Studio B
Soulwax at Studio B. Other recent artists include Lightning Bolt & LCD Soundsystem
259 Banker St., Brooklyn, NY 11222
between Meserole and Calyer Sts.
PHONE: 718.389.1880
HOURS: Open weekends and some weekdays; cover varies.
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SUBWAY: G at Greenpoint Ave.; G at Nassau Ave.
WEBSITE: www.clubstudiob.com/
MYSPACE: http://www.myspace.com/clubstudiob
NY TIMES SAYS: Formerly a Polish dance hall, Studio B is now home to people who want to look Shrimptonesque -- or at the very least, retro... Studio B has a lot of features that are local rarities, among them a brightly illuminated sign, large bathrooms, and a V.I.P. room with leather couches. Nice, clean leather couches. And unlike its neighbors, Studio B comes with a night life pedigree: the D.J. Justine D. is the creative director, and Todd P., a well-regarded indie music promoter, will book some acts. The proprietors also own the Delancey on the Lower East Side and Studio A, a hipster rock nightclub in downtown Miami...."It's like the worst imitation of the 80's," said Bert Kietzerow, 39, a hairstylist who lives in Williamsburg. Mostly, though, the retro vibe fits. "It's not slick or fancy, it's cheesy," said Leslie Hermelin, 27, a music publicist. It's also enormous (9,500 square feet). At 1 a.m., when the Belgian D.J.'s Soulwax took the stage, the club was jammed, the dance floor a sea of pumping fists and flashing camera phones. Even Mr. Kietzerow succumbed to the beat and the fog. "That smoke machine is so lame," Ms. Hermelin said, "it's cool."
From New York Magazine
The rockers behind the Delancey and Studio A in Miami have commandeered a onetime Polish nightclub on the outskirts of Greenpoint and are using its over-the-top lights and smoke machines, industrial flavor, and gigantic dance floor for live performances (promoter Todd P. brought the Black Dice to a pre-opening party) and D.J. nights curated by Justine D. (of Motherfucker). In addition to a raised VIP lounge with leather couches overlooking the stage, an intimate, bordello-esque side room hosts its own spinners.Rooftop Garden: Palm trees, a tile pool, and a legit sound system make Studio B's northern expansion succesful. Open, seasonally, any time there's an event: shows, barbecues, outdoor film screenings.
