(Le) Poisson Rouge: Just when you thought all artistic integrity had been sucked out of NYC’s cookie-cutter nightlife, Greenwich Village gets a performance space fit for orchestras and punk rockers alike. With pop-folk group Damon & Naomi christening the diagonal stage on Sunday, June 15, (Le) Poisson Rouge is touting itself as a multimedia cabaret with a décor inspired by 1920’s Paris. The black and red interior features a fish tank chandelier in the entrance (with red fish, of course) and the main concert hall includes two film screens and two elevated VIP opera boxes. Founded by classical musicians who met at Manhattan School of Music (composer/violinist David Handler and cellist/teacher Justin Kantor), the historic, Art Deco 800-capacity venue (formerly the Village Gate) is a tribute to music’s role as a cultural focal point. Architectural acoustician John Storyk from Electric Lady Studios and Jazz @ Lincoln Center outfitted the space with top-notch sound equipment, and eclectic gigs are lined up for the summer. In September, the venue will celebrate its grand opening and have both of its bars in full swing, with one open during the daytime as a lounge and café. |
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