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LETTUCE Destroys the Blockley!

May 20th, 2013 by The Blockley | No Comments »

We wanna celebrate our incredible LETTUCE SOLD OUT show this past Thursday, May 16th. It truly was a monumental night in Blockley history, as 700 people squeezed into the room for 2-plus hours of EPIC RAGING FUNK!

As many of you likely know, we did broadcast the concert in its entirety LIVE on our Ustream channel. Luckily, we were authorized to archive the performance, and it shall live on in the hearts and minds of fans and the band for years to come. Shout out to Taper Doug and UpfulLIFE - https://www.facebook.com/upfulLIFE for yet another phenomenal capture of a live Blockley event. You can view many of our past streams on the Ustream Channel or our Youtube channel of archived performances The Blockley Philly.

Watch the Lettuce show FREE here: http://www.theblockley.com/LETTUCE or here: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/32932287

The Blockley would like to thank all the Funkateers that came out and showed the band exactly how Philly gets down! We are so proud of the evening; the music, the fans, and a special thank you to the Blockley staff who handled things just right so everybody could maximize the experience in their own special way.

Local tattoo artist Metal Eddie Stites provided us with an incredible Limited Edition concert poster which was very popular; we still have a few left here at the venue so if you would like to purchase a poster its not too late: special post-show price of $7.00!! please email B.Getz@TheBlockley.com to get a poster before they are history!

Lettuce at the Blockley poster by Metal Eddie

Also, The Blockley would like to thank everybody who came out to the weekend’s other shows, Friday’s Talking Head’s themed show Start Making Sense, as well as Saturday’s event featuring Long Miles and The Movement. Lookout for the big Deathwaltz David Bowie tribute Let’s Dance coming up this Sunday, May 26th. It will feature a costume party and art show, as well as performances from Nico’s Gun, Tom McKee’s Spiders from Mars, and a very special set from Tom Hamilton’s American Babies (feat. members of Railroad Earth).

Until then, Stay Calm and Keep Ragin’!

All You Need to Know to Get Down with the SHAKEDOWN!

April 25th, 2013 by The Blockley | No Comments »

THE SHAKEDOWN

JUST GOTTA POKE AROUND! The Shakedown at The Blockley

by- B.Getz

The Shakedown is more than a venue’s flea market; it is a open-community event that takes place one Sunday per month at The Blockley. It is exactly what it sounds like- an indoor vendor extravaganza that mirrors the aptly-named “Shakedown Street” bazaars that open up outside of arena-jam shows like Phish, Widespread Panic, Furthur and moe. across the country. A veritable “indoor lot-scene”. The Blockley wanted to create this atmosphere inside their venue at 38th & Chestnut, a special gathering for the Blockley community that steadily fills the room for shows so thoroughly and often. The brainchild of Professor Slim (DJ who hosts the event) and Guido Martelli, the now-monthly massive has taken its place in the ever-growing pantheon of richly-rewarding Blockley experiences. Beyond a hot show or DJ set, The Shakedown is a communal gathering of sorts, bound to cover just a little more ground than the usual weekend cheapie market.

A myriad of vendors and personalities color The Shakedown, which makes it such a unique and interesting event, the only one of its kind. Those who patronize the variety of businesses that are represented do the venue proud, coming out in droves to sample the numerous products, relics, and services on display and for sale. People are encouraged to “Bring Their Own Vinyl” or BYOV- and Professor Slim, the event’s in-house DJ and master of ceremonies, will be happy to spin choice tracks throughout the afternoon. Plus, by bringing that vinyl you are also entitled to a free drink from the bar! This is a very popular concept at the Shakedown.

There is a positive, flowing vibe that permeates the room as the vendors and people mill about, reliving tales of great music experiences at The Blockley and beyond. Being a wallflower one will overhear so many joyful stories and exchanges, as people enjoy the creations and discoveries abound at this marketplace.

THE SHAKEDOWN at The Blockley

“I found the Blockey crowd to be one of the most creative and friendly I have ever dealt with in my flea market experience. I am a musician, collector and I sell mostly books, records and cds. It seemed everyone I met was either a musician or artist. Great crowd of people at the Blockey!”

–Jay Sweeney

I have to say I love the Blockley! Its definitely one of the best venues in the city to see a show, and the booking staff do a great job with the acts they pull in. As for the Shakedown Flea Market: we’ve been to everyone they’ve had so far. Met alot of cool people, vendors and shoppers. And really its a great way to get our art out there to people who would probably never cross paths with us. Plus its usually just a good time having a few drinks, and listening to music. Bring a record and they will play it AND you get a free drink!- that’s my favorite deal! So as long as they continue to do Shakedown, Touch And Go will be there.

