Bands and performers that have played here so far: ANDREW BIRD, SLOAN, COLD WAR KIDS, DEAN & BRITTA, PETER BJORN & JOHN, ENVELOPES, DIVISION DAY, DAVID CROSS, THE LONG WINTERS, MARGOT + THE NUCLEAR SO N SOs, JANEANE GAROFALO, SILVERSUN PICKUPS, FRENCH KICKS, ZACH GALIFIANAKIS, LONEY DEAR, ROBBERS ON HIGH STREET, EL PERRO DEL MAR, MARK EITZEL, ELF POWER, OLLABELLE, LOUIS CK, RICHARD BUCKNER, EARLIMART, THE LADYBUG TRANSISTOR, SAY HI TO YOUR MOM, O'DEATH, ADEM, BIRDMONSTER, CHARLOTTE MARTIN, DANIEL KITSON, CATFISH HAVEN, THE ROSEBUDS, AU REVOIR SIMONE, MONSTERS ARE WAITING, JON AUER (Posies), FIELDS, FIONN REGAN, OXFORD COLLAPSE, SEA WOLF, OPPENHEIMER, TUNNG, IRVING, EUGENE MIRMAN, PAGE FRANCE, CHIN UP CHIN UP, FROG EYES, SNOWDEN, BON SAVANTS, THE SOFT.LIGHTES, THE BALLET, HOT CLUB DE PARIS, METRONOMY, TRACY BONHAM, BROTHERS AND SISTERS, KIMYA DAWSON, TAKKA TAKKA, HARRY & THE POTTERS, SHAPES & SIZES, THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM, SOUTH, SAM CHAMPION, GRAHAM SMITH, THE CHANGES, FREEDY JOHNSTON, BISHOP ALLEN, THE FOUNDRY FIELD RECORDINGS, SOMEONE STILL LOVES YOU BORIS YELTSIN, MARTIN CARR of BOO RADLEYS, THE HAZEY JANES, LAND OF TALK, EMMA POLLOCK (Delgados), APB, PLUS/MINUS, CHRIS GARNEAU, VIENNA TENG, BUNNYGRUNT, FRIDA HYVONEN, SPARROW, JONATHAN COULTON, MICHAEL SHOWALTER, VANDERMARK 5, PIPAS, DAYLIGHTS FOR THE BIRDS, THE CINEMATICS, SPARROW HOUSE, JENA MALONE, THE OLD CEREMONY, MATH & PHYSICS CLUB, CASSETTES WON'T LISTEN, JAY BENNETT, OFFICE, THE ISLES, SLOWLANDS, ALEX DELIVERY, FINIAN McKEAN, ELK CITY, WHITE RABBITS, LET'S GO SAILING, GOES CUBE, THE MUGS, THE BROKEN WEST, IAN LOVE, JOHAN, KUNEK, TIM FITE, BLING KONG, SIX PARTS SEVEN, VIA AUDIO, COLOURMUSIC, ROBERT GOMEZ, KRISTOFFER RAGNSTAM, THE BEDROOM WALLS, THE GASKETS, YACHT ROCK!, LA ROCCA, MASON DIXON, CARE BEARS ON FIRE, HYSTERICS, LUKE TEMPLE, ROSEWOOD THIEVES, CHARMING, DARKER MY LOVE, EVANGELICALS, THE DIGGS, CASEY DIENEL, GARY JULES, MICHAEL LEVITON, BLACK TIE DYNASTY, THE DANSETTES, THE SECRET SHINE, THE AWKWARD STAGE, NOVILLERO, CENTIPEDE E'EST, BEAT RADIO, THE TEETH, ANNIE HAYDEN, DENISON WITMER, THE LOVELY FEATHERS, HARLEM SHAKES, LOLITA BRAS, JAYMAY, THE IOs, INLETS, MARLA HANSEN, THE LAST TOWN CHORUS, WOOLLY LEAVES, BAD VEINS, VICTORIA VOX, DEATH SHIPS, PETE GALUB & THE ANNUALS, CHRIS BROKAW, GRITTY MIDI GANG, BAUMER, THE ANIMATORS, BLEU, TALL FIRS, ZACHARY CALE, THE METRIC MILE, DAVE DERBY, BIG CITY BRIGHT LIGHTS, MOORE N SONS.
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About me: **702 Union Street, Brooklyn, Park Slope, New York**
What John Roebling’s demure first bridge was to the Brooklyn Bridge, bocce bar Floyd is to co-owners Jim Carden’s and Andy Templer’s new venture, a lodge-like tavern of monumental proportions where the two bocce courts are almost lost amidst other trappings of gentlemanly refinement. Wall-to-ceiling bookshelves stuffed with leatherbound volumes, an antique globe, a fireplace, and pressed-tin ceilings give the airy former furniture warehouse the feel of an explorers club, and the motif comes alive during nights when scientists conduct Mr. Wizard-style demonstrations. An indie-pop soundtrack lightens up all the dark wood while downstairs, where a curiosity cabinet displays an ostrich egg and a stuffed bird, likeminded bands play on a small stage also used for variety shows. If the abundant leather club chairs, Victorian couches, and duo of booths are occupied, there’s more seating in an alley patio outside. The bar menu is also upsized: In addition to Floyd’s signature beer-cheese and Ritz crackers, there are sirloin mini burgers and crispy flat bread topped with olive tapenade, fresh baby arugula, roasted grape tomatoes, and shaved Romano— dishes that are as well complimented by the impressive array of beers on tap as by something off the wine list. — Daniel Maurer (NEW YORK MAGAZINE)
UNION HALL FAQ
Q. What are your hours?
A. Weekdays: 4pm - 4am. Weekends: Noon - 4am.
Q. How might a band go about getting a gig at Union Hall?
A. Booking inquiries are at unionhall at gmail.com not here. We receive a ton of e-mail, so please be patient or feel free to e-mail new links or news every couple of weeks if you're feeling persistent. If you're from out of town and looking for a specific date, that helps. If not, hang in there, there's only a handful of nights a month, eh?
Q. Will there be bocce leagues at this bar?
A. Yes. We have matches on Saturdays, Sundays, and Monday evenings. To join, you MUST either: a) add your email address to the sign-up sheet at the bar (next to the courts) or b) send an email using the BOCCE link on our official website (www.unionhallny.com)
DOWNSTAIRS @ UNION HALL
See our calendar below for band schedule. Union Hall sells advance tickets for selected events via Ticketweb. We will always reserve a limited amount of tickets at the door on the evening of the show, cash only, first come, first served. All shows are general admission and 21+. All other shows are cash only. Doors open downstairs at 8pm for each show unless noted.
*** THE GUITAR ZEROS are playing Union Hall on July 18th with LIMBS + BUKE AND GASS + UMAMI !!! ***
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PLEASE CHECK OUT WEBSITE FOR THE MOST UPDATED CALENDAR. MYSPACE IS LAME AND WON'T LET US ENTER ANYTHING ANYMORE.
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Who I'd like to meet: Neighborhood regulars. Bocce enthusiasts. Talented performers. Generous tippers.
If you advertise on our page (other than a show you are promoting at UH), we will delete your comment. Sorry, Charlie.
Congratulations to my one of my favorite neighbors here in Park Slope..the best music venue in the city (and right across from Uncle Louie's, you cant beat that!). Best, Peter Hay
i saw andy's band here on wednesday, and he told me to show up at 9:30....when they were finishing their set... why didn't anyone tell me he was setting me up to miss the show.. you call yourselves co-workers??? you were all in on it together.. dirty, bloody, scheming, bollocks bastards!!!
