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CBGB’s last ever line-up announced

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Who will close legendary venue's last night?

The line-up of the last ever night at New York’s CBGB's downstairs lounge has been announced.

The legendary venue, which saw early gigs by Television, Patti Smith and the Ramones, among others, is to close on September 30 after complications over its lease.

The room's final gig features Dub Trio and Fishbone, takes place on September 28, but a whole day of performances has been lined up.

The schedule is as follows:

14.30 – Shadow Machine
15.00 – The Last Word
16.00 – The Getaway Drive
17.00 – None the Wiser
18.00 – Plan of Attack
19.00 – Amie Amis
20.00 – Eternal
21.00 – Gozadera
22.00 – Cold Hands Collective
23.00 – The Surefire Way
00.00 – The Party Death
00.30 – The New Lows
01.00 – Runny
01.30 – Perfect Syn
02.00 – Hugh Mann & The Beings/Gilgongo
02.30 – Angry Dragon


CBGBs is likely to move to another location in Manhattan. There have also been talks of a new branch in Las Vegas.

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