–Paul Capella – Touch and Go Designs

THE SHAKEDOWN- Eat, Drink, and Be Merry!

“The Blockley is a place near and dear. It’s operated by an extremely inspired crew, and everyone- bartenders, management, security team, the promotions department, sound booth, bathroom attendants- works in tandem to provide not only a great place to see a show, but a place to come feel good. The energy is infectious!

For people who already know and love the Blockley for the fantastic shows they book, the Shakedowns are a chance to see the venue in a different setting. And, just like the Blockley, the Shakedowns are more than what they seem. Yes, it’s a flea market where there are things to buy. But it’s also a place to come hang out with your friends on a Sunday afternoon, relax over brunch, knock back a few drinks, listen to records, peruse the offerings of the vendors, and meet artists and artisans who have each brought their own individual gifts with them. For me, (Full & Happy) that means sharing my love of food by selling it- homemade jams, cookies, muffins, empanadas- whatever recipes I’m developing that I think would be right for the crowd. And everybody likes treats! “

–Onna Hepner (Full & Happy)

What we love about the Blockley Community is that they care about what they do. I can see the energy put forth to make this event a success; not only for themselves, but for the vendors as well.

Julian is easy to communicate with and open to new suggestions. He is quick to get back to you with answers to your questions. As for the others at the Blockley, from the people setting up the tables and assisting the needs of the vendors to the security guards (AL & “L”), everyone is polite and courteous. I enjoyed my time at this event and will plan to attend as long as they continue to run it.

To the people who have yet to visit the Blockley and or this event, The Shakedown, you don’t know what you’re missing. It has great people, great atmosphere and plenty of items to see, eat or drink. We are all looking forward to seeing everyone there this Sunday April 28th, 2013.

–Scott & Etty @ The Golden Panda

Vendors for the forthcoming SHAKEDOWN- This Sunday April 28th!

-Full and Happy – homemade jams, cookies, muffins, empanadas

-Couture Cupcakes – (gourmet cupcakes)

-Makin’ Whoopie (whoopie Pies, bar cookies, beer breads, truffles, and more!)

https://www.facebook.com/MakinWhoopieKitchen?group_id=470348966361572

MAKIN WHOOPIE KITCHEN

-Golden Panda

Panda Emas, which translated from Indonesian meaning “The Golden Panda”, is a family run business which has been in operation since March 2010. We are more of a catering service than a restaurant. We supply small grocery stores with pre-packaged meals daily, Monday – Saturday, but we also cater small events. Our goal is to eventually have our own restaurant, while using events like this to introduce people to Indonesian Cuisine gets us ultimately closer to this goal. We have a wide variety of food, from platters with rice, vegetable & meat or tofu/soybean (for our non-meat-eating friends), as well as hand held foods and desserts, we try to introduce something new to each event.

-Celestial Swirls – (plastic, chain, clay, feather, and leather jewelry, hoods and accessories)

-DA- (jewelry, t-shirts)

-Full Doom (handmade jewelry, vintage, recycled and reconstructed clothing, shoes, bags and other accessories)

-Jemuine Designs (handmade jewelry)

-Kate T. (bags and backpacks, custom hand-drawn/hand-sewn t-shirts and clothing)

-Kelly & Julie (crystals & minerals, handmade, wire wrapped jewelry)

-Koy Kreations (jewelry–feather, beaded, gemstones)

-Lina’s Silver Lining (jewelry)

-Lisa U. (aromatherapy products, massage oil, clothing, art & comic items)

-Old Friend Coffee (cups and bulk coffee from South/Central Americas, Africa and Indonesia)

-Peaceful Lotus Creations and Art by Alysia (handmade clothing, accessories, and jewelry, prints of handmade art)

-Steven M. -Deep Seeded (jewelry, original canvas art)

-Touch & Go Designs is Paul Capella and Matt Hogeland. They create unique paintings and fantastic murals inspired by the music they love.

Touch and Go Designs

https://www.facebook.com/TouchAndGoDesigns?group_id=470348966361572

Thieves and Beggars (Clothing Designs)

https://www.facebook.com/ThievesandBeggarsclothing?group_id=470348966361572

There are treasures abound at Shakedown. Like the song sings, you just gotta poke around!

See you Sunday April 28th!