New Brookland Tavern News

New Brookland Tavern is going to be having an Award Ceremony on November 4th (Election Day). Before we can have people vote for The Best Such and Such we need you to help us come up with the catagories for which we will honor (or not) the winners with. We are looking for catagories for bands, customers, and employees. Please e-mail all suggestions to newbrooklandtavern@hotmail.com or through myspace with the Subject "NBT Award Suggestions.

March 31st, 2008 - Suhgarim Benefit Show March 31st at New Brookland Tavern

On February 9th, two of the Columbia music scene's own were involved in a devastating house fire that claimed virtually everything they owned. Dave and Tricia Sudak of the band Suhgarim, along with their children, were able to get out of the house without injury, but they are still recovering from the disaster.

Their friends and peers in the Columbia music scene have come together to assist the Sudaks in this time of transition, as they attempt to rebuild their lives. On Monday night, March 31st, a number of them will be appearing in a benefit concert at the New Brookland Tavern, with all proceeds going to the Sudak's recovery. Admission is $5 at the door, with doors opening at 6:00 p.m. and the music beginning at 7:00. Bands involved include Examining Emma, NeverBetter, Closer, Summer Dream (an acoustic duo featuring Jordan, Dave Sudak's son, who was also in the house at the time of the fire), Pagan Savant, Havoc Din, and Meant to Be Morbid.

March 2008 - Battle Of The Bands

New Brookland Tavern will be hosting a Battle of The Bands beginning in March. There will be a $1500 cash prize to the winning band along with prizes to the bands making it to the finals. To submit your band please send a message through myspace.com or e-mail newbrooklandtavern@hotmail.com with the Subject "BATTLE OF THE BANDS". Submissions need to be turned in by February 15th and the bands accepted will be notified within the following week. You will need to provide the following information:

Bands Name:
Myspace Link:
Members Ages:
Genre:

August 20th, 2007 - Local Showcase Series

The Local Showcase Series is scheduled to start back up at the end of September. For those who don't know, the Local Showcase Series is a collaboration of The Columbia City Paper, WUSC 90.5, and The New Brookoland Tavern. Shows are Free for Over 21 and only $4 for under. The Local Showcase Series is intended to help support strong up and coming locals while at the same time giving them exposure thru print, radio, and live shows. If you're in a band and are interested in trying to get added to one of these shows just e-mail newbrooklandtavern@hotmail.com with the subject Local Showcase Series. The dates for the series are as follows:
September - 26th
October - 10th & 24th
November - 14th & 28th

August 18th, 2007 - Ryan Wilson

For those of you who don't already know, Ryan Wilson was injured in a motorcycle accident a few weeks ago. He's now out of the hospital and recovering at home. To help out with the medical bills donation jars are being put at New Brookland Tavern, State Street Pub, Art Bar, and Gold's Gym. There is also a way to make donations on line at www.myspace.com/supportryan.

November 29, 2005

Hey everybody. Just wanted to update any bands or artist who didn't already know about the new WXRY Unsigned. These guys can help local artist do some good promotion. If you get a chance, check out their myspace @ http://www.myspace.com/wxryunsigned. Unsigned is on Sunday Nights at 10:00, so go check it out. Here is some of their contact info:

WXRY-FM 99.3 The Independent Alternative
Gamecock Alumni Broadcasters, Ltd.
Post Office Box 8697
1338 Main St. 2nd Floor, Suite 200
Columbia, SC 29202-8697

From: Jonathan Dunagin

I have worked for the New Brookland Tavern four and a half years, while serving as booking agent the last three and a half. During that time I have endured three different ownerships, but yet have managed to increase the quality and quantity of shows being booked. In fact NBT has been voted the best rock club in Columbia three years in a row. However, due to an increase in bills and budgetary constraints suffered by the club, I have been laid off effective November 20th.

Taking my place is current co-owner Danny Lyons. I am working with Danny to get him adjusted to the work-load that accompanies the job. I am still responsible for confirming shows scheduled through December, while Danny is beginning to work on shows for January and beyond. Guaranteed shows that I have booked will still be honored. After all, the money was guaranteed by the owners, and the signatory on all contracts is either Danny or Mike Lyons. All other shows and holds for January and beyond should be honored, but it is best to email Danny to reconfirm.

The best way to contact Danny right now is newbrooklandtavern@hotmail.com. Currently we are both checking the email account. I have the cell phone until November 21st, at which time the account - 803-414-9070, will be switched into Danny's name. The current fax number of 864-895-0500 will be cut off November 16th. Danny will notify everyone of the new fax number sometime after November 21st.

I am not sure what I will do next, but as of now I have no plans to continue booking bands. My wife and I have a child due in May, so hopefully I can finally put my Master's Degree to good use and make some money. To contact me in the future, use my current contacts until November 21st. After that Danny will be handling all business contacts including questions regarding shows I booked for December. Personal contacts can reach me at dunagin@hotmail.com, my new cell number 864-505-6584 or www.myspace.com/jondunagin. Thanks for everything

New Music Night is for new and upcoming bands trying to get their foot in the door at NBT. This is your chance to show us what you've got and what you sound like. Many bands have been "discovered" by playing new music night, and now are even headlining on Fridays. The next available new music night will be held in January. Email newbrooklandtavern@hotmail.com if interested - subject: new music night January. Include the name of your band, location, style of music, age of band members and a website if available.