Sirius Radio attempting to save The Bottom Line

JB Arnold · Post by **JB Arnold** » 17 Oct 2003 7:51 am

Update on attempts by Sirius radio to save the famous NYC nightclub. From Cage's newsgroup.

Sirius Leads Drive To Save The Bottom Line Update

Last month we told you that The Bottom Line, the legendary New York
club, was in danger of closing. Known for introducing some of the
biggest names in rock, folk and jazz and presenting many more, the
club had fallen on hard times due to the economic downturn and the
attack on the World Trade Center. As you may know Sirius Satellite
Radio agreed to pledge financial support to help the club with past
obligations and future expenses.

Thanks in part to SIRIUS" commitment, The Bottom Line and its
landlord , New York University, agreed to suspend eviction
proceedings for 30 days while they negotiated a new, long term lease
for the club. The 30 days are nearly up and unfortunately a lease
that satisfies both the club and the University
has not been agreed to, which again puts the club's long term
survival in doubt.

This has led to a grass roots campaign, involving NYU alumni
(http://www.savethebottomline.com/alumni.html) and music fans from
around the world (http://www.savethebottomline.com), urging a swift
and fair resolution to the impasse. Both parties are due back in
court in New York City on October 23.

If you're interested in this issue and would like to know more, visit http://www.savethebottomline.com



JB

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Bob Hoffnar · Post by **Bob Hoffnar** » 17 Oct 2003 8:49 am

NYU also bought out CBGB's. They will tear it down and put up more overpriced student housing first chance they get.

I would care a bit more about the Bottom Line if the guy that runs it wasn't such a dick. He tried to charge one band I was playing with for tap water the waitress brought back stage. The last gig I played there he made the 3 bands on the bill come to a production meeting that was basicly an hour of sitting there listening to him tell us how honored we were to be in his presence.

With that I hope they work it out. Its a drag watching downtown NYC turned into a faceless spa for a few rich kids.

Bob

[This message was edited by Bob Hoffnar on 17 October 2003 at 09:52 AM.]

Janice Brooks · Post by **Janice Brooks** » 17 Oct 2003 12:15 pm

Move to Music

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b0b · Post by **b0b** » 17 Oct 2003 1:37 pm

Moved to 'Music' section

Pete Burak · Post by **Pete Burak** » 19 Oct 2003 8:06 am

http://www.savethebottomline.com/

Jon Light (deceased) · Post by **Jon Light (deceased)** » 19 Oct 2003 8:21 am

This is my favorite club in town (I've not played there). I didn't know that about the owner, Bob and I almost wish I still didn't. Oh well. Anyway I wrote NYU a letter and I'm sure that's what will make the difference.
There's enough ambivalence to go around, though---the bottom line is that The Bottom Line apparently isn't cutting it financially in the open market. My understanding is that to survive they will need some generosity---like, less than market-rate rent. But you know---this wouldn't be the first cultural institution that got a subsidy. Look at every other black tie inaugural ball organization in this town. Maybe one of those rich narcissists that need their name on a building to compensate for their other life's failings (Tisch, Stern, Weill) will go for it.