage.

The Rock 'N' Roll Rumble is an 18+ event with proper ID required. Tickets for the preliminary round are $8. View the complete 6-night preliminary round schedule and buy advanced tickets here (these shows will sell out). The 'Full Boat' 9-night pass can be purchased online now. Follow the Rumble on Facebook and Twitter for additional announcements.