9:30

being at the 930 club last night got me thinking about why i love the place so much. so i figured i'd throw some of my ideas around. clearly, in no particular order.

1. smoke free.
ok, i guess this is a whole dc thing, but the 930 club benefits from this for sure. i used to dread going to shows there (pre-january 2007 of course) just because of how smokey it got. especially certain shows - it was pretty much unbearable (citizen cope comes to mind, specifically).

2. beer, and lots of it.
it's so refreshing to go to a concert there and be able to get a decent beer (read: not bud light). with three full bars all serving a wide array of beers you're bound to find something you like. well, unless you want any coors brand beer. i had a chat w/ one of the bartenders one night and apparently the owner has some beef w/ the coors people so they don't serve any of it (yes, that's why you won't find any blue moon).

3. vip section.
ok i admit it's most fun to be right in the thick of things down on the floor, but sometimes it's nice to take a step back (and up). and where better to enjoy the show then from the roped off, seated vip area w/ a great view of the stage? oh right, there's the balcony overlooking the stage. but, tragically i have yet to get up there.

4. little mermaid.
does anyone else love that they have barbie dolls on the bathroom doors? i especially love the downstairs girls bathroom, which has a little mermaid doll on the door signifying it is in fact the ladies room. and if i'm not mistaken there's a prince doll on the guy's door. perhaps it's eric?

and a few random thoughts: a) whatever anyone tells you, 930 club is nothing like clarendon grill; b) the 930 part comes from the old address at 930 f st.; c) how cool would it have been to see justin there? and i don't even love him. but i'm telling you it would have been a sick concert; d) if the supposed house of blues opens downtown it better not jack up ticket prices and take away from the "charm" of the 930 club.

so checkout the schedule and get yourself to a show, pronto! but, just watch out for large packs of girls, they might be looking to beat you up. and a little warning - if you don't bring an id don't even think about holding a drink, let alone actually drinking. i know a 39 year old who got kicked out because they didn't have their id. for real.